In-home care
Brightstar Healthcare
In-home care in Savannah, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6555 ABERCORN STREET SUITE 228B |
| City | Savannah |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 31405 |
| County | Chatham |
| Phone | 912-355-1121 |
| Website | https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/savannah/ |
| swhittelsey@brightstarcare.com;lowcountry@brightstarcare.com | |
| License number | PHCP003647 |
| 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 Savannah provides in-home care and home health services for seniors, adults, children, and veterans, along with medical staffing for healthcare organizations. Care is nurse-led, and services include personal care, companion care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, short-term transitional care, skilled nursing care, pediatric care, and respite care, with 24-hour, live-in, and overnight options.
The Savannah office has served the Low Country since 2006 and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Families can call at any time, day or night, and the agency says care can often start within 24 hours of the first call, after a free in-home assessment with its Director of Nursing.
More about this provider
| BrightStar Care of Savannah, GA offers in-home care and medical staffing that it calls 'A higher standard', with compassionate, personalized, nurse-led care helping clients of all ages live safely and comfortably at home, serving Savannah, Bloomingdale, Pooler, Richmond Hill and Tybee Island. The About page says the Savannah agency was established in 2006 by owner Susan Whittelsey. | |
| Services and programs | In-home care and medical staffing, including skilled nursing care, companion care, personal care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, short-term transitional care, long-term care, respite care, pediatric care, senior care and veteran care; skilled nurses can provide wound care, home infusions and medication management; 24-hour home care with live-in, overnight and weekend options. |
| Who it serves | Seniors, adults and children, including specialty care for seniors, adults and children, and businesses seeking medical staffing; care for clients of all ages. |
| Accreditation | The About page states: Yes, we have earned accreditation from The Joint Commission; an expert from The Joint Commission conducted a thorough review of the Savannah agency and it adheres to BrightStar Care policies and procedures, state licensure and Joint Commission requirements. |
| Visiting and contact details | Office stated on the pages: 6555 Abercorn St, Ste 228B, Savannah, GA 31405; call 24/7 at 912.355.1121. The page states in-home care can start within 24 hours of the initial call, beginning with a free in-home care assessment with the Director of Nursing. |
| Website | https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/savannah/ |
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 Chatham County
- A Blessing In-Home Care Llc — Savannah
- All Hours Private Duty Nursing And Care Llc — Savannah
- Arnold Home Care Ventures Llc — Savannah
Common questions about Brightstar Healthcare
Where is Brightstar Healthcare located?
Brightstar Healthcare is at 6555 ABERCORN STREET SUITE 228B, Savannah, Georgia 31405.
What care and services does Brightstar Healthcare offer?
Brightstar Healthcare offers in-home care, personal care and home care services as licensed.
How do I contact Brightstar Healthcare?
Call Brightstar Healthcare at 912-355-1121.
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.