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.
Below, we present the top communities based on various criteria, including authentic user reviews. With the support of our Caring Family Advisors, we have helped over 102,000 families find the best community tailored to their needs, all at no cost and with no obligation. We also offer free care and budget consultations to help you make an informed decision.
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"The tour I had at Villas at Canterfield was excellent. They have many activities, they have a beautiful pool and beautiful gardens. They have multiple programs as they go off-site, they have people come in, and they have Bridge clubs. They just got a..."
"I liked Benton House of Decatur when I visited it. I liked the people and that they had two small memory care units within the place. So, I felt like they had more focused attention on the residents. It just seemed like a great place. Dad's room is n..."
"During our visit to Cameron Hall, our family thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our loved one and indulging in a delicious Easter lunch. The staff members at Cameron Hall were extremely welcoming, and we were particularly impressed by the manager..."
"Arbor Terrace of Decatur was very warm and welcoming. I saw a lot of residents in the main area when I visited there. It was a clean community, and the rooms were of nice sizes. The food was very good. They had some music at that time and someone sin..."
"My father moved to Magnolia Place recently from another facility in Roswell. He loves it here. It is nice and clean. The staff is friendly. The care level dramatically better than the other facility, and the cost is quite a bit lower. Shayla a..."
"Thank God for Presbyterian Village! My mother fell and broke her jaw in December. She was admitted to the nursing home at Presbyterian Village for rehab and spent 20 days there. Everyone was kind to her and gave her great care! She enjoyed the food a..."
404 King Springs Village Parkway, Smyrna, GA 30082
4.0
(24 reviews)
"My dad's room at Delmar Gardens of Smyrna is very nice. It's updated, modern, and clean. I saw their whole activities and they have various activities every day between bingo, games, and ice cream socials. Yesterday was his first day, and everybody w..."
"Fourth View PCH was very nicely laid out and kind of secluded, which meant not a whole lot of traffic, which is good because my sister likes to walk. The staff was very professional and it had a really wonderful fireplace setting in the lobby area, w..."
"My mother was here in Golden Living Community for a short while for rehab. It is nice because the floor is mopped and stuff although the walls was kind of a dull color. For me it seemed nice, and there is a cafeteria setting right in the middle of th..."
"We will be moving my father-in-law to Arbor Terrace of East Cobb very soon. It was lovely, clean, very warm, and the staff was very helpful. The apartment had a living area, a bedroom, and a small kitchenette. They had group fitness activities, a din..."
"My mom is in The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place. It is new, so the facilities there are far superior. The staff members are excellent. They have a personal chef. My mom can have pretty much whatever she wants for her meal. She can have it in their..."
"It’s a family-run facility and my dad received excellent care while he was there. The staff treat all the residents with dignity and kindness and are consistently attentive. ..."
"My mom has been at Golden Manor Senior Living of Lawrenceville for almost a week now. The number one thing that we were pleased with is the ratio of caregivers to residents. This home has a total of five residents to one caregiver, so there's a lot o..."
"The tour I had at the Phoenix at Union Hill was great. It's a very nice place. I liked that it's all inclusive. It's kind of out in the country more than the other two places I've been to, and it kind of resembles a ski lodge when you walk in the fro..."
"Everybody in Country Gardens was very professional and personable. They have a bus to take everybody around, they have a beauty shop, dining room, and a TV room. The rooms were excellent, they're big and roomy. I liked the place...."
"This is a lovely facility with a friendly and caring staff. There are varied activities for the residents including off site trips to restaurants, churches and tours of the city. It is a safe environment with 24 hour medical staff on site. Whether o..."
"The most important and noticeable attribute of this facility is that it is always clean. The outside grounds as well as the inside. The landscaping is very nice and allows both walking and wheel chair residents to enjoy the outdoor grounds. The fa..."
"My husband's mother lives here (she is widowed), and loves it. Peachtree Hills Place is the most attractive, upscale retirement community I've seen. They have 23 acres of land in the Peachtree Hills neighborhood (Buckhead), close to everything in d..."
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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
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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...