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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Flowery Branch, GA for 2024

Located on the banks of Lake Lanier in Hall County, Flowery Branch is a city of 9,391 people, with the 65+ age group making up 12.5% of its residents. The city’s attractions for seniors include its affordability, boasting a below-average cost of living. It also has an almost ideal climate for seniors, with temperatures not too cold or hot and almost no snowfall. Health care facilities in the area are plentiful and of high quality and crime is much less of a problem than in other cities in the state and the country.

Assisted living in Flowery Branch typically costs $4,263 per month. This is above the state and national averages and may be a reflection of the city’s senior-friendly environment. For the fee, seniors challenged by living at home can retain their independence while living in a community where chefs prepare their meals, housekeepers keep their rooms clean and trained staff manage their medications. Many communities also offer convenient on-site services, such as beauty salons.

This guide presents the costs of different types of senior care in the area and considers the benefits and drawbacks of living in Flowery Branch. It also lists some senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Flowery Branch

The Facility Licensure division of the Georgia Department of Community Health monitors, regulates and licenses assisted living facilities throughout the state. Its work includes investigating complaints about licensed facilities and conducting unannounced inspections to ensure they continue to comply with the conditions of their licenses. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Flowery Branch

  • Using the average cost of living index applied by Sperling’s Best Places as a guide, Flowery Branch is more affordable than the typical American city, although slightly more costly than the state average. Health care costs are often higher than other locations in Georgia and the U.S., although these can be offset by the below-average transportation costs.
  • Flowery Branch’s climate is senior-friendly, with winters often a cool 31 degrees and summers a comfortable 88 degrees. Snow is infrequent and light and sunny days outnumber the 205 national average by 16. Rainfall is high — typically 54 inches  —but it serves to enrich the soil, keep the grass an emerald shade of green and be the cause of the city’s abundance of trees.
  • Although crime statistics never look good, Flowery Branch’s seniors can be assured that violent crime in the city is below the state and national averages and property crime is at least half as common as the rest of Georgia and the United States. Many assisted living residents also reside in facilities with additional security and staff on-site 24/7.
  • WeGo is a low-cost rideshare program for seniors in Hall County that starts at 6 a.m. and operates for 12 hours per day, Mondays to Fridays. Fares are $2 for trips of five miles or less, increasing by 50¢ for every additional mile. Most of the time, the van can pick seniors up at their homes, although occasionally they may be asked to walk to a safe pickup point nearby. All drivers are background-checked employees of the City of Gainesville.
  • Several hospitals are within minutes of Flowery Branch, such as the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, ranked #6 in the state by U.S. News & World Report, and the Oakwood VA Clinic, which serves the community’s veterans and their families. Many more hospitals are only 20 minutes north in Gainesville. Flowery Branch’s Medicare beneficiaries also have 14 physicians registered to treat them. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Flowery Branch

The results of the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reveal Flowery Branch’s seniors typically pay another $763 per month for assisted living services when compared to the average Georgian, who pays $3,500. However, they also pay $37 less than the average American.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Atlanta typically pay $4,000 per month for assisted living, which is the closest fee to Flowery Branch in this part of Georgia. More affordable locations include Dalton, where seniors are more likely to pay $3,588, and Athens, where the average is $3,366.

Flowery Branch

$4,263

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Athens

$3,366

Atlanta

$4,000

Dalton

$3,588

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living in Flowery Branch competes well with other types of senior care. It offers accommodation and care for $4,263, while home care fees are another $122 per month, but don’t include accommodation costs. The same figures are true for home health care, although that service includes limited medical support. The survey doesn’t reveal adult day care costs for Flowery Branch, but the national average of $1,355 should give some indication of the likely fees. Nursing homes charge the most for care, with the typical semiprivate room costing $6,388 and a private room, $6,692.

Home Care

$4,385

Home Health Care

$4,385

Assisted Living

$4,263

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,388

Nursing Home (private room)

$6,692

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Flowery Branch

In Georgia, there are two Medicaid waivers that pay for assisted living costs — except room and board. These include the Community Care Services Program  and the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment. Family supplementation may be used for room and board costs.

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

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities 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 Flowery Branch

The following list details some free and subsidized resources for seniors in Flowery Branch. They can reduce costs for people in need of medical equipment, provide an advocate if in dispute with a care provider and help improve quality of life through greater socialization and learning.

ResourceContactService
FODAC Medical Equipment Loans(770) 491-9014Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) provides free and low-cost medical equipment to seniors in Flowery Branch. The nonprofit organization's list of equipment includes powered and manual wheelchairs, standers, strollers, shower supports and canes. As most of its equipment is donated, there may be occasions when it can't supply the device needed, so will try to source it from partner organizations elsewhere in Georgia.
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging(770) 538-2650Legacy Link is the local Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization that manages numerous resources designed to help seniors in Flowery Branch. Much of its work focuses on seniors living in their own homes, but it also serves seniors in residential care. Examples of its support services include wellness programs delivered in 2-hour classes, each focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency also manages an RSVP volunteer program, enabling seniors to use their spare time, life skills and experience to help their communities.
Senior Life Center(770) 503-3336Open Mondays to Fridays, the senior center welcomes adults aged 60 and over. For an annual $50 fee, they can participate in a range of activities, such as classes for fitness, arts and crafts. Other indoor activities include various social clubs, bingo and health care support, such as blood pressure screening. Nutritious hot lunches are served every day and seniors regularly enjoy organized day trips with other members.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(470) 691-1301The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a free service provided by the State of Georgia. The ombudsman's role is to ensure seniors in residential care facilities are fully aware of their rights and how to seek help if they feel those rights are being infringed. The ombudsman will investigate complaints made by residents, their families and third parties and pursue a satisfactory resolution. If the complaint suggests criminal actions, such as elder abuse, the ombudsman will refer it to the appropriate authorities.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Flowery Branch

Flowery Branch-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 Laws and Regulations in Georgia

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