Five ways Cedar Grove helps Georgia families keep loved ones safe, comfortable and independent. Private pay, LTC insurance, VA and Medicaid accepted.
Headquartered in Crawford, our care team serves families across Northeast and Metro Georgia.
Helping seniors, veterans and adults remain safe, comfortable and independent at home.
Compassionate, locally coordinated in-home care for Athens-Clarke County families who want a loved one to stay right where they belong.
No pressure. Just a conversation about what your family needs.
If your family is looking for in-home care in Athens, GA, tell us what daily support would make life easier. We invite you to share your situation during a free consultation so we can talk through possible next steps.
Prefer to talk? 706-204-9332Yes — Cedar Grove Private Home Care provides in-home care throughout Athens, GA, including personal care, skilled nursing, companion care, respite, transportation, and medication reminders, all built around your family member's routine. We serve seniors, veterans, and adults recovering from illness. To start, call 706-204-9332 for a free, no-obligation care consultation and we'll design a plan that fits your household.
Caring for an aging parent or spouse while juggling work, kids, and everything else life in Athens throws at you is no small task. Whether your family lives near Five Points, out along Atlanta Hwy, or closer to downtown, the question is usually the same: how do we keep Mom or Dad safe and comfortable at home without losing our own footing? Cedar Grove Private Home Care was built to answer exactly that.
We're a Georgia-based home care agency, not a national chain trying to learn Athens from a spreadsheet. Our caregivers work inside Athens-Clarke County homes every week, understand the rhythms of this college town, and know that 'local' means showing up on time and treating your family like neighbors. From short daily visits to more involved personal care support, we build each plan around the person receiving it, not a one-size-fits-all script.
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In-home care covers a wide range of support, and most families end up mixing a few services together. That can mean skilled nursing visits, hands-on personal care like bathing, dressing, grooming, and help with transfers, or simply companion care so someone isn't alone all day. Many Athens families also lean on us for medication reminders, light housekeeping, and meal prep — the everyday tasks that quietly become harder after a diagnosis, a fall, or just the normal effects of aging.
We also provide non-medical transportation, which matters a lot in a spread-out area like Athens-Clarke County, where appointments at Piedmont Athens Regional or errands across town can eat up a caregiver's entire day. And for family caregivers who need a breather, respite care gives you permission to rest, travel, or simply catch up on sleep knowing someone trustworthy is with your loved one.
Athens has its own texture — a unified city-county government, a dense historic core, and a population that includes longtime residents alongside University of Georgia students, faculty, and retirees who've chosen to stay close to campus culture. We serve clients across Clarke County zip codes, from 30601 and 30605 near downtown to 30606 and 30607 toward Five Points, and out to the 30610 and 30613 areas near the county line.
That local footprint means our caregivers are comfortable navigating Athens traffic patterns, game-day congestion, and the stretch along Atlanta Hwy, so appointments and outings stay on schedule. If your loved one has been discharged from Piedmont Athens Regional or St. Mary's Health Care System, we can coordinate a care plan that supports their recovery at home, whether that's short-term help after surgery or ongoing specialty care for a chronic condition.
Every family asks about cost, and the honest answer is that it depends on the services and hours your loved one actually needs — which is exactly why we start with a free care consultation instead of a generic quote. We accept private pay and long-term care insurance, and we also work with VA benefits for eligible veterans.
For Georgia families navigating Medicaid, we accept the CCSP and SOURCE waiver programs, which can help offset the cost of in-home support for those who qualify. Our team can talk through which option fits your situation during that first conversation, so you're not left guessing or piecing together information on your own.
If your loved one wants to stay in their own home — near the State Botanical Garden, a short drive from Sandy Creek Nature Center, or just in the house they've lived in for decades — in-home care is often the most natural way to support independence. It also gives spouses and adult children a partner in caregiving instead of carrying every responsibility alone.
We work with seniors, veterans, adults living with disabilities, and people recovering from illness or injury, adjusting the plan as needs change. Some families start with a few hours of companion care a week; others need more comprehensive personal care and nursing support. Either way, the goal stays the same: safety, dignity, and comfort at home.
Families may pay privately for in-home care or explore veteran benefits, depending on their circumstances and available coverage.
Private-pay care can give families a straightforward way to arrange in-home support in Athens. Long-term care insurance may also help with eligible services, and we can discuss what you are considering.
Cedar Grove Private Home Care accepts VA benefits for eligible veterans and surviving spouses seeking in-home care. We can help you understand options like Aid & Attendance.
Cedar Grove Private Home Care made consistent efforts to accommodate his needs, and I am very satisfied with the services provided.
Ruthie FancherRepresentative of Michael FancherYes, we serve families across Athens-Clarke County, including neighborhoods near Five Points, downtown Athens, and areas along Atlanta Hwy. Our caregivers are familiar with the local area and can coordinate around appointments at Piedmont Athens Regional or St. Mary's Health Care System as part of your loved one's care plan.
Absolutely. Many families reach out after a loved one is discharged from Piedmont Athens Regional or another local hospital. We can provide skilled nursing, personal care, and transportation to follow-up appointments, helping with a smoother, safer transition from hospital to home.
We accept Georgia's CCSP and SOURCE Medicaid waiver programs for those who qualify, as well as VA benefits for eligible veterans. We also work with long-term care insurance and private pay. During your free consultation, we'll help you understand which payment options apply to your situation.
Start with a free care consultation by calling 706-204-9332. We'll talk through your loved one's needs, daily routine, and any medical considerations, then build a personalized care plan, whether that means a few hours of companion care weekly or more comprehensive support.
From Athens and the surrounding Clarke County area to nearby communities, Cedar Grove Private Home Care serves families seeking in-home support. Learn more about our in-home care.
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