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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Atlanta, Georgia

18 of the 20 places in Atlanta work with Medicaid: 18 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 20 places in Atlanta.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Georgia’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Georgia

It is run by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). (877) 423-4746 · Apply for Medicaid. Applications are handled by the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS): online at Georgia Gateway or by phone through the Customer Contact Center.

  • Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP): CCSP and SOURCE: For older adults or people with disabilities who would need a nursing home level of care: case management, adult day care, personal care at home, home-delivered meals, respite care, and services in licensed residential facilities. Apply through the ADRC.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Atlanta?
In our directory, 18 of the 20 places in Atlanta, Georgia, work with Medicaid: 18 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Georgia?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Georgia: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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