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Assisted Living Communities in Monroe, Georgia

Serving as the seat of Walton County, Monroe covers about 16 square miles in...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Monroe, GA and Nearby Cities

Assisted 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

Paying for Assisted Living in Monroe

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. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Monroe

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.

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Monroe, GA

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Monroe

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. 

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Senior Centers(770) 267-6589The 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) 276-1604Offered 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) 583-2546The 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) 549-4850The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Monroe

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Fred d.

I visited this facility

Review of The Overlook

Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you.

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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!

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Jerry

I visited this facility

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...

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Olivia

I visited this facility

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...

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