In-home care
Comfort Keepers #429
In-home care in Augusta, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 Ellis Street |
| City | Augusta |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 30901 |
| County | Richmond |
| Phone | 803-279-7100 |
| [email protected] | |
| License number | PHCP001634 |
| 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. |
Comfort Keepers of Augusta offers in-home care for seniors and older adults in Augusta, Evans and Martinez, Georgia. Services include companion care, homemaking, personal care, respite care, 24-hour care and private duty nursing, arranged in a custom care plan for short-term or long-term care. Caregivers travel to the client's home to help the person live independently and comfortably. The office says its caregivers are screened, trained, bonded and insured, and covered by workers' compensation. Families can call for a free care consultation. The Augusta office is at 525 Ellis Street and can be reached at (803) 279-7100.
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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- A Kingdom Heart Home Care Llc — Augusta
- Accent, Inc — Augusta
Common questions about Comfort Keepers #429
Where is Comfort Keepers #429 located?
Comfort Keepers #429 is at 525 Ellis Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.
What care and services does Comfort Keepers #429 offer?
Comfort Keepers #429 offers in-home care, personal care and home care services as licensed.
How do I contact Comfort Keepers #429?
Call Comfort Keepers #429 at 803-279-7100.
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.