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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Smyrna, GA: the local picture

14

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

$14.07

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

5,911

residents 65 or older (10% of Smyrna)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Cobb County)

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Smyrna ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Smyrna has about 5,911 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Smyrna compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Smyrna	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	10%	14%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	8.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	22%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,909	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Smyrna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vinings, GA	2.8 mi	1,684	14%
Fair Oaks, GA	4.3 mi	561	28%
Mableton, GA	4.9 mi	9,734	31%
Marietta, GA	6.5 mi	8,684	33%
Austell, GA	7.9 mi	587	22%
Atlanta, GA	8.7 mi	62,059	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Smyrna

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Aveanna Home Health	Smyrna, GA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 590-4300
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	3.1 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	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570
Suncrest Home Health	Smyrna, GA	1.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(770) 429-1455
Medside Home Health Agency	Sandy Springs, GA	13 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 Smyrna. 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 Smyrna

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 23% of the $5,242 monthly median income of Smyrna 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 Smyrna: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Smyrna?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Smyrna ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Smyrna?

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 23% of the $5,242 monthly median income of Smyrna 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 Smyrna, GA