Senior care in Albany.
Across Albany, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 31701
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 31701
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Albany.
Albany sits on the Flint River and is the seat of Dougherty County. We help families across downtown, Rawson Circle and East Albany.
In Georgia, private home care providers, including those that offer personal care and companion or sitter services, must be licensed by the Department of Community Health.
Tell us where in Albany you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Dougherty County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Georgia Medicaid in Dougherty County
Georgia’s Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program may pay for care at home for people who are eligible for Medicaid and need a nursing home level of care. It starts with a phone screening, and there is often a waitlist. Call SOWEGA Council on Aging at 800-282-6612, or the statewide line at 866-552-4464.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Albany and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Albany.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
SOWEGA Council on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for southwest Georgia: home services, meals, caregiver help and benefits.
800-282-6612Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Albany?
Yes. We help families across Albany and nearby communities, including Leesburg and Putney.
How much does home care cost in Albany?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Dougherty County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Albany?
Start with SOWEGA Council on Aging at 800-282-6612.
How do I apply for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver in Albany?
The waiver is for people who are eligible for Medicaid and need a nursing home level of care but want to stay at home. Call SOWEGA Council on Aging at 800-282-6612, or 866-552-4464, for a phone screening. There is often a waitlist.
Where can I find dementia support in Albany?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Albany?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Albany is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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Enter your ZIP code for a free consultation with a home care agency in Albany. We match you with one local agency.
- Free for families
- Free first consultation
- No obligation