Long Term Care
ORS regulates long-term care facilities. As of February, 2009, long-term care facilities include 375 nursing homes; 11 intermediate care facilities for people with mental retardation; 436 community living arrangements; and 2105 personal care homes.
The following facilities, programs and services are required to be licensed or registered by the Department of Human Resources (DHR), Office of Regulatory Services (ORS). Some of these facilities may also be certified for Medicare and Medicaid (federal programs). Federal certification is a voluntary program. To find out more about Medicare-certified nursing homes, click here. If a type of facility is eligible for certification, it is noted under the heading , "Type Regulation".
Facilities, Programs and Services We Regulate:
- Intermediate Care (Nursing) Homes
- Community Living Arrangements
- Skilled Nursing Homes
- Personal Care Homes
- Coming Soon- Adult Day Care Centers
More on Long-Term Care:
Criminal Records Check FAQs
Requirements for licensed or registered providers.
Find a Facility Report
Locate any licensed, registered or certified facility in the State of Georgia that is licensed by the Department of Human Resources, Office of Regulatory Services and then check to see if there is an inspection report available for you to see online.
Find Training
Training for licensed or registered providers.
Medicare-certified Nursing Homes
Compare Medicare-certified nursing homes.
Obtain Application Packets
ORS Application packets are available through the website for downloading. If you do not have access to a printer, please check in your community for a local printing or copying service or your public library.
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