Located in the northern part of Henry County, Stockbridge is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and only 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta. It’s home to nearly 30,000 people, including approximately 2,930 seniors aged 65 or older. Seniors enjoy the many outdoor attractions found in Stockbridge, including Panola Mountain State Park, where it’s easy to appreciate the region’s natural appeal. Avid golfers like hitting the links at Rum Creek Golf, and there are plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. What many like best is its small-town hospitality and excellent public services.
Assisted living is for seniors who don’t require around-the-clock nursing care but do need some assistance with daily activities. For personalized supportive care in a residential setting and continued independence, assisted is often the answer. The average cost of assisted living in Stockbridge is $4,000 per month, which is lower than the national average but higher than the state average.
This guide covers assisted living in Stockbridge, including some comparisons of assisted living costs in other Georgia cities and compared to alternate senior care options. It also lists some benefits and drawbacks of retiring to Stockbridge and free senior resources.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Stockbridge, GA
201 Evergreen Terrace, Stockbridge, GA, 30281
What I like best about Benton Village of Stockbridge is its location. What I like least is that there are floors, so you might end up having to take a unit on a floor where you’d have to take an eleva
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What I like best about Benton Village of Stockbridge is its location. What I like least is that there are floors, so you might end up having to take a unit on a floor where you’d have to take an elevator to get up and down from your room, or from your room to where you dine or whatever. I prefer the facilities that have ground-level accommodations and resident quarters.
We were looking for assisted living, but I’m not sure if they separate the care because everything blends seamlessly. I don’t know if they have memory care on another floor, because they allow the residence to move and travel throughout the facility.
We had an appointment and the staff member was on time, and they were very professional. They offered us food. We were there during a time where they were finishing up meals, and everything seemed very nice. We did not try the food. I think they had clam chowder or something.
Some of the amenities and areas there weren’t as nice as the others. It was very clean. I actually live next to Stockbridge, so if we needed to check on my mom or do anything, then it would be in close proximity. It’s also near an emergency hospital, shopping, and restaurants. It’s also easy to get to.
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What I like best about Benton Village of Stockbridge is its location. What I like least is that there are floors, so you might end up having to take a unit on a floor where you’d have to take an eleva
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What I like best about Benton Village of Stockbridge is its location. What I like least is that there are floors, so you might end up having to take a unit on a floor where you’d have to take an elevator to get up and down from your room, or from your room to where you dine or whatever. I prefer the facilities that have ground-level accommodations and resident quarters.
We were looking for assisted living, but I’m not sure if they separate the care because everything blends seamlessly. I don’t know if they have memory care on another floor, because they allow the residence to move and travel throughout the facility.
We had an appointment and the staff member was on time, and they were very professional. They offered us food. We were there during a time where they were finishing up meals, and everything seemed very nice. We did not try the food. I think they had clam chowder or something.
Some of the amenities and areas there weren’t as nice as the others. It was very clean. I actually live next to Stockbridge, so if we needed to check on my mom or do anything, then it would be in close proximity. It’s also near an emergency hospital, shopping, and restaurants. It’s also easy to get to.
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475 Country Club Dr., Stockbridge, GA, 30281
Our aunt will be moving to Oaks at Stockbridge. I like it because it was clean. I got a chance to meet many of the staff, including the chef (which is a big plus). Miss Parham was warm and friendly. I
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Our aunt will be moving to Oaks at Stockbridge. I like it because it was clean. I got a chance to meet many of the staff, including the chef (which is a big plus). Miss Parham was warm and friendly. I like the fact that she’s been there for 13 years. They have several activities in the common area such as bingo. They also have a hair salon if you want to get your hair done there. They have a physical therapy exercise room, and they allow personal care providers to come provide care to the residents.
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Our aunt will be moving to Oaks at Stockbridge. I like it because it was clean. I got a chance to meet many of the staff, including the chef (which is a big plus). Miss Parham was warm and friendly. I
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Our aunt will be moving to Oaks at Stockbridge. I like it because it was clean. I got a chance to meet many of the staff, including the chef (which is a big plus). Miss Parham was warm and friendly. I like the fact that she’s been there for 13 years. They have several activities in the common area such as bingo. They also have a hair salon if you want to get your hair done there. They have a physical therapy exercise room, and they allow personal care providers to come provide care to the residents.
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2700 Patrick Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, GA, 30281
425 Country Club Drive, Stockbridge, GA, 30281
GoldenCrest at Eagle’s Landing was nice and clean. The lady that was giving the tour was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. She answered all our questions and I got all the information I neede
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GoldenCrest at Eagle’s Landing was nice and clean. The lady that was giving the tour was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. She answered all our questions and I got all the information I needed and everything. She has followed up on me too. It was a great place. If I sat in there and put myself in the position of my father’s, that’s probably where I would go. They had a balcony area and it was a nice-looking facility as it used to be a country club.
