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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Canton for 2024

Canton is the seat of Cherokee County and offers fresh mountain air, picturesque views and a stunning rural paradise for retirement. Conveniently located between Atlanta and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Canton is home to around 30,500 residents, including about 3,900 seniors aged 65 or older. Aging adults benefit from a vibrant community that offers a welcoming blend of charm and an unrivaled quality of life. Seniors can explore a wide variety of activities and local restaurants, commune with nature at several area parks or take the visiting grandkids to see the animals at the nearby Zoo Atlanta.

Assisted living provides a residential environment for seniors who wish to remain independent but require some help with the activities of daily living. In Canton, the average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, higher than the statewide average but lower than the national average.

Seniors wanting to learn more about assisted living in Canton will find helpful information in this guide, including benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Canton and some free local senior resources. It also provides cost comparisons of assisted living in other Georgia cities and average costs of other senior care options.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Canton

The Georgia Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation is in charge of overseeing assisted living facilities in Canton and the rest of Georgia. HFR is responsible for inspecting, licensing and monitoring assisted living facilities, personal care homes and nursing homes statewide. It must also investigate any complaints brought against these facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Canton

  • The overall cost of living in Canton is about 11% higher than the state average, but seniors benefit from lower costs on groceries and health care, two major expenses. While groceries are only 1% lower than the national average, health care costs are over 7% less than the national average and about 3% less than the state average.
  • Seniors in Canton save on sales taxes to help counter the higher cost of living. Georgia’s average combined state and local sales tax rate is 7.33%, but Canton’s combined rate is only 6%. The state sales tax rate is the same at 4%, but Cherokee County only charges 2% and Canton charges 0%.
  • Georgia doesn’t tax seniors’ Social Security income or Railroad Retirement benefits. It also exempts most types of retirement income for individuals aged 65 or older, but only up to $65,000 for singles or $130,000 for couples.
  • Canton seniors benefit from having a local hospital that’s regionally ranked #11 in Georgia and #9 in Atlanta. Northside Hospital Cherokee is a general medical and surgical facility rated high performing in seven adult procedures and conditions often impacting seniors. These include back surgery and knee replacement procedures and heart failure, stroke, hip fracture, COPD and pneumonia treatment.
  • Canton’s crime levels are lower than the state and national averages. On a scale of one to 100, with one being best, violent crime in Canton is ranked at 13 compared to Georgia’s 21.1 and the nation’s 22.7 averages. Property crime is ranked at 31.7 in Canton compared to an average of 35.4 nationwide and 41.8 statewide.
  • The climate in Canton is relatively wet, with an average of 50 inches of rainfall annually compared to a national average of 38 inches. However, it sees only about two inches of recordable snowfall each year compared to the national average of 28 inches. Its average July high is around 87 degrees, and its January low is about 29 degrees.

Paying for Assisted Living in Canton

According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Canton is $4,000 per month. Its proximity to Atlanta likely drives up the cost, which is $500 higher than the statewide average of $3,500 per month but lower than the national average by $300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Canton’s average monthly cost of assisted living is higher than some cities and lower than others. It’s much higher than Macon, where average costs are $1,270 lower per month. However, Canton has a lower average cost than Athens and Gainesville, which are higher by $124 and $263 per month.

Canton

$4,000

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Macon

$2,730

Brunswick

$4,124

Gainesville

$4,263

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors may explore other types of senior care to determine which best serves their physical and financial needs. Adult day health care is the least costly at about $1,300 per month. Aging in place at home costs an average of $4,147 per month for homemaker services or $4,195 for home health aides. Seniors requiring around-the-clock care in a nursing home have the highest cost at an average of $6,950 for semiprivate rooms or $7,559 for private rooms.

Homemaker Services

$4,147

Home Health Aide

$4,195

Adult Day Health Care

$1,300

Assisted Living Facility

$4,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,950

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$7,559

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Canton

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.

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More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Canton

Seniors in Canton will find several resources offering free information and assistance with aging-related issues. From transportation to social programs, these resources help seniors remain healthy and active while promoting their continued independence.

ResourceContactService
Cherokee County Senior Services(770) 345-5312CCSS is a unit of the Cherokee County Government and provides a range of social, recreational, leisure and educational services to help seniors aged 60 or older have fun, socialize and make friends. Its daily congregate program offers entertainment, field trips, games, crafts, free lunches and transportation. Other services provided include case management, transportation vouchers, respite care, volunteer opportunities and various types of information and assistance.
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Connection(470) 378-1541The Atlanta Regional Commission AAA/ARDC maintains and coordinates the statewide database of over 24,500 services and programs for adults aged 60 or older and those with disabilities. Information and referral specialists connect seniors to local services and activities to help them stay active, engaged and safe.
Volunteer Aging Council(770) 345-2675The Volunteer Aging Council is a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for the needs of low-income seniors and senior veterans in Cherokee County. It offers financial assistance to cover housing and utility bills, medical and dental costs and other unexpected expenses. It also provides hygiene and incontinence products, transportation programs and health and safety products and renovations.
Cherokee County Senior Center(770) 345-5320The Cherokee County Senior Center in Canton helps seniors aged 60 or older access information about services and programs available countywide from a trained specialist. Information and assistance services include senior programs for employment, housing, transportation, health care, legal services, long-term care facilities and financial assistance.
Cherokee Area Transportation System(770) 345-6238CATS bus service provides transportation to and from senior programs in Canton, including planned activities and events. Services are provided by a 32-passenger bus with lift and wheelchair assistance. Passengers aged 60 or older receive reduced rates, but CCSS clients are only asked for donations.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Canton

Canton-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.

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TinaHH

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Review of Cameron Hall of Canton

During our visit to Cameron Hall, our family thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our loved one and indulging in a delicious Easter lunch. The staff members at Cameron Hall were extremely...

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Thanks for sharing your feedback from your recent visit. It was great to hear that you had a lovely Easter lunch and enjoyed spending time with your loved one. We appreciate your kind words for our...

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Leslie

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Review of Ridge Manor Residential Memory Care - Canton

My mom moved into Ridge Manor Residential Memory Care - Canton. It's working out well. She's been there for three days now, but it's a nice home and family environment with competent and friendly...

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Cathy

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Review of Cameron Hall of Canton

My mother is in Cameron Hall of Canton. It's gone under some major transformations. A year before my mother moved in, Five Star took it over. She's been there three-and-a-half years now. They have...

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