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.
330 Tranquil Gardens Dr, Acworth, GA 30102
4.0
(1 reviews)
We went to Tranquil Gardens on Saturday, but we had to stay out on the patio. My mother-in-law has been there since October, and we have not been able to go in. When she first went there, they gave us a light tour, and we got to go into an empty room...
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1371 Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
4.0
(2 reviews)
My mother has been in this facility for over two years and the quality of care is exceptional. I moved my Mom from a large facility to Dayes and that was the best choice I ever made. My Mom is well cared for,well nourished,always well groomed. The st...
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4561 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
3.8
(8 reviews)
I am a resident here in Amelia Gardens pch, I am happy to live here. The staffs here are so caring and lovely. Very clean environment and warming. I will recommend this place for anyone who is looking for living care. I am so glad that my brother cho...
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2462 Hwy 411, Fairmount, GA 30139
3.8
(6 reviews)
The Oaks at Fairmount was very nice because it was very clean. I spoke with Jody, she gets back to you right away. I think is very high on our consideration list. They're understanding about the process the family has got to go through. The rooms and...
$2,400
447 Atlanta St, Marietta, GA 30060
3.7
(13 reviews)
I visit my friend at Marietta Life Center often, and every time I walk in, I feel the warmth of the place. The front desk staff always greets me with a smile, and the environment feels so welcoming and peaceful. My friend is so happy there, and he al...
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2285 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041
3.7
(4 reviews)
I'm in Brickmont of John's Creek assisted living and what I like least about it is that their food is terrible. What I like best is that everybody's very nice and very gracious. I just don't need this level of care anymore. I also have the opportunit...
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550 Barrington Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
3.7
(7 reviews)
The community is very clean and bright. The rooms are generous in size and the staff seem very happy. There was entertainment going on, and the residents also seemed happy....
$3,350
4484 N Shallowford Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338
3.7
(17 reviews)
We searched for over a year for a place of my husband's aunt, Angela, who has Alzheimer's and her daughter, Lisa, who is autistic. We had several things that would be required for their care and Phoenix was a perfect fit. When my husband went for t...
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9212 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022
3.6
(13 reviews)
My mother had Alzheimer's Decease for 17 years and was in two other assisted living facilities before I moved her to Gardens of Roswell. That was the best thing in those seventeen years I ever did. At the end of her life she would tell me all the t...
$3,295
100 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064
3.6
(18 reviews)
I will move into Winnwood Retirement Community. I liked the atmosphere, we had things to do, and the community was nice. They have porches where we could sit outside and gazebos. It's nice. The food smelled good, and the staff was very organized....
$2,200
2775 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
3.6
(15 reviews)
Cumming Nursing and Rehab is an exceptional place and that is due to its highly trained and skilled staff. I am a physician and have worked with nurses for the past 25 years. I was really impressed with everyone here. My father was transferred from a...
$3,800
3385 Trickum Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188
3.5
(8 reviews)
I visited Benton House Of Woodstock, it's a great facility, three years old, and great people. No interaction with people at all 'cause of coronaviirus. Nice, nice place, they had a lot of good things going, they would allow me to leave for eight hou...
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7819 Hickory Flat Hwy, Woodstock, GA 30188
3.5
(2 reviews)
BeeHive Homes of Woodstock was brand new, so it was very nice and very expensive. It gave you a nice feeling, and it was close to my job, so I could go and see my husband during the day if I wanted to. It was just too much money. It was nicely set up...
$5,150
3204 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
3.5
(2 reviews)
Orion Star Personal Care Home is beautiful, extremely clean and neat, and very homey. The director is exceptional and outstanding. They care for your family like their own family. I'm so glad I found them for my mother....
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2941 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066
3.5
(6 reviews)
Our family has been so fortunate to have found this "home" for our mother! The staff is attentive and dotes on her like family. They provide on-site activities but also provided literature on adult day services that are available to residents in th...
$2,500
11725 Pointe Place, Roswell, GA 30076
3.2
(5 reviews)
My mother-in-law was in The Phoenix at Roswell. The staff was super accommodating, very kind, and willing to go the extra mile to help us relocate my mother-in-law during the COVID crisis. They bridged the gap where other facilities did not, they ret...
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1480 Sandtown Road, Marietta, GA 30060
3.0
(12 reviews)
Last January, I found myself looking for a residential placement for my dad after his in home care was no longer in his best interest. Autumn Breeze was one of the facilities that was recommended. Upon arrival, we were received warmly and within mi...
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3114 Cobb Pkwy NW, Acworth, GA 30101
3.0
(3 reviews)
Brickmont of Acworth was wonderful. The staff I met was also wonderful. The facility looked great. They just did not have a separate memory care. They do assisted living and everything at this facility, and the memory care people were very much like ...
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2540 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...
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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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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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