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The Cost of Elder Care in Georgia (2026)
Georgia's care costs run below the national average, which helps — but its main Medicaid home-care program is waitlist-managed, so getting assessed early makes a real difference.
Updated June 2026 · Costs calibrated to 2025 published medians
| Type of care in Georgia | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| In-home care (per hour) | $30/hr |
| In-home care (~30 hrs/week) | $3,900/mo |
| Adult day care (per day) | $78/day |
| Assisted living | $4,900/mo |
| Memory care | $6,100/mo |
| Nursing home (private room) | $9,400/mo |
How Georgia pays for care: the Elderly & Disabled Waiver
Georgia delivers most home and community care through its Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program, which includes two tracks: the long-standing Community Care Services Program (CCSP) and SOURCE. Both are run by the Department of Community Health and aim to keep frail older adults at home as an alternative to nursing-home care.
- Covered services include adult day care, personal care, home-delivered meals, alternative living services, and respite care for family caregivers.
- CCSP offers a degree of self-direction (sometimes called "Cash and Counseling"), letting participants choose their caregivers.
- An honest caveat specific to Georgia: while hiring a family member is legally possible, in practice it's rare and mostly limited to rural areas or hard-to-staff situations — and spouses cannot be paid. Don't pursue this program expecting to pay a family member.
Where to start in Georgia
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) or Georgia's Division of Aging Services to request an assessment for the Elderly & Disabled Waiver (CCSP/SOURCE).
Estimate Georgia care costs for your situation
Use the free calculator to adjust care type and hours for Georgia, see what support may cover, and email yourself the plan — or get the full 16-page Planning Kit.
Open the Georgia calculator → Get the Planning Kit — $24 →Frequently asked questions
How much does elder care cost in Georgia in 2026?
As planning estimates, in-home care in Georgia runs about $30/hour, assisted living averages around $4,900 per month, memory care around $6,100, and a private nursing-home room roughly $9,400 — generally below national medians, though Atlanta-area costs run higher.
What is the CCSP waiver in Georgia?
The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) is part of Georgia's Elderly & Disabled Waiver, run by the Department of Community Health. It provides in-home and community services — adult day care, personal care, home-delivered meals, respite — as an alternative to nursing-home care for eligible residents, though it often has a waiting list.
Can family members be paid caregivers in Georgia?
Rarely. While Georgia's CCSP technically allows some self-direction, hiring a family member is uncommon in practice and generally limited to rural or hard-to-staff situations, and spouses cannot be paid. Families hoping primarily to compensate a relative should look at other options or states' programs.
Cost figures are planning estimates calibrated to published 2025 median rates and adjusted for Georgia; actual prices vary by provider, region within the state, and level of care. Program names and rules are summarized for general education and change over time — confirm current details with the official state agency. This is not legal, financial, or benefits advice. © 2026 CarePath.