The Overlook
171 Hwy 78 NW, Monroe, GA, 30655
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you...."
READ MOREAssisted living allows seniors to preserve their independence, offering a helping hand with daily activities without sacrificing resident privacy. The average cost of assisted living in Monroe is $3,366 per month, slightly below the state median of $3,500.
This guide takes a look at life in Monroe and the pros and cons of assisted living communities in the area. Read on to learn more about the costs, benefits, drawbacks and resources available to seniors retiring in picturesque Monroe, GA.
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171 Hwy 78 NW, Monroe, GA, 30655
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you...."
READ MORE920 Highway 138, Monroe, GA, 30655
4.0
(15 reviews)
"Great Oaks takes great care of my mom. They're close to my house and not too big. They seem very professional, and everything is clean and bright. There is an activity every day. My mom participates, so I think their activities are great. Well, I wou..."
READ MORE533 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA, 30655
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Rose of Sharon was very clean and very neat (although the house itself needed a little updating). Everybody had their own room. I think there were 4 people in there at the moment and there's another gentleman coming in. The lady there was very polite..."
READ MORE1865 BOLD SPRINGS ROAD, Monroe, GA, 30655
3.3
(14 reviews)
"While the facility was clean, the care was below average. The only option for the patient is to wear a diaper b/c no one will answer the call button. CNA staff was very rude and disrespectful to my family members (heard them over the phone) They l..."
READ MORE430 South Broad Street, Monroe, GA, 30655
235 E Marable Street, Monroe, GA, 30655
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580 Tommy Lee Fuller Drive, Loganville, GA, 30052
4.6
(48 reviews)
"I moved into The Retreat at Loganville. When I came here, everybody was friendly and the staff was very helpful and they're still helpful. They come in and they say, "Is there anything you need?" My food has to be pureed. When I get to the dining hal..."
READ MORE901 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA, 30680
5.0
(9 reviews)
"I toured The Landing of Winder. I liked it. It was an awesome facility and beautiful. My visit was very informative. It was actually wonderful. It's a beautiful facility and a very calming atmosphere. It's one of my top lists right now. It was an abs..."
READ MORE11980 Highway 142 N, Oxford, GA, 30054
4.4
(10 reviews)
"The tour experience at Merryvale Assisted Living was very good. I was very impressed. The staff was very cooperative, nice, and informative. The rooms were nice and clean. In fact, they were being refurbished. The atmosphere was very nice and comfort..."
READ MORE5215 Lake Carlton Rd, Loganville, GA, 30052
"Tayler’s Sanctuary is a Physician-Owned/Operated Personal Care Home. It is insatiably compassionate in enhancing the quality of life for eac..."
READ MORE434 Conyers Rd, Loganville, GA, 30052
" The Joy Difference: Your loved ones deserve more than just a place to live; they deserve a home where every day brings joy, comfort, and c..."
READ MORE4682 Cedar Drive, Loganville, GA, 30052
5.0
(9 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of Living Treasures the last 7 and 1/2 months of her precious life. She had Alzheimer and had gotten too hard to handle in our home setting. When we visited Living Treasures, we found a beautiful, warm, loving environment. Whe..."
READ MORE138 Gateway Lane, Bethlehem, GA, 30620
4.4
(7 reviews)
"The staff at Gateway Gardens was very friendly. The facility was clean and had a good smell. The activities and the menus were posted, and all looked good. So, there's a lot of transparency. The seniors were out moving about and going to activities w..."
READ MORE278 C S Floyd Rd, Loganville, GA, 30052
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister will be moving into Rapha Care Senior Home. We chose it because they accommodate a wheelchair, and it's very pretty. I believe that we could work together here. The staff was very nice, very pleasant, and very attentive. It's a personal car..."
READ MORE4643 Gauntt Road, Oxford, GA, 30054
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Very nice and warm country environment. Food is personally prepared to meet each residents need. I would highly recommend this personal care home! ..."
READ MORE621 N Cherokee Rd, Social Circle, GA, 30025
2.5
(4 reviews)
"My husband went with me to Oxton Village. It looked to be fine, but they were repainting all of it at the time. Part of it was already done, but the part for dementia and Alzheimer’s was not finished yet. The facility was very nice; however, I didn’t..."
READ MORE210 Main Street, Loganville, GA, 30052
4930 Highway 20, Loganville, GA, 30052
The Department of Community Health is the agency that handles licensing for assisted living facilities in Monroe. In addition to conducting original licensing inspections, it also performs routine scheduled inspections and surprise inspections to ensure all Monroe assisted living communities are meeting or exceeding state laws and regulations.
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs an average of $3,366 per month in Monroe. The state average is slightly higher, at $3,500 per month, $800 below the national median.
Monroe is one of the more affordable options for assisted living in the Athens area of Georgia. Monroe seniors pay $134 less than the state average and $634 less than seniors in Atlanta. Gainesville seniors to the north pay even more at $4,263 per month. Only Macon seniors pay less at $2,730 per month.
Monroe
$3,366
Georgia
$3,500
The United States
$4,300
Atlanta
$4,000
Gainesville
$4,263
Macon
$2,730
Assisted living care is one of the more affordable long-term care options for Monroe seniors. In-home services are more expensive, with homemaker costs averaging $4,052 per month and home health aides averaging $4,162. For seniors who only need care during the traditional workweek, adult day health care may be a more affordable option at $1,625 per month, when friends and family can provide care during the remainder of the week. Nursing home care is the most expensive and provides the most comprehensive level of care. Monroe seniors can expect to pay $6,266 per month for a shared room or just $304 more per month for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$4,052
Home Health Aide
$4,162
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$3,366
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,266
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$6,570
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
Monroe and the state of Georgia offer a variety of services designed to help seniors as they age. Services may include entertainment, wellness resources, fitness programs, transportation and help with accessing public and private benefits.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Centers | (770) 267-6589 | The NEGRC funds several programs offered through local seniors centers. The Walton County Senior Center is centrally located in Monroe and offers seniors a place to meet for social activities or wellness classes. Some examples of available activities include walking clubs, fitness classes, hot lunch programs and transportation services. |
Walton County Senior Fitness | (770) 276-1604 | Offered by the Walton County Parks and Recreation Department, the Senior Fitness program offers classes every weekday at three locations. Monroe seniors are encouraged to participate and build health, flexibility and mobility using exercises tailored to meet the needs of people with various ability levels. |
Georgia's Aging and Disability Resource Connection - NEGRC | (706) 583-2546 | The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission is the ADRC location serving seniors in Monroe. This one-stop information center for seniors and their caregivers provides a convenient way to connect seniors with available services. Some examples of assistance programs include options counseling for seniors planning long-term care, benefits counseling for those new to Medicare/Medicaid, public assistance information and more. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (706) 549-4850 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is designed to act as an advocate for seniors and other residents at long-term care facilities. This program helps resolve complaints regarding care and resolve situations that don't need legal intervention. |
Monroe-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.
Assisted Living
Fred d.
5
Review of The Overlook
Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you.
Assisted Living
Jerry
4
Review of Great Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
Great Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care was very upscale and very clean. The person who gave me the tour wasn't quite knowledgeable, but they followed up with a lot of phone calls. The staff...
Assisted Living
Olivia
5
Review of Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon was very clean and very neat (although the house itself needed a little updating). Everybody had their own room. I think there were 4 people in there at the moment and there's...