Regency House of Buford
4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA 30518
4.3
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Situated on the northeastern edge of Atlanta, just south of Lake Lanier, Buford, GA, and the suburbs surrounding it host 238 assisted living facilities. Seniors pay a median 2024 rate of $4,620...
Look through the 1560 reviews reviews listed in our directory to narrow down your retirement choices. Assisted living facilities in Buford earn an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA 30518
4.3
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READ MORE4355 South Lee Street, Buford, GA 30518
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Wickshire South Lee Buford is a retirement home, and we're living in one of its independent living villas. It's very nice here. They have an exercise class every day. They have a library and a dining hall. They also have arts and crafts. Their facili..."
READ MORE2769 Kilgore Road, Buford, GA 30519
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm happy with Generous Care Giving. They're wonderful people who take excellent care of my mother. It's very comfortable and very relaxed. All the ladies there have some form of dementia or Alzheimer's. There are not a lot of activities because the ..."
READ MORE3177 Gravel Springs Rd., Buford, GA 30519
"Welcome to The Retreat at Buford The Retreat at Buford offers premier personal care and memory care with superior personalized care and com..."
READ MORE2940 Hosch Valley Road, Buford, GA 30519
"Slice of Life is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Slice of Life is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. W..."
READ MORE2581 Doc Hughes Rd, Buford, GA 30519
"Surrounded by trees in Buford, Georgia, Hamilton Mill Personal Care Home is conveniently located near shops, churches and a variety of outdo..."
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7300 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092
5.0
"The Addison of Sandy Springs Situated in the charming area of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, The Addison of Sandy Springs offers premium sen..."
READ MORE2400 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My dad will be moving into The Mansions at Gwinnett Park. We were thoroughly impressed with the staff and I love everything about it. The layout, the decor, the staff, and the services that are being offered, everything is good. I really enjoyed the ..."
READ MORE762 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009
5.0
(2 reviews)
"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 experience. What I liked best was the level of staff ..."
READ MORE555 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I toured the Village Park Milton. It is a fabulous place. It's like a five-star resort. It is a little bit pricey, so I'm not sure that's going to work out. Customer service, Shannon, was amazing, I really appreciated how detailed she was, and then a..."
READ MORE5798 Suwanee Dam Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother lives at Wisdom Well Living. Finally I have peace of mind knowing that she is taken care of. They spend quality time with each resident and since it is a small facility that makes it possible. It is kept neat and clean and all of the meals ..."
READ MORE1260 Hambrick Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I went to All in One Personal Care. I liked it because it was nice and clean, and the caregiver was friendly and knowledgeable. She gave me a lot more information. So, if I had to choose a place, I would put him there. The structure was great, it was..."
READ MORE2435 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is pleasant and peaceful. Everyone is friendly. It's clean. The staff are very informative. They have stayed in touch. They are updating the rooms. They're very nice and very up to date. They're doing very well ..."
READ MORE730 Tab Roberts Road Northwest, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I liked Anna's Private Homecare, it was beautiful, and the staff was very nice and friendly, when I walked in the door. The rooms were very nice and large, and it was very cozy looking. She had a kitchen, 2 or 3 dining areas, and a boxed-in patio. If..."
READ MORE786 Lumpkin Campground Road N., Dawsonville, GA 30534
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband has moved into Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville. It's been very good. I went and toured it. I was impressed with the people, the caregivers there, and the level of care that the residents were receiving. It made me feel confident. The..."
READ MORE3681 Burnette Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I liked it. Debbie helped me more than anybody else. If I ever get old, that's where I'm going. The rooms looked good. I saw them eating and they were eating like they were in a five-star restaurant. They have a courtyard, seating areas, and day room..."
READ MORE1754 Grayson Highway, Grayson, GA 30017
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Dogwood Forest of Grayson was very modern. It's relatively new with wide open hallways, long corridors for the residents, and a lot of seating. When I walked in, I was very comfortable. You could hear people talking and they had activities that were ..."
