Kada J'S Personal Care Home
4921 Hamlet Ct, Lithonia, GA, 30038
"Kada J'S is a secured facility which is equipped with a fire sprinkler system and fire alarm. We provide a clean, caring and safe environmen..."
READ MORELithonia is a small community of fewer than 2,000 residents, about 200 of whom are aged 65 and over, in the Atlanta metro. The city offers high access to health care amenities, which may benefit older adults, and its comfortable year-round climate is suitable for those who enjoy being outdoors. The modest cost of living and retirement-friendly state income tax laws may benefit older adults with budgetary considerations.  Â
Lithonia seniors have a range of assisted living facilities to choose from, enabling them to access the care they need. These residential facilities administer personal care and feature services and amenities, such as housekeeping and laundry services, daily meals and snacks, transportation and social and recreational activities. Monthly rates vary based on amenities, size and location, but according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Lithonia pay approximately $4,000 per month for care. This is lower than the national median. Â
This introductory guide features comprehensive information for those seeking assisted living services in Lithonia and the surrounding region, including benefits and drawbacks of living in this city and an overview of local senior care costs. It also includes a resource list of programs and agencies that serve older adults. Â
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4921 Hamlet Ct, Lithonia, GA, 30038
"Kada J'S is a secured facility which is equipped with a fire sprinkler system and fire alarm. We provide a clean, caring and safe environmen..."
READ MORE1992 Sewing Circle, Lithonia, GA, 30058
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My father moved into Patron Place PCH. It's a single family home with four other residents. It's clean, comfortable, he seems to be happy, and he likes the food; they have free homecooked meals. He's in a shared room, but he has no roommate now. Ther..."
READ MORE6193 Redan Rd,, Lithonia, GA, 30058
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My Mother has been attending Saheli since 2017. The staff showers her with so much love and attention as if she were their Grandmother. My Mom is treated with dignity and respect 24/7. The home is always clean and smells fresh. Mom is alwasy clean..."
READ MORE1222 S Stone Mountain Lith Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30058
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Grosvenor Quality Care is an excellent facility. I’m extremely pleased with the level of care provided. I like the food and the director of the facility. It’s a wonderful choice for her. This is a place that is pretty full, as she shares a semi-priva..."
READ MORE6903 Main Street, Lithonia, GA, 30058
3.9
(7 reviews)
"I visited many other facilities before choosing The Yellow Brick House for my mom. At the time, she was still mentally able enough to tour the facility, have lunch, and decide that she could enjoy living there. Several months in, both her memory an..."
READ MORE7411 Pleasant Hill Road, Lithonia, GA, 30058
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunshine Noel Personal Care Home 2 was very nice. The rooms were very spacious and adequate. The staff were very nice and the food looked very good. The dining area was prepared well and the setup was very good. They also have a TV room...."
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3327 Panola Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30038
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is in Our Home Personal Care and there are about 5 people there. The hospital that he left found it. His room is comfortable like a home, it makes you feel at home. I've been there several times and found it to be comfortable. The food is ..."
READ MORE4655 New Castle Circle, Lithonia, GA, 30038
1504 Renaissance Dr., Conyers, GA, 30012
4.5
(34 reviews)
"I toured The Retreat at Conyers. The facility was very neat and clean. The people were friendly. Their little apartments were convenient. The staff who assisted me with the tour was nice, courteous, and willing to help. They had areas where they coul..."
READ MORE964 South Main St NE, Conyers, GA, 30012
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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...."
READ MORE1352 Wellbrook Circle, Conyers, GA, 30012
4.3
(10 reviews)
"My mom will be moving into the Oaks at Conyers. It's a very nice place. The staff members are very friendly, well dressed, and seem to be well versed in what they need to do. Everybody was very willing to help. It was just pleasant to be there. They ..."
READ MORE1260 Hambrick Court, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The owner is an exceptional person! Our first meeting Ms. B informed us of how she previously cared for her residents and we wanted that same care for our mom. Her genuine spirit let me know we located the right place for our mom. Her home is immacul..."
READ MORE1116 Allgood Road, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083
5.0
(1 reviews)
"K & W Care home is locally owned and operated by 2 Registered Nurses with over 30 years of combined Nursing experience. This six-bed home i..."
READ MORE1507 Panola Road, Ellenwood, GA, 30294
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The property was very Clean. The Staff great customer service. The Resident was enoying listening to stories been read by the staff. Eating, socializing Spiritual time and Being around peers of their age group, ..."
READ MORE4556 Central Drive, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083
"Grosvenor Home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going ass..."
READ MORE600 Springhouse Circle, Stone Mountain, GA, 30087
4.6
(22 reviews)
"Park Springs was such a grand place. The food was really good. We went for a presentation and then had lunch. They showed us one of the units in that particular building, which was kind of an apartment setting. One of the residents showed us her plac..."
