Canton sits in Cherokee County, just north of Atlanta. Including surrounding neighborhoods, the area hosts 214 assisted living communities. These facilities charge about $4,620 per month in...
We've gathered 1608 reviews reviews of Canton's assisted living communities to help you learn more about the city's elder care options. Reviewers give these facilities an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars out of 5 stars. Explore our directory below to learn more.
123 Hartley Woods Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144
5.0
(1 reviews)
I liked Busy Bees Personal Care Home because it was small like a house and it was very nice and clean. They had rooms with private baths and other that had shared baths. They had a kitchen where they made home cooked meals, which they served the resi...
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5292 Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth, GA 30102
5.0
(1 reviews)
My visit to Green Park Personal Care Home 2 was fine. They were all very nice, and the home was lovely. It was an older home, but well maintained. The owner of the home did not live there. One lady that did live there had been there for like 10-12 ye...
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756 Neese Road, Woodstock, GA 30188
5.0
(1 reviews)
I met with a woman named Michelle at Bellevue Village at Neese Road and she was phenomenal. She was very kind and empathetic, but not overly. She gave me the tour and the facility is very clean. The staff was interacting with the residents. It was ve...
$3,250
555 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
5.0
(7 reviews)
I toured the Village Park Milton. It is a fabulous place. It's like a five-star resort. It is a little bit pricey, so I'm not sure that's going to work out. Customer service, Shannon, was amazing, I really appreciated how detailed she was, and then a...
$5,695
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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1137 Lynmoor Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319
5.0
(5 reviews)
I work in the healthcare profession as a private contractor. My job requires me to visit numerous facilities every week. I can say, with confidence, that Safe Haven is one of the best personal care homes in Atlanta. The facilities are actual homes - ...
$4,500
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808 SHADY BROOK DRIVE, Marietta, GA 30060
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mom was a former resident of Shadybrook Assisted Personal Care Home. We love this particular staff member. She was very caring and my mom loved her. And that was the most important thing. They took good care of my mother. They were all very attent...
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350 Market Place, Roswell, GA 30075
5.0
(3 reviews)
Oak Leaf Manor is excellent. It only has 24 people, so it's small, but they have a very caring staff that knows what my dad's needs are and how to help him. They're always available and quick to communicate. The place is very clean. They also keep my...
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3200 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327
5.0
(2 reviews)
I toured Corso Atlanta. It's very, very clean and elegant. The people were very caring and interested in making the atmosphere very friendly. I went there for assisted living, but they have all levels that can be accommodated in the same room. You do...
$7,195
3165 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064
5.0
(3 reviews)
We visited Sterling Estates of West Cobb and we like it. It is over 30 acres, and it's a distance away from our church, friends, or companions, but it is about $1000 less expensive. They have a multiple numbers of independent living cottages. General...
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2560 Johnson Drive, Doraville, GA 30340
5.0
(1 reviews)
A Home for Mom & Dad was very well-kept. I spoke with a lady there and she was very nice. They were very well-organized and very well taken care of. The residents were sitting around in the living room and talking while I was there on a Sunday aftern...
$1,850
2570 Cherrywood Ln SW, Marietta, GA 30060
5.0
(3 reviews)
As the sister of two former (now deceased) patients, I would personally like to highly recommend New Life PCH located at 2570 Cherrywood Lane, Marietta, GA. It is a wonderful hospice care, in-home facility, with very caring owner and caretaker. Two...
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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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2560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30022
5.0
(1 reviews)
I think Brickmont of Roswell is an excellent place. I like everything thus far. I am impressed with the facility. It is very clean. The staff members are friendly. The upkeep is excellent. I love the room. The entire place is very clean. The place is...
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4228 Meadow Way, Marietta, GA 30066
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mom is staying at Springhill Personal Care. She went a week ago. It's a three-bedroom house, and she's loving it. It's very nice, well maintained and very warm, and the people that work there are very sweet and caring. It is close so that we can g...
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CARING STARS WINNER
688 Hurt Road, Sw, Smyrna, GA 30082
4.9
(12 reviews)
They monitor Mom extremely well. It was really a positive experience and I already experienced two other places, so I can tell you I was very pleased. The atmosphere is really good. Its well above and beyond. Its got a great water pool in the back...
$3,500
3750 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
4.8
(13 reviews)
Canterbury Court was superior. They are expanding their building right now. Everyone was super nice. We visited everything there and my wife was impressed with the furnishing, the program, and the whole shebang. That's the only one in Atlanta that sh...
