4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA 30518
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$3,595
Situated on the northeastern edge of Atlanta, just south of Lake Lanier, Buford, GA, and the suburbs surrounding it host 245 assisted living facilities. Seniors pay a median 2024 rate of $4,620 to live in one of these communities and receive assistance with activities of daily living. Monthly expenses exceed Georgia's $4,120 norm but still fall well below the $5,350 national baseline.
Look through the 96 reviews reviews listed in our directory to narrow down your retirement choices. Assisted living facilities in Buford earn an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars.
4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA 30518
To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Find a Facility
$3,595
4355 S Lee St, Buford, GA 30518
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I looked at the assisted living and memory care at Brookdale South Lee Buford. The community seemed very nice and very homey and the people were quite friendly. I saw that they have activities in the building, people will come in with music and so forth, and they have exercises. They can go out for dinner on evenings with their bus. Overall, I was pleased and I had nothing to ask for. And all my questions were answered. It was a pleasant place and it was pleasant dealing with all the people. The building itself was clean, neat and homey."
$3,195
2400 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
"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 ambiance when I walked in, it's just fresh, inviting, and doesn't look like an assisted living. The staff was very warm, very accommodating and inviting. I can't say enough about the staff. It's just the whole experience is good. Also, the facility is modern, clean outside and inside, and looked bright."
$4,295
4055 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, GA 30024
4.4
(18 reviews)
"Heartis Suwanee was nice. It's kind of big. It has five buildings. The staff said they have 85 independent units and they're nice. I thought they were a little more expensive than others. They want $4900 for a two-bedroom, which I thought was a little high, but they're real nice and everybody there seems to be happy. It's well maintained, I could tell from my one-day visit. The staff was very nice. Emily was very prompt. The woman at the concierge was just as sweet as she could be. The minute I got there, I said I was looking for Emily and she called her and said, "She'd be right here." I did not eat the food, but the people that live there think the food is good. They got a nice-looking pool table and a room for that. It's kind of like an atrium and it overlooks the lobby."
$3,450
5798 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 are delicious. It is obvious with the care they give that Beatrice and David are passionate about their care giving. I would highly recommend Wisdom Well Living if you are looking for care for your loved one. "
$4,000
422 Riverside Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
4.8
(10 reviews)
"I toured Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill. It did look very good to me. The place was nice and clean. Everybody looks taken care of. I liked their game rooms. They had a lot more than where she was at. The size of the room was nice. It was like a little studio apartment. The staff was friendly. The facility was spacious, had a lot of grounds, and a patio area with the benches and stuff where they cook out."
$3,500
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5373 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton, GA 30548
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My aunt is a resident of The Oaks and we are very happy with the community. She tells people it is her home and that the staff are here family. Her only complaint is that her closet doesn't fit both her winter and summer clothes! The building is beautiful- like a ski lodge and everyone is very nice and caring. I would certainly recommend considering this place for a family member. "
$4,525
1520 James Burgess Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
4.2
(11 reviews)
"I toured Antebellum James Burgess. It looked like someone's home. There was a lot of space. It wasn't all broken up where it would be difficult to navigate. It made sense to have that much openness for a facility where people could be wheeled around and furniture could be moved as needed. They had rearranged tables in the middle of the room so that all the residents could sit at the table and do an activity together. They didn't have all these separate tables or all these different rooms. It was a nice, big area, with a beautiful, big stone fireplace. It was very clean and neat, but also open to changes in activities and demands of the residents. The people were so nice, everybody was very nice. The assistant director was very knowledgeable, and she showed me all the different things I wanted. She even showed me all the things that we didn't need yet. So, as the needs progressed to something more or something different, she showed all of that as well, not just what I was there for, but what the future might hold for my family member."
$2,995
3950 Towne Club Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041
4.4
(10 reviews)
"I would give Towne Club Windermere a five all the way around. That was my favorite place, but it is set up more like an apartment building. It's a tower and you had to get on an elevator, and Mom wasn't comfortable with that, but the rooms were fantastic. They were like regular-size apartments. They have a beautiful pool, a garden area, a movie room, a hair salon, and tour buses that would take you to the grocery stores and stuff. Any amenity that you could think of they had there. They did social hour; you come down in the main room and have appetizers and things like that. They go from independent living all the way to memory care. The staff during the tour was very, very attentive. She showed us several different sized rooms and she gave us the pricing. She made sure that we had all the meals. She let us taste the meals, which were very, very good. She took us around. She was very patient with Mom and Dad. We actually sat down around the pool with some of the people there, and we were able to talk to the residents there, ones that were in wheelchair and ones that were a little bit more independent. My concern then at that point in time was finding a place for both my Mom and Pop and Pop to be more active. The staff introduced Pop to some of the guys there that still play golf and things like that, so he really felt comfortable there. It was Mom that was not at the time, that's why we didn't do so. We actually were there three times and we signed a contract with them twice. Mom just didn't think she could do that elevator. She didn't feel comfortable with it."
$3,380
1560 Twin Bridge Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Tender Personal Care Home, located in the heart of Lawrenceville, Georgia, is family owned and operated since 2002. We have 13+ years of experience in elderly care. Here, the quiet life-style calls for the highest standards of care. Our mission at Tender Personal Care Home is to help our residents achieve the best quality of life possible. The two homes we have provide excellent care and living accomodations for seniors. Offering attractive, well-designed living spaces, modern facilities and above all, excellent and compassionate? care. We pride ourselves in making sure our residents feel at home and as comfortable as possible.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Find a Facility
$4,000
174 McConnell Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
4.8
(12 reviews)
"The Legacy Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville was very nice, very clean, and well-kept. The owner was very pleasant, and the residents seemed like they were happy. It's just a house without a sign, and we went to look for memory care for my mom. The residents were all in the same common area, which was the living room, and they were watching a game show. They also have bingo, and they do all kinds of other activities with them. I checked the dining area, which is a family living room style, and it seems appropriate and spacious."
