Peace Of Mind Personal Care Home
4332 Woodhaven Ln, Oakwood, GA 30566
"Marieta's Mission Personal Care Home is situated in Oakwood, GA. It offers residents plenty of space to roam outdoors as they enjoy the tree..."
READ MORELocated in mountainous northern Georgia near the Chattahoochee National Forest, the small town of Dahlonega, GA, features 4 assisted living communities in town and a further 42 communities nearby. These facilities provide daily assistance to older adults in a supportive, homelike environment. In 2024, the expected monthly cost of assisted living in Dahlonega is around $4,695, roughly $655 below the national median.Â
Dahlonega's assisted living facilities receive a 3.5 out of 5 stars-star rating on average. Our guide includes 286 reviews reviews providing local impressions of the town's senior living options.
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4332 Woodhaven Ln, Oakwood, GA 30566
"Marieta's Mission Personal Care Home is situated in Oakwood, GA. It offers residents plenty of space to roam outdoors as they enjoy the tree..."
READ MORE4711 Deer Crossing Ct, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
"Miss Willie's Manor II is located on the east side of Flowery Branch, Georgia, in a peaceful residential area. It offers seniors the opportu..."
READ MORE5238 L J Martin Dr, Gainesville, GA 30507
"Peaceful Hearts Personal Care Home is a 55+ assisted living facility located in Gainesville, Georgia. Gainesville has plenty of venues that ..."
READ MORE4606 Mcever Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566
"Senior Care America III is an assisted living facility just a few miles north of Oakwood, GA, near the neighborhood of Plesant View. The fac..."
READ MORE5111 Spring Street, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
"The Senior Care America is a senior living community focusing on all the primary needs of each individual resident while promoting independe..."
READ MORE5404 Mcever Road, Oakwood, GA 30566
"Pure Hearts Personal Care Home is located in Oakwood, GA, and offers a variety of living arrangements for its residents. The community provi..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Dahlonega costs around $4,695 per month, making the town a cost-effective location compared to the U.S. median of $5,350. However, Dahlonega's facilities charge around $575 more per month than the $4,120 median cost in Georgia. Seniors receive the most affordable care in Dalton at approximately $2,545 per month, while Augusta emerges as the costliest location at about $4,748.
Dahlonega
$4,695
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Dalton
$2,545
Augusta
$4,748
Atlanta
$4,620
Athens
$3,500
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.
At roughly $4,695 per month, Dahlonega's assisted living communities offer economical care compared to hiring a home health aide, which costs around $1,216 more per month. Seniors who require general help with daily living but don't need intensive medical support save approximately $1,693 per month by choosing assisted living over a nursing home facility. Nursing homes represent the costliest care option in Dahlonega, with a median monthly fee of $6,388.
Home Health Care
$5,911
Assisted Living Facility
$4,695
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$6,388
Note: Since data for Dahlonega is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Gainesville, instead.
Aging adults looking for senior resources will find several government agencies and nonprofits in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County and throughout the state that offer free programs. These resources provide a variety of activities and services designed to help seniors stay active, healthy and socially engaged.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging | (770) 538-2650 | Legacy Link AAA is the Aging and Disability Resource Connection for the northeast Georgia Mountain region, including all of Lumpkin County. The AAA is a nonprofit that advocates for older adults. It provides information, assistance and referrals, and plans and administers aging-related programs, such as care consultation, community care services, employment and training for mature workers, volunteer programs, senior legal services, wellness programs and senior centers. |
Georgia Mountains Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (770) 538-2650 | Georgia Mountains RSVP is a volunteer network for people aged 55 and over wanting to put their skills and talents to good use by volunteering. It has a wide array of volunteer positions available at government agencies or nonprofits throughout 10 counties in north Georgia, including Lumpkin. |
Lumpkin County Transit | (706) 864-6900 | Lumpkin County Transit is a community service program intended for residents of Lumpkin County and travels anywhere within the county’s boundaries. Passengers must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance and can use the transportation service to go to doctor appointments, stores, restaurants, senior programs or anywhere they need to go. Appointments are first-come, first-served. Vans are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are permitted. |
Lumpkin County Senior Center | (706) 864-2358 | The Lumpkin County Senior Center offers a friendly setting for seniors to socialize and attend recreational, educational, nutritional and wellness programs that enhance the overall well-being of aging adults. Activities include games, exercise, day trips, fellowship, parties, clubs and square dancing. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Long Term Care Ombudsman | (770) 531-2560 | The LTC Ombudsman helps long-term care residents having problems at their facility. A trained ombudsman helps resolve complaints and protect the rights of LTC residents to improve their care and quality of life. The office also advocates for change after identifying problem areas. |
Dahlonega-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.
Assisted Living
Stacey
4.0
Review of Dahlonega Assisted Living And Memory Care
We chose Dahlonega Assisted Living and Memory Care for my mom because of its proximity to my house. The facility was nice and clean. It seemed like there was adequate staffing. The rooms were a...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC082922A
1.0
Review of Dahlonega Assisted Living And Memory Care
My brother is in Dahlonega Assisted Living and Memory Care. They have no senior leadership there, just the person starts and then quits. They've had extremely high turnover. The food service is...
Assisted Living
Janice17
5.0
Review of Evergreen Terrace
My brother is already at the Evergreen Terrace. The place is clean, the staff is very caring, and they seem to be very helpful to the patients. They try to know each patient and they've had the...