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Practical guides for families choosing care, social workers placing patients, and operators running personal care homes. Each guide is based on Georgia’s own rules and links to its sources.

For Care Home Operators

Do You Need a License to Run a Group Home in Georgia? Where the Line Is

Georgia defines a personal care home by what you provide, not what you call it. Learn the three elements that trigger licensing, what counts as a personal service, and how to check your situation.

For Care Home Operators

From Unlicensed to Licensed: A Transition Plan for Georgia Care Home Operators

Already running a home and ready to get licensed? A practical 7-step plan for moving a Georgia group home toward a personal care home permit, including what to fix first and what to tell residents.

For Families

How Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in Georgia, and Who Pays?

What Georgia families actually pay for personal care homes and assisted living, what's usually included, what costs extra, and how private pay, SSI, Medicaid waivers and Medicare fit in.

For Care Home Operators

How to Start a Group Home in Georgia: Which Type Are You Actually Opening?

"Group home" isn't a legal category in Georgia. Learn the four models people mean by it, what each one requires, and how to pick the right one before you sign a lease.

For Families

What Is a Personal Care Home? A Plain-English Guide for Families

A personal care home is a small residential home that provides housing, meals and help with daily activities. Learn who it fits, what's included, how it differs from other care, and what to ask.

For Hospitals & Agencies

Discharge Planning Checklist for Social Workers: Placing Patients in Georgia Personal Care Homes

A practical discharge planning checklist for hospital social workers and case managers placing patients in Georgia personal care homes, including a fit test and documentation tips.

For Care Home Operators

How to Get a Personal Care Home License in Georgia: Step-by-Step Guide

A plain-English guide to licensing a personal care home in Georgia: the DCH permit, building and staffing rules, background checks, inspections and common mistakes.

For Families

Personal Care Home vs. Assisted Living in Georgia: What's the Difference?

Georgia licenses personal care homes and assisted living communities differently. Compare size, medication help, staffing, cost and how to choose the right fit.