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Georgia
Georgia
What is it called?
- Personal Care Homes
What services are provided?
- Room and Board
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Supervision of residents
- Supervision of or assistance with self-administration of medication
Who can be admitted?
- Adults who are 18 years or older
- Ambulatory Adults
- Adults who need assistance with activities of daily living
Who is inappropriate?
- Adults who need care that the facility cannot provide
- Adults who are not ambulatory
- Adults who are bedridden
- Adults who need continuous medical or nursing care or treatment
- Adults who need physical or chemical restraints, isolation, or confinement
What training is required for direct care staff?
- Within 60 days of employment
- Direct care staff must be certified in first aid, must complete training in needs of residents, and must be given a copy of the Georgia Long-Term Care Abuse Reporting Act
- Continuing Education
- 16 hours of continuing education each year
- Staffing Ratios
- 1 staff member per 15 residents during “waking” hours
- 1 staff member per 25 residents during “non-waking” hours
Is nurse staffing required?
- Not specified
Is there any public payment available?
- Yes; the Medicaid program may pay for assisted living services through a Home and Community Based Services Waiver
More Information:
Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman
(404) 657-5325
Department of Community Health