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Assisted Living Communities in Thomasville, GA
Serving as the seat of Thomas County, Thomasville sits in southwest Georgia in a region where...
seniors have assisted living communities to choose from. Based on median costs from 2024, local seniors anticipate monthly fees of around $6,745, which runs well above the national baseline of $5,350 and the state median of $4,120.
You can learn more about assisted living facilities in and around Thomasville by reviewing the 162 reviews testimonials in our directory, which indicate a consumer satisfaction score of 3.8 out of 5 stars stars.
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Reviewer#ET0105
5.0
Review of Legacy Village At Plantation Manor
We toured Legacy Village at Plantation Manor. They were very kind. They were very cordial. They were very thorough, nothing but kindness. You had to furnish your own rooms. The dining area was like...
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ReviewerFC112524B
2.0
Review of Southern Pines Senior Living
I wouldn't recommend Southern Pines Senior Living. It's just like all the other places. They don't do what they tell you they're going to do. They tell us that they're going to check on my mother...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and your mother's challenges at Southern Pines Senior Living. Your feedback is important, and we sincerely...
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Denise
5.0
Review of The Residence at Oak Grove
I liked the cleanliness and the updated decor of The Residence at Oak Grove. The rooms were adequate. They were fine. Nothing spectacular stood out to me. I did not observe any activities, but they...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Thomasville, GA and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Thomasville at around $6,745 per month, which runs high compared to fees in other cities in southern Georgia. For example, in Valdosta, the baseline rate comes in at about $3,516, and in Albany, care costs trend even lower at roughly $3,013. By comparison, the state median falls thousands of dollars below the Thomasville norm at $4,120.
Thomasville
$6,745
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Valdosta
$3,516
Brunswick
$3,950
Albany
$3,013
Savannah
$4,438
Paying for Assisted Living in Thomasville, GA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Thomasville
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 Thomasville, GA
Seniors in Thomasville pay monthly assisted living fees of around $6,745. Nonresidential options tend to cost hundreds or thousands of dollars less. For example, home health care agencies charge about $4,385 for full-time services, and adult day health care facilities set a baseline rate of approximately $1,625. On the other hand, nursing home rates run well above assisted living fees at roughly $16,379 for semi-private rooms.
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$6,745
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$16,379
Note: Since data for Blairsville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Tallahassee, FL, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Thomasville
Local and regional agencies and nonprofits offer an array of free resources for seniors residing in assisted living and other senior care facilities. These resources offer various programs and services that allow seniors to retain their independence and participate in healthy and social endeavors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Sowega Council on Aging | (800) 282-6612 | SCOA is a non-profit organization that provides services for seniors aged 60 and older in a 14-county area in southwest Georgia that includes Thomas County. Supportive programs help seniors choose the services and living arrangements that suit them best. Programs and services provided by SCOA include adult day care, meals, homemaker services, transportation, advocacy, legal services, wellness programs, computer classes, day trips, senior activities and the ombudsman program. |
| Southern Georgia Regional Commission | (229) 333-5277 | The SGRC operates the Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Connection for the cities and counties in southern Georgia. Programs and services include elderly legal assistance, personal care services, wellness programs, nutrition services, coordinated transportation and volunteer opportunities. |
| South Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 282-6612 | The South LTC Ombudsman Program strives to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities, including those in assisted living. It covers 48 counties in southern Georgia and investigates and tries to resolve complaints impacting residents within this service area. Ombudsmen also provide information about long-term care and educate faculty staff on residents’ rights. |
| Thomasville YMCA SilverSneakers | (229) 226-3446 | The Thomasville YMCA provides active adults aged 55 or older with exercise classes and equipment, health education seminars and social events through the SilverSneakers program. This program provides a fitness center membership to seniors eligible for Medicare or group retirees. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Thomasville
Thomasville-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.
