Located in Forsyth County, Cumming is a city of approximately 6,547 people. Seniors make up 20% of the population, which is above the national average of 16.5%, indicating that Cumming is appealing to older generations. The Chamber of Commerce named it one of the best cities to live in Georgia, partly due to popular activities, such as balloon rides over Sawnee Mountain Preserve. The Aquatic Center and Lake Lanier are also favorites with seniors.
The aging process can make daily tasks more challenging, such as cleaning the home. Assisted living facilities offer a solution for seniors struggling with chores but are reluctant to give up their independence. The facilities ensure seniors retain their freedoms while living in communities that offer 24/7 security and staff who take care of daily tasks. The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey revealed that average monthly costs for assisted living in Cumming are $4,263, which is above Georgia’s average of $3,500 but below the national average of $4,300.
This guide covers assisted living costs in more detail. It also discusses the pros and cons of living in Cumming and lists some resources for seniors and their families.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Cumming, GA
I visited Villas at Canterfield. They have music that comes in on Fridays. When I went there, somebody with a guitar came and they had everybody set up in the main area. They were listening and they h
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I visited Villas at Canterfield. They have music that comes in on Fridays. When I went there, somebody with a guitar came and they had everybody set up in the main area. They were listening and they had little hors d’oeuvres for them, and they were watching this person sing. Some of the little old ladies and men were up dancing, but all the staff was there with them enjoying it. The rooms were a good size. This is a bigger place. They have an elevator, but it’s only three floors, so it’s not really that bad. They do everything from independent to memory care. At the time, I was looking at assisted. They had several different type of rooms that you could choose from.
They had a little movie room, a little game room, a library, a spa to get your hair done, and a pool for the independent living. The cottages are in one place, the assisted is in another, and memory care is on another wing. It was nice and clean. The staff was very attentive. I also have a neighbor that sent her mother up there. She started out in independent care and now she’s in memory care. They help evaluate the residents. They recommended it to us.
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I visited Villas at Canterfield. They have music that comes in on Fridays. When I went there, somebody with a guitar came and they had everybody set up in the main area. They were listening and they h
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I visited Villas at Canterfield. They have music that comes in on Fridays. When I went there, somebody with a guitar came and they had everybody set up in the main area. They were listening and they had little hors d’oeuvres for them, and they were watching this person sing. Some of the little old ladies and men were up dancing, but all the staff was there with them enjoying it. The rooms were a good size. This is a bigger place. They have an elevator, but it’s only three floors, so it’s not really that bad. They do everything from independent to memory care. At the time, I was looking at assisted. They had several different type of rooms that you could choose from.
They had a little movie room, a little game room, a library, a spa to get your hair done, and a pool for the independent living. The cottages are in one place, the assisted is in another, and memory care is on another wing. It was nice and clean. The staff was very attentive. I also have a neighbor that sent her mother up there. She started out in independent care and now she’s in memory care. They help evaluate the residents. They recommended it to us.
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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 famil
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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.
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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 famil
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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It had a beautiful ambiance and surroundings, the outside was beautiful. What did not sit well with us was that we went in and there was no one out for activities. It was beautiful but not active, and
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It had a beautiful ambiance and surroundings, the outside was beautiful. What did not sit well with us was that we went in and there was no one out for activities. It was beautiful but not active, and that’s not what dad needed. The room they showed us was lovely, we saw a model room which was beautiful. Nobody was going to the dining area at the time, though the staff said they have activities and they showed us their activity book but there were only like 10 people signed up.
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It had a beautiful ambiance and surroundings, the outside was beautiful. What did not sit well with us was that we went in and there was no one out for activities. It was beautiful but not active, and
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It had a beautiful ambiance and surroundings, the outside was beautiful. What did not sit well with us was that we went in and there was no one out for activities. It was beautiful but not active, and that’s not what dad needed. The room they showed us was lovely, we saw a model room which was beautiful. Nobody was going to the dining area at the time, though the staff said they have activities and they showed us their activity book but there were only like 10 people signed up.
