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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Perry, GA: the local picture

5

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

$14.07

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

3,312

residents 65 or older (14% of Perry)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Houston County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Perry ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Perry has about 3,312 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Perry compared with Houston County and Georgia

Census figure	Perry	Houston County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	8.4%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,029	$64,120	—

Older residents in towns around Perry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warner Robins, GA	9.5 mi	9,860	41%
Fort Valley, GA	10 mi	1,229	45%
Centerville, GA	12 mi	1,460	32%
Byron, GA	12 mi	727	38%
Unadilla, GA	15 mi	370	70%
Hawkinsville, GA	19 mi	777	50%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Perry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atrium Health Navicent At Home	Macon, GA	29 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	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	108 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570
Enhabit Home Health	Macon, GA	29 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	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474

Straight-line miles from the center of Perry. 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 Perry

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 26% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Perry?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Perry 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), Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Perry?

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 26% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry, GA