Cartersville is a city in Georgia that offers all the benefits of living in a small city but is conveniently located between the big cities of Rome and Atlanta. The city has a population of 21,760, and around 15.5% of its residents are aged 65 and older. The average monthly cost of nursing home care in a semiprivate room in Cartersville is $6,692, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. This is about $1,000 less than the national average of $7,756, which makes Cartersville a good option for seniors looking at nursing home care facilities.
Nursing homes provide 24/7 medical care, monitoring and support to seniors who require constant care due to chronic illnesses and disabilities. A team of registered nurses is always on hand to provide skilled nursing care which makes this type of care the most expensive care option in general. Seniors in Cartersville who don’t yet require this level of assistance may want to consider alternative care options such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide discusses the costs of nursing home care in Cartersville and nearby cities as well as the average costs of alternative care options and free resources for seniors.
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22 Maple Ridge Drive SE, Cartersville, GA, 30120
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I was there for 100 days as for both nursing care and rehab, and as such had a private room. This is not Ritz Carleton nor did I expect it to be. Nor is it hospital. Therefore one should not expect that level of service. If you ring for help the r..."
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196 North Dixie Avenue, Cartersville, GA, 30120
3.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident for the past 4 years at Townsend Park. She made the transition from Assisted Living and has never been happier. She feels like she’s surrounded by family. Everyone there treats her like she’s a guest. She loves it! As y..."
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78 OPAL STREET, Cartersville, GA, 30120
2.4
(8 reviews)
" My father is in this facility currently. It is an older facility and it certainly is not what you would call a resort. But the people make up the difference. He gets very good loving care. We really appreciate the great work all the CNA and nurses d..."
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Nursing home care in Cartersville has an average monthly cost of $6,692 for a semiprivate room and $6,996 for a private room.
Seniors may find it useful to know how the cost of nursing home care in Cartersville compares to other nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Cartersville is similar to the Georgia state average of $6,722 and less than the national average of $7,756.
The average monthly cost of care is higher in the nearby cities of Valdosta ($7,841), Albany ($6,813), Atlanta ($6,950) and Dalton ($7,513) than in Cartersville.
Cartersville
$6,692
Georgia
$6,722
The United States
$7,756
Valdosta
$7,841
Albany
$6,813
Atlanta
$6,950
Dalton
$7,513
Seniors may also be interested in the costs of alternative care options in Cartersville. The lowest cost option is assisted living with a monthly average cost of $3,088. Both home care and home health care services have an average monthly charge of $4,099. At the high end of the price scale, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is $6,692 for a semiprivate room and $6,996 for a private room.
Assisted living
$3,088
Home care
$4,099
Home health care
$4,099
Nursing home (semiprivate)
$6,692
Nursing home (private)
$6,996
Note: Data for Cartersville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Rome, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
These resources are available to seniors in Cartersville who prefer to age in place and delay the transition to nursing home care. Resources available include information on state health insurance and financial assistance options for seniors seeking nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Bartow County Senior Services Nutrition Program | (770) 386-3294 | The Bartow County Senior Services division delivers meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over on a temporary or permanent basis from Monday to Friday. Each meal provides a third of the daily nutritional requirements of a senior. Special diets cannot be accommodated. There is no charge for the service, but donations are always appreciated. |
| Bartow County Transport | (770) 387-5165 | Bartow Country Transport provides door-to-door transportation to residents of the county. Handicap-accessible vehicles should be requested at the time of booking. Transport is provided to grocery shops, medical appointments and senior centers. Rides should be booked at least 24 hours in advance. A small fee is charged, but financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford it. |
| Georgia Cares SHIP | 1-866-552-4464 Option 4 | The My Georgia Cares State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free and unbiased information on state health insurance plans. Counselors help seniors apply for financial assistance programs that may reduce out-of-pocket medical and nursing home expenses. Staff members help seniors to find and apply for the state health insurance plan that best suits their situation. |
Nursing Homes
Larry Chinski
5
Review of Townsend Park Health and Rehab
My mother has been a resident for the past 4 years at Townsend Park. She made the transition from Assisted Living and has never been happier. She feels like she’s surrounded by family. Everyone...
Nursing Homes
mlisa
1
Review of Cartersville Heights Care and Rehabilitation Center
My loved one was treated like pure crap. Didn't get the right meds, nor the treatment they needed. Until another loved one got the head lady in charge involved then they acted like they were. This...
Nursing Homes
G is for Gigi
4
Review of Maple Ridge Health Care Center
Good simple nursing home - had a rather homey feel and down to earth attendants. Inside, while not fancy, was simple, but clean. No noxious odors that lingered. My dad was here for approx. three...
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