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Suwanee sits in the northern region of Gwinnett County and the southeastern portion of Forsyth County, about 35 miles outside downtown Atlanta in an area with 320 assisted living communities. Based on 2024 survey data, seniors in Suwanee spend roughly $4,620 per month on assisted living services, which falls below the national median of $5,350.
Our directory includes 2042 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in and around Suwanee. Overall, reviewers give these facilities a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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12300 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005
4.1
(20 reviews)
"We toured Village Park Alpharetta. It was very modern and upbeat, positive, bright, and light. There were lots of different hybrid options for people who were in different phases of life. So if you need more independence and your spouse stays more as..."
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2725 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022
4.1
(7 reviews)
"I was very impressed with Tapestry House Assisted Living. The people who work there were pleasant and had good attitudes. They have a schedule of activities, but I didn't observe them doing anything. I saw a game room, the cafeteria, and the lobby. I..."
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2147 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062
4.0
(11 reviews)
"We went to Golden Rose Personal Care Home. The staff was very nice. We looked at a few rooms. It is nice. It was a single room, a private room, and it was out of the price range. It was very well kept. I think they're just getting the back garden fix..."
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100 Somerby Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30009
4.0
(38 reviews)
"Great place to live truly active seniors! Our seniors Love the indoor aquatic program. Wonderful place to work great leadership team...."
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1000 River Centre Pl, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
4.0
(28 reviews)
"I went to look at Brookdale Lawrenceville. I like the location. The facility was very nice. The staff members were very professional and able to answer all of my questions. They seemed very caring. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable. The rooms w..."
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11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
4.0
(29 reviews)
"We like Sunrise of Johns Creek. The people there were very nice and very accommodating. The information they gave was very good. It felt like something that would meet our needs whenever we got to that point. Even though it was old, it was very clean..."
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3875 Post Road, Cumming, GA 30040
4.0
(12 reviews)
"My mother is currently a resident and she is very happy. She has formed a number of friendships in the year that she has been there. They have some newer staff that are fantastic and communication when mom needs something has been very easy. The f..."
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5701 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092
3.9
(20 reviews)
"I like the entire setup of Village Park Peachtree Corners. It is beautiful and the caregivers are very friendly and attentive. My dad's room has a nice layout and it's wheelchair accessible. They offer entertainment, arts and crafts, and group gather..."
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2078 Scenic Highway N, Snellville, GA 30078
3.8
(11 reviews)
"Mom was at Oaks at Snellville for respite care. They were very kind and very nice to my mom. They took great care of her. The staff was all amazing. They had programs and stuff that they would do. So, she didn't just sit in a room all day long. They ..."
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2775 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
3.7
(14 reviews)
"Cumming Nursing and Rehab is an exceptional place and that is due to its highly trained and skilled staff. I am a physician and have worked with nurses for the past 25 years. I was really impressed with everyone here. My father was transferred from a..."
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550 Barrington Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
3.7
(7 reviews)
"The community is very clean and bright. The rooms are generous in size and the staff seem very happy. There was entertainment going on, and the residents also seemed happy...."
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9212 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022
3.6
(13 reviews)
"My mother had Alzheimer's Decease for 17 years and was in two other assisted living facilities before I moved her to Gardens of Roswell. That was the best thing in those seventeen years I ever did. At the end of her life she would tell me all the t..."
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2941 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066
3.5
(6 reviews)
"Our family has been so fortunate to have found this "home" for our mother! The staff is attentive and dotes on her like family. They provide on-site activities but also provided literature on adult day services that are available to residents in th..."
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5135 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, GA 30528
3.0
(2 reviews)
"We went to Holbrook of Sugar Hill. It's a beautiful facility. It looks secure and we did tour a studio apartment, which was very nice. The lady who gave the tour did a good job of covering everything. We were pleased with her presentation...."
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8025 Major Road, Cumming, GA 30041
"The Mann House was founded in 1988 by Charles H. Mann III and is located in the Buckhead/Sandy Springs area of Atlanta. After his own father..."
