Located in DeKalb County, about 20 miles from Atlanta, Stone Mountain is a small city of fewer than 6,300 people, including about 565 residents aged 65 or older. Nestled on the west side of Georgia’s famous Stone Mountain Park and the town’s namesake, a unique quartz monzonite mountain, active seniors find plenty of outdoor recreational activities. The mountain and Park offer a 3,200-acre wonderland and lots of varied attractions and activities.
Assisted living residences provide seniors with personalized supportive care for those who need some daily assistance but wish to remain as independent as possible. Although some medical care is provided in assisted living settings, it isn’t a suitable environment for seniors requiring extensive medical assistance and/or round-the-clock care. The average cost of assisted living in Stone Mountain is $4,000 per month, making it more expensive than the state average but less than the national average.
This guide covers important aspects of assisted living in Stone Mountain. It outlines the benefits and drawbacks of retiring here and compares the cost of assisted living to other senior care options and the average cost of other Georgia cities. There’s also a list of free resources for seniors.