The Addison of Sandy Springs
7300 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092
5.0
"The Addison of Sandy Springs Situated in the charming area of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, The Addison of Sandy Springs offers premium sen..."
READ MOREDecatur serves as part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and the seat of DeKalb County in a region where 370 assisted living communities serve seniors. Overall, seniors in this city spend around...
You can get a closer look at the amenities and value of local assisted living facilities by reading through our directory’s 2512 reviews consumer reviews. Based on feedback, these facilities earn an average satisfaction score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
370 Results
7300 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092
5.0
"The Addison of Sandy Springs Situated in the charming area of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, The Addison of Sandy Springs offers premium sen..."
READ MORE1887 Hasty Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
"At Glorious Senior Living, we’ve crafted a welcoming environment that you can truly call home. Here, your new residence is infused with warm..."
READ MORE6290 W Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale, GA 30296
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited Angels PCH LLC. It's a nice place and very clean, too. The housemaker or the house owner showed me around and told me everything. They explained the whole situation between assisted living and independent group living and whatnot. The rooms..."
READ MORE5798 Suwanee Dam Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother lives at Wisdom Well Living. Finally I have peace of mind knowing that she is taken care of. They spend quality time with each resident and since it is a small facility that makes it possible. It is kept neat and clean and all of the meals ..."
READ MORE1754 Grayson Highway, Grayson, GA 30017
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Dogwood Forest of Grayson was very modern. It's relatively new with wide open hallways, long corridors for the residents, and a lot of seating. When I walked in, I was very comfortable. You could hear people talking and they had activities that were ..."
READ MORE762 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We toured Addington Place of Alpharetta. It was clean. It was well maintained. I saw a lot of staff interacting with the residents. I felt like they were very welcoming. It was an overall pleasant experience. What I liked best was the level of staff ..."
READ MORE5050 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30005
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Addington Place of John's Creek was nice. I liked it, because even though it's small, it was very clean inside and all the staff was friendly. I liked the outdoor space that they had for the memory care residents, like having a garden and different a..."
READ MORE2026 Womack Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into The Berman Commons in October of 2020. It was a good experience but I was frustrated with a cascade of changes in staffing for the next year plus. Since then it has been as close to perfect as I could hope for! The staff from Den..."
READ MORE1260 Hambrick Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I went to All in One Personal Care. I liked it because it was nice and clean, and the caregiver was friendly and knowledgeable. She gave me a lot more information. So, if I had to choose a place, I would put him there. The structure was great, it was..."
READ MORE964 South Main St NE, Conyers, GA 30012
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My grandparents were residents there back in 2007 to 2008. My grandfather was only there a short time before his passing but my grandmother was there until her death in July 2008. The staff and the facility are excellent in the care that is provided...."
READ MORE1425 Kincaid Road, Marietta, GA 30066
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It was nice visiting. My grandma love it there. Very peaceful place for the elderly..."
READ MORE1507 Panola Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved into Allegiance Personal Care Memory Care. The owner is very attentive. She keeps us updated constantly. I feel that my mom is very safe and well cared for. The owner is absolutely wonderful. The staff members are caring and attentive. T..."
READ MORE13682 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30188
4.9
(11 reviews)
"Holbrook Woodstock has a lot of amenities and it's open to everybody. The staff is extremely friendly. It's an open floor plan and it seems very bright, and airy as opposed to other ones. It has a very pleasant living atmosphere. I had lunch there an..."
READ MORE75 Dutch Town Rd, Hampton, GA 30228
4.8
(14 reviews)
"My mom has been a resident for a year, and has been well loved and taken care of. Mom has dementia and can hardly remember a lot, but she remembers the staff and the love that they show her on a daily basis. She loves her room that is furnished with ..."
READ MORE100 Monarch Village Way, Stockbridge, GA 30281
4.8
(7 reviews)
"We like Beehive Homes of Stockbridge Memory Care. It was very clean. The lady who showed us around was very informative and answered our questions. I saw her in action with some of the clients there and she was very patient with them. We like the way..."
READ MORE174 McConnell Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
4.8
(11 reviews)
"Legacy Personal Care Home was very nice. It had everything that I wanted in a memory care facility. The staff members that I met were very accommodating. They answered all my questions. They were very helpful. The rooms were clean and nice...."