$3,000
CARING STARS WINNER
1000 River Centre Pl, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
4.0
(28 reviews)
"I went to look at Brookdale Lawrenceville. I like the location. The facility was very nice. The staff members were very professional and able to answer all of my questions. They seemed very caring. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable. The rooms were very accommodating. I would consider it for a loved one."
$3,525
3000 Celebration Blvd., Suwanee, GA 30024
4.5
(8 reviews)
"Celebration Village Forsyth comes off as a cleaner, more lively, and more active community than some of the other facilities. It's bright in appearance. It's more cheerful. The rooms are bigger. They're more spacious. They have bigger kitchens. Everybody we ran into was very pleasant and helpful."
$4,690
4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
4.0
(14 reviews)
"I enjoyed Belmont Village Johns Creek. They were friendly and personable. It was a nice place. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew what she was talking about. I would feel comfortable having my mother-in-law go there. The apartments were unfurnished, but they were nice. They have little balconies and screened-in porches, which were good. They have a little kitchenette. It wasn't like a high rise, and I liked that. It was like a village, so that was good. I looked at the dining area and it looked nice, they had a little cafeteria and cafe. They have a courtyard and a large outdoor area where you can hang out. I like that it's smaller than the other place we visited."
$3,960
CARING STARS WINNER
11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
4.0
(29 reviews)
"We like Sunrise of Johns Creek. The people there were very nice and very accommodating. The information they gave was very good. It felt like something that would meet our needs whenever we got to that point. Even though it was old, it was very clean, and it was laid out very well. It seemed to have everything that we think that my wife's needs would be at the time when she gets ready for it. The apartments were very nice. They have several different combinations of just a room or a room with a family room. They have a variety of combinations. The staff who toured us around was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He was able to answer any questions we had to our satisfaction. One of the things that we liked to, they also had memory care."
$4,499.2
8025 Major Road, Cumming, GA 30041
The Mann House was founded in 1988 by Charles H. Mann III and is located in the Buckhead/Sandy Springs area of Atlanta. After his own fathers 17-year struggle with Alzheimers Disease, Mr. Mann was determined to bring the highest standards in healthcare, dementia, memory care and assisted-living to the Atlanta area. The new Mann House in Cumming/Forsyth will be furnished with beautiful antiques and artwork. It is a charming stately manner nestled in the woods featuring a veranda with rocking chairs, magnificent Georgian columns, and the lovely friends door entry only adds to the classic charm of the stately manor house. Whether dining on the fabulous food prepared by our executive chef or attending arts and crafts classes with our activities director, our residents will be made to feel right at home. Thats why we say, welcome to the family! At The Mann House, we dont just care for seniors with Alzheimers/dementia Memory and Chronic health issues. We honor their life-long values in a small by design community environment where staff and residents live and work together like extended family. We all go through difficult decisions in our lives. But if youre dealing with serious health care issues for a family member you dont have to go it alone. For many, the absolute best alternative to living at home is an assisted, fulfilling life at The Mann House. Healthcare Staff to Resident Ratio 1:3 -1:5. Superior to any other Assisted Living or Nursing Home. 28 continuous years of Alzheimers/Dementia/Memory care giving. Mann family developed, owned & operated. A tradition of outstanding chef prepared cuisine. Only licensed RNs & C.N.As on staff. Only 50 private suites in a comfortable, safe, traditional environment. Highest value available for your care investment dollars. Truly able to age-in-place at The Mann House without having to move to receive a higher care level elsewhere. All levels of acuity and need welcome at The Mann House. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Find a Facility
$5,300
7955 Majors Road, Cumming, GA 30041
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I went to Oaks at Shiloh Point. It was very small, and it only had 35 beds. They had lots of activities. The person I was supposed to meet with was not there, so I was shown around by a very nice maintenance. It wasn't as expensive as some of the other ones, but it was old. Laundry was not included, too. They have studios and small one-bedrooms. The staff was nice, and he was knowledgeable because, at one point in time, he had owned some of these independent living and assisted living places, so I felt he was knowledgeable."
$3,900
CARING STARS WINNER
3315 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth, GA 30096
4.7
(25 reviews)
"Parc at Duluth was a very nice place. It was extremely clean. It looked like an upscale hotel, very pretty, and very opulent. The staff was very nice, very accommodating, and showed me the entire facility. The care director answered all my questions."
$3,250
255 Elm St, Cumming, GA 30040
"Security was good, and the employees were nice; they were very polite. The food was good. The rooms were pretty spacious for one person, and they were really nice. "
$3,100
440 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I found a place for my dad, and it's called Lanier Place. The staff is incredible. If I could give them 10 stars, I would give them 10 stars. They're that good. They just make you feel like your family member is safe and you don't have to worry about them in their hands. It's like a very big family dynamic. They treat everyone equally and everyone is like family. It's just amazing. My dad has been there for six weeks now. He is there for regular assisted living. He does get medication management because of possible dementia, but right now, he is in assisted living. His room is great. It's a smaller apartment, and it's the lower income kind of part of the facility, but his apartment is good. It's perfect for him. It's easy for him to access everything, so it's really good. And it's right across from the courtyard; he loves to walk. My dad loves the food. It's delicious. It's like you're at a restaurant. It's very good. For activities, they walk with them and they have an ice cream social. They'll take them wherever they need to go like to doctor's appointments and outings. I remember one time I walked in and they asked them what activities they like and what they like to do. One was like, 'I want to go fishing,' and they were like, 'We can try and work that out.' So they want to do as much with them and make them happy."
$3,500
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...
According 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.