Austell sits within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area in Cobb and Douglas Counties, a region where 279 assisted living facilities serve seniors with daily care needs. In 2024, these facilities charge approximately $4,620 per month, with rates surpassing the state median by $500 but falling well below the U.S. norm of $5,350.
To help you conduct your search for residential care, our comprehensive directory includes 1867 reviews reviews of Austell's assisted living communities. These reviews indicate a typical quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities.
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3620 Broken Arrow Court, Douglasville, GA 30135
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I had an appointment at Mother’s Care, but the lady I spoke with wasn’t there, so I toured with someone else who was really polite. It was fine and nice, but it was far from me and too crowded. They had a bus for grocery shopping and outings. ..."
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1060 Murray Cir SW, Marietta, GA 30064
3.0
(1 reviews)
"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. ..."
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2620 Highway 138, Jonesboro, GA 30236
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I am choosing Jonesboro Assisted Living for myself because I need help 24/7. The place is very clean. The staff is kind and friendly, for the most part. Trash and laundry are done for you, and they will monitor my medication. I am getting a single ro..."
READ MORE3311 White Castle Way, Decatur, GA 30034
3.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE2540 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30080
3.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE4821 N. Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
2.6
(3 reviews)
"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..."
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601 Coleman Street, Hapeville, GA 30354
2.6
(5 reviews)
"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. ..."
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3114 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, GA 30101
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I went to visit Brickmont of Acworth. It was an excellent experience. The staff was very nice. The facilities were very clean, it's a brand-new facility, it looked very nice. It does have multiple levels. On the bottom levels they have courtyard view..."
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466 Manget Street, Marietta, GA 30060
2.5
(4 reviews)
"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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2724 Kelly Lake Road, Decatur, GA 30032
2.5
(2 reviews)
"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..."
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811 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta, GA 30060
2.2
(30 reviews)
"My wife was a resident of Signature Healthcare of Marietta. Everything had been great. All the people and the nurses were great. Her room was a one-bed private room with a bath. They served three meals a day. She said all were good. They had a recrea..."
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8204 Park Ridge Drive, Riverdale, GA 30274
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I really didn't care for Hands that Care. It didn't look that nice inside, and everything looked really old, but the price was the same as the others. The interior didn't look like a place you would want your mom to stay. It was a house with three or..."
READ MORE315 Arrowhead Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236
1.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom has been staying in Summer's Landing for one and a half years now. The cost is reasonable. The rooms are nice, and each has its own bathroom. They're pretty good and have a decent staff. I think they need to have more attendants to be better. ..."
READ MORE2782 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta, GA 30064
1.0
(2 reviews)
"I had a scheduled visit at Brickmont of West Cobb. The facility was fine. They had a lot of places for the residents to go and do things, but I never saw any residents out and about. As far as I was concerned, I was looking at an empty building. The ..."
READ MORE574 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA 30060
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience was not good at all. There were only four residents, so we thought a small place would be great, but it was actually very bad. My mother fell in the morning, broke a door when she fell, broke her back, and nobody called us until 5:00 th..."
READ MORE1969 Harold Ave SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
"Harold Avenue Personal Care is located on a spacious lot in a residential neighborhood of Smyrna, GA. It's only a short drive from numerous ..."
READ MORE2475 Meredith Walk, Ellenwood, GA 30294
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
READ MORE5815 Mountain Creek Road, Atlanta, GA 30328
"The Cottages On Mountain Creek is a senior living provider located in Atlanta, GA, specializing in Memory Care. This community offers privat..."
READ MORE5146 Cotter Drive, Union City, GA 30291
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
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21 Bell Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303
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READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Austell spend around $4,620 monthly on assisted living. This surpasses the state median by $500 and tracks higher than rates in other cities in northern Georgia. For example, in Rome, costs compare favorably at about $4,215, and in Athens, facilities charge approximately $3,500. Seniors in Dalton pay even lower rates of roughly $2,545.
Austell
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Athens
$3,500
Rome
$4,215
Dalton
$2,545
Austell and the state of Georgia have two Medicaid waiver programs that assist seniors that pay for services in personal care homes with at least 24 beds. This includes the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
Assisted living communities in Austell charge around $4,620 per month. By comparison, adult day health care fees run lower at roughly $1,950, but other senior care solutions cost more. For example, seniors pay about $5,053 for in-home care and roughly $5,815 for specialized home health care. Nursing home costs run even higher at approximately $8,213 for shared living units.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,620
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Austell is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
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For Austell seniors who require additional supportive services, there are numerous free resources available on a local, county or state level. These services cover everything from transportation to social activities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County Senior Services | (770) 528-5364 | Cobb County senior services enhances the quality of life of Cobb County residents aged 60 or older through information and referral services, nutrition services, transportation, recreational services, volunteer opportunities and elder abuse programs. |
| Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Connection | (470) 378-1541 | The Atlanta Regional Commission AAA/ARDC oversees a statewide database of more than 24,500 programs and services for disabled individuals and seniors aged 60 or older. Seniors speak with information and referral specialists who connect them with local activities and services that help them remain active and engaged within their communities. |
| Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, Tools for Life | (404) 894-8000 | Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program, called Tool for Life, offers access to assistive technology devices and services to any person with a disability that would benefit from one of these devices. Program participants can live anywhere in the state and still receive help. TFL is based in Atlanta and provides AT assessments, education, training for individuals or groups, lending libraries and funding. It also offers a durable medical equipment and AT reuse program. |
| Austell Neighborhood Center | (770) 819-3200 | Austell Neighborhood Center provides structured group activities and programs for seniors aged 60 or older, such as crafts, music, exercise programs and special events. It also offers nutrition, health and wellness education programs, as well as nutritious lunches each weekday. The center may provide door-to-door transportation based on eligibility. |
| Capitol Ombudsman Program | (404)-627-1057 | The Capitol Ombudsman Program provides long-term care ombudsman services in Cobb County. Trained ombudsmen investigate and work to resolve complaints affecting residents of long-term care facilities. They identify problems in long-term care and advocate for change that helps improve the quality of care and quality of life for residents. |
Austell-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.
Assisted Living
Leasa
4.0
Review of Azalea Gardens at Mableton
We toured and we really liked it. We met with the staff, and he was excellent. He had a lot of information for us. The facility was very pleasing aesthetically. We felt warm and invited. It didn't...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#VT
3.0
Review of Milly's Home Care
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...
Assisted Living
Daughterofminister
1.0
Review of Presbyterian Village
Dysfunctional executive leadership who distorts the truth and has not responded to basic needs during the pandemic: weight loss, grooming neglect, neglect of basic cleaning, social isolation....
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