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10050 Eagle Dr, Covington, GA 30014
4.5
(10 reviews)
"We toured Prema at Ashton Hills. I liked the place. Everything was going well, but they didn't do respite at that time. The staff was good. They showed me around and everything. The rooms were spacious, nice, and clean. There's a lot of space for me ..."
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7155 Dearing Road, Covington, GA 30014
4.6
(11 reviews)
"We toured Benton House of Covington. I met the staff. They're nice. They took me around and showed me around and everything. Everything was nice, neat, and clean. The only problem was that I couldn't get in because I had a wound on my backside, a wou..."
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175 Crowell Road N, Covington, GA 30014
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My father has moved into Palm Shade Villa. I love them. They are great caretakers. They're really like family. The place is super nice, and the people that they have in there are nice. I just like it. They really take care of my dad and they've gone ..."
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12166 Hwy 212, Covington, GA 30014
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Palm Shade Villa II. I was able to meet the owner and I was able to sit down and speak with her. She was a very pleasant lady and she seemed like a very caring person for the elderly. They had an individual room and everything was there. The..."
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2107 Emory Street, Covington, GA 30014
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
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65 Stoney Point Terrace, Covington, GA 30014
"THE ROYAL COTTAGE PERSONAL CARE HOME is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults who re..."
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130 Upper River Road, Covington, GA 30016
"Upper River Personal Care Home is dedicated to quality and family style living. we offer home away from home-like atmosphere with the utmost..."
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7125 Puckett St SW, Covington, GA 30014
"We are a family-oriented company that welcomes your family as our family, we are a home. As we say, home is where the heart is. We consisten..."
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1507 Panola Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved into Allegiance Personal Care Memory Care. The owner is very attentive. She keeps us updated constantly. I feel that my mom is very safe and well cared for. The owner is absolutely wonderful. The staff members are caring and attentive. T..."
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286 Four Points Road, Jackson, GA 30233
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Dream Catchers is set in a country type atmosphere in a wooded area. They have animals and a garden, they have trails that people can walk on or ride their scooters or wheelchairs on with assistance from the nurses, and people that are there -- espec..."
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1754 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 ..."
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1260 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..."
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964 South Main St NE, Conyers, GA 30012
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My grandparents were residents there back in 2007 to 2008. My grandfather was only there a short time before his passing but my grandmother was there until her death in July 2008. The staff and the facility are excellent in the care that is provided...."
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1116 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..."
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901 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..."
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75 Dutch Town Rd, Hampton, GA 30228
4.9
(12 reviews)
"The Gardenias Senior Living is very attentive. They take good care of Mom with her dementia. They have a hospice nurse that comes out every week to see her and they call me weekly to let me know how the visit works. It's very clean and organized. It ..."
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100 Monarch Village Way, Stockbridge, GA 30281
4.8
(7 reviews)
"We like Beehive Homes of Stockbridge Memory Care. It was very clean. The lady who showed us around was very informative and answered our questions. I saw her in action with some of the clients there and she was very patient with them. We like the way..."
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2700 Patrick Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
4.8
(14 reviews)
"I went to Oaks at Eagles Landing. It was a very professional tour. The staff there was very courteous. I enjoyed the tour. I considered it to be a very professional and a very luxurious place. It is my number one choice out of the places that I have ..."
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174 McConnell Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My dad moved into Legacy Personal Care Home almost a month ago. Right now, everything is going fine. I like that the community is small. For my father, I felt he might need a smaller community so that he could have more one-on-one attention and help...."
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434 Conyers Rd, Loganville, GA 30052
4.7
(4 reviews)
"We moved my dad to memory care section of The Joy at the end of September, 2024. To help with logistics, we moved my dad first, to one of their fully furnished respite rooms, then moved him to his new suite the next day, after we got his furniture mo..."
READ MORECompared to surveyed cities and regions in Georgia, the Covington area is among the most expensive for assisted living. In Brunswick, care costs exceed Covington’s average but are still affordable compared to the national rate, at $4,124. In Rome, monthly rates are considerably cheaper at $3,088. Albany and Warner Robins are among the cheapest options in the state and nation for this type of care, with facilities charging respective rates of $2,835 and $2,300.
Covington
$4,000
Georgia
$3,500
The United States
$4,300
Albany
$2,835
Brunswick
$4,124
Rome
$3,088
Warner Robins
$2,300
On average, seniors in Covington pay $4,000 per month for assisted living services. While this is $500 higher than the statewide median of $3,500, it’s $300 lower than the national rate of $4,300.
Two key state programs provide Medicaid-eligible seniors help with the cost of care: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). The former provides assistance with intermediate-level nursing care in an assisted living environment, while the latter provides financial assistance for a lower level 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.
While assisted living rates are high in Covington compared to other Georgia cities, this is among the cheapest care options within the city. Only adult day health care facilities, which offer daytime personal care services, meals and activities, are more cost-effective at $1,300 per month. Seniors who live at home pay $4,147 for homemaker services, which are comparable to assisted living. Specialized home health aide services are a little more expensive at $4,195. Those in nursing homes pay $6,950 per month for shared rooms and $7,559 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$4,147
Home Health Aide
$4,195
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,950
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,559
Note: Care cost data for Covington was not available, so data for the closest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
Covington residents have access to a range of local nonprofit organizations that administer programs to help older adults make informed decisions regarding their care. Through the following resources, seniors can get one-on-one assistance with identifying health insurance options that can help them pay for assisted living and finding community-based services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging | (706) 583-2546 | The local Area Agency on Aging provides a range of services to supplement what seniors receive in assisted living facilities. Through this nonprofit agency, older adults obtain information and referrals for community services such as transportation, health and wellness services and nutrition counseling. The agency also has trained health insurance options counselors that provide free, unbiased assistance with comparing Medicare Advantage and Medigap options, long-term care insurance and Medicaid. |
| Newton County Senior Services | (770) 787-0038 | Covington is home to the Senior Services Center, a county-funded center that hosts a range of social and recreational programming for area residents aged 55 and over. At this center, members participate in activities such as ceramics, arts and crafts, age-friendly fitness classes and special events. The center provides daily congregate meals for a low fee, and transportation services to and from the center are available. |
| Veterans Field Service Office | (770) 388-5075 | The nearest Veterans Field Service Office is in Conyers, about 13 miles from Covington. At this center, veterans get one-on-one help with obtaining state and federal benefits that can help cover assisted living expenses, including the Aid and Attendance Benefit, disability compensation and pension programs. The office can also screen veterans for eligibility for insurance and health care services. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 552-4464, Option 5 | The state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has trained volunteers who help seniors research assisted living options in Covington and identify options for paying for their care. The ombudsman also ensures residents understand their rights and advocates on their behalf to ensure they receive the services they’re entitled to. |
Covington-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
Barry
5.0
Review of Benton House of Covington
We toured Benton House of Covington. I met the staff. They're nice. They took me around and showed me around and everything. Everything was nice, neat, and clean. The only problem was that I...
Assisted Living
Barry
5.0
Review of Prema at Ashton Hills
We toured Prema at Ashton Hills. I liked the place. Everything was going well, but they didn't do respite at that time. The staff was good. They showed me around and everything. The rooms were...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD0618M
2.0
Review of Prema at Ashton Hills
I toured Prema at Ashton Hills. The conversation was fine, and then when they wanted to go into your business, which I did not think was necessary. They wanted the combination to my safe and all...
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