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Looking for senior care near you? A Place for Mom can help you find trusted home care providers. The 487 home care agencies in Atlanta, Georgia, provide many options for elderly residents to receive the support they need within the comfort of their own home. The average hourly cost of home care in Atlanta is $28, but total monthly or yearly costs depend on how much care is needed. Keep this in mind as you explore payment methods, home care agency regulations, listings, and reviews below. You can use this page to help you make an informed decision and find senior care services in Atlanta that are right for your loved one.

Home Care Agencies near Atlanta, GA

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Photo of TheKey of Atlanta, GA
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9 reviews
I cannot thank [name removed] enough for the incredible support she provided in arranging care for my mother at the assisted living facility. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond in ensuring my...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Care Assistance helps seniors stay independent no matter where they are! Imagine a home care agency that takes the time to sit down with you to understand your needs.  A company dedicated to giving you personal attention at every level.  At Home Care Assistance, that is...
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6 reviews
Caregiver go above and beyond. The RN was thorough with her care assessment! Care Coordinator made sure caregiver is oriented to my aunt's care plan. Caregiver is proactive to keep my aunt preoccupied
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1. We had a very positive experience working with Seniors helping seniors. [name removed] was very responsive, provided solid guidance and advice, and helped us through a very difficult time. 2. The...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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11 reviews
We loved the prompt responses we received they were able to put care in place within a short amount of time. Communication was fantastic. We would bsolutely, recommend their services to other families, and...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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6 reviews
I highly recommend Two Loving Hands! Starting with the consultation with[name removed], my husband and I were impressed with the compassion for the cared for, her knowledge and expertise, and...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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During the last 2 years of my mom’s life I had the wonderful opportunity to get to know the staff at Caregivers With Pleasure. They really became family to me. They not only cared for my mom’s daily needs, ...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Caregivers with Pleasure understands all too well the silent cries for help. You need support, but you don't know who, how, or where to turn for assistance. Researchers discovered that loneliness and depression are some of the leading causes of disabilities worldwide, and it is an unfortunate...
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of AccordCare - Columbus, GA
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All caregivers we have had are dependable and friendly. I would recommend AccordCare to those looking for home care services.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
A Hand to Hold was founded in 1999 with a mission of making the elderly care experience a better one. With the professional guidance and oversight of our Care Managers, we are able to make the home care experience better … one client, one family at a time! All Care Managers are experts in...
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Well, we had 3 caregivers overall in 3 weeks. Two of them were better than the other one. The only thing I didn't quite like is they didn't take a lot of initiative to do things, but they did things when...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
"Because you care, HomeWell is There"
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Photo of SYNERGY HomeCare of Decatur, GA
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Synergy Homecare came to our rescue after a family member living alone had a bad fall. Our Senior Advisor with A Place For Mom had already recommended Synergy Homecare as a possible choice for our family...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Caring for your aging parents or a family member can be exhausting, lonely work — but you are not alone. Thousands of families go through this every year and find comfort and relief with Synergy HomeCare. We are an affordable, compassionate choice for family caregivers considering nursing homes...
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Photo of Options for Senior America Atlanta
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26 reviews
I was given several names of agencies from A Place for Mom. I contacted a few and decided to go with Options because of the breadth of assistance I received from them. So far I give them highest marks on all...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Options For Senior America Corp. started providing home care services in late 1989 to the residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What started as a handful of customers grew substantially due to the personal customer service that the company's management has always been keen to...
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57 reviews
I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
