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ATOMICLEGACY CARE(865) 350-7017

K-25 · Y-12 · X-10 · Oak Ridge

Honoring Those Who Built the Atomic Age.

Compassionate in-home care for eligible Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) beneficiaries—delivered with the dignity, skill, and respect their legacy deserves.

Approved recipients may receive authorized home health services with no out-of-pocket cost.

Skilled nursing

Clinical care at home

Personal care

Comfort and independence

Care coordination

Benefits kept on track

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Women workers walking together at an Oak Ridge site during the atomic era
Oak Ridge · Atomic era

Their work became history.

Their care is our mission.

Our Mission

Honor the people who built America’s atomic legacy.

Atomic Legacy Care exists to honor and care for the men and women who built the Atomic Age by providing compassionate, specialized, and dignified home health services to EEOICPA beneficiaries— preserving their legacy while protecting their health, independence, and quality of life.

Care centered on dignity
Safety and independence at home
Clear family communication
Respect for every worker’s legacy
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Services

Professional care, delivered personally.

From skilled clinical needs to everyday routines, every service is shaped around the authorized care plan—and delivered with respect for the person, home, and family behind it.

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Skilled nursing

Experienced clinical care, health monitoring, and medication support in the comfort of home.

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Personal care

Respectful assistance with daily routines that protects comfort, confidence, and independence.

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Companion care

Reliable companionship and practical support for the moments that make up everyday life.

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Care coordination

A steady point of contact to keep the care team, schedule, and changing needs aligned.

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Medical equipment

Help coordinating approved equipment and supplies so the home is ready for safe care.

White Card guidance

Need help obtaining a White Card?

We can connect you with experienced local representatives who work with area physicians and understand the Oak Ridge plants—so you can begin with guidance grounded in this community and its history.

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How care begins

From White Card to welcome home.

You do not have to sort through every detail alone. We make the path to care easier to understand, one clear step at a time.

Step 01

Start with a conversation

Tell us about your family, your White Card, and the support you need at home.

Step 02

Build the care plan

We review the authorized services and create a plan around your routines and priorities.

Step 03

Welcome care home

A carefully matched team begins care—with communication that keeps your family informed.

Have your White Card nearby? Let’s talk.

(865) 350-7017

Our story

Our Story: A Legacy of Service, Family, and Care

For me, caring for Department of Labor clients is more than a profession—it is deeply personal.

My family’s connection to the atomic workforce began generations ago. My great-grandfather moved from Ohio to East Tennessee after accepting a career at K-25. Since then, three generations of my family have worked in the plants, contributing their time, skills, and health to the work that shaped our nation’s history.

For the past 17 years, I have had the privilege of caring for former plant workers and other DOL patients. Through this work, I have come to understand not only their medical needs, but also the sacrifices they and their families have made. These individuals deserve care that honors their service, protects their dignity, and allows them to remain safely and comfortably at home.

My connection to this work became even more meaningful when I had the honor of helping care for my maternal grandfather, Roger. For four years before he passed away, I was able to be by his side as both his granddaughter and caregiver. That experience taught me that quality home care is about much more than completing medical tasks. It is about listening, building trust, preserving independence, and making every moment together count.

Today, I have the same honor of helping care for my grandmother, who is also a DOL patient. Being part of her care during the later years of her life allows us to create memories, share special moments, and spend meaningful time together. I also have peace of mind knowing that she is receiving compassionate, dependable, and high-quality care.

Atomic Legacy Care was founded from these personal experiences. We were built on the belief that every client should be cared for with the same patience, compassion, respect, and attention we would want for our own family.

Our clients are part of an important legacy. It is our privilege to honor that legacy by caring for the people who helped build the Atomic Age—and by treating each person who welcomes us into their home like family.

Resource room

Clear answers. No runaround.

The program can feel complicated. We help workers and their families understand the White Card, covered care, and the next step toward support at home.

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Program basics

Understanding the White Card

A plain-language starting point for the federal energy worker benefits program and what your card represents.

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Care at home

What covered care can include

Explore the kinds of authorized home health support that may be part of an approved care plan.

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Our shared history

Oak Ridge legacy sites

A tribute to the people whose work at K-25, Y-12, and X-10 helped shape the Atomic Age.

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Atomic Legacy Care is not a federal agency and does not determine benefit eligibility. Official program information is available from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Careers

Help us carry the legacy forward.

Join our care team

We welcome nurses, caregivers, and coordinators who bring skill, reliability, and genuine respect into every home they serve.

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Begin a conversation

The right care can feel like coming home.

Whether you already have a White Card or are just trying to understand the next step, our team is ready to listen.