In-home care
Home Instead
In-home care in Kennesaw, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 SHILOH ROAD, STE 1730 |
| City | Kennesaw |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 30144 |
| County | Cobb |
| Phone | 770-425-4240 |
| Janice.Sloan@HomeInstead.com | |
| License number | PHCP001486 |
| 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. |
Home Instead in Kennesaw has provided in-home senior care in the community since 1996, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home. Its Care Pros provide memory care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, respite care for family caregivers, 24-hour care, transitional care after surgery or a hospitalization, specialized support for conditions such as Parkinson's, diabetes, and heart disease, end-of-life care, and companion care, along with everyday help such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and accompaniment to appointments.
Care starts with a free consultation and a personalized care plan that adapts as needs change, and the office says many clients begin receiving support within 48 hours, sometimes the same day. Care Pros are employees of the agency — screened, trained, bonded, and insured — and are matched to each client, with 24/7 support from the local office.
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 Cobb County
- A1 Active Care Llc — Kennesaw
- Adonai Home Care, Llc — Kennesaw
- Akoma Home Care — Kennesaw
Common questions about Home Instead
Where is Home Instead located?
Home Instead is at 1301 SHILOH ROAD, STE 1730, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144.
What care and services does Home Instead offer?
Home Instead offers in-home care, personal care and home care services as licensed.
How do I contact Home Instead?
Call Home Instead at 770-425-4240.
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.