Part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, lively Gwinnett County is Georgia’s second most-populous county. It’s home to nearly a million people and has a below-average senior population of ...
There are dozens of assisted living communities in Gwinnett County. They share an average price of $4,000 per month, which is less than the national average. Georgia is very tax-friendly toward retirees, which can help make assisted living in Gwinnett County even more affordable.
1375 Webb Gin House Road
4.3
(34)
"I went to Sunrise at Webb Gin. The feel was fantastic. I was very impressed. Everybody who worked there was joyful. They greeted you and smiled at you. They seemed excited and happy to see you. The whole environment was just a happy, joyful place...."
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3315 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4.7
(24)
"Parc at Duluth was very nice. We liked the rooms and the different services they offer. We liked the fact that my mother-in-law would get the proper care she needed for assisting her with everything that needed to be done. The staff who assisted u..."
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11405 Medlock Bridge Road
4.0
(27)
"Sunrise of Johns Creek is not a newer facility, but it was clean. The rooms were nice and spacious. She showed me two different types of rooms. I don't have anything negative to say about them. The young lady was very personable. The young lady at..."
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3100 Club Drive
4.5
(20)
"We chose Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett for mom. It was beautiful, it was bright and light, and it also had the option of a nursing home in case my mother needs that instead of assisted living. The studio apartment was lovely with a little patio on it..."
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1000 River Centre Pl
4.0
(24)
"I like that Brookdale Lawrenceville is affordable, nice, and clean. My mom is picky, but she likes the food there. There are flavors she's not used to, but they always have something else available. They have activities like trivia, sing-alongs, b..."
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4450 Old Hamilton Mill Road
4.4
(19)
" My dad moved into the community in August 2021. He enjoyed his apartment. He had plenty of room for all of the things he liked to tinker with during the day. My dad only lived at Charter Buford for 2 months, but he called the community home. ..."
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3997 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW
4.3
(19)
"My daughter stayed at Sunrise at Five Forks. The intake person was wonderful. She went out of her way to work with the people in the hospital to arrange for her transfer over to Sunrise. The facility itself was lovely and full of sunshine. The peo..."
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174 McConnell Drive
5.0
(8)
"Legacy Personal Care Home was small, intimate, and had a very low number of people. There are only six rooms and they have 24/7 CNA care plus the owner worked as a nurse before and she's there every day. A doctor comes in about twice a week, too. ..."
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4055 Suwanee Dam Road
4.5
(13)
"Heartis Suwanee was nice. It was smaller than the other place, and they didn't have as many residents. The nurse, Camille, was professional and competent. I took a tour with Venus. You could tell she cared. They all cared about the people there. T..."
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5701 Spalding Drive
4.0
(19)
"I like the entire setup of Village Park Peachtree Corners. It is beautiful and the caregivers are very friendly and attentive. My dad's room has a nice layout and it's wheelchair accessible. They offer entertainment, arts and crafts, and group gat..."
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3177 Gravel Springs Rd.
4.2
(15)
"Ivy Springs Manor was our final choice for my grandfather after looking at several different communities. The food looked very appealing and fresh. They offer many services on-site including salon, foot care, dental care, PT, OT, and speech therap..."
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3000 Celebration Blvd.
5.0
(6)
"Celebration Village Forsyth was really nice. The staff members were good, very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. The rooms were nice. They had a nice alternative dining area there. Everything was well kept. We looked at the 1-bedroom uni..."
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339 Russell Rd
4.9
(7)
"I checked out Tender Personal Care Home II. I would not recommend it to my friend. There were mainly Alzheimer's patients there. Just because of the patients there, it was a little bit more of a nursing home feel because they're pretty incapable o..."
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1900 Tree Lane
4.6
(9)
"The Sheridan at Eastside was very new, very attractive, and I felt comfortable. It didn't feel like a facility, it was more of a home. The staff was very helpful, easy to work with, and prepared for questions. They had a salon, the dining area loo..."
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3550 Hog Mountain Road
5.0
(4)
"Hamilton Mill Senior Care has 16 years of experience. The man who is running it was caring, informative, and compassionate. He is there all the time, and so my dad would feel safer with that. He was very open to tour the house and the residents se..."
