Senior care in Athens.
From Normaltown to the Eastside, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 30601
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 30601
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Athens.
Athens is home to the University of Georgia, chartered in 1785. We help families across Five Points, Normaltown, Boulevard, Cobbham, downtown and the Eastside.
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 Athens 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging at 706-583-2546, 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 Athens and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Athens.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging
In-home help, caregiver support, benefits and meals.
706-583-2546Alzheimer’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 Athens?
Yes. We help families across Athens and nearby communities, including Watkinsville, Winterville and Bogart.
How much does home care cost in Athens?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Clarke County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Athens?
Start with Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging at 706-583-2546.
How do I apply for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver in Athens?
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 Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging at 706-583-2546, or 866-552-4464, for a phone screening. There is often a waitlist.
Where can I find dementia support in Athens?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Athens?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Athens is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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