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Assisted Living in Georgia

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Compare communities across 171 cities and 24 counties. Georgia averages $5,300 per month for assisted living, and BoomersHub advisors help you shortlist, confirm pricing, and book tours for free.

Why families choose Georgia

Georgia has a warm, humid climate and draws retirees for Atlanta-area medical access with lower-cost small-city options across the state. Communities cluster across Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus, from small residential care homes to full-campus senior-living properties. This guide walks through what assisted living in Georgia costs, how families pay for it, the state's licensing rules, and how to shortlist communities without doing the legwork alone.

Find the best assisted living facilities in Georgia

Start with a major metro, or jump straight to your town in the A–Z directory. Every link opens that city's assisted living options.

171 cities · 24 counties

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Georgia compares to the states around it

The average cost of assisted living in Georgia is $5,300 per month. Your actual rate depends on the city, apartment size, and level of care, which is what our advisors confirm for you before you tour.

Average monthly cost of assisted living

  • Georgia$5,300
  • Florida$5,610
  • South Carolina$5,350
  • Alabama$4,425
  • Tennessee$5,845

State averages. Individual community rates vary by city, floor plan, and care level.

How assisted living compares to other senior care

Average monthly cost in Georgia by care type. Tap any card to explore that care type across the state.

Georgia state averages. Bars are scaled to the highest cost shown.

How to pay for assisted living in Georgia

Most Georgia families combine two or three of these. An advisor walks through which apply to your situation.

  • Option 1

    Private pay

    Many families pay for care with private funds: personal savings, pension payments, retirement accounts, or a combination of these and family contributions.

  • Option 2

    Selling your home

    Selling a parent's home can help finance assisted living, especially once the home is no longer occupied. Proceeds often fund several years of care.

  • Option 3

    Reverse mortgage

    Homeowners aged 62+ can convert part of their home equity into cash while retaining ownership, with no loan payments due while living in the home. A spouse may remain in the home while proceeds help pay for a partner's care.

  • Option 4

    Long-term care insurance

    LTC policies typically begin paying out when the policyholder needs help with two or more activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or eating. Check the policy's elimination period and daily benefit before counting on it.

  • Option 5

    Veteran's programs

    Veterans with at least 90 days of active duty (including one day during wartime) may qualify for VA benefits such as Aid & Attendance, which can add a monthly amount on top of a VA pension.

  • State program

    Medicaid in Georgia

    Georgia Medicaid's Veterans Administration (VA) Center in Georgia program helps eligible lower-income seniors with assisted living costs in participating communities. Waivers typically do not cover room and board.

Free assisted living resources in Georgia

What you should know about Georgia

The Georgia median for assisted living sits below the national average, driven by below-median staffing costs and a broad supply of smaller residential communities outside metro Atlanta. Where a state lands depends on labour costs, cost of living, and the mix of urban vs rural communities. Your actual rate depends on the city, apartment size, and level of care — an advisor confirms current pricing for any community you're considering, free.

A Georgia expert in your corner, at no cost

Searching Georgia alone is overwhelming. Our advisors know the assisted living communities, the real pricing, and the availability across Georgia, and they do the legwork for you.

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  • Confirmed pricing and availability before you ever tour
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Important resources about assisted living

Guides written for families starting the search, from first conversations to moving day.

FAQs related to assisted living

How can I get my parents into Assisted Living in Georgia?

Start with an honest family conversation and a needs assessment from their physician. Tour two or three Georgia communities together, ask about care levels and pricing, then complete the community's health assessment and residency agreement. A BoomersHub advisor can shortlist communities, confirm pricing, and schedule tours for free.

What is pet-friendly Assisted Living?

Pet-friendly Assisted Living communities welcome residents' cats, small dogs, or other companion animals, usually with size limits, a pet deposit, and the expectation that the resident or family can care for the pet. Ask each Georgia community for its written pet policy before move-in.

What is the total number of Assisted Living facilities in the US?