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4315 Johns Creek Parkway
4.1
(14)
"I enjoyed Belmont Village Johns Creek. They were friendly and personable. It was a nice place. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew what she was talking about. I would feel comfortable having my mother-in-law go ..."
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680 Holcomb Bridge Road
3.9
(14)
"This facility will go out of there way to make their residents feel at "home" and welcome. Excellent communication skills between the resident and my sister progress. Don't hesitate to place your loved one in this facility "
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1520 James Burgess Rd
4.4
(8)
"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 elder..."
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5798 Suwanee Dam Road
5.0
(1)
"My mother lives at Wisdom Well Living. Finally I have peace of mind knowing that she is taken care of. They spend quality time with each resident and since it is a small facility that makes it possible. It is kept neat and clean and all of the mea..."
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730 Tab Roberts Road Northwest
5.0
(1)
"I liked Anna's Private Homecare, it was beautiful, and the staff was very nice and friendly, when I walked in the door. The rooms were very nice and large, and it was very cozy looking. She had a kitchen, 2 or 3 dining areas, and a boxed-in patio...."
READ MOREDue to its location in the greater Atlanta area, Gwinnett County shares the city’s average assisted living price of $4,000 per month. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this price is higher than the state average of $3,500. Assisted living in Gwinnett County is, however, more affordable than the national median, which comes to $4,300.
Within Georgia, assisted living prices vary widely, and costs in Gwinnett County are on the higher side. Costs in nearby Gainesville are higher, at an average of $4,263 per month. In the center of the state, Warner Robins has the lowest assisted living prices. At $2,300 per month, it is $1,700 cheaper than Gwinnett County. Nearby Macon also has relatively low assisted living prices, at $2,730. On the coast, the Savannah area is on par with the state average of $3,500. Further south, Brunswick has higher assisted living prices, at an average of $4,124 per month. In the north of the state, the Dalton area averages $3,588. Near the South Carolina border, Augusta has a lower assisted living price at $3,090 per month.
Gwinnett County
$4,000
Georgia
$3,500
The United States
$4,300
Warner Robins
$2,300
Macon
$2,730
Augusta
$3,090
Savannah
$3,500
Dalton
$3,588
Brunswick
$4,124
Gainesville
$4,263
The state of Georgia offers an assisted living waiver to help offset the costs of assisted living. It’s called the Community Care Services Program and is income-based for individuals and married couples.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division | (866) 552-4464 | This local Area Agency on Aging serves seniors in the greater Atlanta area. It offers wellness promotion programs such as fall prevention, nutrition and medication management classes as well as seminars on common health issues like diabetes and memory loss. Seniors can also find case management and care coordination assistance as well as legal aid and elder advocacy services. |
| Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park | (678) 277-0910 | The Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department runs this upscale senior recreation facility, which features a billiards room and a fireside sitting room. Members are welcome to socialize, dine and play games with others as well as participate in outdoor activities in nearby George Pierce Park. |
| Lawrenceville Vet Center | (404) 728-4195 | Operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this center is an access point for veteran financial aid and health care services. Through the VA health system, service members can get pharmaceuticals, laboratory tests and assistive technology. This vet center also has mental health services, including support groups and individual counseling. Service members can apply for financial assistance for housing, medical care and education here. |
| Lawrenceville Senior Center | (678) 277-0970 | Seniors can stay fit with a variety of activities offered at this senior center, including yoga, dance classes, self-defense workshops and a walking club. Those who prefer to relax can take part in games, craft classes and holiday celebrations. Members also have access to health lectures and mental wellness programs such as music therapy and meditation. |
| Legal Aid of Atlanta | (678) 376-4545 | This pro bono law firm runs a Health Law Partnership that works to ensure equal access to health care and benefits. It also has a specialized senior law project that deals with elder rights and long-term care issues. Finally, the Georgia Senior Legal Hotline provides free advice, referrals and information to all adults over the age of 60. |
Gwinnett County-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.
