Gilmer County, Georgia
In-home care in Gilmer County
Gilmer County is apple country in the north Georgia mountains, with Ellijay and East Ellijay at its center, Cherry Log to the north, and the Coosawattee River Resort community to the west. We provide in-home care across the county.
Families here may travel to a neighboring county for hospital care, so coming home can mean a long drive. Planning help at home before the discharge date is especially useful.
Where we provide care
Communities we serve in Gilmer County
Every part of Gilmer County, including:
- Ellijay
- East Ellijay
- Cherry Log
- Coosawattee River Resort
What we provide
Home care services in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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:
- Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper
- Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge
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, Gilmer County is served by the Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging. Intake starts at (800) 759-2963. Do I qualify for the Medicaid Waiver Program?
Out in the community
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Local resources
Senior resources in Gilmer County
Help that is worth knowing about, whether or not you use us.
Georgia Aging and Disability Resource Connection
The state's free information line for older adults, people with disabilities and their families. It can point you to senior centers and programs in your county.
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for Gilmer County — where Medicaid waiver (CCSP) intake starts, and where you can find programs for older adults and caregivers.
Common questions
Home care in Gilmer County — answered
Do you serve Ellijay and East Ellijay?
Yes. We serve all of Gilmer County, including Ellijay, East Ellijay, Cherry Log and the Coosawattee River Resort area.
My father is in the hospital outside Gilmer County. Can you help when he comes home?
Yes. Where the hospital is does not change anything. Call us when you know the discharge date and we will talk through what he needs once he is back home in Gilmer County.
How do we apply for the Medicaid waiver in Gilmer County?
Gilmer is served by the Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging, so intake for the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (CCSP) starts with them at (800) 759-2963. 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 Gilmer 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.