Forsyth County, Georgia
In-home care in Forsyth County
Cumming is the only city in Forsyth County, but the county reaches well beyond it, from South Forsyth near Johns Creek and Alpharetta up past Coal Mountain, with Lake Lanier along its eastern side. We provide in-home care across the whole county.
Forsyth is not in the Atlanta Regional Commission's area even though it borders Fulton. Its waiver intake goes through Legacy Link, which is an easy detail to get wrong when you are calling around.
Where we provide care
Communities we serve in Forsyth County
Every part of Forsyth County, including:
- Cumming
- South Forsyth
- North Forsyth
- Midway
- Coal Mountain
- Lake Lanier area
What we provide
Home care services in Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth
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, Forsyth County is served by the Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging. Intake starts at (770) 538-2650. Do I qualify for the Medicaid Waiver Program?
Out in the community
See how we show up
Local resources
Senior resources in Forsyth County
Help that is worth knowing about, whether or not you use us.
Forsyth County Senior Services
County senior services based at Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115 Chloe Road in Cumming, with more programs at Charles Place and Central Park, including senior support services.
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for Forsyth County — where Medicaid waiver (CCSP) intake starts, and where you can find programs for older adults and caregivers.
Common questions
Home care in Forsyth County — answered
Do you serve all of Forsyth County, or only Cumming?
All of it, including South Forsyth, Midway, Coal Mountain and the communities around Lake Lanier.
Can you help after a stay at Northside Hospital Forsyth?
Yes. Call us as soon as 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 Forsyth County?
Forsyth is served by the Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging, so intake for the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (CCSP) starts with them at (770) 538-2650. 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 Forsyth 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.