Norwood Christian Care Home
1793 Parkhill Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Christian Home was clean, big, and the rooms are decent. The staff was informative and very helpful. It was a very pleasant overall experience. ..."
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1793 Parkhill Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Christian Home was clean, big, and the rooms are decent. The staff was informative and very helpful. It was a very pleasant overall experience. ..."
READ MORE532 Dickson Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE90 Ruth Lane, Cumming, GA 30041
4.0
(9 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE229 Peachtree Hills Avenue, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30305
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE9651 Union Hill Road, Canton, GA 30115
4.0
(5 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE3884 LAVISTA ROAD, Tucker, GA 30084
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE330 Tranquil Gardens Dr, Acworth, GA 30102
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We went to Tranquil Gardens on Saturday, but we had to stay out on the patio. My mother-in-law has been there since October, and we have not been able to go in. When she first went there, they gave us a light tour, and we got to go into an empty room..."
READ MORE886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068
4.0
(16 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE4549 Stilesboro Road, NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
4.0
(3 reviews)
"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. ..."
READ MORE2806 North Decatur Road , Decatur, GA 30033
3.9
(21 reviews)
"I toured with my mother and we fell in love with the community. The property is beautiful, the apartments are huge. The staff is so friendly, and the rate is affordable! ..."
READ MORE1745 Parke Plaza Circle, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
3.9
(15 reviews)
"We like the Brookside Stone Mountain facility. We like the staff, and we like how clean it is. It just seemed to be the perfect place for my mom. My wife and I were very impressed with the quality of the place. My mom will be moving into assisted liv..."
READ MORE4561 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
3.8
(8 reviews)
"I am a resident here in Amelia Gardens pch, I am happy to live here. The staffs here are so caring and lovely. Very clean environment and warming. I will recommend this place for anyone who is looking for living care. I am so glad that my brother cho..."
READ MORE6903 Main Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
3.8
(7 reviews)
"I visited many other facilities before choosing The Yellow Brick House for my mom. At the time, she was still mentally able enough to tour the facility, have lunch, and decide that she could enjoy living there. Several months in, both her memory an..."
READ MORE4484 N Shallowford Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338
3.7
(17 reviews)
"We searched for over a year for a place of my husband's aunt, Angela, who has Alzheimer's and her daughter, Lisa, who is autistic. We had several things that would be required for their care and Phoenix was a perfect fit. When my husband went for t..."
READ MORE1929 Friendship Road, Hoschton, GA 30548
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I visited The Phoenix at Braselton. It's brand new, and it's very clean. It's more isolated, and the only reason I didn't pursue it further was it didn't meet VA requirements for independent living. The rooms are beautiful, but they don't have like c..."
READ MORE1155 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
3.6
(25 reviews)
"Always clean..the Staff is very nice and all the people are well cared for. It always has a good vibe..Mom has good friends here!..."
READ MORE134 John Hope Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My mother needed a home, not another senior facility and she needed assistance with her financial situation. Oasis was truly what their name says. They help her in so many ways and continues to do so. I would recommend them to anyone...."
READ MORE220 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
3.5
(24 reviews)
"I toured The Bridge At Lawrenceville. It was clean. It was conveniently located near family. Everyone was very friendly. They had a courtyard and a dining area. We've looked at a deluxe one-bedroom. The dining area was a nice restaurant-style. My onl..."
READ MORE100 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064
3.5
(17 reviews)
"I have found a place and it's called Winnwood Retirement Community. I have chosen them even though it is more expensive, but it has some services like bus and meals and so on. It is also fairly close to my daughter. They have breakfast and dinner fiv..."
READ MORE447 Atlanta St, Marietta, GA 30060
3.5
(11 reviews)
"I visited Marietta Life Center, for my friend. It was closed but they were free to walk outside, it was perfect for her. I like that it's a gated community, the residents couldn't get out. They've got beautiful wood floors, which was excellent. I was..."
READ MOREThe 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
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Alpharetta through two state-operated programs: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). Both of these are Medicaid waiver programs and subject to availability.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging | (800) 759-2963 | 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. |
Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 552-4464 | 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. |
Georgia Legal Services Program | (404) 206-5175 | 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. |
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.
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.
Assisted Living
Reviewer#ET0721a
3.0
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...
Assisted Living
Kimberly
5.0
Review of Addington Place of Alpharetta
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...
Provider response
Thank you for stopping by! It was a great pleasure meeting you, Kimberly. If you have any questions or need more information about the community, please let us know.
Assisted Living
Magpie
1.0
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...