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

Suwanee, Georgia, is a rapidly growing suburban community located near Lake Lanier, about 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. The city is home to 20,907 residents. Although adults aged 65 and older represent just 9% of the population, almost half the national average, the area has a number of age-friendly amenities. Seniors enjoy a pleasant climate, a moderate cost of living and quality health care at competitive prices. The area is also home to a handful of assisted living facilities.

Assisted living is an appealing option for seniors who want added security and convenience. These communities offer maintenance-free apartments, comprehensive meal plans, recreational activities and around-the-clock access to personal care attendants for just $4,263 per month. Although local residents pay more than seniors in other parts of the state, rates are similar to the national average of $4,300. However, prices may vary depending on the size of the community, its amenities and the level of service requested.

This guide features information about local assisted living facilities, average costs and alternative forms of long-term care. It also includes information about the area’s amenities and community resources that can help with healthy aging and assisted living placement.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Suwanee

Assisted living facilities in Suwanee and cities across the state are regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health. The department’s Healthcare Facility Regulation division handles license applications and performs ongoing health and safety checks. It also oversees personal care homes and skilled nursing facilities, including communities that receive funding from Medicare or Medicaid.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Suwanee

  • Seniors in Suwanee benefit from competitive tax rates and generous exemptions on Social Security benefits and up to $65,000 in annual retirement income. Purchases are subject to 6% sales tax, which is lower than the state and national averages.
  • Gwinnett County Transit and the county’s Senior Services division offer accessible curb-to-curb and door-through-door transportation services to seniors and disabled adults who are unable to use the community’s fixed-route public transit systems. Medicare recipients and riders aged 65 or older qualify for half-price fares. 
  • The cost of living in Suwanee is 17% higher than the national average, and the area is more expensive than most parts of the Peach State. High real estate costs are responsible for the majority of the added expense; however, health care costs are about 8% lower than the U.S. average.
  • Crime rates in Suwanee are relatively low, which is an important consideration for seniors who live alone or who may be targeted by scammers. Property crime rates are 13% lower than the national average, and the area experiences 52% fewer violent crimes per 100,000 residents.
  • The climate in Suwanee is very senior-friendly with just 1 inch of annual snowfall and winter lows that drop to just below freezing. Summers are balmy with highs in the upper 80s. However, the community’s BestPlaces Comfort Index of 7.5 makes it more comfortable than most cities in Georgia and other parts of the United States.
  • Quality medical care is within easy reach for seniors in Suwanee. More than 20 hospitals are located within 25 miles, and three of the closest facilities have been ranked as high-performing by U.S. News and World Report. These include Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville and Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming.

Paying for Assisted Living in Suwanee

According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Suwanee typically charge $4,263 per month for their services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The median cost of assisted living in Suwanee falls just $37 short of the $4,300 national average, and local prices are $763 higher than the state median of $3,500. The area is also more expensive than other cities in the region. Assisted living facilities in Atlanta cost $263 less, and median rates drop from there. Prices are close to the state average in Dalton at $3,588, a monthly savings of $675. Seniors in Athens save almost $900 per month at $3,366, and residents in Rome pay just $3,088, a savings of $1,175 or about 28%.

Suwanee

$4,263

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Athens

$3,366

Atlanta

$4,000

Dalton

$3,588

Rome

$3,088

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities accommodate seniors who have varying medical and personal needs but don’t require 24-hour supervision. Seniors who want to remain at home typically pay $4,385 for homemaker and home health aide services. Median rates rise to $6,388 for a semiprivate nursing home room or $6,692 for a private room, which is about $2,400 more than assisted living. Although Genworth doesn’t list official adult day health care costs for Suwanee, seniors across the state typically pay $1,355.

Homemaker Services

$4,385

Home Health Aide

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

0

Assisted Living Facility

$4,263

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,388

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$6,692

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Suwanee

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.

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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 Suwanee

Seniors in Suwanee who are considering assisted living but aren’t sure where to start can turn to the following organizations for help with finding the appropriate services in their community. These agencies offer information, application assistance and referrals.

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Atlanta Regional Commission Empowerline(404) 463-3333Empowerline is a part of a national network of Aging and Disability Resource Centers that connect seniors, caregivers and disabled adults to publicly and privately funded programs in their local area. It provides informational guidance to help residents access assisted living and other supportive services. The agency also maintains a comprehensive resource directory that includes more than 26,000 listings covering Suwanee, Atlanta and 10 surrounding counties.
Gwinnett County Senior Services(678) 377-4150The care management team at Gwinnett County Senior Services works with disabled adults, seniors aged 60 and older and their spouses or caregivers. Care managers offer comprehensive needs assessments to understand seniors' strengths and weaknesses and arrange supportive services. In addition to funding local senior centers, it offers meal deliveries, respite care and accessible transportation for medical appointments and errands.
Athens Community Council on Aging(706) 549-4850The ACCA serves as the long-term care ombudsman for seniors in Suwanee and 25 counties across northeast Georgia. It provides confidential information to help residents understand long-term care options, select assisted living facilities or nursing homes and exercise their personal rights. Specially trained advocates can also step in to resolve disputes related to providers' services, admission requirements and discharge notices.
Suwanee Senior Adult Services & Programs(770) 822-5414Operated in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, this social club meets at the Prime Timers Pointe Senior Recreation Wing in George Pierce Park. This city's senior center features billiards tables, game rooms, a TV lounge, reading areas, an art gallery, a commercial catering kitchen and comfortable indoor and outdoor sitting areas. The center's Good Timers club convenes at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for meetings, lunch and scheduled entertainment.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Suwanee

Suwanee-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.

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Review of TerraBella Sugarloaf

We ended up choosing TerraBella Sugarloaf for my father. So far, we are very happy. The staff is very friendly and very caring. They are attentive. The cleanliness of the entire complex and the...

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Ed

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Review of Oaks at Suwanee Creek

I liked Oaks at Suwanee Creek. Debbie helped me more than anybody else. If I ever get old, that's where I'm going. The rooms looked good. I saw them eating and they were eating like they were in a...

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Ed - Thank you for taking the time to leave a five star review of our community.We are grateful for the kind words and the opportunity to show you all that is available at Oaks at Suwanee Creek.

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I went to look at Antebellum James Burgess. The staff was nice, and that was the best thing I liked. The rooms were kind of small. The facility was nice and homey, but kind of dark. I thought they...

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