The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Americus, GA for 2024

There are 4 Assisted Living Facilities in the Americus area, with 3 in Americus and 1 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 17 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Americus. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Americus 4.33 out of 5 stars.

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Agriculture and tourism are staples of the economy in Americus, Ga. People of all ages seek the historic landmarks in Americus like an intact Civil War village and twenty first century landmarks like Habitat for Humanity's Global Village and Discovery Center.

Seniors will also find five assisted living facilities in the Americus, Ga., area. Two lie within the city itself with three more being in the nearby communities of Plains and Montezuma. All of these fall under the authority of the Georgia Department of Community Health. They house 25 or more residents, provide assistance with bathing, eating, dressing and grooming. They also have a certified medication aide on staff to oversee the dispensing of medications.

• The cost of living in Americus is 21.3 percent lower than the national average. While most of these reduced costs are due to the city's low housing prices, the city is below the country's mean in almost every category.
  
  
• Americus has a severe crime problem. Its violent crime rate is 92.2 which is almost three times the U.S. average of 31.1, and its property crime numbers are not much better coming in at 85.2 versus 31.8 for the country.
  
  
• According to the EPA's National Air Toxics Assessment, the atmosphere in Americus is 10 points below the national average. For people with allergies or respiratory problems, this could cause issues.
  
  
• With July highs reaching into the 90s and winter lows dropping into the mid-30s, Americus has a climate that is warm for most of the year. It should be kept in mind the humidity can run high in this region and thunderstorms are frequent and often severe.
  
  
• The Americus area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Americus has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Middle Flint Council on Aging, an organization that provides arts and crafts classes, exercise classes, health screenings, nutrition education, advocacy and many other services for seniors, as well as a senior center.

Assisted Living costs in Americus start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Americus and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.