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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"I visited Benton House Of Woodstock, it's a great facility, three years old, and great people. No interaction with people at all 'cause of coronaviirus. Nice, nice place, they had a lot of good things going, they would allow me to leave for eight hou..."
"I visited Sunshine Noel PCH I. The rooms were very clean, seemed spacious, were orderly, and well-kept. The staff and facilities were very nice. The food was very adequate and looked like it'd be very good to eat. They have a TV room, and you can als..."
"Orion Star Personal Care Home is beautiful, extremely clean and neat, and very homey. The director is exceptional and outstanding. They care for your family like their own family. I'm so glad I found them for my mother...."
"BeeHive Homes of Woodstock was brand new, so it was very nice and very expensive. It gave you a nice feeling, and it was close to my job, so I could go and see my husband during the day if I wanted to. It was just too much money. It was nicely set up..."
"I am currently staying here. It's wonderful nursing care. Anything that you need, they follow through. I have a shared room. We have individual beds, and we have two bathrooms. It is very well kept and cleaned sometimes a couple of times a day or som..."
"There is nothing fancy about this place, but we could not be happier with their care. Our loved one is treated well, fed well, kept safe - even during COVID - and most importantly shown incredible kindness by the staff. She feels loved and cared for ..."
"My mother-in-law was in The Phoenix at Roswell. The staff was super accommodating, very kind, and willing to go the extra mile to help us relocate my mother-in-law during the COVID crisis. They bridged the gap where other facilities did not, they ret..."
"Last January, I found myself looking for a residential placement for my dad after his in home care was no longer in his best interest. Autumn Breeze was one of the facilities that was recommended. Upon arrival, we were received warmly and within mi..."
"My mother, Sara Padgett is a resident of this facility and has been since 2006. She was diagnosed with pneumonia on Thursday 12 26 2019. I am pleased the facility maintained her without sending out to hospital. This nursing home took excellent care o..."
"She is a nice woman, Miss Lemons, who was the assisted living provider for my grandmother. She gave the southern hospitality vibe, but there wasn't a lot for the seniors, including my grandmother, to do. There was a pool, and a small fenced in yard. ..."
"Security was good, and the employees were nice; they were very polite. The food was good. The rooms were pretty spacious for one person, and they were really nice.
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"Bestcare is close to home, and they did have an opening. I am pressed with the party that runs the operation, and my wife blends with the community alright.
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"I visited Milly's Home Care for my mom. It was OK. I don't think I'm going to be doing that one at all. The staff is just one person; she says her daughter sometimes come by to help, but the person is an older lady, and part of me is worried that if ..."
"My brother was an extreme case. He was only 48, but he had severe dementia, so we had to put him at Safe Haven Home, but there wasn’t enough staff at this one particular area he was at. She had six gentlemen, my brother just became too much for her t..."
"The WellStar Windy Hill Hospital-LTAC facility is an assisted living/pulmonary rehabilitation center in Marietta, GA. I've visited a very close family friend at this facility almost daily for the past 17 days, during which time I've had the opportuni..."
"The facility welcomes Grady Hospital patients in recovery,ex- offenders,homeless,elderly.It is called THE WELCOME HOUSE for good reason. They welcome churches to bring food for the residences on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.Nice staff.Friendl..."
"My mother is very happy here, there were some major changes in management- all for the better. The manager and staff are very responsive and the activity director is wonderful. There are daily activities, bi weekly outings and weekly runs to WalMar..."
"My step-dad is at Hapeville Manor. I like the fact that it was small and it is kind of like a family setting, but it's expensive. Everybody knows everybody. They know everybody's issues and treat you kind of like family. It's also close to my place. ..."
"I visited Kelly Lake Manor, and the owner was very nice, but the staff was a little cold. It was away from the street which was good, but I noticed that they had stairs, and the door to the stairway was obscure. They did not provide snacks, and trans..."
"My Mother has lived at the Blue Garnet since 2014 and she loves it. The rooms are warm and cozy with ambiance. The staff are welcoming and full of Joy. They look and sound really motivated. The residents enjoy Board Games and Puzzles. The Blue Garnet..."
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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
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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...