Situated on the northeastern edge of Atlanta, just south of Lake Lanier, Buford, GA, and the suburbs surrounding it host 238 assisted living facilities. Seniors pay a median 2024 rate of $4,620...
Look through the 1580 reviews reviews listed in our directory to narrow down your retirement choices. Assisted living facilities in Buford earn an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars.
4017 Derby Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507
5.0
(1 reviews)
We moved our mom into Heritage Estate, which was a converted 5-room home, and the owner was a nurse who provided the home with supplemental help. My mother and another resident needed hospice, so hospice came to help out. There were only two resident...
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730 Tab Roberts Road Northwest, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
5.0
(1 reviews)
I liked Anna's Private Homecare, it was beautiful, and the staff was very nice and friendly, when I walked in the door. The rooms were very nice and large, and it was very cozy looking. She had a kitchen, 2 or 3 dining areas, and a boxed-in patio. If...
$4,000
533 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA 30655
5.0
(1 reviews)
Rose of Sharon was very clean and very neat (although the house itself needed a little updating). Everybody had their own room. I think there were 4 people in there at the moment and there's another gentleman coming in. The lady there was very polite...
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1836 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
5.0
(2 reviews)
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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1940 Spring Rose Glen, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
5.0
(1 reviews)
Marieta's Mission #1 Personal Care Home was very comfortable, clean, friendly, and it smelled good. The staff was very friendly, very patient, and very kind....
$2,500
10595 Medlock Bridge Rd,, Johns Creek, GA 30097
5.0
(1 reviews)
My wife moved to Vineyard Johns Creek. What I liked best about it was the care, the newness, and the good food. My wife had an excellent experience. Her room is excellent. She has a nice large shower, a nice bed, and a pleasant view out her window to...
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1822 Madrid Falls Dr, Braselton, GA 30517
5.0
(1 reviews)
In the short term that I've been at Mariana Home Care, I would recommend it to anybody. They take care of you very well. They feed you well, and I get baths and showers every single day. If I have any problems during the course of the day, I just cal...
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3600 Brushy Wood Dr, Loganville, GA 30052
5.0
(1 reviews)
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...
$2,500
525 Paper Mill Drive,, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
5.0
(2 reviews)
I knew somebody that stayed at Mali's Personal Care Home and they took excellent care of her. They had caregivers that look after one person and throughout the time my friend's mother was there, she has only one caretaker. You have a lot of continuum...
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1992 Sewing Circle, Lithonia, GA 30058
5.0
(5 reviews)
My father moved into Patron Place PCH. It's a single family home with four other residents. It's clean, comfortable, he seems to be happy, and he likes the food; they have free homecooked meals. He's in a shared room, but he has no roommate now. Ther...
$2,200
278 C S Floyd Rd, Loganville, GA 30052
5.0
(1 reviews)
My sister will be moving into Rapha Care Senior Home. We chose it because they accommodate a wheelchair, and it's very pretty. I believe that we could work together here. The staff was very nice, very pleasant, and very attentive. It's a personal car...
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4884 Price Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
5.0
(2 reviews)
My mom is at Resting Nest. It's like being at home. Most of the people who work there are family-oriented. They treat their residents like their grandmothers. They're good with people. They have a lady with dementia, and they know how to deal with de...
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143 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
5.0
(3 reviews)
My sister moved into the facility this week and the staff was extremely efficient at understanding my sisters special needs. The building inside and outside is kept immaculate. The WIFI is a good quality. ...
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3922 HIGHWAY 124, Snellville, GA 30039
5.0
(1 reviews)
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...
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CARING STARS WINNER
339 Russell Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
4.8
(9 reviews)
I am writing to say that if you are considering placing your loved one here, you should feel at peace. My Mother passed after a brief time here but I was so grateful that we had found this place so that her last days were in a safe place with caring ...
