Assisted Living Communities in Alpharetta, Georgia
Explore listings in Alpharetta, Georgia including 2252 authentic reviews covering 351 of Alpharetta facilities, and find details such as base pricing, room types and more.
The average the cost of facilities in Alpharetta depends on many factors and your loved one's required level of care. The average rent for Assisted Living communities in Fulton County is $4,542 per month, according to Caring's proprietary data on verified Assisted Living communities.
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"Sweetwater Terraces was a very nice and well-kept gated community. All the other places cost a lot more, but this one includes everything, so it's what I was looking for. It also offers tax credits and that was an incentive for me. The staff was very..."
"Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett was absolutely wonderful. I'd move there myself. The price was good. I was very pleased with it. My friend could move into the other levels as he needed them. Everything's on the same ground. I was very impressed. They just..."
1001 Research Center Atlanta Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
4.4
(22 reviews)
"My mother liked the fact that Arbor Terrace at Cascade had roommate options and I liked the fact that the roommate options had a wall in between the two bedrooms so that it could be very intimate, even though it's a roommate setting. That was my favo..."
"I took a tour for my brother, and it was excellent. The rooms were excellent, and the staff was really helpful and very nice. The outside space was very nice...."
"The Cambridge was nice and clean. The staff was wonderful. The tour was nice. The guy that gave us the tour was very nice and wanted to make sure we got what we wanted. They only have studios, large and small, but they will actually put two together ..."
"The tour at Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory was fantastic. It was a clean facility that also had individual servers at mealtimes. It was a smaller facility than the one we picked. We were able to see the common areas. It looked like a fancy hotel and ..."
"I have visited this facility on several occasions, as one of my relatives is a resident. The facility is excellent, and I am very glad my relative has chosen this facility over others in the area. Campbell-stone provided clean, comfortable, and socia..."
"Wickshire South Lee Buford is a retirement home, and we're living in one of its independent living villas. It's very nice here. They have an exercise class every day. They have a library and a dining hall. They also have arts and crafts. Their facili..."
"The chef here does a fabulous job of selecting, preparing and cooking the food. He is always trying to create something that the residents will like as well as being healthy for them. And even more important he tries to comply with requests not only..."
"We have chosen Dunwoody Place. My mother hasn't moved in yet, but so far they've been excellent to work with. It's very nice. It looks like it's been updated. It's very clean and well cared for. It looks like my mother will be extremely comfortable t..."
"If I could give Alto Senior Living at Buckhead more than 5 stars I would. Let me start by saying that I seldom take the time out of my schedule to write reviews, but absolutely had to share feedback given the phenomenal care my mother receives at thi..."
"I'm in Brickmont of John's Creek assisted living and what I like least about it is that their food is terrible. What I like best is that everybody's very nice and very gracious. I just don't need this level of care anymore. I also have the opportunit..."
"I looked at Mountain View. I liked it because it was small, and they cared for only few people. We had good experience. The food was not bland. We had a good impression of the staff and of the cleanliness.
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"My wife is at TerraBella Roswell. The thing we like most about the place is the good ratio of caregivers to residents. It's a small size. There are 12 memory care residents and they have a helpful flexible attitude to try to make things work for my w..."
"I liked that St. George Village had a lake and a lot of places to walk. They had raised bed gardens for the residents to use. The kitchens were large. They had a restaurant where you could sit outside when the weather was nice, but it was covered. Th..."
"I was able to visit The Piedmont at Buckhead. It was very well put together. Everybody was really nice. The facility was very nice and well-kept. I have no negatives to say about the building. The only thing is it's a bit high-priced for me, so that'..."
"My mom is at Sunabella of Towne Lake. We are enjoying it very much. She has a studio apartment with a very nice large handicapped bathroom. She has a little microwave and a little refrigerator. She also has a door that accesses a little porch out to ..."
230 Collins Industrial Way,, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
4.2
(18 reviews)
"Overall, The Garden Plaza was very nice. It was clean.
The person who showed us around was very accommodating. She was in charge of intake and showed us the different styles and layouts of the different plans they had. She was very nice. She gave u..."