READ MORE2700 Patrick Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
4.8
(16 reviews)
"Oaks at Eagles Landing was beautifully decorated, and it smelled fantastic. I like the decor. They had a fish aquarium. Sometimes, just watching something like that is entertaining enough. They also have a courtyard that has a bird feeder and a litt..."
READ MORE422 Riverside Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
4.8
(10 reviews)
"I toured Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill. It did look very good to me. The place was nice and clean. Everybody looks taken care of. I liked their game rooms. They had a lot more than where she was at. The size of the room was nice. It was like a..."
READ MORE936 Lanier Avenue West, Fayetteville, GA 30214
4.8
(15 reviews)
"The people at Heartis Fayetteville were quite friendly. The location is one reason why I chose them because I would be near my family. The staff was friendly. Regarding the size of the room there, I could use a larger space, but I'm going to be able ..."
READ MORE434 Conyers Rd, Loganville, GA 30052
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is a resident of The Joy Senior Living. We chose the place because of the cost, and it's close to where we live. Her apartment is very nice and one of the largest rooms we found when I was searching for a place for her. It is very cl..."
READ MOREAssisted Living
Daniel
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Decatur
Sunrise of Decatur was excellent. When we got there, my dad was in a wheelchair and they were able to assist him to get out of the car. They gave us a tour and walked us around the whole facility...
Provider response
Hi Daniel, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Decatur. We would be...
Assisted Living
Kathy
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Decatur
My brother is at Sunrise of Decatur. The facility itself is very, very nice and comforting. The food is really good. I like the fact that the dining area is roomy. It's roomy enough to accommodate...
Provider response
Hi Kathy, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Decatur and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD1224el
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Decatur
I toured Sunrise of Decatur. It's very beautiful. I'm impressed with the way it looked. It was probably the most expensive one. It was a good facility. They had multiple ways of getting food. There...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant. Please feel free to reach out to us or the...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Decatur costs around $4,620 per month. This trends below the national median of $5,350, but it exceeds the Georgia norm of $4,120 and tracks higher than costs in many neighboring communities. For example, in Athens, monthly fees run about $1,120 below Decatur’s median, and in Dalton, facilities charge around $2,545.
Decatur
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Rome
$4,215
Gainesville
$4,695
Athens
$3,500
Dalton
$2,545
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.
Decatur’s assisted living facilities charge a monthly fee of around $4,620, making this option more budget-friendly than nursing home care or home-based solutions. In-home care agencies charge about $5,053, and home health care rates run higher at approximately $5,815. While nursing home care costs roughly $8,213 for shared units, seniors only spend around $1,950 on adult day health care.
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 Decatur is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Seniors in Decatur needing information or assistance with aging-related issues will find various free resources within the city or county. These resources provide services that help them retain their independence and stay active and healthy.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division | (866) 552-4464 | The Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division serves DeKalb County as the Area Agency on Aging for this region. Its phone and online counselors operate Empowerline to link people with trusted community services, including transportation, meals, housing, caregiver support and assistance at home. |
DeKalb County Office of Aging | (404) 371-2000 | The DeKalb County OOA in Decatur serves its growing senior citizen population by providing resources and services to enrich their lives. It also encourages seniors to engage in healthy activities and remain socially active. It directly or indirectly provides home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, case management and assistance through information and referrals. It also provides non-emergency transportation services, including rides to medical appointments and necessary errands. |
Central DeKalb Senior Center | (770) 492-5461 | The CDSC in Decatur serves active DeKalb County residents aged 62 or older by providing activities, services and programs that promote independence, community engagement, social interaction, health and wellness and education. The Center provides classes, games, live music and other entertainment. It also holds special monthly events that feature senior-focused topics, such as information on local activities, legal topics, wellness and senior services, among others. |
Interfaith Companion and Ride Express | (404) 377-2273 | I CARE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Decatur that provides free transportation to medical appointments and allied health services to seniors aged 55 or older throughout DeKalb County. Services are provided by volunteers wanting to help seniors maintain their dignity and independence by providing door-to-door service and caring companionship. |
Decatur-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.