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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Austell, GA for 2024

Located less than 20 miles from downtown Atlanta, Austell offers a more sedate suburban lifestyle with easy access to big-city amenities. Austell straddles Cobb and Douglas counties and is part of the Atlanta metro area. The city is home to about 7,700 residents, including around 600 seniors aged 65 or older. It’s also home to Six Flags over Georgia, a popular attraction for visiting grandkids of all ages. Seniors may enjoy hitting the antique and vintage shops downtown or visiting the nearby Sweetwater Creek State Park, which offers peaceful wilderness treks along wooded trails and tranquil waterways.

Assisted living often provides an ideal balance of continued independence and personalized supportive care in a secure residential setting with socialization opportunities. Austell seniors pay an average of $4,000 per month for assisted living services, which is higher than the state average but lower than the national median.

This guide compares assisted living fees in Austell to costs in nearby cities, as well as other types of senior care. It also includes some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Austell and provides a list of local resources that serve area seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Austell

The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Health oversees assisted living facilities in Austell and throughout the state. HFRD is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and licensing assisted living facilities as Georgia’s survey agency. It’s also in charge of investigating complaints against these facilities and other types of personal care homes.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Austell

  • Georgia is one of the more tax-friendly states for retirees. Seniors in Austell don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security income or Railroad Retirement benefits. Seniors aged 65 and older also enjoy tax-exemptions on most other types of retirement income up to $65,000 for individuals or $130,000 for couples.
  • Georgia also boasts a relatively average sales tax rate with a combined state and local sales tax rate of around 7.33%. However, seniors in Austell benefit from much lower sales taxes since the city is primarily in Cobb County with only a small portion extending into Douglas. Cobb County’s combined sales tax rate is just 6%, which makes its taxes lower than 98% of other cities and counties in Georgia.
  • Austell seniors benefit from having a local hospital that’s rated high performing in four adult procedures or conditions. WellStar Cobb Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility that has an on-site emergency department, medical surgical ICU and cardiac ICU. It was rated high performing in treating heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and COPD, which can all be valuable to aging adults.
  • The overall cost of living in Austell is 7% lower than the national average. Although transportation costs are 26% higher than the national average, the costs for groceries, healthcare, housing and utilities are all lower.
  • Austell has a moist climate with an average of 53 inches of annual rainfall compared to the national average of 38 inches. However, it only receives about one inch of snow each year compared to the national average of 28 inches. Residents enjoy relatively mild summers with an average high of around 88 degrees in July. However, the average wintertime low during January is about 31 degrees. It records about 57 days when the overnight low falls below freezing, making it colder than most places in Georgia.

Paying for Assisted Living in Austell

According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Austell is $4,000. Although this is higher than the state average by $500 per month, it’s still lower than the national median by $300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The cost of assisted living in Austell is lower than some nearby cities but higher than others. Gainesville’s cost of assisted living is higher than Austell’s by $263 per month, and Brunswick’s cost is higher by $124. However, assisted living in Austell costs $350 more than in Columbus, and in Macon, costs are $1,270 lower.

Austell

$4,000

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Gainesville

$4,263

Brunswick

$4,124

Columbus

$3,650

Macon

$2,730

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Other types of senior care may better serve an individual’s level of care and financial needs. Adult day health care is generally always the lowest cost option with the lowest level of care. In Austell, adult day health costs an average of $1,300 per month. Assisted living is the next lowest cost senior care option at $4,000 per month. Homemaker services run about $4,147 per month, and home health aides cost about $4,195. Nursing home facilities offer the highest level of care and the highest price tag at about $6,950 for semiprivate rooms, while private accommodations typically cost about  $7,559.

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

Note: Data for Austell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Austell

Austell and the state of Georgia have two Medicaid waiver programs that assist seniors that pay for services in personal care homes with at least 24 beds. This includes the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living  in Austell

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 Austell

For Austell seniors who require additional supportive services, there are numerous free resources available on a local, county or state level. These services cover everything from transportation to social activities.

ResourceContactService
Cobb County Senior Services(770) 528-5364Cobb County senior services enhances the quality of life of Cobb County residents aged 60 or older through information and referral services, nutrition services, transportation, recreational services, volunteer opportunities and elder abuse programs.
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Connection(470) 378-1541The Atlanta Regional Commission AAA/ARDC oversees a statewide database of more than 24,500 programs and services for disabled individuals and seniors aged 60 or older. Seniors speak with information and referral specialists who connect them with local activities and services that help them remain active and engaged within their communities.
Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, Tools for Life(404) 894-8000Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program, called Tool for Life, offers access to assistive technology devices and services to any person with a disability that would benefit from one of these devices. Program participants can live anywhere in the state and still receive help. TFL is based in Atlanta and provides AT assessments, education, training for individuals or groups, lending libraries and funding. It also offers a durable medical equipment and AT reuse program.
Austell Neighborhood Center(770) 819-3200Austell Neighborhood Center provides structured group activities and programs for seniors aged 60 or older, such as crafts, music, exercise programs and special events. It also offers nutrition, health and wellness education programs, as well as nutritious lunches each weekday. The center may provide door-to-door transportation based on eligibility.
Capitol Ombudsman Program(404)-627-1057The Capitol Ombudsman Program provides long-term care ombudsman services in Cobb County. Trained ombudsmen investigate and work to resolve complaints affecting residents of long-term care facilities. They identify problems in long-term care and advocate for change that helps improve the quality of care and quality of life for residents.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Austell

Austell-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 Laws and Regulations in Austell

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