From application to approval, we handle your DCH licensing — then hand you the platform to run your agency from day one. Most consultancies disappear when your license arrives. We keep going.
Want to open a non-medical home care agency in Georgia? You need a Private Home Care Provider (PHCP) from the Georgia Department of Community Health. Plan on 98 days for provisional approval plus an on-site survey. State filing fees total $250 and are paid directly to DCH.
Non-medical home care agencies do not require a CON in Georgia.
Medicaid Program
SOURCE and Waiver Expansion
Plus the Accreditation Advantage for qualifying providers.
Home Care License Type in Georgia
Georgia regulates home-based care under several license categories. Most new founders start with a PHCP License for non-medical care, then add skilled services later if they choose.
NON-MEDICAL
Private Home Care Provider (PHCP)
Georgia requires non-medical home care agencies to obtain a Private Home Care Provider (PHCP) license.
Personal care and daily living assistance
Companionship and homemaker services
Medication reminders (not administration)
Transportation and errand assistance
Respite care for family caregivers
State fee:
$250 PHCP Application Fee
Timeline:
8-14 Weeks for provisional approval
Regulator:
Georgia Department of Community Health
How to Get Licensed in Georgia
Georgia licensing follows a structured 7-step process through DCH. Our specialists handle all 7 steps in the Launch and Signature packages; in the Licensing Kit, you handle the submission yourself with our expert guidance.
98 days from start to provisional approval
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FOUNDATION
2
SURVEY
3
POLICIES
4
APPLICATION
5
OPERATIONS
1
Form Your Business
FOUNDATION
Register your LLC or corporation, obtain an EIN, open a business bank account, and complete core business setup before applying.
2
Complete Ownership Background Screening
SURVEY
Georgia requires fingerprint-based background checks for owners as part of the PHCP process.
3
Build Policies and Service Standards
POLICIES
Prepare required policies such as client rights, complaints, emergency procedures, infection control, care planning, and staff training protocols.
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Submit PHCP Application
APPLICATION
Apply to DCH/HFRD with ownership information, screening documentation, business records, and the application fee.
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Receive Provisional License
SURVEY
Georgia first issues a provisional PHCP license rather than a full regular license.
6
Serve Clients Under Provisional Status
OPERATIONS
You must begin serving clients under the provisional license before the state will consider regular licensure.
7
Complete Survey for Regular License
SURVEY
After operating under provisional status and meeting state requirements, the agency can advance to regular licensure following survey and review.
Why Georgia Founders Choose HomeCareAtlas
The biggest difference between us and traditional consultancies isn't the license — it's what happens after the license arrives.
Traditional Consultant
HomeCareAtlas
Pricing
Gated, sales-call only
Published online, no surprises
Policies & Procedures
Generic templates
Built around your state and your service model
Application Filing
You assemble the packet
Done-for-you in Launch and Signature
Survey Day
You're on your own
On-call phone support during your state visit
After License Arrives
Relationship ends
Platform, dashboard, and directory listing go live
Caregiver Onboarding
Not included
Digital onboarding ready for hire #1
Compliance Tracking
You build a spreadsheet
Live compliance dashboard included
Directory Presence
None
Listed on Carezano the day you open
Three Ways to Get Your Georgia Agency Licensed
Pick the level of support that matches how hands-on you want to be. Georgia state fees ($250 to DCH) are passed through at cost.
Atlas Licensing Kit
Get licensed without mistakes
$1,495+ state fees
For self-directed founders who want expert guidance and will file the application themselves.
Licensing
Georgia licensing roadmap
Annotated application guide
Custom P&P manual (state-ready)
Prep tools
Office setup checklist
Bond & insurance sourcing
Admin interview prep
Survey prep guide
Expert support
2 × 60-min strategy calls
Application red-line review
60 days email support
Platform
3 months free Atlas SaaS
Free Carezano directory listing
Upgrade to Launch for
Done-for-you filing
Medicaid enrollment
Website & launch kit
Live survey prep
Most Popular
Atlas Launch
Licensed & ready for first client
$3,995+ state fees
For founders ready to be fully licensed, operational, and taking their first client on day one.
Everything in Licensing Kit, plus:
Application prepared & filed
P&P custom-built for your model
Background check coordination
Surety bond assistance
Site review prep
Live admin interview prep
Survey & enrollment
Live survey prep session
Survey-day on-call support
Medicaid enrollment guidance
Waiver enrollment guidance
50% off plan-of-correction support
Launch setup
Atlas Edge
Branded website landing page
Google Business Profile setup
Caregiver recruitment kit
HR / employee handbook
Intake + care plan templates
Scheduling templates
Support & platform
90 days Slack/email support
6 months free Atlas SaaS
Priority Carezano placement
Licensing approval guarantee
Upgrade to Signature for
Business formation (LLC, EIN)
Full brand + multi-page site
Go-to-market system
Founder-level attention
Atlas Signature
White-glove launch & full setup
$7,995+ state fees
For founders who want direct access, white-glove execution, and long-term support with minimal lift.
