The Overlook
171 Hwy 78 NW, Monroe, GA 30655
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you...."
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Serving as the seat of Walton County, Monroe covers about 16 square miles in...
Based on feedback from residents and visitors, local assisted living communities earn a rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars out of five stars. You can learn about this rating and compare communities by reading through the 737 reviews reviews in our comprehensive directory.
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171 Hwy 78 NW, Monroe, GA 30655
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you...."
READ MORE920 Highway 138, Monroe, GA 30655
4.0
(15 reviews)
"Weve decided to place my mother-in-law at Great Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care. There was a bit of a problem in the beginning, but they addressed it, so its clean now. The staff seemed knowledgeable on how they handled the residents. The dini..."
READ MORE1865 BOLD SPRINGS ROAD, Monroe, GA 30655
3.4
(15 reviews)
"My husband spent a month post-surgery in rehab. We could not have asked for a more caring, attentive place for him to do his rehab and heal. I highly recommend Park Place...."
READ MORE533 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA 30655
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Rose of Sharon was very clean and very neat (although the house itself needed a little updating). Everybody had their own room. I think there were 4 people in there at the moment and there's another gentleman coming in. The lady there was very polite..."
READ MORE235 E Marable Street, Monroe, GA 30655
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READ MORE430 South Broad Street, Monroe, GA 30655
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2400 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My dad will be moving into The Mansions at Gwinnett Park. We were thoroughly impressed with the staff and I love everything about it. The layout, the decor, the staff, and the services that are being offered, everything is good. I really enjoyed the ..."
READ MORE4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA 30518
4.3
" To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regula..."
READ MORE1291 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA 30605
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom-in-law is here. We chose this place because of the people and the way the place is set up. It is easy and convenient for her to walk around, and that way she could still keep some independence, and she could maneuver around. They have a large ..."
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 MORE730 Tab Roberts Road Northwest, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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. If..."
READ MORE901 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 30680
5.0
(9 reviews)
"I toured The Landing of Winder. I liked it. It was an awesome facility and beautiful. My visit was very informative. It was actually wonderful. It's a beautiful facility and a very calming atmosphere. It's one of my top lists right now. It was an abs..."
READ MORE1754 Grayson Highway, Grayson, GA 30017
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Dogwood Forest of Grayson was very modern. It's relatively new with wide open hallways, long corridors for the residents, and a lot of seating. When I walked in, I was very comfortable. You could hear people talking and they had activities that were ..."
READ MORE339 Russell Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
4.8
(9 reviews)
"I am writing to say that if you are considering placing your loved one here, you should feel at peace. My Mother passed after a brief time here but I was so grateful that we had found this place so that her last days were in a safe place with caring ..."
READ MORE2881 Monroe Highway, Bogart, GA 30622
4.8
(15 reviews)
"The director at The Landing of Bogart took me on the tour and was extremely knowledgeable about senior citizens' needs (probably the most knowledgeable) so we had a very good discussion about that. It just was way too far from my house. It is a three..."
READ MORE174 McConnell Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My dad moved into Legacy Personal Care Home almost a month ago. Right now, everything is going fine. I like that the community is small. For my father, I felt he might need a smaller community so that he could have more one-on-one attention and help...."
READ MORE434 Conyers Rd, Loganville, GA 30052
4.7
(4 reviews)
"We moved my dad to memory care section of The Joy at the end of September, 2024. To help with logistics, we moved my dad first, to one of their fully furnished respite rooms, then moved him to his new suite the next day, after we got his furniture mo..."
READ MORE50 Sumner Way, Jefferson, GA 30549
4.6
(6 reviews)
"We toured Highlands Senior Living Jefferson. It's close by wherever we live. It's a homey atmosphere. The residents seemed happy there. They were serving dinner when we were there, and everything was very organized and clean. The rooms were also very..."
READ MORE2750 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606
4.5
(9 reviews)
"What I liked the best about Orchard at Athens was the aesthetics of the place. The size of the rooms was good and the location was good. They seemed to have a lot of activities for the senior citizens. The staff was very helpful, very accommodating, ..."
READ MORE10050 Eagle Dr, Covington, GA 30014
4.5
(10 reviews)
"We toured Prema at Ashton Hills. I liked the place. Everything was going well, but they didn't do respite at that time. The staff was good. They showed me around and everything. The rooms were spacious, nice, and clean. There's a lot of space for me ..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Monroe charge around $3,500 per month for residential services, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This offers over $600 in savings over the Georgia norm and compares favorably to the nationwide standard cost of approximately $5,350. Although Dalton’s assisted living residences set monthly costs at around $2,545, Monroe offers competitively priced care compared to facilities in Gainesville, where rates rise to $4,695.
Monroe
$3,500
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Atlanta
$4,620
Augusta
$4,748
Dalton
$2,545
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs an average of $3,366 per month in Monroe. The state average is slightly higher, at $3,500 per month, $800 below the national median.
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.
Assisted living residents in Monroe pay around $3,500 per month for assisted living. However, those seeking more affordable care save money through nonresidential private and community options. For example, seniors who require skilled nursing services pay around $830 less for full-time home health care.
Home Health Care
$2,669
Assisted Living Facility
$3,500
Note: Since data for Monroe is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Athens, instead.
Monroe and the state of Georgia offer a variety of services designed to help seniors as they age. Services may include entertainment, wellness resources, fitness programs, transportation and help with accessing public and private benefits.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Centers | (770) 267-6589 | The NEGRC funds several programs offered through local seniors centers. The Walton County Senior Center is centrally located in Monroe and offers seniors a place to meet for social activities or wellness classes. Some examples of available activities include walking clubs, fitness classes, hot lunch programs and transportation services. |
Walton County Senior Fitness | (770) 276-1604 | Offered by the Walton County Parks and Recreation Department, the Senior Fitness program offers classes every weekday at three locations. Monroe seniors are encouraged to participate and build health, flexibility and mobility using exercises tailored to meet the needs of people with various ability levels. |
Georgia's Aging and Disability Resource Connection - NEGRC | (706) 583-2546 | The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission is the ADRC location serving seniors in Monroe. This one-stop information center for seniors and their caregivers provides a convenient way to connect seniors with available services. Some examples of assistance programs include options counseling for seniors planning long-term care, benefits counseling for those new to Medicare/Medicaid, public assistance information and more. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (706) 549-4850 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is designed to act as an advocate for seniors and other residents at long-term care facilities. This program helps resolve complaints regarding care and resolve situations that don't need legal intervention. |
Monroe-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
Fred d.
5.0
Review of The Overlook
Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you.
Provider response
Thank you for your kind words! We're dedicated to providing the best care for our residents. Your feedback means a lot to our team!
Assisted Living
Jerry
4.0
Review of Great Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
Great Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care was very upscale and very clean. The person who gave me the tour wasn't quite knowledgeable, but they followed up with a lot of phone calls. The staff...
Assisted Living
Olivia
5.0
Review of Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon was very clean and very neat (although the house itself needed a little updating). Everybody had their own room. I think there were 4 people in there at the moment and there's...