STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 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 #35
GRADE C
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
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
C
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 48.7 / 100
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Georgia At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
356
Senior Medicaid Waivers
2
National Rank
#35 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Georgia
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Assisted Living
$3,535/mo
-23.0% vs national avg
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local_hospital
Nursing Home
$9,086/mo
-17.7% vs national avg
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Memory Care
$4,419/mo
-23.0% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$23/hr
-14.8% vs national avg
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