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I toured Oaks at Post Road. It was actually my favorite. It was one level. The rooms were larger. There were two closets: a walk-in and a regular closet. It was a little bit older, but it was much sma
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I toured Oaks at Post Road. It was actually my favorite. It was one level. The rooms were larger. There were two closets: a walk-in and a regular closet. It was a little bit older, but it was much smaller. The other facility has like 160 residents, and Oaks only has 48; I like the size of that. It was more individualized attention to the residents. I actually witnessed one of the staff members go outside and sit with one of the residents for a half an hour in a rocking chair in the sunshine; I really like that. I like the individual care.
The dining area was very open. The tables were set, and I like that the dining room and the TV room were very close to each other. They weren’t separate rooms. It was a very open area, very bright, and clean. I did see the memory care as well, and I really like that. It was very open, very clean, and very airy with lots and lots of light. They did show me the salon. They didn’t have a separate area for recreation. I liked the layout because you have the common area, the dining room, the sitting area, and then you have the bedrooms off to the side. It was very open, and it seemed to me that the staff could really keep an eye on people.
Inside and outside were very well kept. The inside was clean, bright, and airy. The outside looked very nice, like the grass was cut and hedges were trimmed.
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I toured Oaks at Post Road. It was actually my favorite. It was one level. The rooms were larger. There were two closets: a walk-in and a regular closet. It was a little bit older, but it was much sma
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I toured Oaks at Post Road. It was actually my favorite. It was one level. The rooms were larger. There were two closets: a walk-in and a regular closet. It was a little bit older, but it was much smaller. The other facility has like 160 residents, and Oaks only has 48; I like the size of that. It was more individualized attention to the residents. I actually witnessed one of the staff members go outside and sit with one of the residents for a half an hour in a rocking chair in the sunshine; I really like that. I like the individual care.
The dining area was very open. The tables were set, and I like that the dining room and the TV room were very close to each other. They weren’t separate rooms. It was a very open area, very bright, and clean. I did see the memory care as well, and I really like that. It was very open, very clean, and very airy with lots and lots of light. They did show me the salon. They didn’t have a separate area for recreation. I liked the layout because you have the common area, the dining room, the sitting area, and then you have the bedrooms off to the side. It was very open, and it seemed to me that the staff could really keep an eye on people.
Inside and outside were very well kept. The inside was clean, bright, and airy. The outside looked very nice, like the grass was cut and hedges were trimmed.
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I visited both assisted living and memory care at Oaks at Hampton. In the assisted living part, the halls were very small. It was kind of dark. It had the one-room. It was definitely not for our famil
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I visited both assisted living and memory care at Oaks at Hampton. In the assisted living part, the halls were very small. It was kind of dark. It had the one-room. It was definitely not for our family. It was clean, and the staff members were very nice. I know the director of that place over there. I know her very well. She played piano for us at one of the church services that we did. I know her, so I have been to that place quite often as a tour. It was just not for my mother-in-law, and I was looking for a place that suited her. It’s very nice and they got good activities. I have been in the activity room when they were doing puzzles and bingo. When that was going on, the activities were very good. The only reason I can’t give it a 5 is because there’s long hallways, and they’re dark. It wasn’t very cheery.
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I visited both assisted living and memory care at Oaks at Hampton. In the assisted living part, the halls were very small. It was kind of dark. It had the one-room. It was definitely not for our famil
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I visited both assisted living and memory care at Oaks at Hampton. In the assisted living part, the halls were very small. It was kind of dark. It had the one-room. It was definitely not for our family. It was clean, and the staff members were very nice. I know the director of that place over there. I know her very well. She played piano for us at one of the church services that we did. I know her, so I have been to that place quite often as a tour. It was just not for my mother-in-law, and I was looking for a place that suited her. It’s very nice and they got good activities. I have been in the activity room when they were doing puzzles and bingo. When that was going on, the activities were very good. The only reason I can’t give it a 5 is because there’s long hallways, and they’re dark. It wasn’t very cheery.
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I liked The Phoenix at James Creek. It’s newer, and the amenities that they have for the residents were just a lot more than what she’s currently getting right now where she is. When you first walked
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I liked The Phoenix at James Creek. It’s newer, and the amenities that they have for the residents were just a lot more than what she’s currently getting right now where she is. When you first walked in, you see people kind of ambling around and stuff like that versus just everything being quiet and everyone was in their rooms. That was not the case there. Once we did the evaluation on my cousin, and it was determined that she did not meet the requirements, I was not even given a phone call. I had to initiate the call to find out okay, if she coming or not, and what was the status? And then it was sort of like, she didn’t qualify. So it was like real abrupt disconnect in communication. And I get it that she didn’t qualify. But still, it felt like, you’re so nice to me and everything when you’re thinking we’d be residents, and then after it was determined that she didn’t qualify, it was sort of, "Okay, next. " That’s how I felt. There’s a full-size refrigerator in the room, and they have a nice little courtyard.
