DeKalb County, Georgia
In-home care in DeKalb County
DeKalb County takes in Decatur and the Emory area, Dunwoody and Brookhaven to the north, Tucker and Stone Mountain to the east, and Lithonia and Stonecrest to the south — and we provide in-home care across all of it.
DeKalb is also home to the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur. If you are caring for a veteran, ask us about how home care fits alongside the care they already receive through the VA.
Where we provide care
Communities we serve in DeKalb County
Every part of DeKalb County, including:
- Decatur
- Dunwoody
- Brookhaven
- Chamblee
- Doraville
- Tucker
- Stone Mountain
- Clarkston
- Lithonia
- Stonecrest
- Avondale Estates
- Druid Hills
What we provide
Home care services in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County hospital, 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:
- Emory University Hospital
- Emory Decatur Hospital
- Emory Hillandale Hospital
- Atlanta VA Medical Center
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, DeKalb 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?
Local resources
Senior resources in DeKalb County
Help that is worth knowing about, whether or not you use us.
DeKalb County Office of Aging
Assessments, care planning, caregiver support, transportation, care transitions after a hospital stay, and meals for homebound seniors. Open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for DeKalb 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 DeKalb County — answered
Do you serve Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain and south DeKalb?
Yes. We serve all of DeKalb County — from Dunwoody and Brookhaven in the north to Lithonia and Stonecrest in the south.
My father is a veteran treated at the Atlanta VA in Decatur. Can you help at home?
Yes. Call us and we will talk through what he needs at home and how our care can sit alongside the care he already receives through the VA.
How do we apply for the Medicaid waiver in DeKalb County?
DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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.