Home Health Aides in Fort Valley, GA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fort Valley, GA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Valley ZIP codes in their service area

$14.07

median hourly wage of home care aides in Georgia (BLS, May 2025)

1,229

residents 65 or older (14% of Fort Valley)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Peach County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Valley ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Georgia earn a median $14.07 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.05 and $16.76.

Fort Valley has about 1,229 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Fort Valley compared with Peach County and Georgia

Census figure	Fort Valley	Peach County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	7.1%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,966	$49,225	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Byron, GA	10 mi	727	38%
Perry, GA	10 mi	3,312	36%
Centerville, GA	13 mi	1,460	32%
Warner Robins, GA	14 mi	9,860	41%
Montezuma, GA	19 mi	548	38%
Macon, GA	21 mi	25,755	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fort Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atrium Health Navicent At Home	Macon, GA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 633-5600
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Enhabit Home Health	Macon, GA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 742-7557
Adoration Home Health	Macon, GA	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474
Aveanna Healthcare	Macon, GA	25 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(478) 841-2772

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Valley. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Fort Valley

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,581 monthly median income of Fort Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Fort Valley: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fort Valley?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Valley ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atrium Health Navicent At Home (4 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Macon (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fort Valley?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,581 monthly median income of Fort Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Home Health Aides in Fort Valley, GA