Assisted Living Communities in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Sandy Springs, GA below include 378 Assisted Living facilities with 2463 reviews. On average in Sandy Springs, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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"The facility welcomes Grady Hospital patients in recovery,ex- offenders,homeless,elderly.It is called THE WELCOME HOUSE for good reason. They welcome churches to bring food for the residences on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.Nice staff.Friendl..."
"I had an appointment at Mother’s Care, but the lady I spoke with wasn’t there, so I toured with someone else who was really polite. It was fine and nice, but it was far from me and too crowded. They had a bus for grocery shopping and outings.
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"Bestcare is close to home, and they did have an opening. I am pressed with the party that runs the operation, and my wife blends with the community alright.
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"The WellStar Windy Hill Hospital-LTAC facility is an assisted living/pulmonary rehabilitation center in Marietta, GA. I've visited a very close family friend at this facility almost daily for the past 17 days, during which time I've had the opportuni..."
"I toured Jonesboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. It was a rehab center that offered PT and OT, but they did not accept my loved one because of his chest tube. The rooms were very nice. They had semi-private and private rooms. They had windows and ..."
"My brother was an extreme case. He was only 48, but he had severe dementia, so we had to put him at Safe Haven Home, but there wasn’t enough staff at this one particular area he was at. She had six gentlemen, my brother just became too much for her t..."
"I am choosing Jonesboro Assisted Living for myself because I need help 24/7. The place is very clean. The staff is kind and friendly, for the most part. Trash and laundry are done for you, and they will monitor my medication. I am getting a single ro..."
"I visited Milly's Home Care for my mom. It was OK. I don't think I'm going to be doing that one at all. The staff is just one person; she says her daughter sometimes come by to help, but the person is an older lady, and part of me is worried that if ..."
"She is a nice woman, Miss Lemons, who was the assisted living provider for my grandmother. She gave the southern hospitality vibe, but there wasn't a lot for the seniors, including my grandmother, to do. There was a pool, and a small fenced in yard. ..."
"My mother is very happy here, there were some major changes in management- all for the better. The manager and staff are very responsive and the activity director is wonderful. There are daily activities, bi weekly outings and weekly runs to WalMar..."
"My step-dad is at Hapeville Manor. I like the fact that it was small and it is kind of like a family setting, but it's expensive. Everybody knows everybody. They know everybody's issues and treat you kind of like family. It's also close to my place. ..."
"I visited Kelly Lake Manor, and the owner was very nice, but the staff was a little cold. It was away from the street which was good, but I noticed that they had stairs, and the door to the stairway was obscure. They did not provide snacks, and trans..."
"I went to visit Brickmont of Acworth. It was an excellent experience. The staff was very nice. The facilities were very clean, it's a brand-new facility, it looked very nice. It does have multiple levels. On the bottom levels they have courtyard view..."
"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..."
"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..."
"My niece is in Mahoney's Personal Care Home, and she enjoys watching TV and walking around the facility. They serve three meals a day. They have very limited amenities, but the staff is friendly. It's a homey place, and it's organized and clean...."
"We did visit Humble Abode. The place was very clean and the personnel seemed very nice, but the accommodations we thought were not appealing at all. It was a very small hallway to get back to the bedroom, the bathroom upstairs was extremely small, an..."
"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..."
"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.
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"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 ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Sandy Springs, GA and Nearby Cities
Assisted living rates in Sandy Springs run near $4,620 per month, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. While this compares favorably to the national baseline of $5,350, it exceeds the Georgia median of $4,120 and tracks higher than rates in nearby cities. For example, seniors in Athens pay around $1,120 less for care, and in Rome, costs are competitive at approximately $4,215.
Sandy Springs
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Athens
$3,500
Rome
$4,215
Macon
$4,595
Paying for Assisted Living in Sandy Springs
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sandy Springs
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 Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs seniors pay around $4,620 monthly for assisted living services. By comparison, adult day health care rates run lower at roughly $1,950, but other long-term care options typically cost more. For example, seniors who arrange private home health care services pay about $1,200 more than assisted living residents, and nursing homes charge higher rates of approximately $8,213 for shared rooms.
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 Sandy Springs is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs offers a range of local nonprofit services and agencies that help older adults maintain a comfortable lifestyle. The following table features resources for social and recreational programs, health insurance counseling, advocacy and information and referral services.Â
The Benson Center provides social and recreational activities for those aged 55 and over in the Sandy Springs region. It has three levels of services for individuals who are independent, semi-independent or semi-dependent and offers classes such as art and computer programs, therapeutic activities, health services and aquatic programs.
The county’s Department of Seniors Services administers a variety of programs to promote the quality of life of seniors. It hosts free online classes on weekdays to cover topics such as life enrichment, art, fitness and computer skills, and it provides transportation services to supplement those provided by assisted living facilities. The department also operates STAR line, a free information and referral service for those aged 60 and over.
Empowerline is the Area Agency on Aging for Sandy Springs and the surrounding area. This nonprofit agency administers the statewide GeorgiaCares program, which provides free health insurance options counseling to help older adults understand Medicare benefits, determine eligibility for Medicaid and compare long-term care insurance options. The agency also provides information and referrals for community-based services and has a long-term care ombudsman program for those in assisted living.
The VA Atlanta Regional Office is located in Decatur, about 10 miles south of Sandy Springs. This office helps veterans obtain the benefits they’re entitled to, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, pension programs and disability compensation, which can help pay for assisted living. The office can also determine eligibility for VA healthcare services, health insurance and veterans’ home placement.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society operates the Senior Citizens Law Project, offering advice and representation for those aged 60 and over. The agency helps resolve issues related to retirement income and healthcare benefits, assisted living and abuse or neglect.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs-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.
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Review of Sunrise of Huntcliff Summit II
I toured Sunrise of HuntCliff Summit II. The community is clean, but I didn't like the parking lot. The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff is very kind. They had different clubs, crafts, and...
Provider response
Hi Kim! Thank you for taking the time to tour Sunrise of HuntCliff Summit II and for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our community clean and our staff kind. We appreciate...
Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit II seemed nice. The people seemed engaging. The person we talked to was good with follow-up cues, so that was cool, but he seemed a little pushy. It was not necessarily...
Provider response
Hi Riley, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about our engaging staff and the amenities we offer. We'll take your feedback into consideration...
We were really impressed with Hammond Glen Retirement Community. I think it's going to be a good fit for my dad. It's a really nice facility. It's clean. It's got a lot of people there and a lot of...