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How to apply for Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area Agency on Aging — Appling County
Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (HOGARC) Area Agency on Aging — Baxley
Who it's for
The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission is the Area Agency on Aging for Appling County (Baxley). As an Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) one-call access point, it links older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities to in-home care, home-delivered and group meals, transportation, caregiver support, wellness programs, benefits counseling, and the Medicaid Community Care Services Program waiver. Services are for adults 60 and older (and people of any age with a dementia diagnosis), with priority for those in greatest need. Call the Heart of Georgia Altamaha ADRC at 1-888-367-9913.
The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission is the ADRC entry point to Older Americans Act and state aging services for adults 60+. Specific services depend on an individual needs assessment and local funding, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ and Appling County residency
- A description of the help needed (in-home care, meals, transportation, caregiver support)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 888-367-9913
Renewals
as needed (assessment-based)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.