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Care homes in Avondale Estates, GA

1 small licensed residential care home (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care home
1
in Avondale Estates
Licensed capacity
4
across all 1
Adults 65+
861
Census estimate for Avondale Estates
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
4.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
464
of the center of Avondale Estates
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Hess Home

Licensed· Georgia DCH
1182 Hess Dr, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Capacity4
0.5 mi from city center
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Source: Georgia DCH, HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Avondale Estates (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near Avondale Estates

Counting neighboring towns, there are 464 care homes within 25 miles of the center of Avondale Estates, 463 more than in Avondale Estates itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Avondale Estates

See all 464 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in Avondale Estates at a glance

Our directory lists one care home with an address in Avondale Estates, based on Georgia DCH records.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in Georgia

In Georgia, the Georgia Department of Community Health licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Georgia Department of Community Health about a licensed community, or the Georgia long-term care ombudsman at (404) 657-53272.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in Georgia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Georgia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Georgia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (404-656-2300).7
Medicare counseling
Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-866-552-4464.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Avondale Estates

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Dekalb County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Dekalb County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (404) 657-5327

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Georgia Adult Protective Services

    888-774-0152

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program8

    1-866-552-4464

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs7

    404-656-2300

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Georgia Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Avondale Estates

How many care homes are in Avondale Estates, GA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 care home in Avondale Estates, GA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Avondale Estates there are 464.

How many residents can care homes in Avondale Estates serve?

1 of the 1 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 4 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 861 adults age 65 and older live in Avondale Estates.

Who licenses care homes in Georgia?

The Georgia Department of Community Health licenses care homes in Georgia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Avondale Estates?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Dekalb County, call (404) 657-5327. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Georgia Adult Protective Services at 888-774-0152.

Are there care homes near Avondale Estates?

Nearby cities with listings include Decatur (44, 1.8 mi), St. Mountain (3, 3.2 mi), Stone Mountain (37, 5.9 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in Avondale Estates

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Georgia DCH (HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Avondale Estates (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Avondale Estates (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division: HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026). forms.dch.georgia.gov/HFR Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.