Stroke Recovery Care in Metter, GA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Metter, GA: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Metter)

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Candler County)

4.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9% in Candler County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Metter: Candler County Hospital in Metter (0.5 mi); East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro (17 mi); Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

41 Metter residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7%; 4.9% in Candler County), and 324 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Metter compared with Candler County and Georgia

Census figure	Metter	Candler County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	4.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	33%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	9.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,653	$37,385	—

Older residents in towns around Metter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Statesboro, GA	17 mi	2,788	14%
Claxton, GA	18 mi	402	9.3%
Lyons, GA	20 mi	677	2.2%
Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	990	6.1%
Reidsville, GA	22 mi	423	11%
Vidalia, GA	24 mi	2,250	12%

Hospitals near Metter

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Candler County Hospital	Metter, GA	0.5 mi	not rated	(912) 685-5741
East Georgia Regional Medical Center	Statesboro, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	(912) 486-1500
Evans Memorial Hospital	Claxton, GA	18 mi	not rated	(912) 739-5105
Emanuel Medical Center	Swainsboro, GA	21 mi	4 of 5	(478) 289-1304

Home health agencies serving Metter

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Statesboro, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 486-1900
Amedisys Home Health	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
University Home Health Services	Waynesboro, GA	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 554-7013
Adoration Home Health	Vidalia, GA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(912) 537-9192

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 stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery 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 stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Metter: common questions

How much does stroke recovery 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Metter, GA