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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Morgan County, GA for 2024

The average cost of assisted living in Morgan County is $3,191 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,890.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Morgan County

Morgan County, Georgia is a small county approximately an hour east from the capital city of Atlanta. Close to 20 percent of the county’s 18,412 residents are over the age of 65. To accommodate these seniors who require assistance with daily tasks, such as administration of medication, feeding, bathing and grooming, there are two assisted living facilities within the county's seat of Madison and 11 in nearby cities of Greensboro, Buckhead, Social Circle and Eatonton.

There are two distinct types of assisted living facilities within Morgan County and the state of Georgia. These include assisted living communities, which are personal care homes with 25 or more seniors, and personal care homes with at least two adults. Both are regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Morgan County

  • The Morgan County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Morgan Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

  • Morgan County has an array community resources for seniors, including the Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging, an organization that helps address the needs and concerns of seniors within the area as well as one senior center.

  • Transportation for seniors in Morgan County is provided by Morgan County Transit at discount fares. Seats at the front of the vans are reserved for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Morgan County Senior Center also offers a transit service to and from doctor’s appointments and other basic errands.

  • For active seniors who enjoy being outside, Morgan County only receives around an inch of snow per year, and there are approximately 218 days of sunshine. Summers are hot and humid with highs around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters are mild with lows around 33 degrees.

  • Seniors may spend a bit more money in Morgan County than in other areas of the state. Based on the national cost of living average of 100, Morgan County is ranked 107.7. The average in Georgia is 93.

  • Crime rates in Morgan County are about the same as the national average, which makes it possible for seniors to navigate the area safely. Based on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high), violent crime is ranked 39.8 in Morgan County, which compares to the national average of 31.1. For property crime, the average in Morgan County is 37.1 and the U.S. average is 38.1.

Paying for Assisted Living in Morgan County

Assisted Living costs in Morgan County start around $3,191 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 Morgan County 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.

Counties in Georgia

Clarke County

$4,581

Barrow County

$4,295

Oconee County

$4,147

US

$4,000

Morgan County

$3,191

Walton County

$2,936

Newton County

$2,856

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Morgan County

Morgan County and the state of Georgia offer two different state Medicaid waiver programs to helps seniors pay for assisted living facilities. These programs include the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) and the Georgia SOURCE Waiver Program. The SOURCE program is available for disabled individuals 65 and older. The CCSP program is available for Medicaid-eligible individuals 60 and older that require nursing care. Room and board are not included in either waiver, but family supplementation is permitted.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Financial Assistance in Georgia

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 Morgan County

Morgan County 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 Morgan County, please visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Morgan County

Morgan County-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Pam Whitlock

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

Review of The Madison Assisted Living

Our mother was unable to live any longer in her home because of physical disabilities. We were referred to The Madison (TM), went for a visit, and were so pleased to have a facility like this in...

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Martha

I visited this facility

Review of The Madison Assisted Living

I toured the Madison Assisted Living. They would not prepare my food and I would have to just eat whatever they have there. If it's something that I can't eat then they'll let me pick something...

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Leigh

I visited this facility

Review of Westhill Newnan Crossing

The walkthrough at Westhill Newnan Crossing was fine. My father has a catheter currently, and they would not take him for that reason, but the facility was amazing and brand new. It was like being...

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