East Point is located southwest of Atlanta in Fulton County with easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It is home to the Camp Creek Marketplace, Egan Park and the Windmill Arts Center. Seniors retiring in the area also have access to several quality medical centers, including the Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center South and Emory University Midtown. Nursing home costs in East Point are relatively low compared to the national average, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. In East Point, a semiprivate room is around $6,950, while the national average is $7,756.
Seniors who need help with daily living may choose a nursing home for health and personal care. Nursing homes focus on medical care more than home and community-based services like housekeeping. Other typical features include round-the-clock skilled nurses. Those who don’t require 24-hour care may benefit better from home health care or an assisted living facility instead.
This guide covers the types of senior care and the costs and provides a list of resources for older adults in the area.
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1480 Sandtown Road, Marietta, GA 30060
3.0
(12 reviews)
"Last January, I found myself looking for a residential placement for my dad after his in home care was no longer in his best interest. Autumn Breeze was one of the facilities that was recommended. Upon arrival, we were received warmly and within mi..."
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2787 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033
3.0
(15 reviews)
"I left the hospital mad at life and through their caring they gave me the first love I ever knew of. I'd never had a kiss or a hug and didn't know what love was. through their love and friendship, I know a little about love and care now. stranges fee..."
READ MORE1833 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
3.0
(17 reviews)
"Budd Terrace is a good community. The staff is well trained and compassionate, their facilities are clean and state-of-the-art like the rehab center. The floors and rooms are nice and the furniture was upgraded recently. It's a really nice community...."
READ MORE3850 SAFEHAVEN DRIVE, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
3.0
(19 reviews)
"My mother, Sara Padgett is a resident of this facility and has been since 2006. She was diagnosed with pneumonia on Thursday 12 26 2019. I am pleased the facility maintained her without sending out to hospital. This nursing home took excellent care o..."
READ MORE2650 Highway 138, Jonesboro, GA 30236
3.0
(21 reviews)
"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 ..."
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2800 Springdale Road, Atlanta, GA 30315
3.0
(6 reviews)
"My son who survived a massive stroke was placed at Crestview in Atlanta Ga.my son received the best of the best therapy there is.my son received the most wonderfully care.the staff very attentive to the family needs.the nurses and cna's gave my son t..."
READ MORE315 UPPER RIVERDALE ROAD, Riverdale, GA 30274
3.0
(2 reviews)
"honesty caring devoted loving loves their work ..."
READ MORE1821 ANDERSON AVENUE NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
3.0
(8 reviews)
"I found the Sadie Mays Health and Rehab Center to be quite a pleasant experience as I recuperated from surgery. There was 24/7 care and attention. The staff was very professional and always willing to help with any of my concerns. There were also var..."
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7560 Butner Road, Fairburn, GA 30213
3.0
(2 reviews)
"The rooms at PruittHealth of Fairburn were bigger and cleaner with newer furnishings. It was also quiet. The hallways were not cluttered with wheelchairs or hoist lift. It was very well maintained. We saw physical therapy, and we're quite impressed. ..."
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239 ARROWHEAD BOULEVARD, Jonesboro, GA 30236
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Arrowhead is a great facility! It may not be the newest building around but it’s clean and more than anything, the staff really care! I get my medicine on time and they all attend to my needs anytime I ask and are real quick about it. I would recom..."
READ MORE2920 Pharr Court South NW , Atlanta, GA 30305
3.0
(26 reviews)
"Nurse Care of Buckhead was nice and clean. My mom liked where she went for rehabilitation. She got a shared room and she said it was nice. They also brought some little activities to do into their rooms. Our experience was pretty good. She said they ..."
READ MORE26 Tower Rd Ne, Marietta, GA 30060
2.9
(20 reviews)
"Signature did an excellent job of caring for my mother after her hospital stay. The PT, OT, and speech therapist were caring, encouraging and patient with Mom.. Erica was very hands on with the administrative aspect and the movement between facilit..."
READ MORE2722 NORTH DECATUR ROAD, Decatur, GA 30033
2.9
(25 reviews)
"My stay at Manor Care was ver good, the staff was ver good. The facility was very clean and kept up. Love the family environment, and movie day and other activities. The rehabilitation facility is excellent!! ..."
READ MORE1780 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
2.9
(12 reviews)
"When my mom came in she was welcome with open arms. Mom’s room is nice, clean and the staff is great! It took her a couple of days to get used to it but now is very comfortable here. There is one staff member Morgan that she loves and is very gentle ..."
READ MORE2165 Idlewood Road, Tucker, GA 30084
2.8
(17 reviews)
"My mom was at this facility and the workers were very compassionate and knowledgeable. My mom had a broke hip and the staff took the time to make sure that she was not always in pain and helped here whenever she called for them. Whenever I came to se..."
