Pediatric home healthcare and private duty nursing across Georgia—supporting families
with G-tube, trach, and ventilator care at home.
Search your county, city, or ZIP to confirm coverage.
Clear answers for Georgia families seeking pediatric home healthcare and private duty nursing.
What is pediatric home healthcare, and who do you serve?
Pediatric home healthcare brings skilled nursing into your home for medically fragile children who need services such as
G-tube care, tracheostomy care and suctioning, ventilator support, medication administration, respiratory treatments, dressing changes, and vital-sign monitoring.
We exclusively serve children and young adults under age 21.
Is my child eligible for services through Georgia Medicaid or Katie Beckett?
Child is under 21 and lives in Georgia
Has a qualifying medical diagnosis needing skilled care
Has Medicaid (including Katie Beckett/Deeming Waiver) or may qualify for it
We’ll guide you through screening, documentation, and submission—at no charge.
How does the approval process work and how long does it take?
Our RN/Supervisory Nurse completes an assessment and collects documents.
We submit to Medicaid. Typical review is about 30–60 days once documentation is complete.
Timelines can vary based on medical records and program volume; we’ll keep you updated throughout.
Can I get paid to be my child’s caregiver?
Some Georgia Medicaid programs may allow eligible parents/guardians to receive compensation for caregiving through options often discussed as
structured family caregiving or similar supports. Eligibility and program rules vary—we can help you understand what’s available and what documentation is needed.
What skilled services can Shinesun provide at home?
Gastrostomy (G-tube) care & feeds
Tracheostomy care & suctioning
Ventilator monitoring
Respiratory treatments (nebulizers, CPT)
Medication administration
Vital-sign monitoring
Dressing changes & wound care
Hygiene, safe transfers, and observation
Plans are customized by our nursing team to your child’s goals and safety needs.
What languages do you support?
Our team can assist you in English, Creole, French, and some Spanish.
Do you provide behavioral/ABA services?
No. We focus on medical home health for pediatric clients.
If your child needs behavioral/ABA therapy, we can help you find a specialized provider while we handle skilled nursing needs.
How many hours of care could my child receive?
Hours are determined by medical necessity, nurse assessment, and program rules.
Many families see around 20–40 hours/week, and medically complex cases may qualify for more.
What does the first visit look like?
After intake, our nurse meets you at home to review your child’s history, medications, and equipment (e.g., trach, vent, G-tube),
and confirm a safe care plan. We coordinate with your physicians and set goals with your family.
How do we start today?
Complete the Check Eligibility form or call (404) 919-8096.
Our team will review your child’s needs and begin the approval steps right away.