"I don’t know who I need to talk to but I come into TerraBella a lot to visit my uncle and there is never a time that I’m not greeted and welcomed by Kim at the front desk. That women is the sweetest employee That TerraBella has. SHE NEEDS TO BE A MAN..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Alpharetta, GA and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Alpharetta pay around $4,620 per month for assisted living, with local rates exceeding the state median by about $500. While rates in Gainesville track a little higher at around $4,695, seniors in other cities often pay lower rates. For example, in Rome, fees fall to nearly $4,215, and in Athens, facilities charge approximately $3,500.
Alpharetta
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Athens
$3,500
Macon
$4,595
Rome
$4,215
Paying for Assisted Living in Alpharetta, GA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Alpharetta
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Alpharetta, GA
Assisted living communities in Alpharetta charge around $4,620 monthly for care. This option costs hundreds less than home-based solutions, with agencies charging about $430 more for in-home care and almost $1,200 more for home health care. Seniors in nursing homes pay higher rates of approximately $8,213 for semi-private rooms, and those who attend adult day health care pay competitive rates of around $1,950.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,620
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Alpharetta is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Alpharetta
Several charities and government organizations in Alpharetta run free assistance programs for seniors. These programs offer entertainment, advocacy and education as well as assistance with long-term care transitions.
Seniors can get help applying for health insurance and other benefits at this Area Agency on Aging. Case management services help seniors determine their long-term care needs and find placement in a community suitable for them. This AAA also runs healthy aging classes at locations throughout the county in order to promote balance and fitness in older adults.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program offers advocacy to seniors in assisted living facilities. Volunteer ombudsmen help residents learn about and protect their personal rights. In addition to providing mediation between seniors and their caregivers, these volunteers can help seniors escalate their complaints to the licensing body if necessary.
Seniors and low-income adults can get professional advice and representation for civil issues. Experts here provide advocacy for victims of fraud, elder abuse and predatory financial practices. In addition, seniors can also get help securing access to health care and benefits to which they have previously been denied.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Alpharetta
In Alpharetta and throughout the state, assisted living facilities are governed by the Georgia Department of Community Health’s Office of Healthcare Facility Regulation. This division inspects and certifies long-term care communities, ensuring that they adhere to state adult welfare laws.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Alpharetta
Alpharetta is a very safe city. It has a violent crime rating of 7.6 compared to the U.S. median of 22.7. Property crime is also low, at 29.8 points compared to the nation’s 35.4.
Residents of the city can take advantage of Georgia’s tax benefits for retirees, which include no income taxes on Social Security retirement benefits.
Alpharetta gets mild winters that make it easy for mobility-impaired adults to get around all year. It also gets more sunny days than the national average, at 218 compared to 205.
The cost of living here is 24.8 points higher than the national benchmark of 100, with housing and transportation the highest factors. However, health care costs here are 8.2 points lower than average.
Health care in Alpharetta is easily available. The city has a very high number of physicians per capita, at 365 per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 205 per 100,000 people.
In addition to parks, entertainment and adult leisure facilities, Alpharetta has a range of senior transportation services to help its older residents get around.
Nearby Atlanta is home to the state’s top five hospitals, so residents don’t have to go far to access world-class health care.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Alpharetta
Alpharetta-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Alpharetta is 560, which is above the national average of 323.
There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 4.
At $1,819, the average cost of housing in Alpharetta is above the nationwide average of $1,442
Alpharetta offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.54.
In Alpharetta, 73.1% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 5 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 72.9% in Alpharetta – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 105 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Alpharetta ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 240th, and it scored the best in Senior Living & Housing, while it’s lowest score was for Affordability.
In Alpharetta, the number of parks is more than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is above the average.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Reviewer#ET0721a
3.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of The Oaks at Alpharetta
My aunt is a resident of The Oaks at Alpharetta. There's been a huge turnover in the last six months, about 90% of the staff has turned over. A couple of them are great, but most of them are...
We toured Addington Place of Alpharetta. It was clean. It was well maintained. I saw a lot of staff interacting with the residents. I felt like they were very welcoming. It was an overall pleasant...
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Review of Village Park Alpharetta
This facility looks great on the outside with tons of amenities but don’t let that fool you. They are unable to assist residents that require anything except basic care. Residents requiring...