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I would recommend this service to others. They worked with us about scheduling and getting us help when needed. They only had 4-hour min vs other companies they had 6-8 hour. The caregivers were very...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
PERSONALIZED HOME CAREAt Divine Home Nursing, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the home care profession.ARE WE LICENSED?Yes,we are a bonded and insured medical home care agency serving your county and surrounding counties. We provide skilled nursing, infusion therapy...
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Photo of Right at Home - Atlanta Central, GA
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Michael LaVigne came out to do an assessment & dazzled Mom with his charm, good looks & snappy wardrobe. He impressed me with his commitment, dedication & care in service. The CNA selected was a perfect fit!...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Right at Home helps seniors and disabled adults remain in the comfort of their own home. If you or a family member needs assistance with routine daily activities, Right at Home is the helping hand you seek. Our trained, bonded and insured caregivers provide in-home supportive care lasting from a...
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Photo of FirstLight Home Care of Metro Atlanta, GA (354)
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2 reviews
[name removed], the owner, is great, and we LOVE [name removed], who became my mom's regular caregiver, but we had some issues with scheduling and communication when [name removed] had to be out of town for...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Tender Hands Private Home Care Agency
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2 reviews
We used this agency for a little bit. The caregivers that they sent out were easy to talk to and they taught us a lot about the type of care that my Mom needed. They would send someone out 5 days a week for...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing,Companion,Sitter and Personal Care AidsTender Hands Home Care of Loganville, GA, offers our clients the ability to enjoy living an independent life, while receiving the support needed to handle everything from errands to meal preparation.Skilled Nursing ServicesAll of our nurses are...
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The communication was good and I would recommend this service.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
The level of client service is what makes us different. At FriendlyCare Companion we believe that a company that works well as a team delivers great service. Great employees must be involved to make this work therefore applicants go through a series of screenings. Our competent employees then...
Photo of Synergy HomeCare of Suwanee, GA
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8 reviews
The caregivers were very friendly and did a good job. They were efficient and provided good care. The staff overall was very cooperative and friendly. The only problem at this time is staffing shortages...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
SYNERGY HomeCare of North Georgia is an alternative to traditional nursing homes and assisted living facilities, our services are customizable around the demands of your unique situation. Compassionate and courteous, our fully trained caregivers are determined to provide versatile, flexible home...
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Photo of Regency Home Care of North Atlanta
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6 reviews
We had 1 caregiver which we requested during covid and she was great with our loved one. She represented the company fantastically and she was very professional. Dealing with the main office was another...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Serving all of the North Atlanta area, we offer in home care that makes a difference in the lives of those who need physical, emotional, or cognitive assistance so they can remain comfortably at home. We offer home care from as little as one hour per day to 24 hour care covering needs such as...
Photo of AccordCare - Peachtree Corners, GA
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55 reviews
I appreciate AccordCare because they really came at a time when it was extremely needed. the first day I walked in, one of the overnight caregivers ushered me upstairs to get some sleep. this was wonderful...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Serving seniors since 1999, A Hand To Hold is the nation's premier provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors. Every family is unique. With our holistic approach to client care and our passion to improve each client's quality of life, our professional Care Managers, experts in...
Photo of Tender Caring Home Services, LLC
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3 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Advantage Private Home Care
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6 reviews
I highly recommend Advantage and had the best experience with them. We were overwhelmed trying to take care of our family member in need. Their caregivers came in and took that challenge off of us and we...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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3 reviews
Aide was helpful and concerned. I had a problem with the caregiver involved in this. She was not reliable. I expected more from her. She did not care if we needed and expected her. It was no way to conduct...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Visiting Angels had a great leader ([name removed]) and professional staff. They circulated all day through the building, and the team provided caring, kind and professional service for my 85 year old mother...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Costs of home care in Atlanta, Georgia

