In-home care
Alive Home Care
In-home care in Albany, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1319 W. BROAD AVENUE |
| City | Albany |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 31701 |
| County | Dougherty |
| Phone | 229-496-9147 |
| Website | https://www.alivehomecare.org/ |
| alivehomecare@yahoo.com | |
| License number | PHCP009710 |
| 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. |
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Alive Home Care provides home care services from its Albany, Georgia location for seniors and others who need assistance with their care. The agency says its staff of professionals assist individuals dealing with illness, surgery, injury, or the natural process of aging, with the goal of enhancing clients' lives while maintaining their health, overall well-being, and comfort as they continue to thrive despite disease or disability.
The agency describes itself as a premier source of home care services for individuals of all ages and health conditions, and presents itself under the service mark 'Champions of Service.' Its published description says it provides compassionate home care for seniors, veterans, and families across Georgia, serving Albany, Atlanta, Savannah, and McRae-Helena.
More about this provider
| The provider's own homepage says Alive Home Care is 'the premier source of home care services for individuals of all ages and health conditions,' offering quality home care for seniors and others in need of assistance, with professional staff assisting individuals dealing with illness, surgery, injury or the natural process of aging, aiming to enhance clients' lives while maintaining their health, well-being and comfort as they continue to thrive despite disease or disability. The homepage links to sections titled 'What We Offer' and 'Qualifications' but the page text read does not enumerate named services, prices, or contact details. | |
| Who it serves | Seniors and others in need of assistance with their care; individuals dealing with illness, surgery, injury, or the natural process of aging; the site describes itself as a source of home care services for individuals of all ages and health conditions |
| Website | https://www.alivehomecare.org/ |
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 Alive Home Care
Where is Alive Home Care located?
Alive Home Care is at 1319 W. BROAD AVENUE, Albany, Georgia 31701.
What care and services does Alive Home Care offer?
Alive Home Care offers in-home care, personal care and home care services as licensed.
How do I contact Alive Home Care?
Call Alive Home Care at 229-496-9147.
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.