Watermark Senior Living II
5761 Conner Rd, Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
"We offer private and semi-private rooms - not suites. Some of the rooms have private baths; others share a bath. Families are encouraged to ..."
READ MORELocated 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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5761 Conner Rd, Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
"We offer private and semi-private rooms - not suites. Some of the rooms have private baths; others share a bath. Families are encouraged to ..."
READ MORE5755 Conner Rd, Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are very pleased with Watermark Personal care home in Flowery Branch where our stepmom resides, especially since they acquired this facility this year. The owners are caring and communicate well with our family and the caregivers are kind and help..."
READ MORE5111 Spring Street, Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
"The Senior Care America is a senior living community focusing on all the primary needs of each individual resident while promoting independe..."
READ MORE4450 Old Hamilton Mill Road, Buford, GA, 30518
4.4
(19 reviews)
" My dad moved into the community in August 2021. He enjoyed his apartment. He had plenty of room for all of the things he liked to tinker with during the day. My dad only lived at Charter Buford for 2 months, but he called the community home. Da..."
READ MORE4055 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, GA, 30024
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Heartis Suwanee was nice. It was smaller than the other place, and they didn't have as many residents. The nurse, Camille, was professional and competent. I took a tour with Venus. You could tell she cared. They all cared about the people there. They..."
READ MORE2601 Thompson, Gainesville, GA, 30501
4.4
(14 reviews)
"My sister is doing fine at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. She seems to like it there. The staff is fine. I have no problems with them. The rooms are very nice and very upscale, but very expensive. She has a living room, a bathroom, and a bedroom. It's n..."
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339 Russell Rd, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
4.9
(7 reviews)
"I checked out Tender Personal Care Home II. I would not recommend it to my friend. There were mainly Alzheimer's patients there. Just because of the patients there, it was a little bit more of a nursing home feel because they're pretty incapable of i..."
READ MORE422 Riverside Road, Sugar Hill, GA, 30518
4.8
(9 reviews)
"Thanks to Haley, we found Magnolia to be the best and nicest place for my mom. She does not really leave the room but the staff has been fantastic so far, and Hospice is allowed to see patients there as well.Go see the director Charlotte and you won’..."
READ MORE4940 Jot Em Down Rd., Cumming, GA, 30040
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Oaks at Gracemont was a great place. Everything was good about it and we would have taken mom there. We liked the smallness, the cleanliness, and pretty much everything about it. The staff was genuinely helpful. They had a hair salon and a gym...."
READ MORE3550 Hog Mountain Road, Dacula, GA, 30019
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Hamilton Mill Senior Care has 16 years of experience. The man who is running it was caring, informative, and compassionate. He is there all the time, and so my dad would feel safer with that. He was very open to tour the house and the residents seeme..."
READ MORE3950 Towne Club Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30041
4.4
(9 reviews)
"I would give Towne Club Windermere a five all the way around. That was my favorite place, but it is set up more like an apartment building. It's a tower and you had to get on an elevator, and Mom wasn't comfortable with that, but the rooms were fanta..."
READ MORE2775 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040
3.8
(14 reviews)
"I am most proud of the fact that this facility has such caring people that grandmother can rely on. Since she has gotten older she does not like to interact with people and even family sometimes. However, she is fully involved with the activities of ..."
READ MORE2435 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA, 30501
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is pleasant and peaceful. Everyone is friendly. It's clean. The staff are very informative. They have stayed in touch. They are updating the rooms. They're very nice and very up to date. They're doing very well ..."
READ MORE7955 Majors Road, Cumming, GA, 30041
4.8
(4 reviews)
"I went to Oaks at Shiloh Point. It was very small, and it only had 35 beds. They had lots of activities. The person I was supposed to meet with was not there, so I was shown around by a very nice maintenance. It wasn't as expensive as some of the oth..."
READ MORE5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, GA, 30041
4.4
(8 reviews)
"The Oaks at Hampton was our first choice because there was a lot of activity when we got there. Everyone seemed happy and at ease, the atmosphere was lovely. There were a lot of lovely things but there was a waiting list. The dining area was also ver..."
READ MORE5798 Suwanee Dam Road, Sugar Hill, GA, 30518
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother lives at Wisdom Well Living. Finally I have peace of mind knowing that she is taken care of. They spend quality time with each resident and since it is a small facility that makes it possible. It is kept neat and clean and all of the meals ..."
READ MORE730 Tab Roberts Road Northwest, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I liked Anna's Private Homecare, it was beautiful, and the staff was very nice and friendly, when I walked in the door. The rooms were very nice and large, and it was very cozy looking. She had a kitchen, 2 or 3 dining areas, and a boxed-in patio. If..."
READ MORE786 Lumpkin Campground Road N., Dawsonville, GA, 30534
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville is a community with 70 private apartments for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our facility provides a..."
READ MORE1520 James Burgess Rd, Suwanee, GA, 30024
4.2
(9 reviews)
"Our Mom was in Antebellum James Burgess and her apartment was very nice and the people nicer. They treated her with respect and dignity. And they were extremely loving to her. We highly recommend it to anyone as a wonderful place for your elderly ..."
READ MORE440 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I found a place for my dad, and it's called Lanier Place. The staff is incredible. If I could give them 10 stars, I would give them 10 stars. They're that good. They just make you feel like your family member is safe and you don't have to worry about..."
READ MOREThe 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.Â
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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FODAC Medical Equipment Loans | (770) 491-9014 | Friends 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) 538-2650 | Legacy 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) 503-3336 | Open 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) 691-1301 | The 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. |
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.
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We are very pleased with Watermark Personal care home in Flowery Branch where our stepmom resides, especially since they acquired this facility this year. The owners are caring and communicate well...
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