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I liked The Phoenix at James Creek. It’s newer, and the amenities that they have for the residents were just a lot more than what she’s currently getting right now where she is. When you first walked
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I liked The Phoenix at James Creek. It’s newer, and the amenities that they have for the residents were just a lot more than what she’s currently getting right now where she is. When you first walked in, you see people kind of ambling around and stuff like that versus just everything being quiet and everyone was in their rooms. That was not the case there. Once we did the evaluation on my cousin, and it was determined that she did not meet the requirements, I was not even given a phone call. I had to initiate the call to find out okay, if she coming or not, and what was the status? And then it was sort of like, she didn’t qualify. So it was like real abrupt disconnect in communication. And I get it that she didn’t qualify. But still, it felt like, you’re so nice to me and everything when you’re thinking we’d be residents, and then after it was determined that she didn’t qualify, it was sort of, "Okay, next. " That’s how I felt. There’s a full-size refrigerator in the room, and they have a nice little courtyard.
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My mom was in Cumming Manor Personal Care for short term. I think the care and the staff were very nice, but the food was horrible. Nothing tasted good. That was part of the reason we had to get her o
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My mom was in Cumming Manor Personal Care for short term. I think the care and the staff were very nice, but the food was horrible. Nothing tasted good. That was part of the reason we had to get her out of there.
The community was very nice. It wasn’t modern, but it was clean, and there were nice common areas for the residents to hang out in. They have outdoor areas where they can sit. They have a screened-in porch. They have a piano and a TV room. They had games for them. They brought people in for music. That part of it was not bad.
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My mom was in Cumming Manor Personal Care for short term. I think the care and the staff were very nice, but the food was horrible. Nothing tasted good. That was part of the reason we had to get her o
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My mom was in Cumming Manor Personal Care for short term. I think the care and the staff were very nice, but the food was horrible. Nothing tasted good. That was part of the reason we had to get her out of there.
The community was very nice. It wasn’t modern, but it was clean, and there were nice common areas for the residents to hang out in. They have outdoor areas where they can sit. They have a screened-in porch. They have a piano and a TV room. They had games for them. They brought people in for music. That part of it was not bad.
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I’m in Brickmont of John’s Creek assisted living and what I like least about it is that their food is terrible. What I like best is that everybody’s very nice and very gracious. I just don’t need this
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I’m in Brickmont of John’s Creek assisted living and what I like least about it is that their food is terrible. What I like best is that everybody’s very nice and very gracious. I just don’t need this level of care anymore. I also have the opportunity to go to independent living, which is closer to my family, the grandchildren, and a place that is larger and offers more activities.
They’re new and they’re growing. I came here in a wheelchair and I’m walking out with a walker so I progressed well here.
They need to improve on consistency and I think it’s in the caregivers. They’re frequently new and they’re having trouble finding help but that’s everywhere. Nobody can find employees.
With food, we went many times when everything had onions in it. We’ve gone through a lot of spices too. The dining room’s layout also makes it cold when you’re in there. It’s like every soup looks the same and it has the same base with just different spices or some have peppers and onions. It’s hard for people to eat that.
We have activities, just not enough. The activities director and what she does with us is great but only one person can only do so much.
They have a salon and a courtyard. They have an activity area they call a theater and it’s just chairs and tables, and we rearrange things based on what we’re doing.
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I’m in Brickmont of John’s Creek assisted living and what I like least about it is that their food is terrible. What I like best is that everybody’s very nice and very gracious. I just don’t need this
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I’m in Brickmont of John’s Creek assisted living and what I like least about it is that their food is terrible. What I like best is that everybody’s very nice and very gracious. I just don’t need this level of care anymore. I also have the opportunity to go to independent living, which is closer to my family, the grandchildren, and a place that is larger and offers more activities.
They’re new and they’re growing. I came here in a wheelchair and I’m walking out with a walker so I progressed well here.
