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.
Our experts have dedicated extensive time into publishing insights on this page unique to the Alpharetta, Georgia area, including free and low-cost resources, financial assistance, veteran support, food aid programs, legal resources, tax assistance, and more.
"When we went to Sunrise at Webb Gin, we met with the lady who was there, and she gave us a nice tour of the place. She was telling us about the dining rooms, and they had three dining rooms. I saw the bedrooms and everything else, and the living room..."
"My mother has been at the Grace Living Personal Care Home for about a week now. It's been very good. They're taking very good care of her. It's a family owned and operated facility. Everybody there works very hard from what I can tell. Her room is ve..."
"It was a nice assisted living, and our visit was very pleasant and very informative. The one-room apartment had a bed, shower and a little kitchen. They had a list of activities, and the dining area was very nice, spacious and beautifully decorated...."
"I toured Atria Park of Tucker. The memory care part is roomy and bright. They have what looks like a lot of things to do. I just like the overall look of it. The people were nice. It's very clean and the people are very friendly and nice to the peopl..."
"I toured Sunrise of HuntCliff Summit II. The community is clean, but I didn't like the parking lot. The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff is very kind. They had different clubs, crafts, and a church...."
"Our Mom was in Antebellum James Burgess and her apartment was very nice and the people nicer. They treated her with respect and dignity. And they were extremely loving to her. We highly recommend it to anyone as a wonderful place for your elderly ..."
"I visited this community for an event they had recently and I have to say that I was blown away with how nice everyone was there. I will definitely recommend this community to anyone searching for a place in Roswell. The care staff were polite and da..."
"I toured Sunrise of Decatur. They're very friendly staff. They offered thorough explanations of care and cost. I would have moved my mother-in-law there if she hadn't moved to Atlanta. The building was pleasant and clean. It was a nice atmosphere. Th..."
"I went to look at Northstar Square. They showed me the rooms. I've seen a few of the patients there. Everything looked good and nice. They explained everything. I went to a room that was vacant. Everybody was polite and nice. They take care of the pa..."
"I will be moving into Brookdale Chambrel Roswell. I was impressed because it was an open area. There are a lot of walking areas around it. I just like the way they set it up. There was a garden that you could walk through. They have a swimming pool. ..."
"Medlock Gardens was very nice. I met with the business manager there, Deidre. When I arrived, all the staff was very friendly and very welcoming. The facility was very pretty. It was fresh and clean. It didn't have any odors or anything. It was well-..."
"We went to a place called Daybreak Village Senior Living, and we actually thought about putting mom there. It is a small family owned place. It was nice. It was older and a bit rundown, but it was clean. They had a lot more mobile people, and they we..."
"I had an in-person tour of Gaines Park Senior Living. Everything was inclusive. The only thing I didn't particularly like about this one was the studio. It was awfully small. The staff members were great, very accommodating, and answered my questions..."
"We went to Golden Rose Personal Care Home. The staff was very nice. We looked at a few rooms. It is nice. It was a single room, a private room, and it was out of the price range. It was very well kept. I think they're just getting the back garden fix..."
"We toured Canterfield of Kennesaw. The overall experience was good. We like the facility, the staff, and the residents. That would be the one that my dad would be picking once he chooses to do this. We looked at a one-bedroom apartment, and it was ve..."
"I enjoyed Belmont Village Johns Creek. They were friendly and personable. It was a nice place. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew what she was talking about. I would feel comfortable having my mother-in-law go the..."
"We like Sunrise of Johns Creek. The people there were very nice and very accommodating. The information they gave was very good. It felt like something that would meet our needs whenever we got to that point. Even though it was old, it was very clean..."
"I went to look at Brookdale Lawrenceville. I like the location. The facility was very nice. The staff members were very professional and able to answer all of my questions. They seemed very caring. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable. The rooms w..."
3292 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy., NW, Marietta, GA 30064
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Oaks at West Cobb is delightful and quite luxurious having separate care options for myself and my husband. The staff was delightful and very helpful. I did not interact with anyone other than the one designated to meet the public and give the tours...."
"My mother is currently a resident and she is very happy. She has formed a number of friendships in the year that she has been there. They have some newer staff that are fantastic and communication when mom needs something has been very easy. The f..."
We show a list of providers in your search area, and offer a distance filter for a desired range.
Reviews
Providers with a blend of the best ratings and most reviews rank higher, and we offer filters to further sort by this service feedback from seniors and their families.
Verified Data
Verified partners are listed first, as they provide the most accurate information, helping you make an informed choice.
What you can do with Caring
Search the Caring database
Quickly search the largest online senior living and senior care directory
Read reviews and expert guidance
Read our authentic consumer reviews and content by experts
Speak to a Family Advisor for free
Guided, expert advice to find the best community or agency for you
Take a tour to decide yourself
We’ll help you book tours or get in touch with local agencies
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...
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.
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
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...