Home Health Aides in Wilmington Island, GA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wilmington Island, GA: the local picture

7

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

$14.07

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

3,249

residents 65 or older (23% of Wilmington Island)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chatham County)

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

Wilmington Island has about 3,249 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Wilmington Island compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figure	Wilmington Island	Chatham County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	34%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	15%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	9.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	11%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,004	$62,844	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmington Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whitemarsh Island, GA	3.1 mi	1,206	25%
Thunderbolt, GA	5.0 mi	633	43%
Skidaway Island, GA	6.0 mi	4,826	18%
Tybee Island, GA	7.0 mi	1,299	37%
Montgomery, GA	8.0 mi	1,054	35%
Savannah, GA	13 mi	21,137	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wilmington Island

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Savannah, GA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 355-3409
Amedisys Home Health	Savannah, GA	9.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 233-9800
Aveanna Home Health	Pooler, GA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(912) 598-2793
St Joseph's/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc	Savannah, GA	7.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 819-7600
Enhabit Home Health	Pooler, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 330-7394
St Joseph's/ Candler Home Healthcare	Hinesville, GA	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 368-5120
Adoration Home Health	Savannah, GA	9.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(912) 354-7984

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmington Island. 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 Wilmington Island

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 20% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Wilmington Island 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 Wilmington Island: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wilmington Island?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Wilmington Island ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wilmington Island?

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 20% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Wilmington Island 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.