Average home care costs in Atlanta, GA

Average hourly rate
$28/hr
Average overnight rate
$28/hr
Average weekend rate
$28/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Atlanta, GA

44 hours of home care/wk
$5,335/mo
$4,558/mo

Home care costs in Atlanta vs. state and national averages

Daily, monthly, and annual costs in the table below are based on a part-time care schedule of 4 hours of care per day, 5 days per week.
Cost comparison table showing home care costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Atlanta, GA$28$112$2,425$29,120
Georgia$29$116$2,511$30,160
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Atlanta, GA
Hourly cost:$28
Daily cost:$112
Monthly cost:$2,425
Annual cost:$29,120
Georgia
Hourly cost:$29
Daily cost:$116
Monthly cost:$2,511
Annual cost:$30,160
National
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
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Paying for in-home senior care in Atlanta, GA

Personal funds are the most common method people use to pay for home care in Atlanta. Most families turn to their personal income and assets to cover costs. This may include retirement savings, pensions, life insurance policies, or even health savings accounts (HSAs). Long-term care insurance policies may also be used, but policies usually vary in both coverage and in how senior care services are deemed medically necessary.

While many families’ first instinct is to turn to health insurance, it usually only covers medically necessary care. While home care services can range from assistance with activities of daily living (or ADLs) to skilled nursing care, insurance will only cover medical care prescribed by a doctor. However, when an individual is prescribed in-home medical care, some nonmedical services may also be provided.

If needed, and if the person is eligible, there are several public options that may cover the costs of elderly care provided at home. Benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Medicare, and Medicaid may be used to pay for home care costs.

Paying for home care
Get an overview of all payment options for home care.

VA home care benefits
See how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.

Home care and LTC insurance
Learn how to use long-term care (LTC) insurance to cover home care costs.

Does Medicare pay for home care for seniors in Atlanta?

Yes, in-home elderly care may be covered by Medicare as long as a doctor has prescribed medically necessary home health care services. To receive coverage, an individual must meet Medicare eligibility requirements such as being age 65+ or having a disability. However, nonmedical home care services that aren’t part of an at-home medical care plan are not covered by Medicare. Additionally, for Medicare to cover costs, the selected home care agency must be Medicare-certified.

Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or Georgia SHIP, can guide Medicare beneficiaries through their benefits. During weekdays, call 1-866-552-4464 to talk to a Medicare assistance counselor about how benefits can be used to pay for home care and other types of senior care.

Does Medicaid pay for home care for seniors in Atlanta?

Yes, Georgia Medicaid covers home care services if they’re doctor-prescribed. Nonmedical services may not be covered, unless they’re paired with medical care services.

Georgia Medicaid has several waiver programs that help Atlanta seniors pay for elder care services like home care. These waivers are meant to help seniors receive care in their homes or in the community rather than in a nursing home environment. This may include support with activities of daily living, such as mealtimes and hygiene tasks.[01] You can contact Georgia’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection to apply for one of these waiver programs and better understand what elderly care services they cover.

What other elder care services in Atlanta help seniors age in place?

The Division of Aging Services works with the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging to provide programs for seniors living at home. Examples of the elder care services they might provide include:[02]

  • Help with chores
  • Homemaker services
  • Home-delivered meals
  • Education on nutrition and wellness

Check with the Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging to see which programs are provided near you.

The following Atlanta programs can provide seniors additional help to age in place at home:

Where do I get information about veterans benefits in Atlanta?

The Georgia Department of Veterans Service is a great resource to contact first when applying for benefits to pay for senior care. Veterans, their surviving spouses, or their dependents can work with counselors to discover what they’re eligible for. It’s common for people to be eligible for more than they think. Using resources like this is particularly helpful for getting through the complicated application process maximizing benefits.

We also recommend contacting local veterans service organizations (VSOs). They have trained benefits officers who can help with the application process at no cost to you. Start by searching for your local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) chapter or Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter. You can also find support with veterans benefits at an American Legion post, your nearest Fleet Reserve Association branch, and the Jewish War Veterans of the USA chapter.

What families are saying about home care in Atlanta

Recent reviews for home care in Atlanta

ComForCare Home Care - Northeast Atlanta, GA in Lawrenceville, GA

4.0
[Name removed] was very prompt and did a great job pairing my dad and stepmom with [Name removed] as a care provider. Unfortunately we have suspended the care due to hospitalization. Plan to resume in home care upon release from rehab.

