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Assisted Living in Georgia

20th

OVERALL STATE RANK

Overview of assisted living in Georgia

Assisted living communities offer residents support with their daily personal care tasks, or activities of daily living (ADLs), and medication administration. In Georgia, assisted living communities might care for more than 25 residents at a time. Smaller communities with fewer residents are referred to as personal care homes.

The median monthly cost of assisted living in Georgia is roughly $4,000, which adds up to $48,000 per year.[01] Assisted living is more expensive than independent living in Georgia, but less expensive than a memory care community.

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Assisted living state rankings report

State scorecard

How we determine rankings

Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.

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Top ranked Georgia cities for assisted living overall

Key findings

70%
of communities are pet friendly
82%
of communities host off-site activities
68%
of communities have restaurant-style dining
78%
offer memory care services
84%
have medication management services
80%
offer respite care

Top ranked Georgia cities - Services & Amenities

Key findings

77%
of communities cost less than the national monthly median

Georgia vs. the national monthly median cost of assisted living

Key findings

88%
of communities are rated 4 out of 5 for cleanliness
75%
of communities are rated 4 out of 5 for meals
77%
of communities are rated 4 out of 5 for care services
73%
of communities are rated 4 out of 5 for value for cost

Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Georgia

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Presbyterian Village of Austell

2000 E West Connector, Austell, GA 30106
10
Review Score
38 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
John H - I'm a current/former resident or client

Presbyterian Village Austell is an open and welcoming community with many special features, some not found in other, similar organizations. New villages quickly find that outreach happens quickly and nobody...

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1
1 Floor plans available

Legacy Ridge at Peachtree

1967 GA-54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269
10
Review Score
88 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Kelli - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I'm so glad mom decided to move to Legacy Ridge. She was sitting at home alone, and now she gets out to eat and to participate in the daily activities. All the staff members are caring and so considerate!

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At Home Senior Living of Thomson

150 Heritage Lane NW, Thomson, GA 30824
10
Review Score
37 reviews
Lynn - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My sister is very well care for and loved here. She feels like everyone here is her family. As her sister, it warms my heart for her to feel that way and it makes me feel at ease, that she is so well cared...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Decatur

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Medlock Gardens Senior Living

460 Medlock Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
9.2
Review Score
25 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
S C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It starts with [name removed]- but it’s the way the staff cares for my mom, her day and her needs that sets them apart. They are happy and rooting for my mom - what she needs for the day, her progress, and...

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1
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Sunrise of Decatur

920 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
8.7
Review Score
62 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff are caring, respectful, helpful, and friendly. The food is good, but not worth the price for a guest. The menu is rarely accurate. If I call and leave a particular staff member a message. I would say I...

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1
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Arbor Terrace of Decatur

425 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030
8.5
Review Score
16 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We picked this community because of the Activities. But then she declined the Activities. [name removed] thinks she is treated like royalty.

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Atlanta

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Summerset Assisted Living

3711 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
9.1
Review Score
49 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Charnea S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I am glad that A place for mom connected me with Summerset Assistant living. They are a very caring community and has caring staff and they are located within miles of restaurants, shopping center and...

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Heartis Buckhead

2051 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
9.0
Review Score
16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Ken T - I live or lived in this community

My name is [name removed] when I found out about this place this place is such a great place to live from the Front Desk staff. It is great from the sales. It is great everybody at this place together as a...

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PruittPlace Buckhead

3088 Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA 30324
8.9
Review Score
59 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are doing some great improvements. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families given all the recent changes and plans

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Marietta

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Carriage Crossing Marietta

1345 Milford Church Rd, Marietta, GA 30008
9.6
Review Score
79 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My Overall Experience of Carriage Crossing is, I like the way they Take care of the People that Lives. They have a Heart and very Caring. The place is kept Clean, the Staff is Caring, Very Helpful They have...

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Golden Rose

2147 Post Oak Tritt Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
9.5
Review Score
20 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Lisa - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I rate Golden Rose a 5. I am so grateful that [name removed] recommended this place. The owner, [name removed] , and her manager, [name removed] , are so loving and caring. My loved one had an awful...

