Assisted Living Communities in Cedartown, Georgia

Assisted Living costs in Cedartown start around $2,900 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Cedartown and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

Cedartown, Georgia, population 9,841, is a small town yet is close enough to metropolitan areas. Monroe is less than 20 minutes away and the Atlanta metro area is only a 45-minute drive from Cedartown. Seniors looking for assisted living in the Cedartown area have eight communities to choose from -. all of which help seniors with personal care and activities of daily living.  In Georgia, assisted living facilities are called personal care homes (PCH) and are regulated and licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health. 

• The cost of living in Cedartown is 81.5, substantially lower than the U.S. average of 100. It also ranks well below the 97.9 cost of living in the Atlanta metro area. A lower cost of living index can give seniors more retirement options.
• Seniors should know the crime rate in Cedartown is higher than the national average. The violent crime rate is 63.8, as compared to the U.S. rate of 31.1. It is also higher than that of the Atlanta area's 40.5. The property crime rate in Cedartown is also higher, with a 67.9, as opposed to the nation's 38.1 and Atlanta's 49.5.
• Cedartown enjoys a warm climate. There are about 215 sunny days in the city and it only gets around an inch of snow per year. This is an excellent area for seniors who participate in outdoor activities. However, the intense heat of summer can prove to be too much for some. The July high temperature averages around 90 degrees. 
• The air quality in Cedartown is 58, the same as the U.S. average. This is an important factor for seniors suffering from asthma, COPD and other respiratory illnesses.
• The sales tax rate in Cedartown is 7.0 percent. This is one percent higher than the national average. The income tax rate is 6.0 percent, which is also higher than the U.S. average of 4.6 percent. Georgia does not tax Social Security retirement benefits and does not have a state inheritance tax or estate tax.
• The Cedartown area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Polk Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.