Dupe Right at Home - Gainesville, GA

4.0
I have been really happy with them, they have been pretty reliable. They have a new placement person, and one time she failed to call me and tell me someone different was coming. It was over the weekend and she called me right back when she got in and let me know, and apologized. It took a ...
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HomeWell Care Services of North Atlanta, GA

4.6
I think they're great. We've been really lucky with the person they were able to set us up with. They provide excellent care, within our budget. A lot of other companies we looked at seemed to have a minimum number of hours per day/week and were therefore less affordable. So I really ...
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How to choose the right Atlanta home care agency

Licensing standards, accreditation, and hiring practices are all important to consider when reviewing senior care options in Atlanta. These factors can help you feel more informed and confident in your decision, as they highlight the quality of care that clients can expect. For instance, every caregiver in a licensed home care agency has to go through background and health screenings and extensive training before working directly with seniors.[02]

If medical care is needed in addition to nonmedical care, some home care agencies provide doctor-prescribed medical care carried out by licensed caregivers. Some home care agencies only provide personal care, including transportation, homemaking services, and support with daily activities. Other agencies offer both nonmedical and medical care, depending on the client’s needs. Understanding what senior care services an agency offers can help you ensure your loved one receives the care they need.

There are many questions you can ask a prospective agency to better understand their hiring practices as well as any fees, minimum hourly requirements, or caregiver services.

Licensure and accreditation

Atlanta home care agencies are licensed by Georgia’s Department of Community Health Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.[03] All of the rules below must be followed in order for a home care license to be given or renewed:[04]

  • The owner must pass a background check.
  • Home care clients must be given a written service agreement that outlines all services and charges.
  • The agency must keep written client records that list which daily care services were given.
  • The agency must also keep written qualification records for every employee.

Georgia home care agencies may also be inspected from time to time. Inspections happen at the agency’s main site, where the inspector will review all licensure and staff records.

Some Atlanta home care agencies can also choose to be accredited. When a home care agency is accredited, it means the agency has met an accrediting organization’s standards for quality of care. An organization may consider factors such as proof of caregiver competency, infection control, and client assessment methods.[05]

Hiring practices

Every licensed Atlanta home care agency has screening processes and qualification requirements for their caregiving staff. Generally, all staff must pass a criminal background check and a tuberculosis screening. They also must complete orientation and training specific to the agency.

In Atlanta, caregivers who provide in-home care are also known as personal care assistants (PCAs). Personal care assistants must finish the agency’s orientation, complete nurse aide training, and pass a competency exam before working with clients. They’re also required to complete a 40-hour training that covers:[04]

  • Assistance with ADLs
  • First aid and CPR
  • Support with transfers and mobility
  • How to care for people with special conditions
  • Home safety and management
  • Home sanitation and infection control
  • How to monitor vital signs
  • Nutrition

Outside of these requirements, each caregiver must finish at least eight annual hours of training. Plus, it may bring peace of mind to know that they’re also evaluated at least once each year by their supervisor.[04]

Fees and minimums

Understanding an Atlanta agency’s costs and any minimum requirements can help you make an informed about a home care agency. Once you find an agency you’re interested in, you may want to ask them some of the following questions:

  • Do they require a deposit?
  • Is there a charge for the initial client assessment?
  • Do they require a minimum number of hours or shifts?
  • Is there a minimum age requirement for clients?

Other questions to ask Atlanta home care agencies

Ask these 10 questions to help you find the right home care agency.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Atlanta

TheKey of Atlanta, GA, Loyal Care and Seniors Helping Seniors of Metro Atlanta (Suwanee), GA are the top-rated Home Care facilities near Atlanta, GA. These Home Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Home Care in Atlanta is $5,335 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

References

  1. Georgia Medicaid. Waiver programs.

  2. Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services. Programs and services.

  3. Georgia Department of Community Health. (2007). Private home care provider licensure packet.

  4. Rules and Regulations for Private Home Care Providers, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Chapter 111-8 § 111-8-65

  5. The Joint Commission. (2018). Accreditation for personal care and support.

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1.

Georgia Medicaid. Waiver programs.

2.

Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services. Programs and services.

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Georgia Department of Community Health. (2007). Private home care provider licensure packet.

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Rules and Regulations for Private Home Care Providers, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Chapter 111-8 § 111-8-65

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The Joint Commission. (2018). Accreditation for personal care and support.