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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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135 Hillside Trace, Dallas, GA 30157
4.7
(12 reviews)
My father is in Aspen Village. It's real nice and he seems to be just fine. It's very clean and he's been well taken care of. His room is great. He's sharing a room, but right now he doesn't have anyone to share it with. What I really like about it i...
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20 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
4.7
(4 reviews)
We saw the dining room at the Spring House at Cartersville. The rooms are still being renovated, and because of the renovations it wasn't safe to go view the rooms. But they had pictures of the rooms, and the pictures looked very nice. We got to see ...
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Assisted Living
Linda
1.0
Review of Cedarhurst of Canton
Cedarhurst of Canton was a nightmare for me and my husband. They came and assessed him and told me that he was a level four, and they explained to me that they knew his problems. When he got there,...
Assisted Living
Sherron
1.0
Review of The Phoenix at Union Hill
The facility was very nice and for the most part the staff was amazing, however my mother's Physician's Medical Evaluation (PME) was completely overridden by the Wellness Director, who made...
Provider response
Sherron, it isn't very pleasant to hear that your loved ones experience was anything less than great. We would like the opportunity to address your concerns. Please reach out to us directly when...
Assisted Living
TinaHH
5.0
Review of Cameron Hall of Canton
During our visit to Cameron Hall, our family thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our loved one and indulging in a delicious Easter lunch. The staff members at Cameron Hall were extremely...
Provider response
Thanks for sharing your feedback from your recent visit. It was great to hear that you had a lovely Easter lunch and enjoyed spending time with your loved one. We appreciate your kind words for our...
Per the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey, Canton generally has higher assisted living prices than other Georgia cities. Dalton offers much lower rates at approximately $2,545 per month, while Warner Robins is a close second at $2,900. On a larger scale, Georgia's median assisted living price ranks $500 below Canton's, highlighting the value of considering facilities in other cities.
Canton
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Dalton
$2,545
Gainesville
$4,695
Warner Robins
$2,900
Two key state programs provide Medicaid-eligible seniors help with the cost of care: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). The former provides assistance with intermediate-level nursing care in an assisted living environment, while the latter provides financial assistance for a lower level 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.
In Canton, adult day health care costs about $2,670 less than assisted living. However, other senior care options are significantly more expensive. Nursing home facilities represent the costliest alternative at about $8,213 per month, outpacing assisted living by $3,593. Similarly, seniors will find that local in-home care costs about $433 more than assisted living, while home health care costs roughly $762 more.
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 Canton is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Seniors in Canton will find several resources offering free information and assistance with aging-related issues. From transportation to social programs, these resources help seniors remain healthy and active while promoting their continued independence.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Senior Services | (770) 345-5312 | CCSS is a unit of the Cherokee County Government and provides a range of social, recreational, leisure and educational services to help seniors aged 60 or older have fun, socialize and make friends. Its daily congregate program offers entertainment, field trips, games, crafts, free lunches and transportation. Other services provided include case management, transportation vouchers, respite care, volunteer opportunities and various types of information and assistance. |
| Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Connection | (470) 378-1541 | The Atlanta Regional Commission AAA/ARDC maintains and coordinates the statewide database of over 24,500 services and programs for adults aged 60 or older and those with disabilities. Information and referral specialists connect seniors to local services and activities to help them stay active, engaged and safe. |
| Volunteer Aging Council | (770) 345-2675 | The Volunteer Aging Council is a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for the needs of low-income seniors and senior veterans in Cherokee County. It offers financial assistance to cover housing and utility bills, medical and dental costs and other unexpected expenses. It also provides hygiene and incontinence products, transportation programs and health and safety products and renovations. |
| Cherokee County Senior Center | (770) 345-5320 | The Cherokee County Senior Center in Canton helps seniors aged 60 or older access information about services and programs available countywide from a trained specialist. Information and assistance services include senior programs for employment, housing, transportation, health care, legal services, long-term care facilities and financial assistance. |
| Cherokee Area Transportation System | (770) 345-6238 | CATS bus service provides transportation to and from senior programs in Canton, including planned activities and events. Services are provided by a 32-passenger bus with lift and wheelchair assistance. Passengers aged 60 or older receive reduced rates, but CCSS clients are only asked for donations. |
Canton-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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