1 Program Definition and Services
Adult Day Health Services (ADHS) in Georgia provide a comprehensive plan of services that meets the needs of aging adults under a medical model of care. Services include:
- Basic social, rehabilitative, health, and personal care services
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Health monitoring and medical supervision
- Therapeutic activities
- Nutritional services
- Social services
2. Regulations
ADHS in Georgia is governed by the Rules and Regulations for Adult Day Centers, Chapter 111-8-1, effective January 2015
3. Licensing or Certification
A license is required to operate as an Adult Day Health Services provider in Georgia. Licensing was mandated in January 2015
4. Responsible State Agency
The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division in the Georgia Department of Community Health is responsible for licensing adult day centers, including those providing ADHS
5. Application Process
The application process is conducted through the Georgia Department of Community Health. Providers must submit a completed application along with required documentation
6. Required Documentation
Required documents for the application include:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application form
- Payment of required fee
- Compliance survey reports
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (if applicable)
- Background consent form (if applicable)
7. Timeline for Approval
The specific timeline for approval is not mentioned. However, the process involves multiple steps and can take several weeks to months.
8. Pre-Application Process
Providers must ensure they meet all state requirements before applying, including forming a business entity and developing comprehensive policies and procedures.
9. Pre-Application Training
While not explicitly stated, providers must ensure their staff meets training requirements. This includes a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually on topics related to their job responsibilities and the participant population
10. Additional Notes
- ADHS are provided at two levels that indicate the intensity of care required by individual participants
- Providers must maintain accurate administrative, fiscal, personnel, and client case records
- The state covers ADHS under two Medicaid 1915(c) waiver programs: the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) and the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment program
- As of March 1, 2025, providers enrolled with the State Department of Community Health as Medicaid providers must submit a copy of their license to continue serving Medicaid program participants
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