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225 Russell Rd Nw, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
Assisted living is a good option for seniors who require extra help with errands, chores and activities of daily living. These residential facilities offer 24-hour personal assistance, meals, snacks, recreational activities and many value-added services. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the median cost of assisted living care in Dacula is $4,263 per month, which is significantly higher than the statewide average but lower than the national median.
This guide takes a look at assisted living costs in Dacula compared to costs in other nearby cities, as well as other types of long-term care. It also provides a list of pros and cons of retiring in Dacula and a directory of helpful services that serve area seniors.
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Although assisted living communities in Dacula offer varying amenities and services, they must all follow the statewide licensing requirements enforced by the Georgia Department of Community Health division of Healthcare Facility Regulation. The rules apply to staffing, training, management, facility design, nutritional services and resident care.
The median cost of assisted living in Dacula is $4,263 per month, which is higher than other parts of the state but slightly lower than the national average.
According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Dacula costs $74 less than the national average of $4,300 and $763 more than the state median of $3,500. Expected prices vary significantly across the region, but Dacula is one of the more expensive options. Seniors in Atlanta pay $263 less per month. Rates drop by $897 in Athens, and seniors in Macon save $1,533 per month based on a median of $2,730.
Dacula
$4,263
Georgia
$3,500
The United States
$4,300
Athens
$3,366
Macon
$2,730
Atlanta
$4,000
For many families, assisted living is just one option to consider. Alternatives include in-home care, which costs $4,385 per month for both homemaker and home health aide services. Adult day health care is typically the least expensive senior care option. Although pricing data isn’t available for adult day health care, statewide, seniors pay approximately $1,355 per month. Prices rise to $6,388 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home. These facilities are more restrictive, and they cost $2,125 more than assisted living, although private rooms may cost as much as $2,427 more per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Assisted Living Facility
$4,263
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$6,692
Note: Care cost data for Dacula was not available, so data for the closest city, Gainesville, was used instead.
Dacula and the state of Georgia have two Medicaid waiver programs that assist seniors that pay for services in personal care homes with at least 24 beds. This includes the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program.
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.
Seniors in Dacula can take advantage of numerous resources that can help with assisted living, long-term care and age-related questions. The directory below highlights some of the most comprehensive programs.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Atlanta Regional Commission Empowerline | (404) 463-3333 | Empowerline is the Area Agency on Aging for seniors in Dacula and metro Atlanta. It provides informational services and referrals to more than 26,000 community-based programs and partners that promote healthy, empowered aging. These resources can help seniors learn more about assisted living, Medicare, Medicaid, transportation, nutritional benefits and recreational programs. Services are available to seniors, caregivers and disabled adults. |
Gwinnett County Senior Services | (678) 377-4150 | Part of the Department of Health and Human Services, this county agency offers a number of supportive services to adults aged 60 and older. It manages several senior centers, provides assisted and unassisted transportation and conducts in-home needs assessments. Case managers can determine if seniors qualify for personal care and related services. |
Legal Aid Atlanta, Gwinnett County Office | (678) 376-4545 | This legal aid society handles more than 20,000 cases annually on behalf of seniors, low-income families and other vulnerable or marginalized residents. It accepts cases related to housing, health care, insurance, family law and consumer rights. Its Senior Law Project focuses on long-term care, government benefits and elder abuse, and its Georgia Senior Legal Helpline is available to residents aged 60 and older. |
Athens Community Council on Aging | (706) 549-4850 | The Athens Community Council on Aging serves as the long-term care ombudsman for seniors in the state’s northeastern region. The ombudsman is available to answer questions and concerns related to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. These advocates advise families on long-term care options, help residents start family councils and voice concerns on behalf of seniors who reside in licensed health care facilities. |
Dacula-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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