STATE PROFILE • Last updated: November 11, 2026
Georgia Elder Care & Medicaid
Georgia's senior Medicaid landscape offers critical home and community-based services through CCSP and SOURCE waivers, requiring a Nursing Facility Level of Care and strict income/asset adherence with Miller Trusts.
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RANKED #44
GRADE F
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Georgia
Full breakdown of Community Care Services Program (CCSP) for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
No
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
F
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
GRADE B · 81
QUALITY
GRADE F · 28
STAFFING
GRADE F · 16
ACCESS
GRADE D · 22
MEDICAID SUPPORT
GRADE C · 26
Composite score: 25.0 / 100 (50 = average state)
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Georgia At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
356
Senior Medicaid Waivers
2
National Rank
#44 / 51
Range #40–#46 when the pillar weights shift
Senior Care Costs in Georgia
local_hospital
Nursing Home
$9,086/mo
-17.7% vs national avg
- 356 nursing homes · 39,645 beds
- Avg CMS rating 2.65★ (50 rated 5★, 102 rated 1★)
- 3.57 nurse hrs/resident/day (0.49 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Home Health Aide
$23/hr
-14.8% vs national avg
- Median aide wage $13.44/hr
- ~46,430 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS
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