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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cherokee County, GA for 2024

On the edge of the Atlanta metro area, Cherokee County offers a mix of urban areas and grassy mountains. It has a population of just over a quarter million, with the 65 and over community accounting for ...

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Paying for Assisted Living in Cherokee County

As part of the greater Atlanta region, Cherokee County shares the city’s average assisted living price, which comes to $4,000 per month. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this is less than the national average of $4,300. However, assisted living in Cherokee County is more expensive than the Georgia median, which comes to $3,500 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Cherokee County has some of the highest assisted living prices in the state. It’s beaten by nearby Gainesville, which averages $4,263. Coastal city Brunswick is also more expensive, at an average of $4,124. In the west of the state, the Columbus area is more affordable at $3,650 per month. In the center of the state, assisted living prices can be even cheaper, with Macon averaging $2,730. The lowest assisted living prices in the state can be found in nearby Warner Robins. At $2,300, it is $1,700 per month more affordable than assisted living in Cherokee County. Costs in Athens fall much closer to the state average, at $3,366. In the state’s northwestern corner, Rome has a more affordable assisted living price of $3,088.

Cherokee County

$4,000

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Warner Robins

$2,300

Macon

$2,730

Rome

$3,088

Athens

$3,366

Columbus

$3,650

Brunswick

$4,124

Gainesville

$4,263

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cherokee County

The state of Georgia offers an assisted living waiver to help offset the costs of assisted living. It’s called the Community Care Services Program and is income-based for individuals and married couples. 

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

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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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Cherokee County

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Cherokee County Senior Services(770) 345-2675This body offers an array of assistive programs designed to help adults stay healthy as they age. These include care needs assessments, referrals to community services and long-term care placement. Seniors can also get help applying for health insurance and accessing other financial aid programs. This body runs the Silver Roamers program, which holds day and overnight trips, as well as several senior centers throughout the county.
Georgia Department of Veterans Services(770) 720-3538Veterans and their spouses can get help navigating the application and appeals process for a variety of federal and state benefits. Financial assistance may be available for housing, health care and education. This organization can also help veterans find long-term care placement. Medical and mental health referrals are also available here.
Canton Senior Center(770) 345-2675Seniors can participate in a wide variety of enriching and educational opportunities at this senior center. These include social activities like games and puzzles as well as wellness promotion activities such as chair yoga and Zumba. Seniors can also take part in hobby workshops and healthy aging classes. A volunteer transportation initiative helps seniors get to and from the center.
Atlanta Legal Aid(678) 376-4545Serving Atlanta and the surrounding areas, this nonprofit law firm aims to ensure equal access to justice by serving low-income people. A Senior Citizens Law Project helps adults 60 and over deal with issues related to housing and health care access as well as adult welfare concerns. This organization also runs a senior legal hotline that provides free information, referrals and assistance to seniors of any income bracket.
Cherokee County Transportation System(770) 345-6238This organization operates a paratransit system that helps mobility-impaired seniors get to appointments and errands. It also offers a travel training program that helps seniors learn to navigate the public transit system. CATS’s Demand Response Service offers rides to popular destinations throughout the county, which includes hospitals, malls and long-term care facilities.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Cherokee County

Cherokee County-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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Review of Oaks At Towne Lake

I went to Oaks At Towne Lake. That was a nice place, and it was two stories, very open, and it had a fireplace. And all the assisted living was upstairs. I thought that was pretty good because...

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Susan

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Review of Oaks At Towne Lake

Oaks At Towne Lake was very well maintained and had a very welcoming environment. They had lots of activities. The people there seemed friendly and nice. I liked it.

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Review of Camellia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

Camellia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care was lovely. It was very nice. We liked it a lot. The residents there seemed comfortable, and they were nice, too. They didn't have anything bad to say...

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