Senior & Family Resource Center

Trusted help for planning a senior home transition.

Official resources for older adults and the family members helping them consider downsizing, in-home support, senior housing, assisted living, or long-term care in Metro Atlanta.

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These services can help families understand options, locate programs, and identify questions to ask before making a decision.

Empowerline

Metro Atlanta information, counseling, and referrals for aging, disability, caregiving, transportation, meals, housing, and long-term support.

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404-463-3333

Georgia ADRC

The Aging and Disability Resource Connection helps Georgians explore long-term services, benefits, community support, and care options.

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Eldercare Locator

A federal service that connects older adults and families with trusted local aging resources throughout the United States.

Visit Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116

State of Georgia resources

Division of Aging Services

State programs for older Georgians, caregivers, people with disabilities, and adults who may be at risk.

Georgia Division of Aging Services

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Information and advocacy for residents of nursing homes, personal care homes, and assisted-living communities, including help with complaints.

Georgia Ombudsman Program
1-866-552-4464, option 5

Adult Protective Services

Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or disabled adult living in the community.

Report or learn more
Metro Atlanta: 404-657-5250
Outside Atlanta: 1-866-552-4464

Medicaid Long-Term Services

Georgia Medicaid information about home- and community-based services, waivers, eligibility, and long-term care support.

Georgia waiver programs

Healthcare Facility Regulation

State oversight information for assisted living communities, personal care homes, nursing homes, and other licensed healthcare facilities.

Georgia facility regulation

GeorgiaCares

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for beneficiaries, families, and caregivers through Georgia's State Health Insurance Assistance Program.

Visit GeorgiaCares
1-866-552-4464, option 4

Metro Atlanta and county assistance

Fulton County Senior Services

Information about senior centers, meals, in-home assistance, caregiver respite, transportation, and related county programs.

Fulton County Senior Services
STARline: 404-613-6000

DeKalb County Office of Aging

County resources that support older adults, caregivers, transportation, meals, wellness, and community living.

DeKalb Office of Aging
Senior Link Line: 770-322-2950

Atlanta Regional Commission

Regional planning and aging services for the ten-county Metro Atlanta area, including the Empowerline network.

ARC Aging & Health

Federal information and benefits

Medicare Care Compare

Compare Medicare-certified nursing homes, home health agencies, hospice providers, hospitals, and other healthcare services.

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Social Security

Access retirement, disability, survivor, and Supplemental Security Income information and services.

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Veterans’ Long-Term Care

Information for eligible veterans and families about VA nursing home, community, and home-based long-term care services.

VA long-term care information

Important: Medicare Care Compare includes nursing homes and other Medicare-certified providers, but it is not a complete directory of assisted-living communities. Verify a facility’s current Georgia license and inspection information, speak with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman when appropriate, and visit communities in person before making a decision.

The real estate side of the transition

When a move involves selling a home, you do not have to plan it alone.

Cynthia M. Tyner helps Metro Atlanta homeowners and their adult children organize the real estate portion of a senior transition—from early planning and home preparation to selling, downsizing, and coordinating the move.

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Resource disclaimer

This page is provided for general educational and referral purposes. Cynthia M. Tyner and Global Key Realty, LLC do not certify, recommend, or endorse any facility, provider, or government program and do not provide medical, legal, financial, or care-placement advice. Programs, eligibility rules, telephone numbers, and website information may change. Families should confirm current information directly with the responsible agency and consult qualified professionals for advice about their individual circumstances.