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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lovejoy, GA: the local picture

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

$14.07

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

587

residents 65 or older (5.1% of Lovejoy)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Clayton County)

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Lovejoy ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

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.

Lovejoy has about 587 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Lovejoy compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figure	Lovejoy	Clayton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	34%
Residents 65 or older	5.1%	11%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,861	$47,111	—

Older residents in towns around Lovejoy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bonanza, GA	1.5 mi	423	30%
Irondale, GA	3.8 mi	691	35%
Hampton, GA	4.7 mi	850	37%
Jonesboro, GA	5.7 mi	516	52%
Stockbridge, GA	7.7 mi	4,421	32%
Fayetteville, GA	8.9 mi	4,404	36%

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 Lovejoy

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 59% of the $2,072 monthly median income of Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lovejoy?

Medicare’s file lists none for Lovejoy ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in Lovejoy?

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 59% of the $2,072 monthly median income of Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy, GA