The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Sugar Hill, GA for 2024

Q: How many home care agencies are there near Sugar Hill?

There are almost 50 home care agencies operating in and around Sugar Hill. To learn more about those nearest to their location, seniors should check the <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/georgia/sugar-hill">Caring page for Sugar Hill</a>, where they&#8217;ll be able to review each agency in detail. This includes their costs, current availability and what previous and current clients have to say about the quality of their services.

Q: What is the difference between in-home care and home health care?

In-home care is a nonmedical service delivered by trained caregivers. They help seniors perform activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. Additionally, they can do jobs around the home, including light housekeeping and meal preparation. Home health care is a limited medical service delivered by licensed nurses and therapists. This may involve tending to wounds, operating intravenous equipment and providing therapies as part of a rehabilitation plan.

Q: How do you pay for senior care at home?

Private pay is possibly the most common way to pay for senior care at home. This is where a senior pays out of their own pocket by using their savings. <a href="https://www.caring.com/medicare/">Medicare</a> can pay for medically necessary care ordered by the senior&#8217;s doctor, but won&#8217;t pay for nonmedical care services. Depending on the details of the senior&#8217;s plan, <a href="https://www.caring.com/caregivers/long-term-care-insurance/">long-term care insurance</a> may cover some or all of their home care costs. Gwinnett County&#8217;s <a href="https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/communityservices/healthhumanservices/seniorservices">Senior Services program</a> can pay for nonmedical services for income-eligible seniors in Sugar Hill.

Q: What is a home care assessment?

A home care assessment is an evaluation of a senior&#8217;s abilities and needs to determine the care and support they need to live independently at home. It&#8217;s usually conducted by a trained professional, such as a nurse or social worker. They will assess the senior&#8217;s physical health, cognitive abilities, functional abilities and the existing social support network. An assessment of the home is also common. This helps to identify health and safety hazards and determine if modifications, such as a wheelchair ramp, will make it easier for the senior to remain at home.

Q: Who is eligible for the veterans’ home care program?

Veterans enrolled in the VA Health Care System who have a long-term medical condition that prevents them from leaving their homes without assistance may be eligible for the <a href="https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Home_Based_Primary_Care.asp">Veterans Affairs Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) program</a>. The vet must require skilled nursing services on a regular basis, have a caregiver who is willing to provide those services in the senior&#8217;s home and the type of care provided must be suitable for that environment.

Sugar Hill is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of around 25,000, 8.6% of whom are seniors. Although this is below Georgia’s average of 14.7%, the city has much to offer its older residents, such as lower costs for health care and transportation and a relatively mild climate. Although there aren’t any hospitals in Sugar Hill, there are several well-respected clinics, such as Sugar Hill/Buford Clinic. The city is also only 25 minutes from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. Seniors receiving home care in Sugar Hill typically pay $5,148 per month, which is identical to the fee for home health care, a basic medical service from licensed professionals.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Sugar Hill area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.

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Paying for Home Care in Sugar Hill, GA

The Cost of Home Care in Sugar Hill, GA

Sugar Hill’s median monthly fee for home care of $5,148 is above the state and national averages, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. The typical Georgian saves $858 per month when compared to their equivalent in Sugar Hill, while the typical American saves $191. Comparisons with nearby cities also find their typical seniors pay less for home care. For example, Atlanta’s seniors can save $858, Rome’s, $572 and in Athens, $620. Even greater savings can be found further south, such as in Macon, where it’s possible for seniors to retain $1,335 per month when compared to Sugar Hill.

Sugar Hill

$5,148

Georgia

$4,290

United States

$4,957

Athens

$4,528

Atlanta

$4,290

Rome

$4,576

Macon

$3,813

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

At $5,148 per month for nonmedical care, home care is costlier than assisted living, which averages $3,893 per month. However, the latter requires the senior to move to unfamiliar surroundings, which isn’t for everyone. Home health care costs the same as home care, though the former provides medical care from licensed nurses and therapists, while home care is only nonmedical support. Nursing home care’s costlier median of $5,855 reflects the high level of medical care provided.

Home Care

$5,148

Home Health Care

$5,148

Assisted Living

$3,893

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$5,855

Note: Data for Sugar Hill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Gainesville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Sugar Hill, 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.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Sugar Hill, GA

There are several nonprofit organizations that help Sugar Hill’s older citizens live safe and independent lives at home. The following table includes some of them, with links to their web pages, phone numbers and a short description of how each assists the city’s seniors.

Resource	Contact	Service
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program	(770) 822-7883	Income-eligible homeowners in Sugar Hill may qualify for a 5-year deferred payment loan at 0% interest. The loan must be used to cover the costs of essential repairs in the senior's home, which must be their primary address.
Utility Costs Assistance	(404) 537-4300	Partnership for Community Action, a nonprofit working with Gwinnett County, manages several programs that help residents on low incomes cover some utility costs. These include LIHEAP, which provides a one-time payment toward a heating or cooling bill, and LIHWAP, which does the same for a water bill.
Gwinnett County Senior Services	(678) 377-4150	Gwinnett County Senior Services operates several programs to help the region's adults aged 60+ continue to live independent lives at home. These include home-delivered meals to satisfy seniors' nutritional needs and educational programs delivered in the county's senior centers that cover useful subjects, such as awareness of financial exploitation.
Georgia Legal Services Program	(833) 457-7529	This nonprofit law firm advocates for Sugar Hill residents on low incomes who would otherwise be unable to afford legal representation. It specializes in civil law only, so can't accept cases involving criminal law or personal injury. Areas of law it covers include consumer debt, health care and housing.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program	(678) 277-0910	Every tax period, IRS-certified volunteers trained by AARP help seniors in Sugar Hill prepare their taxes free of charge. The seniors can drop off their paperwork for the volunteer to do the prep work for them, or they can work together. Check AARP's site locator to find the nearest location.

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 – often times 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 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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Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs

The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Sugar Hill, GA for 2024