Georgia Assisted Living

Assisted living in Georgia is very comparative to Florida based on a number of factors. The state has similar weather, affordable senior housing, good food, and plenty to do for fun. However, people rarely talk about Georgia senior living in the same vein, but perhaps they should reconsider.

Georgia has more than 10 million residents. Its growth is moderate, not near as high as Florida in terms of population.

Georgia is undervalued because of its close proximity to Florida yet it has many of the same features, though fewer tourists and far less traffic. The big metropolitan area of Atlanta is very busy with a high number of assisted living facilities, but outside of it, most of Georgia is composed of mid to small size towns with a good assisted living selection. The more rural setting is a nice alternative to the busy communities and traffic in Florida.

Georgia Assisted Living Monthly Costs

Georgia is situated within the Top 5 for most affordable states in the country for assisted living. It’s a good ranking to be a member of, as many senior citizens overlook Georgia when it comes to senior housing compared to Florida, Louisiana and Arkansas.

The typical unit costs $3,400 per month which is $500+ under the national median for assisted living. Furthermore, the lowest ten percent of assisted living facilities in the state of Georgia are less than $2,000 per month, which is rare to find.

Affordable senior living is primary central to Statesboro ($3,015 per month), Metter ($3,075 per month), Cordele ($3,080 per month), Moultrie ($3,080 per month) and Camila ($3,085 per month).

On the other spectrum, Cumming ($4,150 per month), Suwanee ($4,120 per month) and Peachtree City ($4,105 per month) statistically are the highest in median assisted living cost.

The counties of Bulloch, Candler, Mitchell and Crisp average cheap assisted living costs though Forsyth and Fayette County are pricey ($4,140 and $4,050 per month, respectively).

Affording Assisted Living Facilities in Georgia

The Community Care Services Program can help with financial assistance related to people that live in a “community living homes”. These types of homes include senior living facilities like assisted living.

The Georgia SOURCE Waiver may also help with finances. It is only available in select counties of Georgia, though.

Different Types of Assisted Living in Georgia

The state governs assisted living facilities through Healthcare Facility Regulation (HFR) licenses. The HFR licensing is conducted for assisted living facilities too. It monitors and inspects all types of assisted living centers in Georgia.

“Communities” are defined as any facility that houses at least 25 residents. The state also has definitions for long-term care facilities and personal care homes.

List of Assisted Living Facilities in Georgia:

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