Hospice Support in Metter, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Metter, GA: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Metter ZIP codes

112

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Candler County)

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Candler County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Metter ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc. in Statesboro (17 mi) and Affinity Hospice in Claxton (18 mi).

360 Metter residents 65 or older live alone (41% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Metter compared with Candler County and Georgia

Census figure	Metter	Candler County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	49%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	4.9%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,653	$37,385	—

Older residents in towns around Metter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Statesboro, GA	17 mi	2,788	37%
Claxton, GA	18 mi	402	47%
Lyons, GA	20 mi	677	47%
Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	990	44%
Reidsville, GA	22 mi	423	63%
Vidalia, GA	24 mi	2,250	29%

Hospices serving Metter

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc.	Statesboro, GA	17 mi	(912) 764-8441
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	18 mi	(912) 739-0058
Pruitthealth Hospice-Swainsboro	Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	(478) 237-7798
Affinis Hospice LLC	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	(912) 538-0465
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	(912) 537-0063
Bridge Hospice, LLC	Pooler, GA	51 mi	(912) 417-4571

Straight-line miles from the center of Metter. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Metter

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 42% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Metter: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Metter?

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 42% of the $2,888 monthly median income of Metter 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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