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average the cost of facilities in Jonesboro depends on many factors and your loved one's required level of care.
The average rent for Assisted Living communities in Clayton County is $3,638 per month, according to Caring's proprietary data on verified Assisted Living communities.
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"What I liked best about Carriage Crossing Mt. Zion was the level of care that the staff members had. It didn't matter whether they were a receptionist or maybe one of the techs. What I was looking for was how they treated the residents. The place is ..."
"I will be moving into The Palms of Lake Spivey. Everything seemed to be very nice and clean, and everybody was very friendly. The activities are great. They gave us a list of activities. The menu is great. They provide utilities. They do military dis..."
"I toured Jonesboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. It was a rehab center that offered PT and OT, but they did not accept my loved one because of his chest tube. The rooms were very nice. They had semi-private and private rooms. They had windows and ..."
"I didn't have any qualms about Precious Touch initially, but my mother began falling, and they only told me a couple of times. They're strictly assisted living, and there was no proactive intervention for anything. They didn't even know how to test f..."
"I am choosing Jonesboro Assisted Living for myself because I need help 24/7. The place is very clean. The staff is kind and friendly, for the most part. Trash and laundry are done for you, and they will monitor my medication. I am getting a single ro..."
"My mom has been staying in Summer's Landing for one and a half years now. The cost is reasonable. The rooms are nice, and each has its own bathroom. They're pretty good and have a decent staff. I think they need to have more attendants to be better.
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"The best thing about Holbrook Decatur was it was extremely nice. The worst thing was it was expensive. It was on the upper end of the budget. The only person I met was the person that was meeting us for the tour, and they were late and they were in a..."
"The Harmony at Douglasville is very pretty and very organized. There are a lot of things to do, and all the employees seem to be great and helpful. I have not tried the food but the menu looks awesome. They have good choices and it's all cooked by a ..."
"My grandparents were residents there back in 2007 to 2008. My grandfather was only there a short time before his passing but my grandmother was there until her death in July 2008. The staff and the facility are excellent in the care that is provided...."
"I went to All in One Personal Care. I liked it because it was nice and clean, and the caregiver was friendly and knowledgeable. She gave me a lot more information. So, if I had to choose a place, I would put him there. The structure was great, it was..."
"I toured Corso Atlanta. It's very, very clean and elegant. The people were very caring and interested in making the atmosphere very friendly. I went there for assisted living, but they have all levels that can be accommodated in the same room. You do..."
"My mother moved into The Berman Commons in October of 2020. It was a good experience but I was frustrated with a cascade of changes in staffing for the next year plus. Since then it has been as close to perfect as I could hope for! The staff from Den..."
"My mom moved into Allegiance Personal Care Memory Care. The owner is very attentive. She keeps us updated constantly. I feel that my mom is very safe and well cared for. The owner is absolutely wonderful. The staff members are caring and attentive. T..."
"I went to visit K & W Care Home Stone Mountain. I like the location, and the people that ran it were very nice and informative. The place was clean and it just seems to be an easy transitional home. The staff was very educated, and I believe they wer..."
"I visited Angels PCH LLC. It's a nice place and very clean, too. The housemaker or the house owner showed me around and told me everything. They explained the whole situation between assisted living and independent group living and whatnot. The rooms..."
"The Gardenias Senior Living is very attentive. They take good care of Mom with her dementia. They have a hospice nurse that comes out every week to see her and they call me weekly to let me know how the visit works. It's very clean and organized. It ..."
"We like Beehive Homes of Stockbridge Memory Care. It was very clean. The lady who showed us around was very informative and answered our questions. I saw her in action with some of the clients there and she was very patient with them. We like the way..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Jonesboro, GA and Nearby Cities
Assisted living residents in the Jonesboro region pay $3,845 per month on average for care. While this exceeds Georgia’s average by about $300, it’s 15% below the national norm. Rates are moderate compared to care costs in other cities in the region, including Augusta, where residents pay more competitive rates of $3,606, and Dalton, where fees are 12% lower than in Jonesboro. However, Jonesboro may be a budget-friendly alternative for those seeking assisted living compared to Athens, where rates are 9% higher than the Jonesboro average, and Rome, where residents pay $4,293.
Jonesboro
$3,845
Georgia
$3,535
United States
$4,500
Athens
$4,184
Augusta
$3,606
Rome
$4,293
Dalton
$3,400
Paying for Assisted Living in Jonesboro
In Jonesboro, assisted living facilities charge monthly median rates of $3,845, although fees may vary depending on a facility’s size and amenities.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Jonesboro
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Jonesboro, GA
In Jonesboro, assisted living facilities charge $3,845 per month on average, which is low compared to most other senior care options within the city. While seniors may save about $2,500 per month by choosing adult day health care, this option doesn’t include housing, utility and meal expenses, ultimately driving up living costs for most seniors. Those who obtain private care at home pay comparatively high monthly rates of $4,290 for in-home care and $4,576 for home health care, and nursing home rates exceed assisted living costs by 96%.
In-Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,327
Assisted Living Facility
$3,845
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,528
Note: Data for Jonesboro was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Jonesboro
Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, please visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Jonesboro
Jonesboro 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.
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Review of Carriage Crossing Mt. Zion
What I liked best about Carriage Crossing Mt. Zion was the level of care that the staff members had. It didn't matter whether they were a receptionist or maybe one of the techs. What I was looking...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of The Palms of Lake Spivey
My mom decided to stay with The Palms at Lake Spivey. What I like the best is the activities director. They have a phenomenal activities director, and she has a lot of activities to keep the...
Provider response
Patricia, thank you for sharing your feedback about The Palms at Lake Spivey. We're thrilled to hear that your mom enjoys our engaging activities and the delicious meals prepared by our talented...
I visited The Palms of Lake Spivey and they had the extras, like the linens, tablecloth, real China, and silverware. Then the rooms are a lot bigger. The staff seemed to have a good grasp of their...
Provider response
Lucinda, I am the Executive Director and want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We were glad to see you were impressed by what you saw when you visited, and we look forward to seeing...