They need to improve on consistency and I think it’s in the caregivers. They’re frequently new and they’re having trouble finding help but that’s everywhere. Nobody can find employees.
With food, we went many times when everything had onions in it. We’ve gone through a lot of spices too. The dining room’s layout also makes it cold when you’re in there. It’s like every soup looks the same and it has the same base with just different spices or some have peppers and onions. It’s hard for people to eat that.
We have activities, just not enough. The activities director and what she does with us is great but only one person can only do so much.
They have a salon and a courtyard. They have an activity area they call a theater and it’s just chairs and tables, and we rearrange things based on what we’re doing.
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Nestled along the Chattahoochee River, Sunrise of Johns Creek is located in Johns Creek, Georgia, close to the Mall of Georgia, Johns Creek Town Center and Peachtree Golf Course. Residents’ family mem
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Nestled along the Chattahoochee River, Sunrise of Johns Creek is located in Johns Creek, Georgia, close to the Mall of Georgia, Johns Creek Town Center and Peachtree Golf Course. Residents’ family members praise the facility for the excellent medical and clinical care their loved ones receive. They describe it as a compassionate community with a staff that really cares for the residents. The meals served in the dining room are reportedly nutritious, and seniors can enjoy musical entertainment, exercise classes, bingo and movies. A bus is available for shopping excursions.
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Nestled along the Chattahoochee River, Sunrise of Johns Creek is located in Johns Creek, Georgia, close to the Mall of Georgia, Johns Creek Town Center and Peachtree Golf Course. Residents’ family mem
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Nestled along the Chattahoochee River, Sunrise of Johns Creek is located in Johns Creek, Georgia, close to the Mall of Georgia, Johns Creek Town Center and Peachtree Golf Course. Residents’ family members praise the facility for the excellent medical and clinical care their loved ones receive. They describe it as a compassionate community with a staff that really cares for the residents. The meals served in the dining room are reportedly nutritious, and seniors can enjoy musical entertainment, exercise classes, bingo and movies. A bus is available for shopping excursions.
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We chose Charter Senior Living of Buford for my dad because of its location. We also targeted that area because we needed speech therapy. As it turns out, the company they have a contract with did not
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We chose Charter Senior Living of Buford for my dad because of its location. We also targeted that area because we needed speech therapy. As it turns out, the company they have a contract with did not have a speech therapist. Their staff is wonderful though, very attentive and caring. They have movie nights, bingo, arts and crafts, and several different things. They also have a large sitting room with a fireplace. They keep it stocked with snacks and coffee. They have physical therapy on-site, too.
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We chose Charter Senior Living of Buford for my dad because of its location. We also targeted that area because we needed speech therapy. As it turns out, the company they have a contract with did not
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We chose Charter Senior Living of Buford for my dad because of its location. We also targeted that area because we needed speech therapy. As it turns out, the company they have a contract with did not have a speech therapist. Their staff is wonderful though, very attentive and caring. They have movie nights, bingo, arts and crafts, and several different things. They also have a large sitting room with a fireplace. They keep it stocked with snacks and coffee. They have physical therapy on-site, too.
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Our tour at The Phoenix at Milton was outstanding. The people there were just exceptional in terms of their willingness to help us, talk about what they do and their jobs, and also just the dynamic pe
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Our tour at The Phoenix at Milton was outstanding. The people there were just exceptional in terms of their willingness to help us, talk about what they do and their jobs, and also just the dynamic personalities of the staff. The staff members were outgoing, caring, and friendly. They have physical therapy. They had a wonderful COVID-adjusted dining area, and they had a hair salon also.
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Our tour at The Phoenix at Milton was outstanding. The people there were just exceptional in terms of their willingness to help us, talk about what they do and their jobs, and also just the dynamic pe
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Our tour at The Phoenix at Milton was outstanding. The people there were just exceptional in terms of their willingness to help us, talk about what they do and their jobs, and also just the dynamic personalities of the staff. The staff members were outgoing, caring, and friendly. They have physical therapy. They had a wonderful COVID-adjusted dining area, and they had a hair salon also.
