Home Health Aides in Lithonia, GA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lithonia, GA: the local picture

18

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

$14.07

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

171

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Lithonia)

90%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lithonia ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Lithonia has about 171 residents aged 65 or older, 90% of whom report a disability.

Lithonia compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Lithonia	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	90%	32%	34%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	21%	15%

Older residents in towns around Lithonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stonecrest, GA	3.2 mi	7,134	32%
Redan, GA	3.9 mi	5,051	30%
Lakeview Estates, GA	4.0 mi	60	72%
Stone Mountain, GA	7.3 mi	902	28%
Conyers, GA	8.0 mi	2,933	28%
Belvedere Park, GA	9.2 mi	1,802	49%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lithonia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, GA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 400-3600
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia	Watkinsville, GA	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 354-6073
Staff Builders Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Duluth, GA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 417-1033

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithonia. 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 Lithonia

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. 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 Lithonia: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lithonia?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Lithonia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lithonia?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lithonia, GA