Assisted Living Communities in Augusta, Georgia

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Augusta, GA and Nearby Cities

At an assisted living care cost of $3,090, Augusta is one of the most affordable cities in Georgia for assisted living. It’s $1,210 lower than the U.S. median and is $410 lower than the statewide average. The state capital, Atlanta, averages almost $1,000 more than Augusta’s. In the state’s center, Macon has Georgia’s lowest assisted living care cost of $2,730 per month. On Georgia’s border with Alabama, Columbus has a cost of $150 higher than the statewide average. At the southeastern end of the state, Savannah shares the same assisted living cost with Georgia of $3,500 per month.

Augusta

$3,090

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Atlanta

$4,000

Macon

$2,730

Columbus

$3,650

Savannah

$3,500

Paying for Assisted Living in Augusta

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living care in Augusta costs an average of $3,090 monthly. Georgia’s median is $3,500 per month, while the national average is several hundred dollars higher at $4,300.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Augusta

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Augusta 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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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 Augusta, GA

Older adults in the Augusta area have the availability of many additional care options. The most inexpensive of all the care types is adult day health care at $1,490 per month. Seniors who make use of this kind of care require weekday-only assistance. Homemaker and home health aide worker services are for seniors who can receive care at home, and both cost $4,195 per month. Nursing home care is considerably higher in price, with older adults paying $6,509 for a semiprivate room and $6,935 for a private room.

Homemaker Services

$4,195

Home Health Aide

$4,195

Adult Day Health Care

$1,490

Assisted Living Facility

$3,090

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,509

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$6,935

Free Assisted Living Resources in Augusta

There are several free resources available to seniors in assisted living communities in Augusta. Government agencies and nonprofit organizations offer various programs and services that include legal assistance, elder abuse prevention, assistance with Medicare and opportunities to socialize.

Resource	Contact	Service
Senior Citizens Council	(706) 868-0120	The Senior Citizens Council offers volunteer opportunities and a possible stipend to seniors who tutor children or assist frail adults. It also provides a safe place for seniors to socialize, participate in educational classes and remain active. The council provides various programs, including advocacy programs, counseling, prevention of elder abuse, business affairs management and a notary on wheels.
CSRA Area Agency on Aging	(404) 657-5258	This agency supports older individuals and their families through programs and services that promote health and disease prevention, nutritional education, fitness classes and senior recreation. It also protects the rights of older adults through its long-term care ombudsman services, elder advocacy, legal assistance and adult protective services programs. Seniors are provided with legal representation and information on civil legal matters, while its elderly and disabled waiver assists older adults in leading a safe existence.
Georgia Legal Services Program	(404) 206-5175	The Georgia Legal Services Program offers free legal services to all of Georgia’s residents that reside outside of Atlanta. It ensures that all residents have access to quality legal services and offers representation in the legal areas of housing and access to public benefits.
Georgia Department on Aging and Elder Services	(866) 552-4464	The Georgia Department on Aging and Elder Services offers assistance with senior benefit programs, social security and Medicare. It also helps seniors apply for eligibility for low-income senior programs such as home and community services, transportation, prescription drugs, healthy aging programs, support groups and senior activities.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Augusta

Augusta-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.