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Winnwood Retirement Community

100 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta, GA 30064
9.2
Review Score
18 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Toni - I live or lived in this community

5 on all points. I have friendly neighbors and the staff have quick responses to any of my concerns. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Cumming

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Oaks at Hampton

5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, GA 30041
9.9
Review Score
77 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Vanessa B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

5 across the board They were wonderful with mom She was very content and loved. They were very affectionate with her. She loved them. We had some hospital trips for various things... nothing to do with her...

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Cumming Senior Living

2775 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA 30040
9.2
Review Score
5 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Nancy M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Cumming Senior Living has been a very nice, clean loving home for our mother for several years. The staff is like family, and treats Mom with great respect and comfort. They bring a smile to her face, so I...

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Cumming Senior Living

2775 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA 30040
9.2
Review Score
5 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Nancy M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Cumming Senior Living has been a very nice, clean loving home for our mother for several years. The staff is like family, and treats Mom with great respect and comfort. They bring a smile to her face, so I...

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Cost of assisted living in Georgia

The median monthly cost of assisted living in Georgia can range from approximately $2,600 to $5,900. This range reflects care and amenities as well as the cost of room and board across A Place for Mom’s partner communities. The national median cost of assisted living is just slightly over $4,800 per month.[01]

While many communities cost less than the national average, those closer to a large city, like Atlanta, are likely to be more expensive. Several communities across Georgia offer additional luxury services, like wine tasting, educational speakers, and errand services, all of which can increase the monthly cost.

Several other factors can affect the cost of assisted living, including the following:

  • Level of care
  • Room size and layout
  • Admission fees
  • Monthly medication fee
  • Pet fees

To reduce the cost of assisted living, some seniors use Medicare or Medicaid to pay for the medically necessary portion of their care services. Check with your prospective community to see if they can provide care services through Medicaid or skilled nursing services through Medicare.

Compare costs of Georgia vs. the national average

Average monthly costs

Georgia

$3,537/mo

US National average

$4,515/mo

Compare costs of assisted living vs. nearby states

Average monthly costs

Georgia

$3,537/mo

Alabama

$3,817/mo

Tennessee

$4,087/mo

Compare costs of assisted living in Georgia vs. nearby cities

Average monthly costs

Georgia

$3,537/mo

Atlanta, GA

$3,364/mo

Marietta, GA

$3,771/mo

Cumming, GA

$4,084/mo

Compare costs of assisted living vs. other senior care types in Georgia

Average monthly costs

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Paying for assisted living in Georgia

Seniors and their families will likely rely on several payment methods to cover their assisted living costs. Personal income is one of the most common ways seniors and their families fund assisted living, and this may include retirement income like Social Security benefits.

Georgia doesn’t tax Social Security benefits, meaning your loved one’s dollar might go a little further.[02] Georgia also provides seniors with a deduction of up to $65,000 on any retirement income.[03] Private payment isn’t the only option for Georgia’s seniors, however. Your loved one may qualify for veterans benefits or other public assistance options.

It’s important to remember that planning ahead for these expenses can help your loved one tremendously. Some public assistance options have long waiting periods before benefits may apply. For more information on how to fund your loved one’s assisted living costs, consult our guide to paying for long-term care.

Private pay refers to any savings or income, including retirement funds, pensions, and even life insurance policies that can be sold or converted to free up funds.

Selling a house

If your loved one sells their Georgia home, those funds can help pay for monthly assisted living costs.

Reverse mortgage

Sometimes caregivers or seniors take out a reverse mortgage on their home to use their equity to pay for Georgia assisted living.

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Georgia seniors can use an HSA to help pay for the medical aspects of their care in assisted living.

Life insurance

Seniors can surrender or convert their life insurance policy in Georgia to free up those funds for assisted living.

Long-term care insurance

If your Georgia loved one has a long-term care insurance policy, it may help pay for assisted living costs.

Social Security benefits for assisted living

Seniors can use their monthly Social Security benefits, which are not taxed in Georgia, to pay for assisted living.

