The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Athens, GA for 2025

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Visiting Angels - Athens, GA

3700 Atlanta Hwy, Unit 40 , Athens, GA 30606

4.7

(32 reviews)

WE CARE EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY Rest Assured! Visiting Angels Are at Your Door! Visiting Angels provides seniors and adults with the needed assistance to continue living at home. With our local agency in your community and hundreds of Visiting Angels agencies across America, our mission is to maintain the independence and familiar surroundings for those in need of care. Select Your Caregiver You'll have the opportunity to interview and make the final decision on selecting any caregiver we refer to you before care begins. We pride ourselves in matching the needs of your loved-one with the experience of our caregivers. Our Angels Have Earned Their Wings Visiting Angels only hires experienced caregivers. Our independently operated homecare agencies are trained to run the most comprehensive background screenings in the industry on every caregiver, including State, County, and Federal searches. For this reason, "Peace of Mind" has become synonymous with the Visiting Angels name. We're All About Relationships The families we care for aren't just clients to us. We provide services to many of our families for years because we work hard to establish lasting relationships with them. Like family, we're always here for you! A personalized care plan to suit your needs Complimentary, no obligation introductory home visit Relationships that stand the test of time We Return Calls After Hours Within Fifteen Minutes! We know how frustrating it can be to leave a voice message and hope for a timely return call. That's why we return calls within 15 minutes. Available 24 hours/7days Assisted living facility care Up to 24-hour care in your home Immediate assistance upon discharge We know you have questions and concerns. Visiting Angels has solutions. We're here for YOU! America's Choice in Homecare Visiting Angels franchise homecare agencies have served hundreds of thousands of families in their homes across the nation. Visiting Angels is the most recognized and respected name in senior home care. We are "America's Choice in Homecare!" Our well-trained caregivers provide nonmedical personal care with a customized care plan just for your loved one. It may include services like medication reminders, meal prep, housework, pet care, bathing assistance, toileting assistance, driving your loved one to a doctor appointment or outing. Below are additional examples of the care we offer. Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands Shopping Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-in Care Veterans & Spouses Benefits U.S. Armed Forces Pension and Survivors Pension benefit programs – Visiting Angels is here to help you receive the benefits you’re eligible for. Call your local Visiting Angels for a free in-home consultation to discuss the home care aid needed and the services you may be eligible. Contact Us If you would like to set up an in-home visit without any obligation or commitment, or just talk with our Visiting Angels Staff, please give us a call. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have. We understand that this is a very important decision and that you need to have all your questions answered.

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Paying for Home Care in Athens, GA

The Cost of Home Care in Athens, GA

Home care costs in Athens, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, are higher than the Georgia national average by $238 but lower than the national average by more than $400. Compared to other Georgia cities, Athens’s home care prices are a little high. Augusta to the east is equivalent, but Atlanta to the southwest offers costs that are lower by $238. Columbus is on par with Atlanta, but Milledgeville and other Macon-area cities are even less expensive, coming in $715 below Athens’s rates.

Athens

$4,528

Georgia

$4,290

United States

$4,957

Augusta

$4,528

Atlanta

$4,290

Milledgeville

$3,813

Columbus

$4,290

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Athens, GA

Athens’s home care costs run a bit more than other care options, so seniors should be mindful of this as they choose what is best for them. Nursing home care is the most expensive option, over $2,400 higher than home care, but assisted living is actually lower than home care by $344. Seniors who are willing to move may want to consider assisted living. Adult day programming is quite inexpensive by comparison but does not provide in-home care. Home health care is on par with home care but has a more medically focused range of services.

Home Care

$4,528

Home Health Care

$4,528

Adult Day Health Care

$1,300

Assisted Living Facility

$4,184

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,935

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Athens, GA

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Athens Home Care Resources

Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Athens:

Resource	Contact	Address	Service
Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter	(229) 388-8219	South Georgia Service Area, 2402 North Tift Avenue, Suite 102, Tifton, GA 31794	The free services from this nonprofit organization help seniors and their loved ones recognize the symptoms of oncoming dementia and live with advancing stages of the disease. AA staff can perform assessments of needs and assistance with planning for seniors considering future life changes, in addition to simply lending a supportive ear. Support groups for family members and primary caregivers of those with dementia are also available.
Athens Community Council on Aging	(706) 549-4850	135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601	This private nonprofit organization supports the physical and mental health of the city’s seniors through several free or low-cost programs, including a congregate meal program that helps seniors get nutritious food while connecting with peers from the community. The ACCA also helps boost area seniors’ quality of life by providing free transportation assistance for medical appointments, grocery trips and other errands. Seniors with complaints or concerns about the quality of their home care can contact the council’s ombudsman services for potential investigations.
Lunch Buddy	(706) 549-4850	135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601	This program operates as an adjunct to the ACCA’s Meals on Wheels services, which deliver hot meals to homebound seniors five days a week. While the Meals on Wheels volunteers perform basic wellness checks as a part of their duties, the Lunch Buddy initiative helps participating seniors develop deeper relationships by pairing them with a community volunteer to share a weekly, in-person meal. In addition to providing a regular social connection for otherwise isolated people, the program helps ensure that participants are getting the nutrition they need.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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