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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"I think The Landings of Canton Hills is going to be a nice place. It was really clean. I love that they have a courtyard and all the physical therapy that they offer. It was the closest to home and it seemed like it was just a lot better quality. Out..."
"Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains has onsite nursing care and activities for the residents. I just felt that the rooms were too small for me and most of the residents were in their 80s and I'm 71, but the people I spoke with were very nice. They allow pet..."
1753 Northeast Azalea Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
4.6
(6 reviews)
"I visited this facility to place my granfather there and I was very impressed. I loved the staff there and the way they took care of their residents.
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"Arbor Terrace South Forsyth was really nice, but because of the wound my father's got, he's not really qualified for assisted living or memory care. Our overall experience was great. The staff was extremely helpful and informative. The follow-up was ..."
"I placed my mother under their care for about a year before her death. The staff was extremely attentive, and obviously cared very much about her welfare in all respects. They were always very responsive to my concerns, and results always happened..."
"I stayed at Park Springs - A Life Plan Community. The physical facility is nice. They do a good job; they keep it up. The landscaping is very good. The housing is excellent. The staff is very friendly and very nice. There are five different dining ar..."
"It was a beautiful facility. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful, and the rooms were big. The people really came across as very caring. I was impressed...."
"I toured. It was very appealing from the beginning, from the outside it was very beautiful. The young lady was nice and was expecting me. I did talk to two residents who just happened to be sitting in the cafeteria, and who volunteered to tell me tha..."
"I live in Wesley Woods Towers and it's a wonderful place. The staff is friendly, helpful, on the ball, and the activities are also good. I came from a terrible place and the food here is much, much better. The facility itself is not too great though...."
"So far we like it at Country Gardens of Duluth. They were able to work with my dad. The staff has been helpful and the communication went well. My dad has lots of financial issues, and they have been able to work with him on that, so it's been nice. ..."
"Hollander Senior Living of Sandy Springs was nice, clean, and seemed to have good security. The staff members seem to be very attentive to the resident. It is very affordable for the memory care side. The food looked good. They have a nice room, and ..."
"We were impressed with Benton House of Sugar Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. It was a smaller facility compared to the other ones. They had a very nice dining room. We learned about all the different meals that they prepare for the residents. T..."
"Sweetwater Terraces was a very nice and well-kept gated community. All the other places cost a lot more, but this one includes everything, so it's what I was looking for. It also offers tax credits and that was an incentive for me. The staff was very..."
"Legacy Ridge at Marietta is a really good location. It's only 15 minutes away from us. It's nice and clean. The director and the assistant director are also very nice. The concierge has spent a lot of time with my husband, and he really has made a co..."
"We liked the care that they give and it's not that big of a building. It's two levels and I think they have right now about 55 residents. Some places are a couple of stories high and we didn't want that. I liked the personal care that they give the i..."
"The reason why we like Cedarhurst of Oakwood so much is that they keep my dad active. They keep him dressed daily and he interacts with the other memory care residents there. The people are patient with him and they got him to do more for himself ins..."
"Rock Creek Manor Assisted Living has single rooms, some shared rooms for two people, and another building where husbands and wives can stay. We found that it would not be a good place for him because he tends to get up and go, and they didn’t have lo..."
"We went to look at Cedarhurst of Canton, and we loved it. We love the lady that was in charge. She was so friendly and nice. We thought the room was really large. The area was nice because it was wooded and had scenery for them to look at. The dining..."
"In 2017 twenty-four hour home care for my significantly disabled sister was no longer viable. The transition difficulty was two-fold. My sister did not want to leave behind her service dog, her degree of independence and her home. Additionally, fi..."
"The home was spotless and "odor-free." This location offers private and shared rooms and bathrooms. Owner is an RN and a CNA is present 24-hours a day. They do care for individuals in need of memory care. Maximum capacity is 6.
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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...