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Assisted Living Communities in Suwanee, Georgia

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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Suwanee, GA and Nearby Cities

The 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

Paying for Assisted Living in Suwanee, GA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Suwanee

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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 Suwanee, GA

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Suwanee

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.

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Atlanta Regional Commission Empowerline(404) 463-3333Empowerline 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) 377-4150The 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) 549-4850The 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) 822-5414Operated 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Suwanee

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Hailey

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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Assisted Living

Ed

I visited this facility

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...

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Linda

I visited this facility

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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