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2775 Cruse Rd. #1401, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
"Bestcare Senior Living is an assisted living community in Lawrenceville, GA. Bestcare Senior Living Bestcare Assisted Living offers activiti..."
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200 Pine Valley Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30009
"Ensure your loved one's well-being and comfort with caring assisted living services from our senior care professionals in Alpharetta, Georgi..."
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5761 Conner Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
"Authentic Love. Smiling Faces. Exceptional Care. Your search for a place to call home ends here. Watermark Senior Living I is a 16-bed ..."
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1000 River Centre Pl, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
"Brookdale Lawrenceville is located in the Atlanta suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia, near Rhodes Jordan Park, Rabbit Hill Park and Interstate..."
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2925 Webb Road, Milton, GA 30004
"Residents at Brickmont Senior Living can enjoy Milton, Georgia's subtropical climate, and the amenities the surrounding region has to offer...."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey finds that Suwanee seniors pay around $4,620 monthly for assisted living. By comparison, local fees exceed the Georgia median by $500 and surpass costs in most nearby cities. For example, in Rome and Athens, the respective baseline rates fall below the local norm at about $4,215 and $3,500. The price difference is even more significant in Dalton, where costs hover near $2,545.
Suwanee
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
The 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.
Assisted living ranks among the more affordable senior care options in Suwanee, with residents paying a monthly expense of around $4,620. This offers a viable alternative to in-home care and home health care, which run near $5,053 and $5,815, respectively. While nursing home fees run higher at approximately $8,213, seniors who opt for care in adult day health care pay lower rates of 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 (semiprivate room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Suwanee is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Seniors in Suwanee who are considering assisted living but aren’t sure where to start can turn to the following organizations for help with finding the appropriate services in their community. These agencies offer information, application assistance and referrals.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Regional Commission Empowerline | (404) 463-3333 | Empowerline is a part of a national network of Aging and Disability Resource Centers that connect seniors, caregivers and disabled adults to publicly and privately funded programs in their local area. It provides informational guidance to help residents access assisted living and other supportive services. The agency also maintains a comprehensive resource directory that includes more than 26,000 listings covering Suwanee, Atlanta and 10 surrounding counties. |
| Gwinnett County Senior Services | (678) 377-4150 | The care management team at Gwinnett County Senior Services works with disabled adults, seniors aged 60 and older and their spouses or caregivers. Care managers offer comprehensive needs assessments to understand seniors' strengths and weaknesses and arrange supportive services. In addition to funding local senior centers, it offers meal deliveries, respite care and accessible transportation for medical appointments and errands. |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | (706) 549-4850 | The ACCA serves as the long-term care ombudsman for seniors in Suwanee and 25 counties across northeast Georgia. It provides confidential information to help residents understand long-term care options, select assisted living facilities or nursing homes and exercise their personal rights. Specially trained advocates can also step in to resolve disputes related to providers' services, admission requirements and discharge notices. |
| Suwanee Senior Adult Services & Programs | (770) 822-5414 | Operated in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, this social club meets at the Prime Timers Pointe Senior Recreation Wing in George Pierce Park. This city's senior center features billiards tables, game rooms, a TV lounge, reading areas, an art gallery, a commercial catering kitchen and comfortable indoor and outdoor sitting areas. The center's Good Timers club convenes at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for meetings, lunch and scheduled entertainment. |
Suwanee-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
Hailey
4.0
Review of TerraBella Sugarloaf
We ended up choosing TerraBella Sugarloaf for my father. So far, we are very happy. The staff is very friendly and very caring. They are attentive. The cleanliness of the entire complex and the...
Assisted Living
Ed
5.0
Review of Prema at Suwanee Creek
I liked it. Debbie helped me more than anybody else. If I ever get old, that's where I'm going. The rooms looked good. I saw them eating and they were eating like they were in a five-star...
Assisted Living
Linda
3.0
Review of Antebellum James Burgess
I went to look at Antebellum James Burgess. The staff was nice, and that was the best thing I liked. The rooms were kind of small. The facility was nice and homey, but kind of dark. I thought they...
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