Mobility Assistance in Unadilla, GA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Unadilla, GA: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Dooly County)

46

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hawkinsville)

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Dooly County)

About 53 Unadilla residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 28% in Dooly County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Unadilla that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Macon and Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Unadilla compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Unadilla	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	28%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,208	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Unadilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vienna, GA	12 mi	733	31%
Perry, GA	15 mi	3,312	23%
Hawkinsville, GA	15 mi	777	46%
Montezuma, GA	17 mi	548	22%
Cordele, GA	21 mi	1,594	53%
Fort Valley, GA	22 mi	1,229	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690
Enhabit Home Health	Macon, GA	44 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 742-7557

Emergency hospitals near Unadilla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Taylor Regional Hospital	Hawkinsville, GA	14 mi	not rated	(478) 783-0200
Crisp Regional Hospital	Cordele, GA	21 mi	2 of 5	(229) 276-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Unadilla. 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 Unadilla

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 33% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Unadilla 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 Unadilla: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Unadilla?

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 33% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Unadilla 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Unadilla, GA