Senior care in Columbus.
From Uptown to North Columbus, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 31901
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 31901
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Columbus.
Columbus has shared one government with Muscogee County since 1971, and the city runs several senior centers. We help families across Midtown, Uptown, Lakebottom, Green Island Hills and Wynnton.
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 Columbus 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 River Valley Area Agency on Aging at 706-256-2910, 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 Columbus and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Columbus.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
River Valley Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for Columbus and nearby counties.
706-256-2910Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter
The chapter’s Columbus office, on River Road. The 24/7 Helpline is 800-272-3900.
706-327-6838Do you serve all of Columbus?
Yes. We help families across Columbus and nearby communities, including Phenix City, Fortson and Cataula.
How much does home care cost in Columbus?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Muscogee County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Columbus?
Start with River Valley Area Agency on Aging at 706-256-2910.
How do I apply for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver in Columbus?
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 River Valley Area Agency on Aging at 706-256-2910, or 866-552-4464, for a phone screening. There is often a waitlist.
Where can I find dementia support in Columbus?
Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter is at 706-327-6838. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Columbus?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Columbus is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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