Assisted Living Communities in Austell, Georgia

Austell sits within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area in Cobb and Douglas Counties, a region where 280 assisted living facilities serve seniors with daily care needs. In 2024, these facilities...

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Leasa

4.0

June 21, 2021

I visited this facility

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...

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Reviewer#VT

3.0

October 29, 2020

I visited this facility

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...

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Daughterofminister

1.0

August 8, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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

According 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

Paying for Assisted Living in Austell, GA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Austell

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.

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 Austell, GA

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Austell

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Austell

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.