Patients across northeast Georgia can count on receiving high-quality care at home through Northeast Georgia Home Health, which has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.
More than 12,000 home health agencies across the country were evaluated, and only 17% received the Best Home Health designation. The ratings are designed to help patients and families make informed decisions about care by offering an independent look at quality and patient experience.
“Receiving care at home can make a meaningful difference for patients and their families,” said Kevin Matson, vice president of Regional Hospitals for Northeast Georgia Health System – which includes Northeast Georgia Home Health. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our home health team and their commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care in the patient’s own home.”
According to U.S. News, the evaluation prioritizes patient outcomes and consumer experience, using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services including quality-of-care measures and patient satisfaction surveys.
At Northeast Georgia Home Health, patients receive skilled care in the comfort of their homes under the direction of a referring physician. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chronic disease management, wound care, fall prevention, medication management and support for patients transitioning safely from the hospital back home.
For more information about Northeast Georgia Home Health, visit nghs.com/home-health.
About NGHS
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team of more than 1,500 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties cares for more than 1 million people across the region through seven hospitals and dozens of other locations and practices. Our acute care hospitals, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), have a total of more than 1,000 beds across a Level I Trauma Center in Gainesville and other locations in Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest. NGHS’ specialty hospitals also provide individualized rehabilitation programs for medical conditions and injuries through The Rehabilitation Institute in Gainesville, as well as inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment at Laurelwood on the campus of NGMC Gainesville. Learn more at nghs.com.