DeKalb County
Pediatric Home Care in Decatur and DeKalb County
We send pediatric RNs, LPNs and personal care aides to children with complex medical needs in homes across DeKalb, from downtown Decatur to Stone Mountain and Dunwoody.
Serving DeKalb County
Office in College Park, GA
0-21
Ages GAPP covers
4751 Best Road
College Park
East of the City
Home Nursing for DeKalb Families
DeKalb is one of the busiest counties in metro Atlanta, and the families who call us from here often have very different weeks. A parent in Decatur may be balancing a commute downtown, while a family in Lithonia may spend long stretches on I-20 getting to appointments. A child who needs a feeding pump, oxygen or seizure watch at home needs a plan that fits that reality.
Our team coordinates DeKalb cases from our office at 4751 Best Road in College Park. We try to match nurses to families with the drive in mind, so the person caring for your child is not crossing the whole metro at rush hour for every shift.
Where We Travel
DeKalb Cities and Communities We Reach
These are some of the DeKalb cities where families ask us about care. If your street is not listed, call and ask; we will be honest about whether we can staff your shifts.
Decatur
The county seat, with older neighborhoods and many families living close to the Emory and Druid Hills area.
Stone Mountain and Lithonia
The eastern side of the county, where longer drives make a nearby, consistent nurse especially valuable.
Tucker
A central DeKalb city where we coordinate day, evening and overnight shifts around school and work.
Chamblee and Doraville
Close in northern cities along Buford Highway, home to families from many backgrounds.
Brookhaven
A north DeKalb city along North Druid Hills Road, near the I-85 corridor.
Dunwoody
The northern edge of the county near I-285 and GA-400, where we plan travel around rush hour.
Coming Home
Leaving the Hospital for Home in DeKalb
Many DeKalb children spend time at a nearby children’s hospital, such as a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospital on North Druid Hills Road in DeKalb County. We are not affiliated with any hospital. When a discharge planner or case manager gives you a list of home care agencies, you can choose us, and we will work with the orders your child’s doctor writes.
Bring your discharge plan, equipment list and medicine list to intake. We use them, along with the doctor’s orders, to plan shifts so the move from a hospital room to your living room feels less sudden.
What We Provide
Care We Bring to DeKalb Homes
The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Georgia Medicaid program, administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), that provides in home skilled nursing and personal care support for medically fragile children ages 0-21. The rules are the same in DeKalb as in every other Georgia county.
Skilled Nursing
- Trach and ventilator care
- G tube feeding and medicines
- Seizure monitoring
- Nursing assessments
Personal Care Support
- Bathing and dressing
- Feeding help
- Mobility and toileting
- Supervision
Getting Started
How DeKalb Families Start Care
Every family’s path is a little different, but the work usually follows these steps.
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Week 1
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Weeks 2 to 3
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Up to about 30 days
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About 30 to 60 days
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Week 1
Call or Message Us
Share your child’s needs, your DeKalb address and the hours you need. Intake begins in the first week.
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Weeks 2 to 3
Orders and Records
We collect your child’s physician orders and medical records for you, usually over the next two weeks.
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Up to about 30 days
State Review
We submit a complete prior authorization packet. The state’s review takes about 30 days, with appeals help.
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About 30 to 60 days
Meet Your Nurse
You help choose your nurse. Most families start care 30-60 days after the first call; we never promise a date.
In an Emergency
If your child is struggling to breathe or has a medical emergency, call 911. For questions about treatment, talk to your child’s doctor.
Common Questions
Questions From DeKalb Families
Does living in DeKalb change how GAPP works?
No. Eligibility and prior authorization follow the same steps whether you live in Decatur or Dunwoody. Your child must be Medicaid eligible, and the state makes the final decision based on medical need documented by the doctor. See the official GAPP policy manual from Georgia Medicaid.
What does care cost our family?
There is no out of pocket cost for approved hours when approved by Georgia Medicaid. If your child has private insurance, Medicaid can act as secondary coverage.
Our child does not qualify for Medicaid on our income. Is there another way?
Some children qualify through the Katie Beckett (TEFRA) pathway, which looks at the child’s own income and resources rather than the parents’. Read our Katie Beckett guide.
Can care continue while our child is at school?
Often, yes. Depending on the authorization, care can continue at school or daycare, and we help plan shifts around family travel too.
We already use another agency in DeKalb. Can we switch?
Yes. Families choose their GAPP provider and may change agencies. See how switching works.
How many hours will we get?
The state approves hours based on documented need and reviews them periodically. If your child’s needs change, we can help you request an update.
When can we reach your office?
Our office is open Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm and weekends 11am to 5pm. You can also use our 24/7 online support form at any time, or call 404-905-8332.
Get Started Today
Start Care in DeKalb County
Tell us about your child and we will walk you through the next step.