READ MORE1500 S Johnson Ferry Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319
2.8
(26 reviews)
"I've been so impressed with this Nursing facility! The staff is so friendly and positive and caring! You can tell that the staff enjoy working here and that is reflected in the care they give your loved ones. THIS IS A HAPPY PLACE! When it comes t..."
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613 Roselane Street NW, Marietta, GA 30064
2.6
(38 reviews)
"My mom was here for 10 days. Everyone here treated her with great respect. Very clean . Yes. I would recommend this place.The rooms are very clean ...."
READ MORE198 Hampton Street , Mcdonough, GA 30253
2.6
(10 reviews)
"My mother, Betty T. is a resident in this facility. The help is wonderful, and the workers really take good care of their patients. It made me feel good that I can leave and go back to my home in California , and know that my mother would be well tak..."
READ MORE3460 Powder Springs Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
2.5
(33 reviews)
"My brother has been a resident in the Center for 2 months and he has been taken care of very well. I also have a cousin at the center (oh my God) they love on her as if she was their own. What I like about the Healing & Nursing Center is that if y..."
READ MORE4608 LAWRENCEVILLE HIGHWAY, Tucker, GA 30084
2.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother was at Meadowbrook Health Care for respite care. She had been three times. She liked the food.They seemed to be kind of consistent with putting her in the same room. I've had some clothes missing from there. People said they would call me b..."
READ MOREComparing the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in nursing homes in East Point with that of the state and national averages, East Point costs $228 more than the state average but is $806 less than the national average.
Throughout the state of Georgia, Albany nursing homes cost around $6,813 per month, while Augusta is around $6,509. Valdosta is one of the more expensive cities at $7,841, while Brunswick is one of the least costly at $6,418.
East Point
$6,950
Georgia
$6,722
The United States
$7,756
Albany
$6,813
Valdosta
$7,841
Brunswick
$6,418
Augusta
$6,509
A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs around $6,950 per month in East Point. Private rooms within the same facilities are around $7,559 per month.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When deciding on the most affordable form of senior care, it’s important to look at all available options. Adult day health care is the least expensive at $1,300 per month, while an assisted living community costs around $4,000 per month. Seniors who prefer to age in place can receive home care at $4,147 per month and home health care at $4,195. Nursing homes are one of the most expensive options for long-term care. Semiprivate rooms in East Point cost around $6,950 per month, and private rooms cost around $7,559.
Home care
$4,147
Home health care
$4,195
Adult day health care
$1,300
Assisted living
$4,000
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,950
Nursing home (private room)
$7,559
Note: Data for East Point was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
The following services are helpful to many seniors in the area. In addition, the list contains programs that make it easier to age in place and stay fit and healthy.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Senior Services | (404) 613-6000 | Fulton County Senior Services connects seniors with available programs and services throughout the area to help them age in place for longer. They operate 14 senior centers throughout the county and four multipurpose facilities that provide education, fitness enrichment classes and meals. |
| Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging | (404) 463-3100 | The ARC provides services to older adults and disabled individuals and their families. Some of these services include home-delivered meals, wellness programs, legal assistance and caregiver support. |
| Transportation Options Program for Seniors (TOPS) | (770) 993-1906 | TOPS is a transportation service for seniors aged 60 and older who reside in North Fulton County. It provides transportation to and from medical appointments, for errands and other outings. For those with severe disabilities, door-to-door services are available as long as someone stays with them. |
| Meals on Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) | (404) 351-3889 | MOWA supports senior independence throughout the Atlanta area with free meals, shelter, education and community activities. Home-delivered meals and congregate meals are offered. MOWA also operates a food pantry for seniors and their pets. |
| Fulton County Veterans Service Office | (404) 728-7611 | The local veterans’ administration can help prior military and their families locate and sign up for available programs and services. The VA provides housing assistance, help applying for monthly pensions and can assist in locating college classes and training programs. |
Nursing Homes
Judy Johnson
1.0
Review of Bonterra Nursing Center
This place is so bad and I don’t see the state allow them to open. My love was there for 2 months starting with front desk they was not attentive to the entrance door u had to wait to enter. The...
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Whitney Johnson
1.0
Review of Bonterra Nursing Center
As soon as you walk inside the facility you feel the bad energy coming off the receptionist. My dad had a stroke and was paralyzed on one side when he got there. They would have him sit in a chair...
Nursing Homes
shut down
1.0
Review of Bonterra Nursing Center
My family was here for a year & when she got home she had black dirt build on her body from not being bathe. Only a wash up in the bed. Feet havent been touched. Didnt give her no therapy. Her legs...
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