In-home care
Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove
In-home care in Mcdonough, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| City | Mcdonough |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 30253 |
| County | Henry |
| Phone | 678-827-4678 |
| Website | https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/locust-grove-mcdonough/ |
| mcdonough.executives@brightstarcare.com | |
| License number | PHCP043995 |
| 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 Locust Grove & McDonough offers in-home care and medical staffing from its office in McDonough, Georgia. Its caregivers and nurses provide personal care, companion care, respite care, skilled nursing, dementia care, and care after a hospital stay, for seniors, children, and veterans. Care plans are personal and overseen by a registered nurse, and the team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The agency is family-owned and also staffs hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and clinics.
More about this provider
| BrightStar Care of Locust Grove & McDonough offers in-home care and medical staffing described as 'A higher standard.' The site states it is a family-owned and operated agency, provides the full continuum of at-home care for medical and non-medical needs with RN oversight and personalized plans of care, and provides medical staffing on a per diem, temporary, contract, or permanent basis for hospitals, nursing homes, schools, physician's offices, labs and more. | |
| Services and programs | In-home care; Medical staffing; Respite care; Skilled nursing care; Transitional care; Long-term care; Personal care; Companion care; Alzheimer's and dementia care; Pediatric care; Senior care; Veteran care; Transportation services to doctor's appointments, errands, and social outings as part of in-home care (not offered as a standalone service) |
| Who it serves | Seniors & Adults; Children; Businesses; Seniors, veterans, and families in the Locust Grove & McDonough area including McDonough, Locust Grove, Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Hampton, Jackson, Flovilla, and Jenkinsburg |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission Accreditation - the site states this designation demonstrates the agency has undergone a detailed on-site review by a Joint Commission quality expert asserting it follows parent company policies and procedures, state licensure and Joint Commission requirements |
| Visiting and contact details | Office at 1525 Pennsylvania Ave, McDonough, GA 30253; Call Us 24/7 at 678.827.4678; free, no-obligation home care consultation with the Director of Nursing available by phone or online contact form |
| Website | https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/locust-grove-mcdonough/ |
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 Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove
Where is Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove located?
Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove is at 1525 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mcdonough, Georgia 30253.
What care and services does Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove offer?
Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove offers in-home care, personal care and home care services as licensed.
How do I contact Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove?
Call Brightstar Care Of Mcdonough & Locust Grove at 678-827-4678.
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.