Everything in Launch, plus:
LLC formation + EIN
Registered agent (1st year)
Operating agreement
Full brand + web
Logo + branding kit
Business cards + marketing materials
Multi-page website
Domain + professional email
Go-to-market system
First-month marketing plan
Curated referral source list for your area
Discharge planner scripts
Private pay contracts
LTC insurance setup
Premium support
Signature Only
Weekly calls (first 60 days)
Direct phone/text access
Founder-level attention
Extended support
6 months compliance support
12 months free Atlas SaaS
Premium directory placement
First-year renewal included
1 free plan of correction
What are state fees?Hide state fee details
Georgia charges a state application fee, paid directly to the state licensing body. We don't mark it up.
Every tier includes free time on Home Care Atlas — the operating system for your new agency. This is the part other Georgia consultancies don't offer.
Georgia Licensing Workspace
Track your application, documents, and deadlines in one dashboard. Your Atlas specialist works in the same view you do.
Custom Georgia P&P Manual
Written around your state's rules, your service model, and your agency — not a generic national template. Survey-ready before you file.
Business Formation
LLC, EIN, NPI, surety bond, and insurance — all tracked and handled in Launch and Signature packages.
Compliance Dashboard
From caregiver #1 onward, every certification, background check, and required document is tracked with automatic expiration alerts.
Caregiver Onboarding
I-9, W-4, direct deposit, and required background-check verifications — all collected digitally.
Carezano Directory Listing
Listed on our public directory the day you open. Local families find you, referral partners find you, you're visible from day one.
Common Questions Before You Book
What license do I need for non-medical home care in Georgia?
Georgia requires a Private Home Care Provider (PHCP) license for non-medical home care agencies.
How much does a Georgia home care license cost?
Your source material gives two different fee structures: $250 per service category annually, and alternatively $250 initial with $100 annual renewal. This should be verified against the current state application materials before publication.
How long does Georgia licensing take?
A practical planning estimate is 8 to 14 weeks, but Georgia's process includes a provisional phase before the regular license.
Is a surety bond required in Georgia?
Georgia does not appear to require a state surety bond for PHCP licensure, though some operators still carry employee dishonesty or similar coverage as a best practice.
Is Georgia a good market for home care agencies?
Yes. Georgia is a strong market because of metro Atlanta's scale, growing senior population, and relatively accessible licensing burden compared with some larger states.
Georgia Home Care Licensing: What You Need to Know
Georgia requires non-medical home care agencies to obtain a Private Home Care Provider (PHCP) license. The state uses a two-phase process: agencies first receive a provisional license, then move to a regular license after serving clients and completing the required survey process.
The Private Home Care Provider (PHCP)
Georgia uses a provisional-to-regular licensing model rather than issuing a full PHCP license on day one. Owners must complete fingerprint-based background checks through Georgia's required process. Companion sitters, personal care aides, and home health aides each have different training and continuing education requirements.
Certificate of Need (CON) in Georgia
Georgia does not require a Certificate of Need (CON) for non-medical home care. You can move directly into the licensing process without a separate market-need review.
Medicaid Participation — SOURCE and Waiver Expansion
Georgia's waiver ecosystem can become a meaningful revenue stream after the agency reaches full operational readiness and licensure stability.
Common Reasons Georgia Applications Are Rejected or Delayed
Generic P&P manuals that don't reflect state-specific regulations
Incomplete administrator documentation
Insurance or surety bond policies that don't meet state minimums
Missing or inadequate quality assurance program documentation
Physical office that doesn't meet site-review standards
Caregiver background checks that miss required state databases
Every one of these is preventable with proper preparation. It's the biggest reason founders choose done-for-you packages over DIY — the cost of a rejection in lost time is almost always higher than the cost of doing it right the first time.
Book a Free Georgia Strategy Call
30 minutes with a home care specialist. We'll map out Georgia licensing for your specific situation, your timeline, and your best path forward — even if you don't hire us.
Which Georgia license type fits your business model (Private Home Care Provider)
Your realistic timeline and budget
Whether SOURCE and Waiver Expansion enrollment makes sense for your plan
Common Georgia-specific mistakes to avoid
If you'd like, which Atlas package is right for you
No pressure. No obligation. Georgia-specific guidance either way.
Your Future Georgia Clients Are Already Looking for Care.
Every week you spend piecing this together alone is a week you're not serving your first Georgia client. Let's get your agency licensed, launched, and visible — with people on your side who know DCH.
Built exclusively for non-medical home care|Georgia-specific guidance under O.C.G.A. § 31-7-300 (Private Home Care Provider Act)|Platform & HomeCareAtlas directory on day one
Georgia licensing details verified by HomeCareAtlas on March 1, 2026.
