Riverdale sits about 10 miles outside downtown Atlanta and covers a little less than 5 square miles in Clayton County, a region where prospective assisted living residents have 238 facilities to choose from. In 2024, seniors in this city pay monthly care costs of around $4,620, which exceeds the state median by about $500. However, local rates offer affordability compared to the national baseline of $5,350.
Our comprehensive guide includes 1476 reviews consumer reviews of assisted living communities in and around Riverdale. Based on these reviews, local facilities garner an average satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
238 Results
6290 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..."
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7392 Skylane Drive, Riverdale, GA 30296
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother moved to Serene House. I love the personnel that work there, how considerate, and passionate, and the level of care they give my brother. The place is clean. They take care of him very well. They have routines as far as trying to get them ..."
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1262 King Rd, Riverdale, GA 30296
4.0
(1 reviews)
"New Way Care Homes provides 24/7 care. They feed my mom, keep her clean, and go on trips together. We chose them budget-wise, and it wasn't very far from home. The caregivers are nice. It's a family-like, clean, small care home without an odor. ..."
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1335 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Riverdale, GA 30296
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The rooms are nice and adequate at South Haven. I have not eaten there, but my mom says she likes the food. They do have activities like church services, and they also have bingo. ..."
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6319 Willowbrook Drive, Riverdale, GA 30296
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is in Rose Cottage personal care home in Riverdale. It's more of an assisted living place. It's very clean, very orderly, and fairly new. The rooms are adequate, cozy, and orderly. I just wish there was more ventilation in the home when the..."
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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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5930 Hwy 85 Unit 104, Riverdale, GA 30274
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
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7752 Marabou Ln, Riverdale, GA 30274
"There is a wonderful place that you can come home to â€" and smile. Angels Royal Gardens (PCH) is a personal care home where you can liv..."
READ MORE7264 Amanda Ct, Riverdale, GA 30274
"Although Riverdale is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, it offers country living a few miles outside of the bustling city. The Attentiv..."
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, ..."
READ MORE1741 Hwy 138, Riverdale, GA 30296
"Select from private or semi-private rooms. Assistance with daily showers, dressing, grooming and medication management.Beautiful private roo..."
READ MORE2083 Bethsaida Road, Riverdale, GA 30296
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
READ MORE7078 Bethel Ct, Riverdale, GA 30296
"Truly Living Well Personal Care Home is located in Riverdale, GA, a suburb south of Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The ..."
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1260 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..."
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964 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...."
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1116 Allgood Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to visit K & W Care Home Stone Mountain. I like the location, and the people that ran it were very nice and informative. The place was clean and it just seems to be an easy transitional home. The staff was very educated, and I believe they wer..."
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1507 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..."
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2026 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..."
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1882 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The best thing about Holbrook Decatur was it was extremely nice. The worst thing was it was expensive. It was on the upper end of the budget. The only person I met was the person that was meeting us for the tour, and they were late and they were in a..."
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4595 Timber Ridge Dr, Douglasville, GA 30135
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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 awesome. They have good choices and it's all cooked by a ..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living rates in Riverdale at around $4,620 per month. This amount runs $500 above the Georgia norm and exceeds costs in most other cities in the northern region of the state. For example, seniors in Athens pay roughly $1,100 less, and facilities in Rome charge about $4,215. Rates run even lower in Dalton, where fees hover near $2,545.
Riverdale
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Rome
$4,215
Dalton
$2,545
Athens
$3,500
Riverdale and the state of Georgia have two Medicaid waiver programs that assist seniors that pay for services in personal care homes with at least 24 beds. This includes the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program.
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 communities in Riverdale charge about $4,620 per month, saving seniors hundreds or thousands of dollars over private attendance and nursing home care. For example, agencies charge around $5,053 for in-home care and $5,815 for home health care, and seniors pay roughly $8,213 for nursing home care in semi-private rooms. On the other hand, adult day health care fees run lower at approximately $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 Riverdale is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Clayton County's seniors benefit from various resources aimed at enhancing their quality of life and supporting them when they need it. The following examples show how seniors can get fresh meals delivered to their homes, help if in dispute with their care provider and information on a number of state and federal benefits.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton County Aging Program | (770) 603-4050 | The Clayton County Aging Program can assist Riverdale's seniors in several ways. For example, residents who cannot cook their own meals and don't have someone to help on a regular basis can have freshly prepared meals delivered to their homes five days a week. Utilizing the services of MLB Transportation, it can also arrange low-cost and free transportation. |
| Frank Bailey Senior Center | (678) 479-5505 | The Frank Bailey Senior Center is the primary meeting place for Riverdale's older residents. It's a place where they can socialize, exercise and participate in a range of life-enhancing educational programs. There's also an indoor heated therapy pool and regular performances of plays and variety shows organized by the center's staff and members. Every morning and afternoon on weekdays, there's also the opportunity to have breakfast with friends in the center's cafeteria and lunch in its dining room. |
| Georgia Department of Veterans Service | (404) 321-6111 | The Georgia Department of Veterans Service provides information, advice and support to those who served their country, their spouses and dependents. Most often, this involves helping them identify and claim for the local, state and federal benefits to which they're entitled. Additionally, it may also be able to help seniors in assisted living access the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which can cover some of their monthly costs, and the Housebound Allowance for seniors still able to reside at home but in need of home care services. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (678) 378-2934 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-sponsored resource for seniors residing in care communities throughout Georgia. The ombudsman's services are free and typically include investigating complaints made by residents, their loved ones and third parties. At all times the ombudsman is an advocate for the senior. Additional services include supplying copies of inspection reports to seniors comparing assisted living communities in Clayton County for their long-term care needs. |
Riverdale-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
Tamara
4.0
Review of Rose Cottage
My father is in Rose Cottage personal care home in Riverdale. It's more of an assisted living place. It's very clean, very orderly, and fairly new. The rooms are adequate, cozy, and orderly. I just...
Assisted Living
Robert085536
2.0
Review of Hands that Care @ Park Ridge - CLOSED
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...
Assisted Living
Miss Brown685066
4.0
Review of New Way Care Home
New Way Care Homes provides 24/7 care. They feed my mom, keep her clean, and go on trips together. We chose them budget-wise, and it wasn't very far from home. The caregivers are nice. It's a...
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