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Right at Home Athens

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(706) 769-7277

What We Can Do for You

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Companion Care
Help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation…
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Personal Care
There for physical assistance, hygiene, mobility…
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Specialty Care
Support for conditions like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, Parkinson’s…
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Award Winning Home Care

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2024 Employer of Choice

Being recognized as a Best of Home Care - Employer of Choice demonstrates our commitment to hiring excellent caregivers and providing them with the ongoing training and support they need to succeed.

  • We provide our caregivers with ongoing training & support
  • We conduct background checks
  • We match the right caregiver with the right client
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2024 Provider of Choice

Being recognized as a Best of Home Care - Provider of Choice demonstrates our commitment to our clients' satisfaction by providing them with quality in-home care. When you select us as your provider, you can be assured:

  • Our caregivers are thoughtful and on time
  • We provide our services as promised
  • We have a proven commitment to our client's overall quality of care
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2024 Great Place to Work Certified

Right at Home Athens is proud to announce that it has achieved the Great Place to Work® certification. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. Our caregivers and staff are the heart of our business, interacting with our clients and their families every day to make their lives better. In turn, we are very intentional about creating an environment where our teams feel valued and supported for the important work they do.

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Veteran-Owned Home Care Agency

We work closely with both the Atlanta VA and the Augusta VA. We take pride in participating at many local veteran events, such as VFW meetings, communities with Veteran affairs committees as well as the State of Georgia Veteran support services. Right at Home of Athens is an approved and contracted provider of home care services from Optum. We look forward to providing assistance with the process.

Owner Pete Morrissey is a veteran and takes personal pride on helping care for our fellow veterans. Pete graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was a helicopter pilot.

Meet our team

Our Story

Home—there’s no place like it. It’s where your memories are. Where you raised your family and where friends have gathered for life’s celebrations. It’s been your basecamp through good times and bad. And it’s where you want to stay. At Right at Home, our intention is to help you do just that. Why? Because we exist to be your guide to living successfully at home, wherever home may be. It’s our purpose.

Aging, disability, illness or injury can make living at home a challenge. We believe that no one should have to face the long list of complex decisions and unforeseen changes alone. We are experts, providing not just care, but coaching and experience to help navigate every step of the journey. Right at Home’s trained caregivers are passionate about helping clients because they know with each life they impact, they are changing the world.

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Caring Star Award Winner

2024

Being recognized as a Caring Star Agency by Caring.com demonstrates our commitment to our clients' satisfaction by providing them with quality in-home care. This award is a direct reflection of the seniors and families who have used our services. Only the best agencies earn this award, so when you choose Right at Home you’ll be taken care of by a staff that are part of an elite agency in the state of Georgia.

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Hear What Others Are Saying

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"I am pleased with them and I would highly recommend them. They are reliable and caring."
Charlotte G.

Hear What Others Are Saying

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"We have been exceptionally pleased with the services provided by Right at Home ... They have provided education-based care to a loved one with advancing dementia with dignity and respect."
Michelle

Hear What Others Are Saying

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"They are great. They get me ready. They take me where I need to go. We have a great time. The caregiver can't leave until the next caregiver shows up."
Darell K.
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If you’re as passionate as we are about helping people living at home stay healthy and comfortable, we want you to feel Right at Home, too. We invite you to visit our careers page.

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We are proudly associated with

The Aging Life Care Association™ logo.
The Trusted Provider, Home Care Pulse Certified logo.
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The Parkinson’s Foundation logo.
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Tips for Healthy Aging

There’s no guide book for aging. After all, it’s something you only get to experience once. At Right at Home, we’ve cared for millions of seniors and have learned a few things along the way. So, we’ve compiled our knowledge into this resource section to help you and your loved ones navigate your journey.

Featured Guide

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A female caregiver walking and talking with an elderly male patient.

Fall Prevention Guide

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Eight Tips for a Better Doctor Appointment

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5 Tips for Healthy Weight Management in Wake of Pandemic

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