Over 30,000 licensed Assisted Living communities across the United States, housing more than 800,000 residents (AHCA / NCAL industry data). Ranges from large resort-style campuses to small residential care homes.

Which states have the highest number of Assisted Living facilities?

Large states lead the count: California, Florida, and Texas consistently rank among the top states for the number of licensed Assisted Living communities.

What are the cheapest states to live in as a senior?

Southern and Midwestern states consistently rank among the most affordable for Assisted Living — Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota all sit well below the national median. New England, the West Coast, and Alaska are the expensive end.

What is the average age of a Assisted Living resident?

The average Assisted Living resident is in their mid-80s. A typical resident needs help with 2 or 3 daily activities — bathing, dressing, medication management. Many move in after living alone became difficult rather than after a single medical event.

Can you keep pets in Assisted Living facilities?

Many Georgia communities allow pets — most commonly cats and small dogs, subject to the community's pet policy. Expect size or breed limits, a pet deposit, and a check that the resident or family can handle daily pet care.

Do the total costs of Assisted Living include medical care?

Usually not. The base monthly rate typically covers housing, meals, housekeeping, activities, and help with daily activities. Medical services (doctor visits, therapy, medications) are billed separately, often through Medicare or private insurance. Ask each community exactly where its rate ends and medical billing begins.

Do Assisted Living communities allow visitors?

Yes. Family and friends are welcome at Georgia Assisted Living communities, subject to reasonable visiting hours and sign-in policies. Many communities also host family dinners, holiday events, and overnight guest options.

Does Georgia Medicaid pay for Assisted Living?

Partially. Georgia Medicaid programs (HCBS waivers) can cover personal-care services in participating Assisted Living facilities for eligible lower-income seniors. Waivers do not pay for room and board, and not every community participates, so confirm before touring.

What families say about Georgia

Assisted Living

Great place. 2 story assisted living home. There are approximately 30 people who live here.

Unknown · Waldrop Residences · Cartersville

Assisted Living

Madeline has been home to my mother for nearly three years. I have nothing but praises for the staff and facility. Everyone works together to make residents feel loved, comfortable, and happy. It can be challenging to care for dementia patients, but Madeline staff handle all situations with love and respect. The activities are engaging and fun. My mother is happy and content. It gives me comfort to know that she feels safe and loved. The Madeline of Decatur is a great choice!

Unknown · The Madeline Of Decatur · Decatur

Assisted Living

I only had my mom in The Landings at Norcross for 2 months. There were many issues with this community but the most serious was the emergency call light. Either it was broken, rung to a different room, caregivers did not respond to it or lack/delayed of response (as long as 1.15 hrs). As you know, these emergency alarms are a resident's lifeline. If there is anything else in the room that needs to work, it is the emergency chord. I filed a complaint with Bridge Senior Living, the management company, and worked the Ombudsman. I then filed a complaint with the GA Dept of Community Health (HFR) as my last resort .Coincidently, a few days after I heard that the HFR Compliance Specialist called the Executive Director, I was given a 30 Day Notice because The Landings were not able to meet my needs....not my mother's needs (the resident) but my needs. She never went into more explanation than that. The Executive Director verbally gave me the 30 Day Notice, never written documentation. I have since moved my mother out of the facility. This is the most unprofessional company full of unkept promises who would rather kick out a resident versus fix the problem which would be to upgrade their call light system but more importantly, train their staff to respond to it in a timely manner. The building also smells like urine and feces everywhere!

Unknown · The Landings At Norcross · Norcross

Assisted Living

I loved Tucker's Atria Park. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and clean. The meal program they offer their residents would be a great idea. There are many activities available for residents. My grandmother can also bring her dog, which is very important to us. They will be used for my grandmother's care when she moves to Georgia.

Unknown · Atria Park Of Tucker · Tucker

Assisted Living

Atria Buckhead is blessed with a great staff. It shows that everyone is happy to work there. Every resident is treated with respect and care. It's a wonderful feeling to know that my mom is happy at Atria Buckhead.

Unknown · Atria Buckhead · Atlanta

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