READ MORE5050 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30005
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Addington Place of John's Creek was nice. I liked it, because even though it's small, it was very clean inside and all the staff was friendly. I liked the outdoor space that they had for the memory care residents, like having a garden and different a..."
READ MORE901 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 30680
5.0
(9 reviews)
"I toured The Landing of Winder. I liked it. It was an awesome facility and beautiful. My visit was very informative. It was actually wonderful. It's a beautiful facility and a very calming atmosphere. It's one of my top lists right now. It was an abs..."
READ MORE1116 Allgood Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to visit K & W Care Home Stone Mountain. I like the location, and the people that ran it were very nice and informative. The place was clean and it just seems to be an easy transitional home. The staff was very educated, and I believe they wer..."
READ MOREAccording to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living expenses vary considerably throughout Georgia, with care costing approximately $500 more than the state average in Buford. Seniors looking for an economical alternative spend just $2,545 on assisted living in Dalton, but retirees also benefit from $3,500 baseline care costs in Athens. Elsewhere, seniors pay slightly more, with expenses increasing to $4,748 in Augusta.
Buford
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Dalton
$2,545
Athens
$3,500
Augusta
$4,748
Seniors living in the Buford area can apply for funding from one of two Medicare Programs: to help cover various expenses: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). However, these are only available to qualifying individuals, and they must need certain levels of care.
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.
Buford's adult day care facilities charge $2,670 less than its assisted living providers, offering an inexpensive retirement option for seniors who need minimal support. However, those who need daily support still pay only $433 more to access in-home care instead of assisted living. Expenses jump to $5,815 for home health care, but a semi-private room in a nursing home costs retirees the most at $8,213.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,260
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Buford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Buford Senior Center | (678) 225-5367 | The Buford Senior Center aims to enhance the lives of older adults in the community through art classes, recreational activities, crafting courses, fitness activities and excursions. To participate in activities, seniors must sign up for a membership. The only requirements are to be 60 or over and a resident of Gwinnett County. Transportation between the Buford Senior Center and local assisted living communities is available. |
Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division | (404) 463-3333 | Buford seniors looking for assisted living or already in a community can contact their local area agency on aging for the Atlanta area to connect with a variety of helpful services. The agency operates Empowerline, an online resource with a wealth of information about local businesses and nonprofits. They also offer care coordination services, legal assistance, transportation and caregiver support. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (706) 549-4850 | The LTCO advocates for the rights of residents in assisted living communities by addressing complaints, providing educational opportunities and monitoring facilities. For seniors or families having trouble finding a community, the ombudsman can coordinate living arrangements in a personal care home that meets their specific needs. The Ombudsman program that serves seniors in Buford is part of the Athens Community Council on Aging. |
Lawrenceville Vet Center | (678) 442-3082 | The Vet Center in Lawrenceville can help Buford vets, as well as their surviving spouses and dependents, access benefits that can pay for assisted living. Seniors unable to afford assisted living on their regular pension may be eligible for additional Aid & Attendance benefits. To qualify, applicants must be 65 or older, meet certain income requirements and require assistance with daily activities. The Lawrenceville Vet Center is located just 12 miles from Buford. |
Buford-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.
Assisted Living
Hailey
4.0
Review of Chapters Living Buford
Everyone at Wickshire South Lee Buford was very nice. It looked like they had partial updates, but the rooms were still very dated. Their staff was very friendly. I witnessed the activities...
Assisted Living
Frances
5.0
Review of Chapters Living Buford
I toured Wickshire Senior Living and they seemed to have a lot of staff and they're very accommodating. It looked very nice. They were remodeling the whole place. They have a lovely outside area....
Assisted Living
SB
5.0
Review of Generous Care Giving
I'm happy with Generous Care Giving. They're wonderful people who take excellent care of my mother. It's very comfortable and very relaxed. All the ladies there have some form of dementia or...