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2734 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA, 30904
Evans is a suburb of Augusta with about 35,000 residents, 17% of whom are retirement-aged. It’s known for its dynamic cultural and recreational amenities, making it a favorable option for active seniors, and features such as the low violent crime rate and warm weather throughout the year foster a sense of community. The city also has a very high number of doctors per capita compared to a typical U.S. community, and there are several major hospitals within easy driving distance.
For many seniors in Evans, assisted living is a practical option that balances privacy and independence with access to personalized care. This long-term care option includes housing, often with apartment-style units, daily meals, transportation and medication management. Residents can participate in daily and weekly recreational and fitness activities, and many facilities have amenities such as movie theaters, putting greens and walking paths to support an active lifestyle. In general, seniors in Evans pay $3,606 per month for assisted living, which is similar to Georgia’s average but significantly lower than the national norm of $4,500.Â
Through this guide, readers can learn more about some of the benefits and drawbacks of moving to Evans and find helpful resources for assisted living residents.
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The Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, licenses and regulates all assisted living facilities in Evans. This department conducts criminal background checks on prospective caregivers and enforces minimum licensing requirements in facilities through scheduled and unannounced inspections. It also publishes information on the rules and regulations assisted living facilities in the state follow.Â
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In Evans, assisted living residents pay monthly median rates of $3,606 for housing and care.
Assisted living rates in Evans are among the lowest in the nation at $3,606. While this is a little higher than Georgia’s norm of $3,535, it’s 20% below the U.S. average. Local care costs are moderate compared to rates in other cities in the region, with seniors in Savannah paying about $100 less for care than residents in Evans and those in Gainesville paying about $290 more. Similarly, in Macon, assisted living facilities charge very competitive rates of $2,860, but Evans is a budget-friendly alternative to Athens, where facilities charge $4,184 for care.
Evans
$3,606
Georgia
$3,535
United States
$4,500
Athens
$4,184
Gainesville
$3,893
Savannah
$3,513
Macon
$2,860
Assisted living facilities in Evans charge $3,606 monthly on average for care, making it a budget-friendly alternative to most other senior care options in the city. Seniors who choose in-home or home health care pay an additional 26% per month beyond the cost of assisted living, plus expenses such as housing, utilities and meals. Nursing home care, which is for those who need medical support and monitoring, has an even higher monthly rate of $7,452. Only adult day health care, which includes daytime services in a community setting, has a lower price point than assisted living at $1,545.
In-Home Care
$4,528
Home Health Care
$4,528
Adult Day Health Care
$1,545
Assisted Living Facility
$3,606
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,452
Note: Data for Evans was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Augusta, was used instead.
Eligible seniors may qualify for assistance paying for an assisted living community or a personal care home through the state's two Medicaid waiver programs. The Community Care Services Program is available for individuals 60 and older who are eligible for Medicaid and who require daily care. The Georgia SOURCE waiver is for those 65 and older who need a nursing home level of care. Individuals may be younger than 65 if they are physically disabled.
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.
Evans and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Evans, please visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
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Evans Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Allyson
5
Review of The Oaks at Evans
I like that The Oaks at Evans is a smaller place, only 40 units, and so it wasn't so overwhelming for my brother. I thought it would be a better fit for him. They're very helpful and very friendly...
Provider response
Allyson - Thank you for leaving a review of you and your brothers experience of our community. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to care for him.
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ReviewerFC081923B
5
Review of The Oaks at Evans
I looked at the Oaks at Evans. Overall, the experience was very good. They were very helpful and gave me a lot of information. The facility was very well kept and organized. I was impressed with it...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to introduce you to the resident care programs and lifestyle available.
Assisted Living
Deanna
5
Review of The Oaks at Evans
The Oaks at Evans was very nice and very clean. The staff was very nice and very helpful. I met the gentleman that runs it and the girl that gave us the tour. When we were there, they were serving...