CaraVita Home Care
648 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA, 30075
"CaraVita is locally owned and operated and has been in business for 14 years. The company was founded and continues to be managed by profess..."
READ MORENamed one of the nation’s 200 most livable cities on Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report, Tucker, GA, stands out for its reasonable cost of living, senior-friendly housing and excellent health care access. Local medical facilities include the Emory Decatur Hospital and VA Medical Center. This Atlanta suburb also boasts below-average home care prices of $4,290 per month that make it easier for seniors to age in place, especially when coupled with the area’s many amenities. Seniors with more advanced needs can access appropriate services such as physical therapy, medication assistance and nursing, by hiring a home health care agency.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Tucker 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.
648 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA, 30075
"CaraVita is locally owned and operated and has been in business for 14 years. The company was founded and continues to be managed by profess..."
READ MORE965 Island Bluff Lane, Buford, GA, 30518
"Elite Home Care Services is an independent, locally owned and operated non-medical home care company. We specialize in providing consistency..."
READ MORE3761 Venture Drive, Suite 170, Duluth, GA, 30096
"Welcome to Loving Hands Private Care Providing Senior Homecare By Loving Hands Loving Hands Care is a non-medical home care agency speci..."
READ MORE4500 Hugh Howell Rd #530, Tucker, GA, 30084
"The Visiting Angels national, private duty network of independently-owned home care agencies is the nation's leader for providing non-medica..."
READ MORE1926 Northlake Parkway, Suite 200, Tucker, GA, 30084
"At Griswold Home Care, we understand that selecting a home care provider can be confusing. We aim to provide the best home care services pos..."
READ MORE3300 Highlands Pkwy SE, Ste 140, Smyrna, GA, 30082
"Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services with over 30 years experience. Our breadth of s..."
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4396 Lawrenceville Road Suite 115, Suite 115, Loganville, GA, 30052
"We are a Private Home care agency providing nursing, personal care and Companion/sitter services. We only hire certified CNA and all staff r..."
READ MORE3088 Mercer University Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30315
"Prosper Home Care is a licensed home care provider specializing in helping older adults and those with physical challenges remain in the res..."
READ MORE2183 Salem Rd SE, Conyers, GA, 30013
2963 Redwine Road , Atlanta, GA, 30344
"Comfort Home Care Services - Atlanta, GA is an in-home care provider serving Atlanta, GA and the surrounding area. Comfort Home Care Service..."
READ MORE125 Townpark Drive Ste 300, Hiram, GA, 30141
" E.S.I Home Care is the most reliable and trustworthy Home Care Agency service in the greater Kennesaw area — providing excellent home car..."
READ MORE155 Spivey Glen Dr, Jonesboro, GA, 30236
2559 Pharr Ave # D, Dacula, GA, 30019
" We provide quality customized care in each client's home. We pride ourselves on hiring the best caliber of caregivers."
READ MORE550 Wrenhaven Ct, Loganville, GA, 30052
"Abby Healthcare Services is a Licensed Private Home Care Provider in the State of Georgia. Licensed to provide Skilled Nursing Services, Per..."
READ MORE1775 Parker Rd., Conyers, GA, 30094
"Reprieve HomeCare is committed to providing quality, effective home care services to our valued clients. We are here to provide a helping ha..."
READ MORE6472 E church st ste 239, Douglasville, GA, 30134
" Our Private Home care business is licensed by the department of community health to provide excellent and affordable private home care to..."
READ MORE1590 ATKINSON RD SUITE 105, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
"Sacred Serenity Hearts is a Veteran owned business and we provide in home non-medical care assistance. We serve individuals who are unable t..."
READ MORE2225 Morning Dew, Conyers, GA, 30094
" We are a non-medical home-care agency. We believe in quality quality home care along with professionalism. We incorporate our training sk..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average that seniors in Tucker pay for home care is $4,290 per month. This is on par with the Georgia state median, which is also $4,290, but it’s significantly lower than the national average of $7,908 — more than $3,500 less. Tucker’s cost for home care is less than Athens, Gainesville and Rome, costing $238, $858 and $286 less, respectively. Compared to Macon, Tucker is $477 more expensive.
Tucker
$4,290
Georgia
$4,290
United States
$7,908
Athens
$4,528
Gainesville
$5,148
Rome
$4,576
Macon
$3,813
There are several options for long-term care in Tucker. For those seniors needing care around the clock, a semiprivate nursing home room costs $7,528 per month. The most affordable option is adult day health care, costing $1,327 per month. Assisted living is a long-term residential care option with monthly costs at $3,845 per month. Home health care offers skilled medical care provided by licensed professionals for a monthly cost of $4,576. Nonmedical services, such as errands and chore assistance, are slightly more affordable at $4,290.Â
Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,327
Assisted Living
$3,845
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$7,528
Note: Data for Tucker was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
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.
Seniors in Tucker can take advantage of a variety of free resources to help them age in place comfortably and safely. Local senior centers offer meals and recreational activities, and other agencies offer personalized long-term care consultations.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Empowerline | (404) 463-3333 | Empowerline is the Area Agency on Aging for seniors in Tucker and metro Atlanta. It connects residents with dozens of supportive services, including in-home assistance, transportation and caregiver training. It also provides information about home care waivers and senior center programming. |
DeKalb County Senior Services | (770) 322-2950 | DeKalb County operates several neighborhood community centers and provides Meals on Wheels deliveries to eligible residents. Residents can call the DeKalb Senior Link Line to learn more about these services and other resources for aging in place. |
DeKalb County Tax Exemptions | (404) 298-4000 | Senior homeowners in Tucker and DeKalb County are eligible for a special homestead exception that can reduce the cost of aging in place. Drivers aged 65 and older are also exempt from car emission requirements when renewing their vehicle registration. |
Habitat for Humanity Senior Home Repairs | (770) 270-6813 | The DeKalb chapter of Habitat for Humanity offers home repairs to seniors who have a limited income and have lived in their home for at least a year. The program can help with electrical, HVAC, plumbing and interior or exterior repairs, including accessibility modifications. |
Georgia LIHEAP | (877) 423-4746 | Seniors can contact the Division of Family & Children Services or their Community Action Agency to apply for utility bill assistance through LIHEAP. This federal program benefits low-income families and seniors who may need extra help paying for heating, cooling and water. |
Dekalb County Special Home Repair | (404) 313-4380 | The county's Special Purpose Home Repair Program provides financial assistance to disabled adults and seniors ages 62 and older. Applicants must meet home ownership and income requirements to qualify. |
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.
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.