The peaceful city of Woodstock in Georgia is conveniently located just 30 miles from Atlanta enabling residents to experience the best of both worlds. Woodstock has a population of 33,039, and around 13.8% of its residents are aged 65 and over. The average cost of nursing home care in Woodstock is $6,950 per month according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. This is cheaper than the national average of $7,756, making Woodstock an attractive city to seniors looking at nursing home care options.
Nursing homes provide a high level of care and medical assistance to seniors. This care is best suited to those seniors who are very fragile or require 24/7 assistance due to a chronic illness. Registered nurses and qualified caregiving staff monitor and support residents at all times making this an expensive senior care option. Those seniors in Woodstock who don’t require this level of care may want to look at alternatives such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care in Woodstock and surrounding areas as well as the costs of alternative care options in the city. Additionally, it looks at resources for seniors in Woodstock.
"My husband is in Woodstock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They give him excellent care. He is in the Alzheimer's unit. They are well staffed there. They call me with the least little things that happen to him, and they keep me well informed about..."
"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..."
"Windsor House just opened in October 2015 so it’s a very new facility. It is beautiful. Everything was nice, and clean. The layout of the facilityis very nice. It is in a very great location. I was given a tour by the owner’s son who was very nice, a..."
"My father moved into Johns Creek Senior Living Care almost three weeks ago. They're great. They're just very caring, and they give him a lot of attention. It's a small facility, and he gets a lot of personal attention. The food is very good; they coo..."
"I can’t say enough good things about AG Rhodes at Wesley Woods! From the day my mother in law got there she was welcomed as part of the “family”. Her care has been outstanding, everyone is attentive and helpful. They communicate with the family me..."
"David and his staff are outstanding. Over the last 20 years I have experienced tremendous results with neck, back and foot 🦶 issues. After therapy I am back to my old self. I learn so much about how to maintain good health and strength from David. ..."
"My grandmother was at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming. The thing I appreciated was that they fudged an extra day out of it because Medicare only pays for a maximum of two weeks, and so they made her start date later than it was to..."
"We toured PruittHealth Jasper. They were very spacious. Most of them had sliding glass doors which were not accessible. They couldn't open them. They had most of them shut, but they were very roomy and very clean. The lady who took us around on the t..."
"I was there for 100 days as for both nursing care and rehab, and as such had a private room. This is not Ritz Carleton nor did I expect it to be. Nor is it hospital. Therefore one should not expect that level of service. If you ring for help the r..."
"Thank God for Presbyterian Village! My mother fell and broke her jaw in December. She was admitted to the nursing home at Presbyterian Village for rehab and spent 20 days there. Everyone was kind to her and gave her great care! She enjoyed the food a..."
404 King Springs Village Parkway, Smyrna, GA 30082
4.0
(24 reviews)
"My dad's room at Delmar Gardens of Smyrna is very nice. It's updated, modern, and clean. I saw their whole activities and they have various activities every day between bingo, games, and ice cream socials. Yesterday was his first day, and everybody w..."
"Canton Nursing Center has good ratings and good reviews, so we chose that for my dad. So far, so good. They've all been very helpful and very attentive. They take good care of my father. They keep me informed of what's going on, and I can come in and..."
"My mother was in PruittHealth - West Atlanta. I never really experienced nursing homes. I don't know the gist of it, but it was pretty decent all in all. She liked the service that she received. I liked the place, but I felt like it should have been ..."
"My mom is in The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place. It is new, so the facilities there are far superior. The staff members are excellent. They have a personal chef. My mom can have pretty much whatever she wants for her meal. She can have it in their..."
"I got my mother a bed at A.G. Rhodes Cobb. I went over there yesterday and looked at it, and we accepted the room and she's supposed to be transferred sometime today. As of now, I've got nothing negative to say about it. It was nice. It was clean. Th..."
"My mom is at WellStar Paulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They're very good with them, they take care of them and watch over them. The staff was excellent. The food is very good. They play bingo and they play ball...."