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GoldenCrest at Eagle’s Landing was nice and clean. The lady that was giving the tour was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. She answered all our questions and I got all the information I neede
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GoldenCrest at Eagle’s Landing was nice and clean. The lady that was giving the tour was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. She answered all our questions and I got all the information I needed and everything. She has followed up on me too. It was a great place. If I sat in there and put myself in the position of my father’s, that’s probably where I would go. They had a balcony area and it was a nice-looking facility as it used to be a country club.
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170 Shields Road, Stockbridge, GA, 30281
I visited this facility as a prospective place for my elderly in-laws. They are beginning to become more dependant on the assistance of others and my wife and I began to search locally for an assisted
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I visited this facility as a prospective place for my elderly in-laws. They are beginning to become more dependant on the assistance of others and my wife and I began to search locally for an assisted living home. We want to avoid the bigger assisted living homes as we feel our elderly loved ones may not get the attention they need and deserve. Upon searching I found this nice little nursing home, I spoke to the man in charge of the facility and he states that it is a family run buisness since it’s beginning in the early eightys. This caught my attention, it seemed just what my wife and I were looking for. After speaking to the owner of the facility I scheduled a meeting to tour the facility. I was quite surprised, it was a lovely home that was a family’s home to start. I was told that the family that still lives there moved to stockbridge in 1961 and after the death of George L., the man’s father, his mother Lucielle being a registered nurse obtained her license to open her nursing home and ran it with the help of her children who are also certified. The nursing home was very clean and well kept, the nursing home had the welcoming homely feeling, like entering grandmother’s house. I would strongly recommened this nursing home to anyone considering a nice, warm, welcoming caring nursing home and staff to take care of their elderly loved ones.
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I visited this facility as a prospective place for my elderly in-laws. They are beginning to become more dependant on the assistance of others and my wife and I began to search locally for an assisted
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I visited this facility as a prospective place for my elderly in-laws. They are beginning to become more dependant on the assistance of others and my wife and I began to search locally for an assisted living home. We want to avoid the bigger assisted living homes as we feel our elderly loved ones may not get the attention they need and deserve. Upon searching I found this nice little nursing home, I spoke to the man in charge of the facility and he states that it is a family run buisness since it’s beginning in the early eightys. This caught my attention, it seemed just what my wife and I were looking for. After speaking to the owner of the facility I scheduled a meeting to tour the facility. I was quite surprised, it was a lovely home that was a family’s home to start. I was told that the family that still lives there moved to stockbridge in 1961 and after the death of George L., the man’s father, his mother Lucielle being a registered nurse obtained her license to open her nursing home and ran it with the help of her children who are also certified. The nursing home was very clean and well kept, the nursing home had the welcoming homely feeling, like entering grandmother’s house. I would strongly recommened this nursing home to anyone considering a nice, warm, welcoming caring nursing home and staff to take care of their elderly loved ones.
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931 Rock Quarry Road, Stockbridge, GA, 30281
My dad is at Lovely Care Assisted Living. It is very clean. The staff is caring and does a great job. I don’t know that much about activities because my dad won’t participate in them, but I know they
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My dad is at Lovely Care Assisted Living. It is very clean. The staff is caring and does a great job. I don’t know that much about activities because my dad won’t participate in them, but I know they offer them. I have been there at meals, and everything always smells very good and looks good. They have somebody that comes in once a month or every couple of weeks for hair, and they do their laundry. They help with transporting them for appointments and things like that outside of the facility. They do functions for them. They’ll do a big dinner or invite the families and stuff every so often. My mom went to one and then my half-sister and her husband went to one of those, but they said everything was good. I think it’s a good value for the money. Unfortunately, the insurance does not get to pay for that.
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My dad is at Lovely Care Assisted Living. It is very clean. The staff is caring and does a great job. I don’t know that much about activities because my dad won’t participate in them, but I know they
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My dad is at Lovely Care Assisted Living. It is very clean. The staff is caring and does a great job. I don’t know that much about activities because my dad won’t participate in them, but I know they offer them. I have been there at meals, and everything always smells very good and looks good. They have somebody that comes in once a month or every couple of weeks for hair, and they do their laundry. They help with transporting them for appointments and things like that outside of the facility. They do functions for them. They’ll do a big dinner or invite the families and stuff every so often. My mom went to one and then my half-sister and her husband went to one of those, but they said everything was good. I think it’s a good value for the money. Unfortunately, the insurance does not get to pay for that.
