Visiting Nurse Community Care Service Program

Visiting Nurse Community Care Services Program

Helping seniors and people with functional and/or cognitive impairments stay in their homes.

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About Community Care Services Program (CCSP)

Community Care Services Program (CCSP), helps senior adults and people with functional and/or cognitive impairments stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible. CCSP is a program of the Georgia Department of Community Health. Visiting Nurse Health System provides case management oversight for over 2,000 CCSP clients in the Greater Atlanta area at any given time allowing them to access community-based care and retain their independence. The CCSP service options include the following:

Adult Day Program

Available up to five days a week

  • Daytime care and supervision in an adult daycare center
  • Therapeutic activities and outings
  • Meals adapted to prescribed diets
  • Dementia-specific care

Alternative Living Services

  • Alternative residence for persons unable to remain independent in their homes
  • Meals, medically-oriented personal care and nursing supervision

Emergency Response Services

  • 24 hour, 7 day in-home electronic support between the client and a medical control center
  • Personal Emergency Response System

Home Healthcare Services

  • Skilled nursing services—physical, speech & occupational therapy, home health aide, medical social services and medication management
  • Medical case management

Respite Care

  • In-home & out of home (where available)
For more information, call the Visiting Nurse Health System
Community Care Unit!

Personal Support Services

  • Assistance with meal preparation, feeding in addition to hygiene support like bathing, toileting and dressing
  • Light housekeeping, shopping and other support services

Transportation

  • Senior transportation services coordinated for medical, dental, vision appointments
  • Wheelchair accessible transportation options available for senior adults and people with functional and/or cognitive impairments

Home Delivered Meals

  • Daily or weekly delivery of nutritious meals
  • Modified meals to meet special nutritional needs

Case Management

  • All social and medical needs are supported by individual
    Case Managers

Community Care Services Program (CCSP) Eligibility Requirements

  • Functional impairment caused by physical limitation
    NOTE: Alzheimer’s and dementia are physical conditions
  • Unmet need for care
  • Approval of care plan by applicant/client’s physician
  • Services fall within the average annual cost of Medicaid reimbursed care provided in a nursing facility
  • Approval of an intermediate Level of Care (LOC) certification for nursing home placement
  • Medicaid eligible after admission to CCSP client chooses community based rather than institutional services
  • Health and safety needs can be met by CCSP
  • Participation in no other Medicaid waiver program
  • Medicare home health services do not meet their needs
  • The need for services beyond home delivered meals
  • A home environment free of illegal behavior and threats of bodily harm to other persons
  • A client is NOT required to be homebound to receive CCSP services

Visiting Nurse Service Area

Visiting Nurse proudly serves the Greater Atlanta and surrounding Georgia communities.

Barrow
Bartow
Butts
Carroll
Chattooga
Cherokee
Clayton
Cobb
Coweta
DeKalb

Douglas
Fayette
Floyd
Forsyth
Fulton
Gilmer
Gordon
Gwinnett
Hall
Haralson

Henry
Jasper
Murray
Newton
Paulding
Pickens
Polk
Rockdale
Spalding
Walton
Whitfield

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As we close out the month, we'd like to acknowledge each and every day, the dedicated team members of Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our community. From nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, administrative staff, care coordinators to our incredible volunteers, each person plays an important role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Thank you for your expertise, dedication, and commitment to those we serve. We are grateful for all that you do.

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Stories like these remind us why we do what we do. Every day, Visiting Nurse Home Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta is honored to help patients regain strength, independence, and honor life's journey with peace, confidence and dignity, at every stage of life, in the comfort of home.
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Connecting with our community is at the heart of what we do. From senior citizen fairs, Veteran Patient Pinning ceremonies, medical doctors offices and hospital education days, to community education events, the Visiting Nurse teams are out across Georgia, every day, building relationships, sharing resources, and helping connect patients to the care they need.

We're proud to partner with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and families to increase awareness of home health, hospice and community-based services, ensuring more individuals can access quality care where they are most comfortable, at home.

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Each day our Community Care program case managers and nurses partner with care providers across Georgia to help nursing home-eligible seniors and vulnerable adults remain safe, independent, and supported at home.
Through our Community Care Programs, CCSP, SOURCE, and HCBS, our clients and members receive the essential services and care coordination that improve their quality of life and support aging in place. 
Thank you to our state-wide network provider partners, community supporters, and our dedicated care teams who make this important work possible every day.
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This month, the Hospice Atlanta team was proud to sponsor the ASCNN monthly gathering of senior care professionals. Events like these provide valuable opportunities to network, collaborate, and share resources that help us better serve seniors and their families throughout Georgia.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a well-attended morning of connection, education, and partnership. Together, we can make an even greater impact in the communities we serve.
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Advocacy for quality hospice care extends beyond the bedside. Behind the scenes, here at Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta we strive to protect patients, uphold ethical standards, and ensure access to compassionate end-of-life care for those who need it most.
We're proud to see Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta Palliative Care and Hospice Atlanta Executive Director Natasha Fowlks featured in this article discussing CMS' efforts to combat fraud and strengthen hospice oversight in Georgia and Ohio.
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Please join us in congratulating Wendy, our Employee of the Month!

Wendy consistently demonstrates the compassion, professionalism, and dedication that define Visiting Nurse Health System. Her commitment to providing exceptional service and support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, families, and team members every day.

We are grateful for Wendy's hard work, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to our mission. Thank you, Wendy, for all that you do, and we are proud to have you on our team!

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

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Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta is honored to be a 2026 sponsor of the Agape Youth & Family Center’s Living Well Together Senior Health & Wellness Expo yesterday, bringing valuable health resources, education, and community connections to older adults in Atlanta’s Upper Westside.

This impactful event helped seniors access preventive health screenings, chronic disease management education, wellness resources, nutrition guidance, fall prevention support, healthcare navigation, and meaningful social engagement opportunities.

We are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to helping older adults live healthier, more connected lives. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success and to the seniors who joined us for a day focused on wellness, empowerment, and community.

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