Fayetteville is a peaceful town located about an hour away from the city of Atlanta. The town has a population of 17,991 and about 19% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in Fayetteville have access to good medical health care at Piedmont Fayette Hospital which is ranked as high performing in three procedures by USN. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, nursing home care in Fayetteville costs an average of $6,950 for a semiprivate room which is less than the national average making this an attractive city for seniors.
Nursing home care is best suited to seniors who have a chronic illness or are severely frail and require a high level of medical care and assistance. Skilled nursing care is provided 24/7, which makes this an expensive long-term care option. Seniors who are unsure about requiring nursing home care may want to look at alternative options such as home health care or assisted living.
This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care and alternative options in Fayetteville and surrounding cities.
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625 Carver Road, Griffin, GA 30224
2.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom is in a place called Reliance Healthcare. We have a relative who works there, so she is familiar with the staff and everything, and their staff is awesome. It is a very clean facility. ..."
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450 Newnan Lakes Blvd, Newnan, GA 30263
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom is now at Ansley Park. Her stay there has been covered by Medicare. It's fine. It's always clean, it smells nice, and it is maintained nicely. The room is nice and adequate. I have no problem interacting with the staff; i.e., discussing what's..."
READ MORE3200 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1.9
(13 reviews)
"I recently visited this facility, & and the staff was actually pretty amazing. There was a long wait due to a lot of people being there and seemed like there wasn’t enough employees but the lady at the front desk , she was making time go by , having ..."
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304 FIFTH AVENUE, Decatur, GA 30030
1.8
(9 reviews)
"I really appreciate the staff. They are educated and have passion for their patients. They go above and beyond to be as preventative as possible. Yes the building is older but when it comes down to it, the facility is clean and organized. ..."
READ MORE1700 Mulkey Road, Austell, GA 30106
1.6
(16 reviews)
"I was a Resident at Pruitt Austell about three months ago. During my stay the staff was very attentive to my needs. My room was always clean and the housekeeper had a great attitude she always had time to talk to me. The food was great, I was able ..."
READ MORE1000 BRIARCLIFF ROAD, Atlanta, GA 30306
1.3
(6 reviews)
"In my experience the staff here was very warm and inviting. They all seemed to have close and personal bonds with the residents. During my mother's stay there she seemed to have bonded well with several of the staff. The only downfall of the facility..."
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2850 Springdale Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
1.2
(8 reviews)
"My aunt is at the Fulton Center for Rehabilitation. Everyone seems nice and attentive to their needs. They have a nice one-story building with residents of different ages. It's clean, and they have people giving therapy and making sure that the patie..."
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3156 HOWELL MILL ROAD,NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
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READ MOREUsing the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of nursing home care in Fayetteville is less than the national average of $7,756 but similar to the Georgia state average of $6,772.
The average monthly cost of nursing home care is similar in neighboring Albany ($6,813) while the care costs in Brunswick are less ($6,418). Both Valdosta ($7,841) and Hinesville ($7,452) have higher average monthly care costs than Fayetteville.
Fayetteville
$6,950
Georgia
$6,722
The United States
$7,756
Brunswick
$6,418
Valdosta
$7,841
Hinesville
$7,452
Albany
$6,813
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Fayetteville is $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,559 for a private room.
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.
Those seniors who have not decided on nursing home care may be interested in the costs of alternative care options. At the low end of the price scale, adult day care has a monthly average cost of $1,300 while assisted living costs an average of $4,000 per month. Homemaker services and home health aide services have an average monthly cost of $4,147 and $4,195 respectively. Nursing home care costs a monthly average of $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,559 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,300
Assisted living
$4,000
Homemaker services
$4,147
Home health aide services
$4,195
Nursing home care semiprivate room
$6,950
Nursing home care private room
$7,559
Note: Data for Fayetteville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
The following resources may assist seniors in Fayetteville who are looking for options that could help them safely stay in their own homes for a longer period of time and avoid the need for nursing home care. One resource looks at financial assistance counseling for those seniors who have made the decision to move to a nursing home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Home Repair | (770) 461-0813 | The Tool Team is a group of volunteers who undertake routine home maintenance tasks and minor home repairs for seniors aged 60 and over who are unable to carry out the tasks due to physical or financial limitations. The team offers a range of services, including installing safety grab rails, changing light bulbs and weather stripping. |
| Meals on Wheels | (770) 461-0813 | The Meals on Wheels program is a volunteer service that is funded by donations. Meals are delivered to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare meals due to mental, physical or financial challenges. The meals are delivered around noon each day from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers. Recipients can choose to receive a package of frozen meals once a week instead of the daily delivery. All meals are heated in the microwave and special diets can be accommodated. There is no charge for the meals but donations are appreciated. |
| Georgia Cares | 1-866-552-4464 option 4 | The Georgia Cares program provides free and unbiased information to seniors and caregivers regarding Medicare. The counselors help seniors to make informed decisions in regards to health care options and long-term residential care. Staff members can assist seniors to apply for financial assistance to help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of nursing home care. |
Nursing Homes
LHolbrook
1.0
Review of Fayetteville Center
I would give them zero stars if allowed. My brother was there for physical rehabilation. During his stay he fell out of the wheelchair because he was not sat back in it far enough. Busted his head...
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ReviewerAT1104
1.0
Review of Fayetteville Center
My mother is in Fayetteville Center for rehab. I'm not happy with that. They stopped or attempted to stop physical therapy on my mom and said she wasn't making progress. And she went from being...
Nursing Homes
55555
1.0
Review of Fayetteville Center
MY MOM IS IN THERE AND HERE WING/FLOOR HAS NO PHONE!!! SO IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY THEN WHAT? EVERY TIME I DO SPEAK TO HER SHE IS CRYING!!! SHE IS NOT GETTING ANY REHAB FOR HER FRACTURED AND...
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