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8080 Summit Business Parkway, Jonesboro, GA, 30236
Our Dad is in the Assisted living side and all the nurses are nice and attentive to him. His apartment is bright and airy. The staff is professional and personable.
Our Dad is in the Assisted living side and all the nurses are nice and attentive to him. His apartment is bright and airy. The staff is professional and personable.
7493 Mount Zion Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA, 30236
I toured Cadence at Mt. Zion for my father. It was a very nice facility and very clean, too. The personnel was very, very nice and professional. I liked it.
The rooms were nice. I was surprised that
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I toured Cadence at Mt. Zion for my father. It was a very nice facility and very clean, too. The personnel was very, very nice and professional. I liked it.
The rooms were nice. I was surprised that you had to bring your own furniture. However, they were nice, and I can see the meaning behind it. It is so somebody can bring a little bit of their home there. But the rooms were a good size.
I saw the cafeteria where they have food. It was nice and large, and well-kept. It was after breakfast, and they were still cleaning up. They have gardens, and the outdoor space was nice. They have a courtyard, and it was nice.
The tour was set up, but it took a long time for someone to take me on a tour. But everybody was very nice and professional. Once we got somebody to take us around, they were good and knowledgeable.
The building seems nice and pretty well kept.
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I toured Cadence at Mt. Zion for my father. It was a very nice facility and very clean, too. The personnel was very, very nice and professional. I liked it.
The rooms were nice. I was surprised that
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I toured Cadence at Mt. Zion for my father. It was a very nice facility and very clean, too. The personnel was very, very nice and professional. I liked it.
The rooms were nice. I was surprised that you had to bring your own furniture. However, they were nice, and I can see the meaning behind it. It is so somebody can bring a little bit of their home there. But the rooms were a good size.
I saw the cafeteria where they have food. It was nice and large, and well-kept. It was after breakfast, and they were still cleaning up. They have gardens, and the outdoor space was nice. They have a courtyard, and it was nice.
The tour was set up, but it took a long time for someone to take me on a tour. But everybody was very nice and professional. Once we got somebody to take us around, they were good and knowledgeable.
The building seems nice and pretty well kept.
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75 Dutchtown Road, Hampton, GA, 30228
We went to the Gardenias yesterday. We toured the whole building. The staff was very friendly, informative, and the place was very clean. I liked the layout of it. They seemed to be very caring as far
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We went to the Gardenias yesterday. We toured the whole building. The staff was very friendly, informative, and the place was very clean. I liked the layout of it. They seemed to be very caring as far as the people there are concerned. It’s a small place too. They could give more attention. It was close to my home, probably ten minutes. The rooms were very nice and very well kept.
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We went to the Gardenias yesterday. We toured the whole building. The staff was very friendly, informative, and the place was very clean. I liked the layout of it. They seemed to be very caring as far
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We went to the Gardenias yesterday. We toured the whole building. The staff was very friendly, informative, and the place was very clean. I liked the layout of it. They seemed to be very caring as far as the people there are concerned. It’s a small place too. They could give more attention. It was close to my home, probably ten minutes. The rooms were very nice and very well kept.
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2650 Highway 138, Jonesboro, GA, 30236
My father is in Jonesboro because they have a rehab facility, and he has just transitioned to the assisted living. Everything is fine. I like the room setting which is like a studio apartment. I sit a
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My father is in Jonesboro because they have a rehab facility, and he has just transitioned to the assisted living. Everything is fine. I like the room setting which is like a studio apartment. I sit and eat with him, and the food is great. They have all kinds of activities like bingo. They have someone who comes in for religious services. It is a full-service facility that is clean and well kept.
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My father is in Jonesboro because they have a rehab facility, and he has just transitioned to the assisted living. Everything is fine. I like the room setting which is like a studio apartment. I sit a
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My father is in Jonesboro because they have a rehab facility, and he has just transitioned to the assisted living. Everything is fine. I like the room setting which is like a studio apartment. I sit and eat with him, and the food is great. They have all kinds of activities like bingo. They have someone who comes in for religious services. It is a full-service facility that is clean and well kept.
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6631 Chason Woods Court, Jonesboro, GA, 30238
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
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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 for a stroke. I wouldn’t recommend them. Cleanliness and maintenance were fine. She had a roommate, and she had a normal sized bedroom that was adequate for her needs.
