Diamond Heart Health Care Services
6607 Powers St , Riverdale, GA, 30274
"We specialize in care and daily living assistance to an array of individuals. Whether you need daily or weekly assistance due to aging, illn..."
READ MOREBuford is a vibrant city with several parks, shopping and dining destinations, and age-friendly entertainment options, providing an exciting backdrop for retirement living. Warm weather throughout the year and cheaper-than-average health care create a comfortable environment for older adults, and senior transportation services make it easy to navigate without a personal vehicle. The city supports its senior community, which makes up about 13% of its 17,000 residents, through an active senior center, a network of free and low-cost resources and several home care agencies. These agencies charge $5,148 per month on average and provide personal care services, such as companionship and help around the home. Home health care, which includes skilled nursing, costs the same average monthly rate. Â
Below we've compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Buford area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who've actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we've compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
6607 Powers St , Riverdale, GA, 30274
"We specialize in care and daily living assistance to an array of individuals. Whether you need daily or weekly assistance due to aging, illn..."
READ MORE1590 ATKINSON RD SUITE 105, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
"Sacred Serenity Hearts is a Veteran owned business and we provide in home non-medical care assistance. We serve individuals who are unable t..."
READ MORE2225 Morning Dew, Conyers, GA, 30094
" We are a non-medical home-care agency. We believe in quality quality home care along with professionalism. We incorporate our training sk..."
READ MORE3380 Centerville Rosebud Rd, Snellville, GA, 30039
8317 Office Park Drive Ste 2A, Douglasville, GA, 30134
2121 Fountain Dr, Suite G, Snellville, GA, 30078
6067 Windsong Way, Stone Mountain, GA, 30087
1350 Scenic Highway Suite 266 , Snellville, GA, 30078
2330 Scenic Highway S, Snellville, GA, 30078
355 East Lanier Avenue Suite F, Fayetteville, GA, 30214
4165 Shackleford Road, Norcross, GA, 30093
10475 Medlock Bridge Suite #310, Johns Creek, GA, 30097
Based on monthly care costs published in the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care clients in Buford expect to pay about $5,148 per month for full-time care. This exceeds the state norm of $4,290 as well as the national average of $4,957. Care costs in neighboring cities trend lower, with seniors in Dalton paying $4,862 for services and those in Athens paying $4,528. In Atlanta, monthly fees are $620 less than in Buford, and in Warner Robins, seniors pay about $1,050 less for care than those in Buford.
Buford
$5,148
Georgia
$4,290
United States
$4,957
Athens
$4,528
Dalton
$4,862
Warner Robins
$4,099
Atlanta
$4,290
In Buford, home care agencies charge $5,148 per month for nonmedical services such as housekeeping, personal care and meal preparation. Home health care is available for the same monthly rate, though some agencies may charge higher hourly fees for skilled nursing services. Nursing home care costs about $700 more per month for semiprivate accommodations, but those who live in local assisted living facilities pay about $1,250 less.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,148
Assisted Living
$3,893
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$5,855
Note: Data for Buford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Gainesville, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help to pay for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
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Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Buford:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Buford Senior Center | (678) 225-5367 | 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford, GA 30518 | The Buford Senior Center is a county-run community center geared towards adults aged 60 and older. Seniors can participate in a range of free programs designed to promote activation and social connections, including arts and crafts groups, fitness classes and day trips to local museums, restaurants and attractions. Transportation to and from the center is available, and seniors can also access free information about area resources. |
Gwinnett County Senior Services | (678) 377-4150 | 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | Gwinnett County Senior Services helps seniors aged 60 and older remain as independent as possible by providing free support, education and referrals to area services. Seniors are assessed by a Care Manager upon program intake and again at each 60-day interval to ensure that the services delivered meet the needs of the program participant. Services are geared towards individual needs and may include: |
Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center | (678) 226-9177 | 750 South Perry Street, Suite 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | The Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center provides veterans, their dependents and survivors with free help in accessing their maximum entitlements through federal, state and county-run programs for vets. Staff can assist with VA pension applications and appeals, including applications to the VA enhanced pension programs, which provide additional cash benefits veterans can use to purchase services to help them remain independent in their own homes. Services also include assistance with obtaining VA service records, registration for VA burial benefits and referrals to legal clinics for veterans and their dependents. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.