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Assisted Living Communities in Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta provides diverse senior care solutions on the north side of Fulton County, about 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta. As of 2024, assisted living communities in this region charge around $4,620 per month for residential care, which is about $500 over Georgia’s norm but considerably lower than the national median. The region has 82 facilities for seniors to choose...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Alpharetta, GA and Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Alpharetta pay around $4,620 per month for assisted living, with local rates exceeding the state median by about $500. While rates in Gainesville track a little higher at around $4,695, seniors in other cities often pay lower rates. For example, in Rome, fees fall to nearly $4,215, and in Athens, facilities charge approximately $3,500.

Alpharetta

$4,620

Georgia

$4,120

United States

$5,350

Gainesville

$4,695

Athens

$3,500

Macon

$4,595

Rome

$4,215

Paying for Assisted Living in Alpharetta, GA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Alpharetta

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Alpharetta through two state-operated programs: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). Both of these are Medicaid waiver programs and subject to availability.

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

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Alpharetta, GA

Assisted living communities in Alpharetta charge around $4,620 monthly for care. This option costs hundreds less than home-based solutions, with agencies charging about $430 more for in-home care and almost $1,200 more for home health care. Seniors in nursing homes pay higher rates of approximately $8,213 for semi-private rooms, and those who attend adult day health care pay competitive rates of around $1,950.

In-Home Care

$5,053

Home Health Care

$5,815

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$4,620

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$8,213

Note: Since data for Alpharetta is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Alpharetta

Several charities and government organizations in Alpharetta run free assistance programs for seniors. These programs offer entertainment, advocacy and education as well as assistance with long-term care transitions.

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Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging(800) 759-2963Seniors can get help applying for health insurance and other benefits at this Area Agency on Aging. Case management services help seniors determine their long-term care needs and find placement in a community suitable for them. This AAA also runs healthy aging classes at locations throughout the county in order to promote balance and fitness in older adults.
Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program(866) 552-4464The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program offers advocacy to seniors in assisted living facilities. Volunteer ombudsmen help residents learn about and protect their personal rights. In addition to providing mediation between seniors and their caregivers, these volunteers can help seniors escalate their complaints to the licensing body if necessary.
Georgia Legal Services Program(404) 206-5175Seniors and low-income adults can get professional advice and representation for civil issues. Experts here provide advocacy for victims of fraud, elder abuse and predatory financial practices. In addition, seniors can also get help securing access to health care and benefits to which they have previously been denied.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Alpharetta

In Alpharetta and throughout the state, assisted living facilities are governed by the Georgia Department of Community Health’s Office of Healthcare Facility Regulation. This division inspects and certifies long-term care communities, ensuring that they adhere to state adult welfare laws.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Alpharetta

  • Alpharetta is a very safe city. It has a violent crime rating of 7.6 compared to the U.S. median of 22.7. Property crime is also low, at 29.8 points compared to the nation’s 35.4.
  • Residents of the city can take advantage of Georgia’s tax benefits for retirees, which include no income taxes on Social Security retirement benefits.
  • Alpharetta gets mild winters that make it easy for mobility-impaired adults to get around all year. It also gets more sunny days than the national average, at 218 compared to 205.
  • The cost of living here is 24.8 points higher than the national benchmark of 100, with housing and transportation the highest factors. However, health care costs here are 8.2 points lower than average.
  • Health care in Alpharetta is easily available. The city has a very high number of physicians per capita, at 365 per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 205 per 100,000 people.
  • In addition to parks, entertainment and adult leisure facilities, Alpharetta has a range of senior transportation services to help its older residents get around.
  • Nearby Atlanta is home to the state’s top five hospitals, so residents don’t have to go far to access world-class health care.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Alpharetta

Alpharetta-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 

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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

Review of The Oaks at Alpharetta

My aunt is a resident of The Oaks at Alpharetta. There's been a huge turnover in the last six months, about 90% of the staff has turned over. A couple of them are great, but most of them are...

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Assisted Living

Kimberly

I visited this facility

Review of Addington Place of Alpharetta

We toured Addington Place of Alpharetta. It was clean. It was well maintained. I saw a lot of staff interacting with the residents. I felt like they were very welcoming. It was an overall pleasant...

Provider response

Thank you for stopping by! It was a great pleasure meeting you, Kimberly. If you have any questions or need more information about the community, please let us know.

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Magpie

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

Review of Village Park Alpharetta

This facility looks great on the outside with tons of amenities but don’t let that fool you. They are unable to assist residents that require anything except basic care. Residents requiring...

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