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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Commerce, GA for 2024

 

Located in Georgia just north of Athens, Commerce is a popular retirement destination among seniors, who comprise 17.2% of its 7,707 residents. The city boasts a historic downtown, offering the convenience of many shops and restaurants in one place, minimizing the need for travel. Seniors seeking an active lifestyle may also appreciate the city's serene golf courses and beautiful parks, as well as its low cost of living, 6% below the state average.

Everyday tasks such as bathing can become more challenging with age, but assisted living offers one way of making life easier for seniors. Compared to nursing homes, assisted living residences offer a more active and social lifestyle while caregivers provide support with personal needs throughout the day. As such, it's generally best for people who don't need 24-hour skilled nursing or rehabilitation. It costs $3,893 per month in Commerce, slightly more expensive than Georgia's $3,535 norm but much cheaper than the national average of $4,500.

Seniors can use this guide to compare assisted living costs in Commerce with other cities in Georgia. The guide also discusses ways to cover expenses and lists local nonprofit organizations that provide additional assistance.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Commerce

Georgia's Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, part of the state's Department of Community Health, regulates assisted living residences in cities throughout the state, including in Commerce. The division's licensing processes require providers to meet several health and safety standards, ensuring assisted living communities preserve the welfare and dignity of seniors.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Commerce

 

  • Commerce has a humid subtropical climate. While the region experiences 50 inches of rain per year, surpassing the national average of 38, it gets little to no snowfall annually. Seniors can also expect about 13‬ more sunny days than the U.S. norm while living in Commerce, allowing them to enjoy more time outdoors.
  • Commerce's overall cost of living is slightly lower than the state and national averages for most expenses. Health care, for example, costs about $3,617 annually per person in Commerce compared to the norms of $4,352 and $4,266 for Georgia and the whole country.
  • Commerce has a somewhat high sales tax rate of 7%. However, Georgia has a maximum income tax rate of 5.75%, and the state doesn't tax Social Security benefits. Seniors aged between 62 and 64 can also exclude up to $35,000 of retirement income from taxes, and those aged 65+ can exclude up to $65,000.
  • Violent crime rates hover around 5.39 events per 1,000 people in Commerce, slightly higher than the state average of 3.94. However, this type of crime is still reasonably rare within the city. Property crimes, in comparison, occur less readily in Commerce, with an incidence of 13.41 crimes per 1,000 people in the city vs. 17.49 across Georgia.
  • Air quality in Commerce can vary. However, it generally sits within the good or moderate categories of the U.S. Air Quality Index, comfortable for most seniors. Commerce's tap water quality falls within the Safe Drinking Water Act guidelines, with few issues within the past 5 years.
  • Seniors can access at least five hospitals within 25 miles of Commerce, with many more options within a 50-mile radius. Several of these facilities, such as the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and Saint Mary's Hospital, fall within the top 5% of hospitals across the United States, offering exceptional health care for seniors.
  • Commerce doesn't have comprehensive public transportation. However, seniors can utilize Jackson County Transit's ride-share services to travel around the city at a relatively low cost.

Paying for Assisted Living in Commerce

 

Assisted living typically costs $3,893 per month in Commerce.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living is about 10.1% more expensive in Commerce than the state average. However, it's important to note that the cost of care is still $607 less in Commerce than the national norm. For seniors considering relocation, Athens is one of the nearest cities, but assisted living expenses are nearly 7.5% higher in this location. Despite being a large city, Atlanta offers savings of $48 for seniors who prefer metropolitan living. In Dalton, located farther north, assisted living costs $493 less than in Commerce.

Commerce

$3,893

Georgia

$3,535

United States

$4,500

Athens

$4,184

Atlanta

$3,845

Dalton

$3,400

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living communities charge $3,893 per month in Commerce, making this the most affordable type of care. Still, other forms of senior living are also quite inexpensive in the city. Nursing home care, typically almost twice the price of assisted living, costs only $1,962 more in Commerce, based on the price of a semi-private room, enabling seniors to access 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapies. Home health care costs $1,255 more than assisted living for in-residence nursing services, whereas home care carries the same cost but provides personal support, meal preparation and housekeeping instead of medical care.

In-Home Care

$5,148

Home Health Care

$5,148

Assisted Living Facility

$3,893

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,855

Note: Data for Commerce was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Gainesville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Commerce

Commerce and the state of Georgia have two Medicaid Waiver programs that help seniors in assisted living pay for services in personal care homes that house up to 24 people. The Community Care Service Program (CCSP) and the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) were designed to ensure seniors with chronic health conditions get the care they need. While neither program pays for room and board, family supplementation is permitted.

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 Commerce

Commerce and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Commerce, please visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Commerce

 

Commerce Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gerogia

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Carla

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookside Commerce

My mother is currently at Brookside Commerce. They are very attentive to her, very patient, and understanding. They communicate well. They provide a lot to keep them occupied. They are inviting and...

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Wanda

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Bountiful Hills Senior Living

I stayed at Bountiful Hills Senior Living for two-and-a-half years. It was good. I thought I was going to have to stay there, but I enjoyed the time I was there. Everything was fine. The staff was...

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Julie28029450

I visited this facility

Review of Brookside Commerce

At Brookdale Commerce, the staff was very friendly and outgoing. Any question I had was answered clearly and completely. They also showed me anything I asked to have shown to me. I thought the room...

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