$4,000
1634 Afton Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329
4.8
(6 reviews)
I went to Orchard at Brookhaven. They were very nice, professional, and very informative. They had a very nice facility, and they answered all of my questions. The staff I've met were all wonderful. The facilities were clean and well organized. I fel...
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3581 Braselton Highway, Dacula, GA 30019
4.8
(16 reviews)
I did a tour of Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill. I would describe it as modern because it's only a few years old. It's quiet and it's well-staffed. The person who gave me the tour is fabulous, Barbara is her name. When I first visited without my mom, she...
$4,335
6193 Redan Rd,, Lithonia, GA 30058
4.8
(5 reviews)
My Mother has been attending Saheli since 2017. The staff showers her with so much love and attention as if she were their Grandmother. My Mom is treated with dignity and respect 24/7. The home is always clean and smells fresh. Mom is alwasy clean...
$2,000
343 Price St, Statham, GA 30666
4.7
(4 reviews)
My mother moved to Mulberry Grove Senior Living. It's very friendly. The people and the staff are very professional. It's very clean and very pretty. It feels like home. It's a very nice facility and we're very pleased. They have a pharmacy that take...
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2950 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022
4.7
(7 reviews)
I toured and the community was clean, and the parking lot was nice, but the food was not good. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is courteous. They have crafts and music, and they have a hairstylist....
$3,618
Assisted Living
SB
5.0
Review of Generous Care Giving
I'm happy with Generous Care Giving. They're wonderful people who take excellent care of my mother. It's very comfortable and very relaxed. All the ladies there have some form of dementia or...
According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living expenses vary considerably throughout Georgia, with care costing approximately $500 more than the state average in Buford. Seniors looking for an economical alternative spend just $2,545 on assisted living in Dalton, but retirees also benefit from $3,500 baseline care costs in Athens. Elsewhere, seniors pay slightly more, with expenses increasing to $4,748 in Augusta.
Buford
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Dalton
$2,545
Athens
$3,500
Augusta
$4,748
Seniors living in the Buford area can apply for funding from one of two Medicare Programs: to help cover various expenses: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). However, these are only available to qualifying individuals, and they must need certain levels of care.
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.
Buford's adult day care facilities charge $2,670 less than its assisted living providers, offering an inexpensive retirement option for seniors who need minimal support. However, those who need daily support still pay only $433 more to access in-home care instead of assisted living. Expenses jump to $5,815 for home health care, but a semi-private room in a nursing home costs retirees the most at $8,213.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,260
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Buford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Buford Senior Center | (678) 225-5367 | The Buford Senior Center aims to enhance the lives of older adults in the community through art classes, recreational activities, crafting courses, fitness activities and excursions. To participate in activities, seniors must sign up for a membership. The only requirements are to be 60 or over and a resident of Gwinnett County. Transportation between the Buford Senior Center and local assisted living communities is available. |
| Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division | (404) 463-3333 | Buford seniors looking for assisted living or already in a community can contact their local area agency on aging for the Atlanta area to connect with a variety of helpful services. The agency operates Empowerline, an online resource with a wealth of information about local businesses and nonprofits. They also offer care coordination services, legal assistance, transportation and caregiver support. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (706) 549-4850 | The LTCO advocates for the rights of residents in assisted living communities by addressing complaints, providing educational opportunities and monitoring facilities. For seniors or families having trouble finding a community, the ombudsman can coordinate living arrangements in a personal care home that meets their specific needs. The Ombudsman program that serves seniors in Buford is part of the Athens Community Council on Aging. |
| Lawrenceville Vet Center | (678) 442-3082 | The Vet Center in Lawrenceville can help Buford vets, as well as their surviving spouses and dependents, access benefits that can pay for assisted living. Seniors unable to afford assisted living on their regular pension may be eligible for additional Aid & Attendance benefits. To qualify, applicants must be 65 or older, meet certain income requirements and require assistance with daily activities. The Lawrenceville Vet Center is located just 12 miles from Buford. |
Buford-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.
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