2631 North Druid Hills Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
3.7
(8 reviews)
"My grandfather is here and receives excellent care. They truly are the best for those with Alzheimer's. The nursing care here is top notch. They keep us informed and make us feel like we matter. Their mission statement isn't just for show; they live ..."
"My mother has been a resident for the past 4 years at Townsend Park. She made the transition from Assisted Living and has never been happier. She feels like she’s surrounded by family. Everyone there treats her like she’s a guest. She loves it!
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"My husband was a rehab patient in this facility and I found the staff to be competent, caring and very patient-oriented. My husband was clean and ready for therapy every morning, meals were served promptly and the staff was very respectful of him at..."
"My sister is in Reliable Health & Rehab in Atlanta. It is a rehabilitation and nursing center that is approved by Medicare. She has been there for over a month now. This place has people of all ages in it. It is a full service place where they have n..."
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
It may be of interest to seniors and their loved ones to see how the cost of nursing home care in Woodstock compares to nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a base point, the cost of care in Woodstock is less than the national average of $7,756 and similar to the Georgia state average of $6,722.
The average monthly cost of care in Brunswick and Albany is less than in Woodstock at $6,418 and $6,813 respectively. While in nearby Valdosta, the average monthly cost of care is higher at $7,841.
Woodstock
$6,950
Georgia
$6,722
The United States
$7,756
Brunswick
$6,418
Albany
$6,813
Valdosta
$7,841
Nursing Home Costs in Woodstock, Georgia
In Woodstock, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,559 for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Woodstock, Georgia
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.
Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
Seniors may be interested in the average costs of alternative care options in Woodstock. Adult day care has a monthly average cost of just $1,300 while assisted living has an average cost of $4,000 per month. Home care and home health care services have an average monthly cost of $4,147 and $4,195 respectively. The average monthly cost of nursing home care is $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,559 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,300
Assisted living
$4,000
Home care
$4,147
Home health care
$4,195
Nursing home semiprivate room
$6,950
Nursing home private room
$7,559
Note:Data for Woodstock was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
Free Resources for Seniors in Woodstock, Georgia
These resources may help seniors who would like to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible and are looking for services that will assist them to age in place. One resource looks at financial and information assistance for seniors who are currently in nursing home care or looking at moving into a nursing home in the near future.
The Cherokee County Senior Center runs a Meals on Wheels program for homebound seniors in Woodstock and surrounding areas. The program delivers meals to seniors aged 60 and over who are no longer able to prepare a meal on their own and don’t have regular assistance in their homes. Meals are delivered at around noon each day from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers. The meals are all low-sodium and provide a third of the daily nutritional requirements of an adult. A donation is requested for meals but seniors will not be turned away if they are unable to contribute financially.
The Georgia Cares program in Woodstock is available at the Cherokee Senior Center. A group of counselors provides free and unbiased information regarding state health insurance plans in Georgia to seniors and their caregivers. The counselors can assist seniors in applying for health insurance plans and making sure they are receiving any benefits that they are eligible for. Additionally, the staff members can explain the financial assistance options available to seniors looking at long-term nursing home care facilities.
The CATS public transport system in Woodstock provides transport to seniors in the area. This system is available from Monday to Friday each week and rides must be booked in advance. The van that is used is wheelchair-friendly and door-to-door service is provided. There is a small charge per ride but financial assistance is available. This system takes seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, hospitals and the local senior center.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Nursing Homes
Dee Dee
4.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Woodstock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
My brother-in-law was at Woodstock Nursing and Rehabilitation for about a week. The staff was friendly. He ate pretty successfully there, so I would say the food was good. Some areas could be...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Woodstock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
My husband was in Woodstock Rehab for 10 days and we were pleasantly surprised. The PT was excellent and caring, thanks to Erin and others. The nursing staff kind, thoughtful and on top of my...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Woodstock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
I’m very happy with Woodstock Nursing. My mother has been here for two years and she is very well cared for and attended to. The staff is always pleasant and very caring, answers any concerns I...