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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5018 EAST PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is at Rising Star Personal Care Home. The amenities that I saw were great. I saw a large rec room and a public bathroom. They're nice and clean. My father's apartment is suitable for him. As for activities, when my father was checking in, t..."
"I really love this place it is clean and ms Allen really take great care of my mother. when my mom first started she was unable to walk after a month in ms Allen home my mom was walking and doing things that she was unable to do. I really and truly l..."
"I really like Orion Star. The only reason I didn't choose it was because my mom didn't want to share a room, and that's all they had available. The residents looked alive. They curtailed their meals. The staff member was telling me about a garden tha..."
"I am looking for a new living facility to a relative therefore I have been browsing various facilities. I was extremely impressed with the friendly and very kind staff. Everyone was very informative and helpful. I observed many care takers socializin..."
"A Home for Mom & Dad was very well-kept. I spoke with a lady there and she was very nice. They were very well-organized and very well taken care of. The residents were sitting around in the living room and talking while I was there on a Sunday aftern..."
"Our experience with New Life Personal Care Home has been good. It's an excellent place to be. The cleanliness and the care that my wife receives ae excellent. The people are friendly. They take care of whatever desires or wishes she needs. If I come ..."
"We are very pleased with Watermark Personal care home in Flowery Branch where our stepmom resides, especially since they acquired this facility this year. The owners are caring and communicate well with our family and the caregivers are kind and help..."
"My parents had great care there. It’s very personalized and they really look out for the whole person. We have been thrilled with it particularly for my mother who had Alzheimer’s. My mother lived there for three years before she passed away March. S..."
"Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home was a wonderful place. The people there were very caring. It was a very clean place, they watched after him, and the care they gave was phenomenal. Mom said she wants me to take her there should she need to go into a..."
"The Holbrook Decatur was state-of-the-art, brand new, and beautifully done. It wasn't occupied at the time, but the facility was outstanding. The accommodations were beautifully decorated and had a homey feel. They had activities, a pool, and anythin..."
"Oak Leaf Manor is excellent. It only has 24 people, so it's small, but they have a very caring staff that knows what my dad's needs are and how to help him. They're always available and quick to communicate. The place is very clean. They also keep my..."
"My brother stayed at Dynamic Personal Care Home for a few months. They were very caring and just wanted to help him any way they could. They provided good care and a nutritious diet, which was important for him. It's a husband and wife that run it an..."
"I liked Busy Bees Personal Care Home because it was small like a house and it was very nice and clean. They had rooms with private baths and other that had shared baths. They had a kitchen where they made home cooked meals, which they served the resi..."
"The Providers is a wonderful place. I've never seen one that was grand like that. Everything is clean. It's a real nice place, and the employees are wonderful. It's a personal care type home and my husband is sharing a room with three other people. T..."
"Paradise Living is a great facility. It has everything I want in a facility. It is an independent living, so I make my own food. We have lots of games and stuff like that. I will absolutely recommend it.
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"Grosvenor Quality Care is an excellent facility. I’m extremely pleased with the level of care provided. I like the food and the director of the facility. It’s a wonderful choice for her. This is a place that is pretty full, as she shares a semi-priva..."
"My mom was a former resident of Shadybrook Assisted Personal Care Home. We love this particular staff member. She was very caring and my mom loved her. And that was the most important thing. They took good care of my mother. They were all very attent..."
"I work in the healthcare profession as a private contractor. My job requires me to visit numerous facilities every week. I can say, with confidence, that Safe Haven is one of the best personal care homes in Atlanta. The facilities are actual homes - ..."
"We visited Sterling Estates of West Cobb and we like it. It is over 30 acres, and it's a distance away from our church, friends, or companions, but it is about $1000 less expensive. They have a multiple numbers of independent living cottages. General..."
"I think Brickmont of Roswell is an excellent place. I like everything thus far. I am impressed with the facility. It is very clean. The staff members are friendly. The upkeep is excellent. I love the room. The entire place is very clean. The place is..."
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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...
Provider response
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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...