READ MORE1358 Manchester Dr. NE, Conyers, GA, 30012
3.9
(16 reviews)
"I went to Manchester Court. It's a nice place. The rooms are just what it is, just a room. The staff there was nice. I spoke to the receptionist, two of the people, I think the man is like the director, and then she's like the assistant director that..."
READ MORE1745 Parke Plaza Circle, Stone Mountain, GA, 30087
3.9
(15 reviews)
"We like the Brookside Stone Mountain facility. We like the staff, and we like how clean it is. It just seemed to be the perfect place for my mom. My wife and I were very impressed with the quality of the place. My mom will be moving into assisted liv..."
READ MORE1200 Silver Hill Rd., Stone Mountain, GA, 30087
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Waters Cove provide excellent service to my mother, when searching for placement, I knew right away this was the perfect setting, small and family oriented, staff is friendly and warm; very knowledgeable on senior care a d activities. My mother compl..."
READ MORE1836 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA, 30087
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Paradise Living is a great facility. It has everything I want in a facility. It is an independent living, so I make my own food. We have lots of games and stuff like that. I will absolutely recommend it. ..."
READ MOREThe Georgia Department of Community Health oversees assisted living facilities in Lithonia and ensures a high standard of care through an initial licensing process, comprehensive regulations pertaining to care planning and staff training and regular visits. The department also conducts background checks on prospective employees. Â
Lithonia is a fairly budget-friendly city for assisted living, with local facilities charging approximately $4,000 per month for care. While this is higher than the state rate of $3,500, it’s affordable compared to the national average of $4,300. Â
Assisted living facilities in Georgia charge competitive rates, with average fees in every surveyed city coming in below the national median. The costliest city for this level of care is Gainesville at $4,263 per month. Lithonia is a couple hundred dollars cheaper at $4,000. In Rome, seniors pay $3,088 per month. Those seeking more affordable care may consider Macon, where facilities charge $2,730, or Warner Robins, where rates are the lowest in the state at $2,300. Â
Lithonia
$4,000
Georgia
$3,500
The United States
$4,300
Macon Area
$2,730
Warner Robins
$2,300
Rome
$3,088
Gainesville
$4,263
Seniors in Lithonia have several care options to choose from. Those who prefer to live in their own homes may obtain personal care services in adult day health care facilities for approximately $1,300 per month. Those seeking in-home care pay $4,147 for homemaker services and $4,195 for specialized home health aide services. Assisted living is competitively priced at $4,000 and includes housing, meals and personal care, which may make it the most budget-friendly option for seniors. Nursing homes provide skilled nursing services in a residential environment and charge the highest monthly rates of $6,950 for semiprivate accommodations and $7,559 for private rooms. Â
Homemaker Services
$4,147
Home Health Aide
$4,195
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,950
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,559
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.
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 Lithonia can get help from several local agencies with specialists who assist them in getting services in the community, connecting with social and recreational activities and finding the best options for paying for services. The following table lists these agencies, describes services and provides contact information. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Office on Aging | (770) 322-2950 | DeKalb County’s Office on Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Lithonia region. It administers free and low-cost programs for older adults, including transportation services, case management and information and referrals for community-based services. It also has specialists who help older adults understand their Medicare benefits, compare long-term care insurance plans and determine eligibility for Medicaid, which can help cover local assisted living expenses. |
Veterans Field Service Office | (404) 728-7664 | The nearest VFSO is in Decatur, about 15 miles from Lithonia. At this location, veterans are screened for benefits that can help them pay for assisted living, including pension programs and Aid and Attendance. The office can also connect veterans with services in the community, including emergency financial assistance and medical care. |
Lithonia Senior Center | (770) 482-0402 | The Lithonia Senior Center is federally funded and open to those aged 60 and over. At this center, members participate in arts and crafts, sewing groups, age-friendly fitness and dance classes and health and wellness classes. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Atlanta Legal Aid | (404) 377-0701 | Atlanta Legal Aid’s DeKalb County office is located in Decatur, about 13 miles from Lithonia. At this location, legal professionals provide free civil legal aid to older adults, helping them obtain public benefits, such as Social Security, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income. |
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (678) 378-2934 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of those in assisted living by ensuring residents understand their rights and payment options and are obtaining the services in their care plans. The ombudsman can also mediate family disagreements or investigate reports of abuse or neglect. |
Lithonia-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.
Assisted Living
Rhonda
3
Review of Yellow Brick House
Yellow Brick House seemed more institutionalized to me. There was a long hallway that you had to have a code to go through. They need to improve the layout. It was an older facility and was not...
Assisted Living
P.H.
3
Review of Yellow Brick House
I wasn't really too impressed with The Yellow Brick House. Its an older house that a doctor and his family used to live in, and they just kind of extended the house. So when you go there, you go in...
Assisted Living
Michael
5
Review of Sunshine Noel Personal Care Home 2
Sunshine Noel Personal Care Home 2 was very nice. The rooms were very spacious and adequate. The staff were very nice and the food looked very good. The dining area was prepared well and the setup...