In-home care
Brightstar Care
In-home care in Augusta, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3540 WHEELER RD UNIT 505 |
| City | Augusta |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 30909 |
| County | Richmond |
| Phone | 706-426-6009 |
| [email protected] | |
| License number | PHCP011892 |
| 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. |
BrightStar Care of Augusta provides in-home care and medical staffing for people in the Augusta area who want to stay at home. Every plan is nurse-led, with a Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing creating and overseeing a personalized plan of care. Care ranges from companion care, with conversation, activities, transportation, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping and meal preparation, to personal care with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility and toileting help. Skilled nursing adds wound care, medication management, blood draws, injections and infusion therapy at home. The office also offers Alzheimer's and dementia care, respite care for family caregivers, short-term transitional care after a hospital stay, pediatric care, and care for veterans. Families can call the Augusta team at any time, day or night, to arrange a free in-home consultation.
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
Other in-home care in Richmond County
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- A Kingdom Heart Home Care Llc — Augusta
- Accent, Inc — Augusta
Common questions about Brightstar Care
Where is Brightstar Care located?
Brightstar Care is at 3540 WHEELER RD UNIT 505, Augusta, Georgia 30909.
What care and services does Brightstar Care offer?
Brightstar Care offers in-home care, personal care and home care services as licensed.
How do I contact Brightstar Care?
Call Brightstar Care at 706-426-6009.
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.