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Southern Pines Senior Living
423 Covington Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792
"The staff is very loving. There are activities every week. It is a very secure facility. "
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,195
Assisted Living Communities in Thomasville, GA
Serving as the seat of Thomas County, Thomasville sits in southwest Georgia in a region where...
seniors have 16 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 158 reviews testimonials in our directory, which indicate a consumer satisfaction score of 3.8 out of 5 stars stars.
16 Providers
The Residence at Oak Grove
135 Market St, Thomasville, GA 31792
"I love, love, LOVE this facility. The staff is friendly, compassionate and supportive of the residents here. My mom...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,550
Magnolia Manor Moultrie
3011 Veterans Pkwy, Moultrie, GA 31788
"I live in Magnolia Manor South. They've been good to me. All my family has moved out of town, so I'm going to where my...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,365
Azalea Gardens
2724 Ox Bottom, Tallahassee, FL 32312
"I had a chance to your Azalea Gardens it is a beautiful community, was greeted by a warm office manager was offered...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
The Opal on Hermitage
1780 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
"The community grounds look great the staff was very welcoming. The facility smelled great and the valentine decorations...
Assisted Living
$3,400
Camellia Gardens of Life Care
804 S Broad St, Thomasville, GA 31792
"This facility is very clean. Great staff. It has all the accommodations you can possibly ask for if your loved one is...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
Pricing unavailable
Woodleaf Senior Care
2022 E. PINETREE BLVD., Thomasville, GA 31792
"I am very familiar with this facility and its staff. To begin with the facilities are very clean and accommodating. The...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Magnolia Place of Cairo
1710 South Broad Street, Cairo, GA 39828
"My father has Alzheimer’s, and Magnolia Place has a memory care unit. It is very homey and family-oriented. The staff is...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Villas at Killearn Lakes
8213 Killearn Lakes Terrace, Tallahassee, FL 32312
"My mom has moved into Villas at Killearn Lakes. This one was highly recommended by friends of mine. It has small villas...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Allegro
4501 Shannon Lakes Drive West, Tallahassee, FL 32309
"Allegro's food is good and they have lots of good desserts. The coffee is great and caffeine-free."
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Pricing unavailable
Presbyterian Homes of Georgia
301 E. Screven Street, Quitman, GA 31643
"We found Presbyterian Homes for my mom. It's excellent and their rooms are like college dorm room. My mom has a private...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
The Golden Apple Carriage House
606 5TH AVE SE, Moultrie, GA 31768
"I have friends at The Golden Apple Carriage House. They are happy, and they highly recommend the place. It is well kept...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Tapestry Senior Living Walden-CLOSED
3080 Walden Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317
"Mom has been at Tapestry Walden for almost two years and is very happy. We appreciate their care and concern for her and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
Pricing unavailable
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308
"Westminster Oaks was the best of the ones I toured. It is the most expensive, but it offers more independent living...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
Pricing unavailable
The Grove at Canopy
2601 Crestline Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
"Didn't get to see rooms. All are full. They have 9 months wait list. What we saw we liked. Staff was nice well informed...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,795
Sodalis Tallahassee Assisted Living
2110 Fleischmann Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
"We’re basically happy with most of it. There are little things here and there but, for the most part, I’m pretty happy...
Assisted Living
$2,300
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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.