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I had a good feeling about Magnolia Senior Living Sugar Hill when I entered it. The young lady that we met with, Abby, was very welcoming and very accommodating. So was the rest of the staff. We went
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I had a good feeling about Magnolia Senior Living Sugar Hill when I entered it. The young lady that we met with, Abby, was very welcoming and very accommodating. So was the rest of the staff. We went around and met a lot of them and everyone was friendly. They had a barber/beauty shop, different activities during the month, and a nice cafeteria. I like their courtyard, too. The rooms were very nice-sized. The kitchenette was nice and the bathroom was great. The sink had the right height and it’s got a great walk-in shower (that was very important). We’re looking forward to being in there.
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I had a good feeling about Magnolia Senior Living Sugar Hill when I entered it. The young lady that we met with, Abby, was very welcoming and very accommodating. So was the rest of the staff. We went
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I had a good feeling about Magnolia Senior Living Sugar Hill when I entered it. The young lady that we met with, Abby, was very welcoming and very accommodating. So was the rest of the staff. We went around and met a lot of them and everyone was friendly. They had a barber/beauty shop, different activities during the month, and a nice cafeteria. I like their courtyard, too. The rooms were very nice-sized. The kitchenette was nice and the bathroom was great. The sink had the right height and it’s got a great walk-in shower (that was very important). We’re looking forward to being in there.
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Village Park Senior Living is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, near Routes 19 and 120, and the Avalon shopping mall and its numerous dining options. Visitors and residents compliment the larg
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Village Park Senior Living is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, near Routes 19 and 120, and the Avalon shopping mall and its numerous dining options. Visitors and residents compliment the large community room that has a clean, modern environment where families can hold events. The facility offers assisted living, independent living and memory care, and residents can choose from detached cottages, studios and 1- or 2-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy amenities and activities including a large outdoor picnic area, swimming pool, theater, beauty salon, exercise room, ice cream socials and outings.
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Village Park Senior Living is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, near Routes 19 and 120, and the Avalon shopping mall and its numerous dining options. Visitors and residents compliment the larg
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Village Park Senior Living is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, near Routes 19 and 120, and the Avalon shopping mall and its numerous dining options. Visitors and residents compliment the large community room that has a clean, modern environment where families can hold events. The facility offers assisted living, independent living and memory care, and residents can choose from detached cottages, studios and 1- or 2-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy amenities and activities including a large outdoor picnic area, swimming pool, theater, beauty salon, exercise room, ice cream socials and outings.
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Belmont Village Johns Creek is in Suwanee, Georgia, near Georgia Highway 141, Johns Creek Town Center shopping mall and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Visitors comment on the peaceful and pleasant atmosp
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Belmont Village Johns Creek is in Suwanee, Georgia, near Georgia Highway 141, Johns Creek Town Center shopping mall and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Visitors comment on the peaceful and pleasant atmosphere at this facility and the nice, spacious rooms. They describe the staff as friendly and knowledgeable. Activities mentioned by reviewers include bingo, aerobics and day trips for shopping and dining. Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style, and other amenities include a full-service salon, library with internet access and free daily transportation. Small pets are welcome.
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Belmont Village Johns Creek is in Suwanee, Georgia, near Georgia Highway 141, Johns Creek Town Center shopping mall and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Visitors comment on the peaceful and pleasant atmosp
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Belmont Village Johns Creek is in Suwanee, Georgia, near Georgia Highway 141, Johns Creek Town Center shopping mall and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Visitors comment on the peaceful and pleasant atmosphere at this facility and the nice, spacious rooms. They describe the staff as friendly and knowledgeable. Activities mentioned by reviewers include bingo, aerobics and day trips for shopping and dining. Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style, and other amenities include a full-service salon, library with internet access and free daily transportation. Small pets are welcome.
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Our Mom was in Antebellum James Burgess and her apartment was very nice and the people nicer. They treated her with respect and dignity. And they were extremely loving to her. We highly recommend i
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Our Mom was in Antebellum James Burgess and her apartment was very nice and the people nicer. They treated her with respect and dignity. And they were extremely loving to her. We highly recommend it to anyone as a wonderful place for your elderly parents.
