Explore listings in Jonesboro, Georgia including 1347 authentic reviews covering 223 of Jonesboro facilities, and find details such as base pricing, room types and more. The average the cost of facilities in Jonesboro depends on many factors and your loved one's required level of care.
The average rent for Assisted Living communities in Clayton County is $3,638 per month, according to Caring's proprietary data on verified Assisted Living communities.
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"We went to PruittPlace Buckhead. They were awesome. We loved it. We toured it and it was beautiful. I would have been happy to bring my mother there, but she has two Down syndrome children, and we wanted her to be in the home with them in her last da..."
"My husband and I have not been residents for a short time but we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The staff is wonderful, the residents so welcoming and the facility is lovely! Highly recommend!..."
"I've already chosen Sunrise at Buckhead, so Dad is going to be moving in at the end of the month. I like everything about it. The facility itself is beautiful. It looks young, which means that it is very well-kept. The place is immaculate. From the m..."
"I toured Summerset Assisted Living. The facility was nice and clean. Everyone was friendly, and very detailed in the information that I was given. The rooms were all nice, and the space was nice. Everything that they had to offer was pretty good. The..."
"I visited Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. They offer hair appointments, there's a cafeteria, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there are common areas for sitting. There are planned activities, and they have bingo. They also have a bus t..."
"Our tour experience with Wesley Woods of Newnan was remarkable. Their community was more like a country club than an assisted living. It was just spotless. As you walked through, it was very spacious. The level of care was just exceptional in every w..."
"My mother moved into Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody. I think the people have been very attentive. There's a longevity of all the employees which was very telling for me. They have daily activities. They have an exercise class, socials, bingo, and somet..."
"I went to Oaks at Tucker. I like that facility. I think the staff members were very friendly. The studio apartment was nice. The rooms had been remodeled, so it was nice. The food was great. I met the chef. Everyone was very friendly. I think the fac..."
"Apartments are comfortable clean and efficient
Staff very friendly and caring
Food is always good at they try to give a variety which works well for the residents according to my uncle
Location close to emergency facility and grocery stores. They ta..."
"I like Renaissance on Peachtree. It's a high rise, and I just didn't want to be in a high rise. But it was a wonderful place. The rooms were great. They had good-sized rooms. The facility was clean, nice, and beautiful. The girl that I talked to was ..."
"I toured Oaks at Conyers. I didn't go back into the living quarters because after I went to the office and spoke to the director, there was no need for me to go further. After all, I couldn't afford to leave my sister there. But, they were very frien..."
"Oaks at Fayetteville is a nice place. I would recommend it. I didn't have much of a tour because the lady that was supposed to lead the tour was not there that day. She was supposed to be in, but she wasn't. We looked at the room and kind of looked a..."
"We will be moving into Hammond Glen Retirement Community. They were good. They're far away from where we live, but they rented a vehicle to come and pick us up and take us there. It's nice and clean and the people seemed to be happy there. I figured ..."
"I toured Atria Park of Tucker. The memory care part is roomy and bright. They have what looks like a lot of things to do. I just like the overall look of it. The people were nice. It's very clean and the people are very friendly and nice to the peopl..."
"It was a nice assisted living, and our visit was very pleasant and very informative. The one-room apartment had a bed, shower and a little kitchen. They had a list of activities, and the dining area was very nice, spacious and beautifully decorated...."
"I toured Sunrise of Decatur. They're very friendly staff. They offered thorough explanations of care and cost. I would have moved my mother-in-law there if she hadn't moved to Atlanta. The building was pleasant and clean. It was a nice atmosphere. Th..."
"Medlock Gardens was very nice. I met with the business manager there, Deidre. When I arrived, all the staff was very friendly and very welcoming. The facility was very pretty. It was fresh and clean. It didn't have any odors or anything. It was well-..."
"My mother has been at Smyrna Village for about a week now. First of all, I like that it's pretty quiet. The staff is nice. They took control of getting the application processed and the switching of the doctor. They did a very good job of doing that ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Jonesboro, GA and Nearby Cities
Assisted living residents in the Jonesboro region pay $3,845 per month on average for care. While this exceeds Georgia’s average by about $300, it’s 15% below the national norm. Rates are moderate compared to care costs in other cities in the region, including Augusta, where residents pay more competitive rates of $3,606, and Dalton, where fees are 12% lower than in Jonesboro. However, Jonesboro may be a budget-friendly alternative for those seeking assisted living compared to Athens, where rates are 9% higher than the Jonesboro average, and Rome, where residents pay $4,293.
Jonesboro
$3,845
Georgia
$3,535
United States
$4,500
Athens
$4,184
Augusta
$3,606
Rome
$4,293
Dalton
$3,400
Paying for Assisted Living in Jonesboro
In Jonesboro, assisted living facilities charge monthly median rates of $3,845, although fees may vary depending on a facility’s size and amenities.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Jonesboro
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Jonesboro, GA
In Jonesboro, assisted living facilities charge $3,845 per month on average, which is low compared to most other senior care options within the city. While seniors may save about $2,500 per month by choosing adult day health care, this option doesn’t include housing, utility and meal expenses, ultimately driving up living costs for most seniors. Those who obtain private care at home pay comparatively high monthly rates of $4,290 for in-home care and $4,576 for home health care, and nursing home rates exceed assisted living costs by 96%.
In-Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,327
Assisted Living Facility
$3,845
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,528
Note: Data for Jonesboro was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Jonesboro
Jonesboro and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Jonesboro, please visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Jonesboro
Jonesboro Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Carriage Crossing Mt. Zion
What I liked best about Carriage Crossing Mt. Zion was the level of care that the staff members had. It didn't matter whether they were a receptionist or maybe one of the techs. What I was looking...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of The Palms of Lake Spivey
My mom decided to stay with The Palms at Lake Spivey. What I like the best is the activities director. They have a phenomenal activities director, and she has a lot of activities to keep the...
Provider response
Patricia, thank you for sharing your feedback about The Palms at Lake Spivey. We're thrilled to hear that your mom enjoys our engaging activities and the delicious meals prepared by our talented...
I visited The Palms of Lake Spivey and they had the extras, like the linens, tablecloth, real China, and silverware. Then the rooms are a lot bigger. The staff seemed to have a good grasp of their...
Provider response
Lucinda, I am the Executive Director and want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We were glad to see you were impressed by what you saw when you visited, and we look forward to seeing...