Douglasville sits in Georgia's Piedmont region, giving residents views of rolling hills and the Appalachian Mountains, as well as access to 193 assisted living communities. These facilities, including 8 within Douglasville proper, charge a baseline monthly fee of $4,620. Although local care costs run higher than the Georgia median of $4,120, they compare favorably to national norms.
Based on unbiased feedback from local assisted living residents and visitors, we find that facilities in this region typically earn a quality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars. To learn more, see the following 1291 reviews testimonials.
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466 Manget Street, Marietta, GA 30060
2.5
(4 reviews)
"My Mother has lived at the Blue Garnet since 2014 and she loves it. The rooms are warm and cozy with ambiance. The staff are welcoming and full of Joy. They look and sound really motivated. The residents enjoy Board Games and Puzzles. The Blue Garnet..."
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811 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta, GA 30060
2.2
(30 reviews)
"My wife was a resident of Signature Healthcare of Marietta. Everything had been great. All the people and the nurses were great. Her room was a one-bed private room with a bath. They served three meals a day. She said all were good. They had a recrea..."
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8204 Park Ridge Drive, Riverdale, GA 30274
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I really didn't care for Hands that Care. It didn't look that nice inside, and everything looked really old, but the price was the same as the others. The interior didn't look like a place you would want your mom to stay. It was a house with three or..."
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315 Arrowhead Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236
1.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom has been staying in Summer's Landing for one and a half years now. The cost is reasonable. The rooms are nice, and each has its own bathroom. They're pretty good and have a decent staff. I think they need to have more attendants to be better. ..."
READ MORE2782 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta, GA 30064
1.0
(2 reviews)
"I had a scheduled visit at Brickmont of West Cobb. The facility was fine. They had a lot of places for the residents to go and do things, but I never saw any residents out and about. As far as I was concerned, I was looking at an empty building. The ..."
READ MORE574 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA 30060
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience was not good at all. There were only four residents, so we thought a small place would be great, but it was actually very bad. My mother fell in the morning, broke a door when she fell, broke her back, and nobody called us until 5:00 th..."
READ MORE715 Trailwood Dr, Riverdale, GA 30274
"Hertford Tendercare Personal Care Home is situated in the small community of Riverdale, GA. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, ..."
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5146 Cotter Drive, Union City, GA 30291
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
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21 Bell Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303
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479 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
"Calvin Court is a gated independent senior living community located in Atlanta, Georgia. A number of popular restaurants and shopping center..."
READ MORE2083 Bethsaida Road, Riverdale, GA 30296
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942 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
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READ MORE773 Chapman Street, Jonesboro, GA 30238
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READ MORE2780 Bankstone Dr SW, Marietta, GA 30064
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3156 HOWELL MILL ROAD,NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
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READ MORE7825 Hobgood Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
READ MORE1800 Clairmont Lk, Decatur, GA 30033
"Montclair Personal Care Home is situated opposite Clairmont Lake and off U.S. Route 23 in North Druid Hills, located northwest of Decatur, G..."
READ MORE4580 Ryan Rd, Conley, GA 30288
"Located on a quiet residential street in Conley, GA, SNT Comfortable Living 2 provides a happy, warm environment for seniors living in this ..."
READ MORE1969 Harold Ave SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
"Harold Avenue Personal Care is located on a spacious lot in a residential neighborhood of Smyrna, GA. It's only a short drive from numerous ..."
READ MORE372 Legacy Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
"Veranda At Collegetown is an active adult community located in Atlanta, GA, that hosts senior citizens aged 62 and above. It's located close..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Douglasville charge around $4,620 per month, which runs higher than the statewide norm of $4,120 and hundreds of dollars below the national median of $5,350. By comparison, rates in Athens and Dalton run lower at about $3,500 and $2,545, respectively.Â
Douglasville
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Rome
$4,215
Gainesville
$4,695
Athens
$3,500
Dalton
$2,545
While the state of Georgia does not currently provide direct cash assistance to seniors who need help affording assisted living services, there are several programs that can reduce overall costs. Home and Community Based Services, which is a non-Medicaid program, is administered in Douglasville by the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division. Medicaid offers assistance through the Elderly and Disabled Waiver.
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.
Assisted living residents in Douglasville pay around $4,620 per month. This price offers considerable savings over nursing home costs, which have a baseline norm of approximately $8,213, and it runs several hundred dollars below private care solutions. For example, in-home care agencies charge about $430 more, while home health care agencies charge approximately $5,815 per month. Adult day health care fees run lower at roughly $1,950.
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 Douglasville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
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Douglasville and the greater Atlanta area offer several free resources for seniors and their caregivers, including help applying for financial assistance and other government benefits, legal aid and opportunities for socialization.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Georgia Agency on Aging | 800-759-2963 | The regional agency on aging administers several programs to help seniors preserve their independence and learn more about important topics that pertain to the elderly. It offers education about preventing fraud, including internet fraud, as well as how to spot and report elder abuse and neglect. The AAA also helps fund senior citizens' centers, which give elderly residents a community gathering place and socialization opportunities. Caregivers may seek help with training and respite services. |
| Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 552-4464 | Long-term care ombudsman representatives visit residents of Georgia long-term care homes, including assisted living, providing companionship to residents and investigating complaints filed by them. This agency can also help seniors and their families find the right assisted living community for themselves or a loved one, offering a fair assessment of each home in the community. |
| Georgia Department of Veterans Services | (404) 656-2300 | The Department of Veterans Services provides resources for active duty and veterans of the armed forces and their families. Local representatives can help veterans apply for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including pensions and the Aid & Attendance program, which can help pay for assisted living fees. Surviving spouses may also be eligible for benefits, and VA representatives can help them, too. |
| Atlanta Legal Aid Society | (404) 524-5811 | Local lawyers offer pro bono services for seniors who meet their income criteria. These attorneys handle civil matters and can craft legal documents to protect the elderly and their finances, including wills and living wills, power-of-attorney and trusts to help ensure an individual’s long-term care is paid for. They also represent seniors in cases of fraud, elder abuse and neglect and landlord-tenant disputes. Seniors seeking a divorce or bankruptcy can also receive help here. |
| Focus GA Equipment Lending Service | (770) 234-9111 | This agency can help seniors find durable medical equipment at reduced costs or through a free lending program. Different agencies can provide manual mobility assistance, such as wheelchairs and walkers, accessibility equipment including adaptive car seats and wheelchair ramps, TYY kits and other durable equipment. |
Douglasville-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
Debra
5.0
Review of Harmony at Douglasville
The Harmony at Douglasville is very pretty and very organized. There are a lot of things to do, and all the employees seem to be great and helpful. I have not tried the food but the menu looks...
Assisted Living
Debra
5.0
Review of Oaks at Douglasville
The tour we had of the Oaks at Douglasville was great. It's very nice, and the people were very nice too. Everything is organized. They showed us around assisted living and the rooms we saw had...
Provider response
Debra - Thank you for touring our community snd taking the time to leave a five star review. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase all that is available at Oaks at Douglasville.
Assisted Living
Penny
4.0
Review of Oaks at Douglasville
My mom will be moving into Oaks at Douglasville. I like that they only require my mom to stay for two weeks for respite instead of an entire month. The apartment has a bed, a little living area...
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