If your loved one is a veteran, or the spouse of a veteran, they may be eligible for monthly income benefits. Many seniors and their family may be unaware of all the VA benefits that are available, or believe that they are ineligible. This is why it’s always best to seek veterans benefits counseling from your local veteran services organization (VSO). They can help your family gain a better understanding of all the benefit options and their specific application processes. Application processes can be lengthy and are often easier to accomplish with professional assistance.

Consider reaching out to these VA offices in Georgia:

For assistance and advocacy while applying for benefits, consider the following VSOs across Georgia:

Georgia also offers additional state veterans benefits, which include a number of tax exemptions.

Medicaid provides insurance for low-income seniors and is jointly offered by the federal and state governments. In Georgia, Medicaid is called the Peach State Health Plan. Georgia seniors may be eligible for Medicaid if they are over 65 and meet the income limits. It’s important to note that Medicaid does not pay for room and board costs associated with assisted living. However, it can cover the medically necessary aspects of care.

Georgia seniors can also apply for the state’s Medicaid waiver programs. These make it possible for seniors to receive needed care from their home or assisted living community instead of a nursing home. The GA Elderly and Disabled Waiver provides case management, personal support services, and alternative living services.

Medicare is federal health insurance available to seniors 65 and older. While Medicare won’t pay for room, board, and long-term care, it can help pay for medically necessary costs. If you’re unsure about whether a service is medically necessary and covered under Medicare, you can find information through Georgia’s Social Security Administration. To discuss Medicare questions or for help with an application, consult your local long-term care ombudsman.

Seniors can take advantage of several Medicare programs offered in Georgia, including the following:

The Georgia AIDS Drug Assistance Plan is offered through limited pharmacies to help seniors who are HIV positive or have AIDS afford necessary medications.

Assisted living requirements and regulations in Georgia

In Georgia, assisted living communities must be licensed through the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD). Requirements for assisted living communities are similar to personal care homes. The biggest difference between the two is in the number of seniors a community serves. Assisted living communities care for 25 or more seniors. Memory care may be offered in an assisted living community, however, those communities require additional licensing.[04]

Once licensed, assisted living communities are inspected every 16 months. If a complaint is filed against a community, the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division provides a 10 day notice of an upcoming inspection, and the community must come up with a plan to address the complaint.

Georgia’s requirements for assisted living communities include the following:[04]

  • Communities must assume 24-hour responsibility for residents, including protective care and watchful oversight.
  • Communities must provide medication administration from a certified medication aide.
  • Communities must complete a care assessment for new residents. New residents must be capable of independently moving from place to place.
  • Communities should maintain a staff to resident ratio of one to 15 during waking hours and one to 20 during non-waking hours.

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Ranking Georgia’s system of regulation and records

We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.

States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.

Access to Georgia assisted living records: High

Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Georgia is high. Key findings that informed this rating include:

  • Georgia’s state directory has recently been updated and overhauled. The directory includes an interactive map. Also, an Open Records request is no longer necessary for assisted living or personal care home inspection reports.

How to look up Georgia assisted living licenses and records

For more information on assisted living communities, licenses, and records, visit Georgia’s site, GaMap2Care.

How we arrived at our Georgia rating

We developed a standard rating methodology for state data collection and evaluation. We based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:

  1. Are licensed assisted living communities listed online in any form? Yes
  2. If Yes to #1, is the information updated frequently? Yes
  3. If Yes to #1, is the list of licensed communities searchable? Yes
  4. Does the state post inspections, complaints, survey results, or violations online? Yes
  5. If Yes to #4, is the information updated frequently? [within 90 days] Yes
  6. If Yes to #2 and #4, is the enforcement information included in the same place as licensed communities? No
  7. If Yes to #4 and No to #6, are violations / inspections searchable at all? Yes or N/A
  8. Is information about special licensing for care shown? Yes
  9. Capacity shown? Yes
  10. Payment types shown, [e.g. Medicaid, private pay]? No
  11. Administrator / Contact name shown? Yes
  12. State may fine facility? Yes
  13. Frequency of inspections? Every 16 months

Website includes pricing of facility? No

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2022-2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Georgia Department of Revenue. Retirees — FAQ.

  3. Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. (2023, February 3). Tax incentive evaluation: Retirement income exclusion.

  4. National Center for Assisted Living. (2022). Assisted living state regulatory review.

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