Home Health Aides in North Druid Hills, GA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in North Druid Hills, GA: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Druid Hills ZIP codes in their service area

$14.07

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

2,208

residents 65 or older (12% of North Druid Hills)

48%

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

16 Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Druid Hills 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.

North Druid Hills has about 2,208 residents aged 65 or older, 48% of whom report a disability.

North Druid Hills compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	North Druid Hills	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	32%	34%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,375	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around North Druid Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Decatur, GA	2.3 mi	3,450	26%
Druid Hills, GA	2.4 mi	1,503	20%
Brookhaven, GA	3.1 mi	6,086	31%
Decatur, GA	3.8 mi	3,597	29%
Scottdale, GA	3.9 mi	1,151	45%
Chamblee, GA	4.5 mi	2,841	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving North Druid Hills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	6.9 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	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, GA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 400-3600
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	72 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Medside Home Health Agency	Sandy Springs, GA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 633-7433

Straight-line miles from the center of North Druid Hills. 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 North Druid Hills

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 19% of the $6,531 monthly median income of North Druid Hills 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 North Druid Hills: common questions

Which home health agencies serve North Druid Hills?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes North Druid Hills 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), Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in North Druid Hills?

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 19% of the $6,531 monthly median income of North Druid Hills 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.