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Assisted Living Communities in Athens, Georgia

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

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, monthly assisted living costs in Athens come to approximately $3,500. This fee falls well below the Georgia median of $4,120 and the national norm of $5,350. It also trends lower than rates in many nearby cities. For example, seniors in Rome pay roughly $4,215. In Atlanta and Gainesville, monthly fees run even higher at around $4,620 and $4,695, respectively.

Athens

$3,500

Georgia

$4,120

United States

$5,350

Gainesville

$4,695

Atlanta

$4,620

Augusta

$4,748

Rome

$4,215

Paying for Assisted Living in Athens

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Athens

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Athens 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 are 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 Athens, GA

In Athens, assisted living communities charge around $3,500 per month for residential and custodial services. By comparison, seniors typically spend about $2,669 on home health care, although added living costs, such as housing and groceries, may make assisted living a budget-friendly alternative.

Home Health Care

$2,669

Assisted Living Facility

$3,500

Free Assisted Living Resources in Athens

Athens residents may find the following resources useful if they’re considering moving into an assisted living facility or are otherwise looking for help to live independently. These resources include organizations that offer free services, benefits counseling, wellness programs or other support.

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Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging(800) 474-7540The Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging provides a variety of services for seniors in Athens, Clarke County and the surrounding area. The agency supports older adults and those with disabilities via programs, information and signposting to other agencies with the goal of helping them lead safe, active and independent lives.
Athens Community Council on Aging(706) 549-4850The ACCA serves older adults in several ways by advocating at the local, state and federal levels to improve services for seniors. In the Athens area, the ACCA runs adult day health services, senior transportation, Meals on Wheels, and other programs to help seniors with their day-to-day needs.
Georgia Senior Legal Hotline(888) 257-9519Seniors can call the Georgia Senior Legal Hotline to request brief legal advice or referrals to other legal professionals. The organization is staffed by attorneys and volunteers who are donating their time to help older adults with civil law inquiries.
Athens Veterans Field Service Office(706) 369-5630The Athens Veterans Field Service Office provides eligible seniors with a convenient contact point for information about benefits, disability payments and other practical support. Former service people and their surviving spouses can contact the field service office for information about Aid & Attendance payments and other benefits that could be used to pay for senior care.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Athens

Athens-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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