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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gainesville, GA for 2024

Gainesville, the seat of Hall County, is located in northeast Georgia near Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. About 43,200 people call Gainesville home, and nearly 6,100 of them are aged 65 or older. Residents love the small-town feel with big-city amenities, mild winters and affordability found in Gainesville. Avid golfers appreciate the 15 courses areawide, and nature lovers enjoy the nearby Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests. The city also offers retirees an amazing art scene, superior health care, fine dining and many other amenities that are unexpected in a small town.

Assisted living provides personalized care in a residential setting while promoting residents’ independence. Gainesville seniors can expect to pay an average of $4,263 per month for assisted living, which is higher than the state median but slightly less than the national average.

This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Gainesville, including comparisons of assisted living costs in various Georgia cities and the average costs of other senior care options. It also covers the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Gainesville and lists free local resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Gainesville

Licensing and oversight of assisted living facilities in Gainesville is the responsibility of the Georgia Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation. HFR monitors and inspects assisted living facilities, personal care homes, nursing homes and hospitals to license them and ensure quality patient/resident care. It also investigates any complaints made against these facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Gainesville

  • Retirees in Gainesville benefit financially from Georgia’s low-tax climate. Georgia exempts Social Security income from state taxes. Most types of retirement income up to $65,000 for single people or $130,000 for couples aged 65 and older are also exempt.
  • Gainesville has a relatively pleasant climate with temperate winters and little snowfall. Residents enjoy an average of 216 days of sunshine annually but deal with an above-average amount of rainfall. Summer highs peak in July at around 88 degrees, and winter lows in January average 31.
  • The cost of living in Gainesville is a bit high for the region, but it’s still nearly 4% lower than the state average and about 10% lower than the national median. Groceries are nearly 5% lower and transportation costs are around 17% lower than the national average, but housing costs are what really make a difference. The average cost of housing in Gainesville is about 21% less than the average nationally and 2% less than the statewide average.
  • The overall violent crime rate in Gainesville is slightly lower than the national average, which means robberies, rapes, assaults and murders occur less frequently. Unfortunately, property crime is higher in Gainesville compared to the national average, meaning auto thefts, burglaries and larcenies happen more frequently. However, these numbers were down in 2018 compared to 2017, the most recent data available for the city, and assisted living facilities typically have security measures in place to keep their residents safe.
  • Gainesville has a local hospital, so seniors aren’t forced to drive to a larger city for general medical and surgical procedures. Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville has a cardiac ICU, a medical surgical ICU and an on-site emergency department. It was rated high performing in 13 adult procedures and conditions in 2021, which included high marks for lung cancer, colon cancer, aortic valve, heart bypass, hip replacement and knee replacement surgeries, and treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, diabetes, kidney failure, COPD and pneumonia.

Paying for Assisted Living in Gainesville

Gainesville’s average cost of assisted living is $4,263 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Costs in Gainesville are $763 higher than the Georgia average and $37 lower than the national median.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The cost of assisted living in Gainesville is significantly higher than the statewide average, which means it’s higher than most other cities in the state. To the east in Rome, seniors pay $1,175 less per month for assisted living. In Athens, seniors pay $897 less than their counterparts in Gainesville, and in Dalton, assisted living fees are $675 lower. In the state capital of Atlanta, assisted living costs $263 per month less than Gainesville.

Gainesville

$4,263

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Rome

$3,088

Athens

$3,366

Dalton

$3,588

Atlanta

$4,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When thinking about assisted living, it’s often helpful to look at the costs of other types of senior care. Adult day health care is usually the least expensive. Although there isn’t any cost data available for adult day health care in Gainesville, the average cost statewide is $1,355 per month. Seniors who want to age in place at home may benefit from homemaker services or home health aides, which both cost an average of $4,385 per month. For those who require a higher level of care, nursing home facilities are the most expensive option at $6,388 per month for semiprivate rooms and $6,692 for private rooms. 

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gainesville

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.

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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 Gainesville

Gainesville seniors who need more information about or assistance with aging-related issues will find numerous free resources to help. Local, regional and state resources offer various services, programs and activities to help seniors remain healthy, active and independent. 

ResourceContactService
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging(770) 538-2650 or (800) 845-5465Legacy Link is the AAA of 13 counties in northern Georgia, including Hall County. It advocates for older adults and plans and administers programs to enhance their health and well-being. Services include employment and training for mature workers, retired and senior volunteer programs, senior legal services, wellness programs, multipurpose senior centers, community care services and information, referral and assistance to aging services.
Community Council on Aging(770) 503-3330This CCOA works to advance causes for older adults in the community. As a senior advocacy organization, it helps generate resources for critically important services for seniors. Services it provides include the Meals on Wheels program, Senior Life Center, Quality of Life Ceremony, annual volunteer luncheon and telephone reassurance program.
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman(229) 432-1124 or (866) 552-4464The LTC Ombudsman is part of the Georgia DHS, Division of Aging Services and focuses on investigating complaints made by or on behalf of LTC residents. It resolves problems and advocates for residents’ rights in all types of LTC facilities to enhance their care and quality of life. The Ombudsman also answers questions about resident rights, abuse and care and regularly visits facilities to observe conditions and answer residents’ questions.
The Gainesville Field Office of the Department of Veterans Services(770) 531-6060The Gainesville Veterans Services office provides benefits assistance, appeals support and veterans education and training for all former members of the armed services. The Georgia Department of Veterans Service also owns and operates two skilled nursing care homes, which are available for eligible war veterans who need more assistance than what’s provided in assisted living.
Meals on Wheels(770) 503-3330Gainesville/Hall County residents aged 60 and over and their dependent spouse and children may qualify for Meals on Wheels and receive hot, nutritious meals delivered to their door along with friendly wellness checks. Recipients with pets also receive cat and/or dog food.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gainesville

Gainesville-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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