Austell sits within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area in Cobb and Douglas Counties, a region where 20 assisted living facilities serve seniors with daily care needs. In 2024, these facilities charge approximately $4,620 per month, with rates surpassing the state median by $500 but falling well below the U.S. norm of $5,350.
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2000 East-West Connector, Austell, GA, 30106
4.0
(24 reviews)
"My husband is in Presbyterian Village for physical therapy. They have helped him tremendously. He actually walked across the floor yesterday with a walker. We never thought he would be able to do that again. I can't say enough about the nurses, a..."
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3829 Floyd Road, Austell, GA, 30106
4.7
(7 reviews)
"My first impression of the assisted living was good. I was impressed with the rooms, they were very nice, and not at all what we expected. They were spacious, well-decorated, and it was like being at home; it didn't feel like an institution. The staf..."
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2787 Clay Road, Austell, GA, 30106
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Milly's Home Care for my mom. It was OK. I don't think I'm going to be doing that one at all. The staff is just one person; she says her daughter sometimes come by to help, but the person is an older lady, and part of me is worried that if ..."
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4005 S Cobb Dr Se, Smyrna, GA, 30080
4.4
(21 reviews)
"I visited Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. They offer hair appointments, there's a cafeteria, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there are common areas for sitting. There are planned activities, and they have bingo. They also have a bus t..."
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1345 Milford Church Road, Marietta, GA, 30008
4.8
(18 reviews)
"I really liked everything about Carriage Crossing Marietta. Everything was on one floor. Everything was nicely laid out. It was very nice. The staff members were very friendly. I liked the staff a lot. They seemed to be very engaged with all the resi..."
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4900 Richard D Sailors Pkwy, Powder Springs, GA, 30127
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I'm moving into Silver Comet Village. I like the fact that it is truly inspirational, and I have a lot to do there. The layout was very easy to follow and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The people there were truly a blessing to see and to meet. Th..."
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4605 Timber Ridge Drive, Douglasville, GA, 30135
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I visited Oaks at Douglasville. It was clean and spacious. The one room I liked, they said I could hang things on the wall if I wanted to. They showed me the activities room. We went to the dining room, which was set up. They showed me the physical t..."
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4595 Timber Ridge Dr, Douglasville, GA, 30135
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Harmony at Douglasville was very nice and friendly. It was perfect. The staff who gave the tour was very friendly and very pleasant. It was very clean and new. The staff members were very friendly. It's just the level of communication that they gave ..."
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404 King Springs Village Pkwy Se, Smyrna, GA, 30082
4.0
(24 reviews)
"My dad's room at Delmar Gardens of Smyrna is very nice. It's updated, modern, and clean. I saw their whole activities and they have various activities every day between bingo, games, and ice cream socials. Yesterday was his first day, and everybody w..."
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688 Hurt Road, Sw, Smyrna, GA, 30082
4.9
(12 reviews)
"They monitor Mom extremely well. It was really a positive experience and I already experienced two other places, so I can tell you I was very pleased. The atmosphere is really good. Its well above and beyond. Its got a great water pool in the back..."
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3805 Jackson Way Ext., Powder Springs, GA, 30127
4.1
(19 reviews)
"This place is awesome! It’s not as big and fancy as the new ones, but it is very family oriented in a more “home” like setting. The rooms are decent size. They have a wide variety for meals. They have activities all day for both memory care and AL. T..."
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4999 Prestley Mill Road, Douglasville, GA, 30135
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My mother moved into Benton House of Douglasville in November. It has been a safe and productive place for her. The staff is very caring and knowledgeable. The food is pretty diverse and appealing. The place is very clean, kept up, open, and very fri..."
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8847 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Douglasville, GA, 30134
3.7
(18 reviews)
"I first visited this community in hopes that my father would be able to live here because I had heard such great things about this facility. When I walked in I was greeted by the Activities Director, and i knew what I heard was true. I met many emplo..."
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1790 Powder Springs Rd, Marietta, GA, 30064
4.4
(9 reviews)
"I took a tour for my brother, and it was excellent. The rooms were excellent, and the staff was really helpful and very nice. The outside space was very nice...."
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1600 Lee Road, Lithia Springs, GA, 30122
4.5
(7 reviews)
"It was a very nice property. The director who showed me around was very nice and explained everything that they do there and what they would do for my dad. So, they were very informative. Every Friday, they take the seniors out for dinner or lunch. T..."
