Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Georgia?

In Georgia, CCSP (Community Care Services Program) — Elderly & Disabled waiver, SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment), and COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.

How Do I Find Georgia Waiver Providers With Openings?

Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Georgia from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.

Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Georgia?

In Georgia, waiver services are coordinated by a support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.

Do All Georgia Waivers Cover Residential Placement?

No. NOW (New Options Waiver) and ICWP (Independent Care Waiver Program) cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Georgia

Georgia has 5 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 3 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 3,953 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Georgia are coordinated by a support coordinator. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Georgia

CCSP (Community Care Services Program) — Elderly & Disabled waiver
Pays Residential
Serves: frail elderly and adults with physical disabilities
CCSP (Community Care Services Program) — Elderly & Disabled waiver can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Georgia, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
Program Details & Providers
SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)
Pays Residential
Serves: same E&D waiver population, enhanced primary-care case management
SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Georgia, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
Program Details & Providers
NOW (New Options Waiver)
In-Home Only
Serves: adults with I/DD (supports-level)
NOW (New Options Waiver) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Georgia.
Program Details & Providers
COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver)
Pays Residential
Serves: adults with I/DD needing comprehensive residential support
COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Georgia, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
Program Details & Providers
ICWP (Independent Care Waiver Program)
In-Home Only
Serves: adults 21-64 with severe physical disabilities or TBI
ICWP (Independent Care Waiver Program) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Georgia.
Program Details & Providers

Find Licensed Providers in Georgia

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Georgia providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Georgia?: In Georgia, CCSP (Community Care Services Program) — Elderly & Disabled waiver, SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment), and COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Georgia Waiver Providers With Openings?: Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Georgia from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Georgia?: In Georgia, waiver services are coordinated by a support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Georgia Waivers Cover Residential Placement?: No. NOW (New Options Waiver) and ICWP (Independent Care Waiver Program) cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Georgia

Waiver Programs in Georgia

CCSP (Community Care Services Program) — Elderly & Disabled waiver

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

NOW (New Options Waiver)

COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver)

ICWP (Independent Care Waiver Program)

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