Cherokee County, Georgia
In-home care in Cherokee County
Cherokee County stretches from Woodstock and Towne Lake on the Cobb County side up through Holly Springs to Canton, the county seat, and on to Ball Ground and Waleska. We provide in-home care across all of it.
The south end of the county feels suburban and the north end much less so, and a parent in Ball Ground or Waleska may be a long drive from the family helping them. Regular help at home covers the days when no one can make the trip.
Where we provide care
Communities we serve in Cherokee County
Every part of Cherokee County, including:
- Canton
- Woodstock
- Holly Springs
- Towne Lake
- Ball Ground
- Waleska
- Nelson
What we provide
Home care services in Cherokee County
Care from trained caregivers and nurses, with a registered nurse overseeing every care plan.
Personal Care
Bathing, dressing, grooming, incontinence care, and other personal hygiene support.
Companionship
Meaningful conversation, activities, and emotional support.
Meal Preparation
Nutritious meal planning and preparation tailored to dietary needs.
Medication Reminders
Timely reminders to help keep medications on track.
Transportation
Safe transportation to appointments, errands, and community outings.
Light Housekeeping
Keeping the home clean, organized, and safe for comfortable living.
Respite Care
Temporary relief for family caregivers so they can rest and recharge.
Nursing Care
Professional clinical care from Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Overnight & 24-Hour Care
Awake overnight support, or round-the-clock care at home.
End-of-Life Support
Comfort, dignity and presence in the last months at home.
Coming home from the hospital
Help for the first days back
The days after a discharge are when a fall or a missed medication is most likely. If your family member is coming home from a hospital serving Cherokee County, call us as soon as you know the date so we can arrange help at home for when they arrive — whether they are coming home from:
- Northside Hospital Cherokee
Paying for care
How families here pay for care
Medicaid EDWP
The Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program — delivered as CCSP or SOURCE. If you have Medicaid but not the waiver, we help you apply.
Private pay
Direct payment for care services, with no insurance involved and no approval to wait for.
Long-term care insurance
Coverage through an existing long-term care policy. We can bill your carrier directly.
For the Medicaid waiver, Cherokee County is served by the Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging. Intake starts with Empowerline at (404) 463-3333. Do I qualify for the Medicaid Waiver Program?
Out in the community
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Local resources
Senior resources in Cherokee County
Help that is worth knowing about, whether or not you use us.
Cherokee County Senior Services
The county's senior services department, with an information and assistance service that helps older adults and families find programs in Cherokee County.
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for Cherokee County — where Medicaid waiver (CCSP) intake starts, through Empowerline, and where you can find programs for older adults and caregivers.
Common questions
Home care in Cherokee County — answered
Do you serve both Woodstock and Canton?
Yes. We serve all of Cherokee County, from Woodstock and Towne Lake in the south to Canton, Ball Ground and Waleska further north.
Can you help after a stay at Northside Hospital Cherokee?
Yes. Call us once you know the discharge date and we will talk through what is needed at home, such as personal care, meals, medication reminders and rides to follow-up appointments.
How do we apply for the Medicaid waiver in Cherokee County?
Cherokee is served by the Atlanta Regional Commission's Area Agency on Aging. Intake for the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (CCSP) starts with Empowerline at (404) 463-3333, and SOURCE is enrolled through an approved SOURCE case management agency. Our two-minute check shows which is the likely fit.
Let's talk about care in Cherokee County.
Tell us what is going on at home and we will tell you honestly what your options are — including the ones that do not involve us.
Not ready to talk to anyone yet?
Read our free family planning guide instead. It walks through the signs that it may be time for help, how to start the conversation, and what to ask any agency — at your own pace, with no phone call and no form.