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2570 Cherrywood Ln SW, Marietta, GA, 30060
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Our experience with New Life Personal Care Home has been good. It's an excellent place to be. The cleanliness and the care that my wife receives ae excellent. The people are friendly. They take care of whatever desires or wishes she needs. If I come ..."
READ MORE1060 Murray Cir SW, Marietta, GA, 30064
3.0
(1 reviews)
"She is a nice woman, Miss Lemons, who was the assisted living provider for my grandmother. She gave the southern hospitality vibe, but there wasn't a lot for the seniors, including my grandmother, to do. There was a pool, and a small fenced in yard. ..."
READ MORE4712 Meadows Rd, Powder Springs, GA, 30127
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READ MORE2928 Legion Lake Road, Douglasville, GA, 30135
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READ MORE6571 Valley Hill Drive, Mableton, GA, 30126
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READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Austell spend around $4,620 monthly on assisted living. This surpasses the state median by $500 and tracks higher than rates in other cities in northern Georgia. For example, in Rome, costs compare favorably at about $4,215, and in Athens, facilities charge approximately $3,500. Seniors in Dalton pay even lower rates of roughly $2,545.
Austell
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Athens
$3,500
Rome
$4,215
Dalton
$2,545
Austell and the state of Georgia have two Medicaid waiver programs that assist seniors that pay for services in personal care homes with at least 24 beds. This includes the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program.
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.
Assisted living communities in Austell charge around $4,620 per month. By comparison, adult day health care fees run lower at roughly $1,950, but other senior care solutions cost more. For example, seniors pay about $5,053 for in-home care and roughly $5,815 for specialized home health care. Nursing home costs run even higher at approximately $8,213 for shared living units.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,620
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Austell is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
For Austell seniors who require additional supportive services, there are numerous free resources available on a local, county or state level. These services cover everything from transportation to social activities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County Senior Services | (770) 528-5364 | Cobb County senior services enhances the quality of life of Cobb County residents aged 60 or older through information and referral services, nutrition services, transportation, recreational services, volunteer opportunities and elder abuse programs. |
| Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Connection | (470) 378-1541 | The Atlanta Regional Commission AAA/ARDC oversees a statewide database of more than 24,500 programs and services for disabled individuals and seniors aged 60 or older. Seniors speak with information and referral specialists who connect them with local activities and services that help them remain active and engaged within their communities. |
| Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, Tools for Life | (404) 894-8000 | Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program, called Tool for Life, offers access to assistive technology devices and services to any person with a disability that would benefit from one of these devices. Program participants can live anywhere in the state and still receive help. TFL is based in Atlanta and provides AT assessments, education, training for individuals or groups, lending libraries and funding. It also offers a durable medical equipment and AT reuse program. |
| Austell Neighborhood Center | (770) 819-3200 | Austell Neighborhood Center provides structured group activities and programs for seniors aged 60 or older, such as crafts, music, exercise programs and special events. It also offers nutrition, health and wellness education programs, as well as nutritious lunches each weekday. The center may provide door-to-door transportation based on eligibility. |
| Capitol Ombudsman Program | (404)-627-1057 | The Capitol Ombudsman Program provides long-term care ombudsman services in Cobb County. Trained ombudsmen investigate and work to resolve complaints affecting residents of long-term care facilities. They identify problems in long-term care and advocate for change that helps improve the quality of care and quality of life for residents. |
The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Health oversees assisted living facilities in Austell and throughout the state. HFRD is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and licensing assisted living facilities as Georgia’s survey agency. It’s also in charge of investigating complaints against these facilities and other types of personal care homes.
Austell-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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Leasa
4.0
Review of Azalea Gardens at Mableton
We toured and we really liked it. We met with the staff, and he was excellent. He had a lot of information for us. The facility was very pleasing aesthetically. We felt warm and invited. It didn't...
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Reviewer#VT
3.0
Review of Milly's Home Care
I visited Milly's Home Care for my mom. It was OK. I don't think I'm going to be doing that one at all. The staff is just one person; she says her daughter sometimes come by to help, but the person...
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Daughterofminister
1.0
Review of Presbyterian Village
Dysfunctional executive leadership who distorts the truth and has not responded to basic needs during the pandemic: weight loss, grooming neglect, neglect of basic cleaning, social isolation....
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