Top Home Care Agencies in Martinez, GA

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On the northwestern edge of the Augusta metro area, this inviting Georgia suburb provides a spacious setting with easy access to Augusta’s downtown district and attractions. Martinez residents have everything they need to meet daily needs, like shopping centers and health care facilities, either within city limits or in neighboring cities.

Home care, or in-home care, in Martinez is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in Martinez, GA

The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $4,200 in the Martinez area and $4,100 in the state of Georgia, according to Genworth.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Martinez are rated one point below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated near the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
99	92	100	99	105	102

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$84,341 per year	$54,540 per year	$66,111 per year	$35,059 per year	$35,973 per year	$1,781 per year	$618 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Martinez include:

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 280+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

University Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 590+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Martinez’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences exceptionally hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. The average humidity level is 65%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 70%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
43°F	56°F	31°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
81°F	95°F	68°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 70

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 47″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39	16.5%	37,814	2,606 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	4.9%	14.6%	4.1%	<0.1%	2.3%	74.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Augusta: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 28/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Columbia County

Democratic	Republican	Other
36.3%	62.1%	1.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Outdoor attractions in Martinez:

• Brookfield Park
• Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

Martinez’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• West Town Shopping Center
• Le Pavilion Shopping Center

Transportation

Columbia County Public Transit provides curb-to-curb transportation to residents of Martinez and throughout Columbia and Richmond counties. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Martinez.