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Our Mom was in Antebellum James Burgess and her apartment was very nice and the people nicer. They treated her with respect and dignity. And they were extremely loving to her. We highly recommend i
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Cumming
The Georgia Department of Community Health is responsible for ensuring the state’s assisted living facilities conform to its standards. It has the authority to issue licenses and revoke them if a facility continually violates standards. At a local level, some work is conducted by the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, although it has no direct authority over facilities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Cumming
Sperling’s Best Places’ cost of living indices are based on a national average of 100. The figure for Cumming is 116.1, indicating that it is more expensive than the typical American city. This appears to be the case in most categories, including transportation costs and utilities, although housing costs appear to be the main driver for the score. However, health care costs, which will be of particular interest to seniors in assisted living, are below the national and state averages at 87.7.
The average low for January is 28 degrees Fahrenheit, while in July, the average is 88 degrees. Precipitation is above average at 54.11 inches, but seniors in Cumming shouldn’t need to worry about snow-filled sidewalks, as the annual average is only one inch.
In terms of crime, Cumming is a city of two halves. The chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime are very low, 1 in 546, compared to the state average of 1 in 294 (which is lower than the national average). However, property crime is more of an issue, with the chances of being a victim at 1 in 25, while the state average is 1 in 42. It’s worth remembering that many assisted living communities provide 24/7 security.
Seniors in Cumming have access to excellent health care services, particularly considering the city’s small size. The primary medical facility is the high-performing Northside Hospital Forsyth, which includes the well-regarded Forsyth Cancer Center. Also, since Cumming is only 40 minutes from Atlanta, its seniors can easily reach nationally ranked hospitals, such as Emory University Hospital.
Forsyth County offers several low-cost programs to help seniors get around, including Dial-a-Ride, where fares are $2 per trip. The service uses wheelchair-accessible vans.
Paying for Assisted Living in Cumming
Many factors can influence assisted living costs, which explains why a senior in Cumming can pay $4,263 while the state average is $3,500. The following examples from the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey show how different costs can be between cities and types of care.
The Cost of Living in Nearby Cities
Although fees in Cumming ($4,263) are the highest in the state, they’re lower than the national average of $4,300. Less than 40 minutes from Cumming, seniors in Atlanta typically pay $4,000 for assisted living. Costs are lower in Dalton, where $3,588 is the norm, while in Athens, seniors can expect to pay approximately $3,366. The most affordable assisted living costs are in Rome, with fees averaging $3,088.
$4263
Cumming
$3500
Georgia
$4300
The United States
$3588
Dalton
$3088
Rome
$4000
Atlanta
$3366
Athens
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Despite assisted living offering accommodation with care, its average fees of $4,263 are below the costs of home and home health care, both of which average at $4,385. The Genworth survey doesn’t include adult day care costs for Cumming, but the state average is $1,355. The costs in nursing homes reflect the intense levels of care they provide. A typical semiprivate room is $6,388, while seniors who want the privacy of a private room can expect to pay $6,692 per month.
$4385
Home care
$4385
Home health care
$4263
Assisted living
$6388
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6692
Nursing home (private room)
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cumming
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 Cumming
The following resources can help families get help with assisted living costs and resolutions to their concerns about the communities where their loved ones reside.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for the rights of seniors residing in residential care communities in Georgia. Ombudsmen make unannounced visits to care facilities to speak to residents, listen to their concerns and investigate complaints made by them, their families or third parties. Additionally, the ombudsman holds data about every licensed care home, which is available to families on request.
U.S. military veterans and their spouses currently residing in senior care communities can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. It’s a monthly payment added to the VA pension to help pay for care costs, with no requirement to repay payments. Each vet receives a unique figure, with the maximums being $1,881 for a single vet, $1,209 for a surviving spouse and $2,230 for a couple. Vets unsure if they qualify can find out by using the free tool on the VeteranAid.org website.
CCSP is a Medicaid waiver program that seniors can apply for to help with their assisted living costs. Although the program can’t finance room and board, it can help with other costs associated with care, such as medications and transportation to medical facilities. To be eligible, seniors must prove that they are U.S. citizens (or legal residents), reside in Georgia and have income levels at or below the maximum limits. Additionally, they must provide evidence from a doctor that assisted living care is suitable for their needs.
The GeorgiaCares Program is a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Counselors provide free information, advice and guidance to seniors who are Medicare beneficiaries and those who need assistance with enrolling. The counselors can help seniors understand their coverage and identify additional plans that can cover shortfalls. Although these may include private health care insurance, the counselors won’t try to sell plans as their services are unbiased. They can also help seniors with appeals.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Cumming
Cumming-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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