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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
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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 for a stroke. I wouldn’t recommend them. Cleanliness and maintenance were fine. She had a roommate, and she had a normal sized bedroom that was adequate for her needs.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Stockbridge
The Georgia Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation oversees assisted living facilities in Stockbridge and throughout the state. HFR monitors, inspects and licenses assisted living facilities and personal care homes. It also investigates any complaints that are brought against these senior care facilities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Stockbridge
- Georgia is tax-friendly towards retirees, so seniors in Stockbridge benefit from the Peach State’s low-tax climate. The state exempts Social Security income and Railroad Retirement benefits from taxes. For seniors aged 65 or older, it also exempts most types of retirement income up to $65,000 for individuals or $130,000 for couples, including pensions, annuities and dividends, among others.
- The overall cost of living in Stockbridge is 4% less than the national average. While groceries are about 5% lower and health care costs are more than 6% lower, the biggest difference is housing costs. Housing in Stockbridge is about 29% lower than the national average and 9.5% lower than the state average.
- Seniors in Stockbridge also save money on sales taxes. Georgia’s sales tax rate is 4%, and the statewide combined state and local sales tax rate is 7.33%. However, the sales tax rate is 3% in Henry County and 0% in Stockbridge for a lower combined rate of 7%. Groceries, motor vehicles and prescription drugs are all exempt from state taxes.
- Stockbridge receives an average of 49 inches of rain annually, which is higher than the national average of 38. However, it only receives about two inches of snowfall each year, which is usually in January and well below the national average of 28. Winters tend to be short and the weather is cold, but the average January low is 32 degrees. The average high in July is around 90 degrees, which is on par with Georgia’s statewide average but slightly higher than the average of the Atlanta metro overall.
- Stockbridge has a local hospital, but residents are also only about 15 miles from some of the state’s top-ranked medical facilities. The Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge is a general medical and surgical facility with a medical surgical ICU and on-site emergency department. It was rated high performing for the treatment of heart failure, kidney failure, stroke and COPD.
Paying for Assisted Living in Stockbridge
Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey lists an average monthly cost of $4,000 per month for assisted living in Stockbridge. This is higher than the monthly statewide average by $500, but it’s still lower than the national average by $300.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Stockbridge’s proximity to Atlanta likely boosts its average cost of assisted living, which is higher than many other Georgia cities. Compared to Rome, assisted living is $912 higher in Stockbridge. It’s also higher than Athens by $634 and Dalton by $412. However, Stockbridge’s average cost of assisted living is lower than Gainesville’s by $263.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors often need varying levels of care, so assisted living may be only one option they explore. For those needing less assistance, adult day health care is the lowest cost option at an average of $1,300 per month. Seniors wishing to remain in their own homes may opt for homemaker services with an average monthly cost of $4,147 or home health aides at $4,195. If a senior requires more extensive care, a nursing home facility may become necessary. These facilities have the highest expense at an average monthly cost of $6,950 for semiprivate rooms and $7,559 for private rooms.
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
Note: Data for Stockbridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Stockbridge
Seniors living in the Stockbridge area can apply for funding from one of two Medicare Programs: to help cover various expenses: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). However, these are only available to qualifying individuals, and they must need certain levels 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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Stockbridge
Seniors in Stockbridge seeking aging-related assistance will find several free resources that provide services specifically for older residents. Many of these services are provided at the county level, with offices in Stockbridge or nearby communities.
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Henry County Senior Services
| (770) 288-7000
| Henry County Senior Services strives to enhance the quality of life for all seniors within the county, including Stockbridge. It provides activities, programs and services to invigorate the body, mind and spirit. Senior Services administers the region’s Council on Aging and the area’s senior centers. Services are free to Henry County residents aged 60 or older, and senior centers are open to those aged 55 or older.
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Henry County Council on Aging
| (770) 288-6975
| The Henry County Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization consisting of volunteers. Its primary objective is to support programs that assist the county’s senior citizens, including nutrition supplements, Meals on Wheels, in-home services, volunteer activities, day trips and senior centers.
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Hidden Valley Senior Center
| (770) 288-7015
| The Hidden Valley Senior Center is a multipurpose community center for seniors in Stockbridge aged 55 and older. It offers a range of activities, health and wellness opportunities, classes and educational programs. The senior center also provides numerous opportunities to socialize with other aging adults with similar interests. It’s open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There’s no fee to attend, but some classes and activities may have a cost share.
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Meals on Wheels
| (770) 288-6988
| The Henry County Meals on Wheels program provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors throughout the county. Staff or volunteers deliver meals mid-day to older adults who are temporarily or permanently homebound and aren’t capable of shopping and cooking for themselves.
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Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Stockbridge
Stockbridge-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.
