In-home care
Acti-Kare
In-home care in Albany, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2535 LAFAYETTE PLAZA SUITE B |
| City | Albany |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 31707 |
| County | Dougherty |
| Phone | 229-395-1264 |
| Website | http://actikare.com/albany-ga/ |
| Kparrish@actikare.com | |
| License number | PHCP010646 |
| License type | Private Home Care Provider — Georgia Dept. of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation (Rules Ch. 111-8-65) |
| Licensing status | Active |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | personal care and home care services as licensed |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. |
Acti-Kare is in 2535 LAFAYETTE PLAZA SUITE B, Albany, GA 31707. Phone: 229-395-1264. It is a Private Home Care Provider (license PHCP010646, status Active) licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
More about this provider
| The provider's own Albany page says Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care of Albany, GA offers in-home and on-site non-medical home care to seniors and other populations in need, owned by Kelley and Robert Parrish, who have a combined 40 years in the medical field and over 20 years active in the Albany community; services span senior care, family care for mothers/infants/children, recovery care, and in-home pet care. | |
| Services and programs | In-home senior care; family care including in-home care for mothers, infants and children (home child care, mommy home care, in-home infant care); recovery home care after surgery, accident and other disabilities (meals, personal care, house cleaning); in-home pet care (hourly, full day, daytime or overnight care, dog walking and exercise, feeding including special diet preparation, medication administration, litter box and cage cleaning, home safety check, play and affection) |
| Who it serves | Seniors; families including mothers, infants and children; people recovering from surgery, accidents or other disabilities; pet owners unable to care for pets due to work, travel, illness or incapacity — care for all stages of life per the provider |
| Accreditation | Caregivers described by the provider as licensed, insured, and bonded; caregivers also described as always on time, professional, insured, and bonded |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone 229-316-1701 to request in-home care or a free consultation per the site; office provides services in Albany, Dawson, Leesburg, Sylvester, and Americus, Georgia; owners/area directors Kelley and Robert Parrish |
| Website | http://actikare.com/albany-ga/ |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Acti-Kare
Where is Acti-Kare located?
Acti-Kare is at 2535 LAFAYETTE PLAZA SUITE B, Albany, Georgia 31707.
What care and services does Acti-Kare offer?
Acti-Kare offers in-home care, personal care and home care services as licensed.
How do I contact Acti-Kare?
Call Acti-Kare at 229-395-1264.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in Georgia can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.