Mobility Assistance in Eatonton, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Eatonton, GA: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Putnam County)

176

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Eatonton)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Putnam County)

About 390 Eatonton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 19% in Putnam County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

176 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Eatonton that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Macon and Staff Builders Home Health, An Amedisys Company; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Eatonton compared with Putnam County and Georgia

Census figure	Eatonton	Putnam County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	19%	22%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	5.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	25%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,319	$51,475	—

Older residents in towns around Eatonton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monticello, GA	17 mi	617	39%
Madison, GA	18 mi	1,199	20%
Milledgeville, GA	19 mi	1,933	32%
Greensboro, GA	20 mi	871	17%
Hardwick, GA	21 mi	703	27%
Gray, GA	24 mi	586	39%

Home health agencies serving Eatonton (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Staff Builders Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Duluth, GA	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 417-1033
Adoration Home Health	Macon, GA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	76 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	78 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027
Aveanna Healthcare	Macon, GA	36 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(478) 841-2772

Emergency hospitals near Eatonton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Putnam General Hospital	Eatonton, GA	1.8 mi	not rated	(706) 485-2711
Jasper Memorial Hospital	Monticello, GA	19 mi	not rated	(706) 468-6411

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Eatonton

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 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Eatonton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Eatonton?

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 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Eatonton, GA