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

The age-friendly city of Tucker offers warm weather throughout the year, generous state income tax laws and modest violent crime rates, making it an attractive retirement destination for seniors. The city serves those aged 65 and older, an age group that makes up about a fifth of its 37,000 residents, through a local senior center. Tucker also supports its senior community through access to medical facilities, such as Emory Decatur Hospital, and numerous assisted living facilities.

Assisted living facilities are for older adults who don’t require medical support but need help with some daily living activities. These facilities feature private and semiprivate suites, studios and apartments and have indoor and outdoor common areas to promote socialization and engagement. Residents can participate in a variety of recreational activities throughout the week. On average, seniors in Tucker pay $3,845 per month for this level of care, which is a little higher than Georgia’s norm of $3,535 but affordable compared to the nation’s average monthly rate of $4,500.

This guide compares assisted living costs in Tucker to rates in nearby communities and lists programs that many seniors use to pay for care expenses. It also highlights top resources for seniors in the region.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Tucker

Assisted living facilities in Tucker follow rules and minimum standards set by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. This division ensures high-quality care in all assisted living facilities in the state through a rigorous licensing process, as well as regular scheduled and unexpected inspections. It also publishes information on residents’ rights.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Tucker

  • Tucker is a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network, indicating that it’s a welcoming place for retirees. Its livability score of 51 puts it in the top half of U.S. communities for favorability for seniors. Some factors that positively affect this score are the region’s health care amenities, engagement opportunities and access to parks and farmers’ markets.
  • There are no hospitals in Tucker’s city limits, but high-performing medical facilities, such as Emory Decatur Hospital in Decatur and Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, are located within easy driving distance. Health care costs in this city come in about 10% below national norms and there are 317 physicians per capita compared to 210 nationally, promoting access to a wide range of primary care and specialized services.
  • Seniors in Tucker don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, regardless of their income. While other forms of retirement income are taxable, those aged 65 and over may be eligible to claim a deduction of up to $65,000 to reduce their tax burden. This may help them pay for local long-term care expenses.
  • Tucker shares the region’s subtropical climate, offering hot summers, mild winters and about 54 inches of annual rainfall. Year-round temperatures range from 32 to 88 degrees, and snow is highly unusual. To help residents stay comfortable year-round, many assisted living facilities have individual climate controls in residents’ rooms.
  • Property crime occurs more frequently in Tucker than in the typical U.S. city, but the violent crime rate is close to national marks. On a 100-point index, the city scores 55.5 for property crime and 21.3 for violent crime, versus national norms of 35.4 and 22.7, respectively. To keep residents safe, assisted living facilities often have features such as security gates, surveillance equipment and escorted transportation services.
  • The cost of living in Tucker is 7% higher than the national norm and 13 percentage points higher than Georgia’s average, which may be a consideration for those with limited resources. Fortunately, the state funds the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, which may help qualified individuals afford assisted living in Tucker.

Paying for Assisted Living in Tucker

In Tucker, assisted living facilities charge approximately $3,845 per month for care. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

On average, seniors in Tucker pay $3,845 per month for local assisted living services. While this is about $300 higher than Georgia’s norm, it comes in $650 below the national average, making this city a financially viable option for many retirees. Local care costs make this city an affordable alternative to Athens, where monthly fees exceed Tucker’s norm by $340, and Rome, where care costs come in at $4,293. On the other hand, seniors may pay less for assisted living by opting for care in Augusta or Macon, where respective monthly fees average $3,606 and $2,860.  

Tucker

$3,845

Georgia

$3,535

United States

$4,500

Athens

$4,184

Macon

$2,860

Rome

$4,293

Augusta

$3,606

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of the most budget-friendly senior care options in the Tucker region, with seniors in this city paying approximately $3,845 per month for residential care. While adult day health care has a lower monthly rate of $1,327, it doesn’t include housing, making it the more expensive option for many retirees. The rates for in-home care and home health care exceed the cost of assisted living at $4,290 and $4,576, respectively. Nursing home rates come in at about double the cost of assisted living at $7,528.

In-Home Care

$4,290

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,327

Assisted Living Facility

$3,845

Nursing Home Facility (semi private room)

$7,528

Note: Data for Tucker was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tucker

Two Medicaid waiver programs may be able to assist seniors in Tucker who need help paying for assisted living. These include the Community Care Services Program and the Resources in a Community Environment program.  

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Financial Assistance in Georgia

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 Tucker

Tucker and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Tucker, please visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tucker

Tucker Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Georgia

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Lioness

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atria Park of Tucker

My mother has dementia and at the last minute my family had to make a decision to place her in an assisted living facility. I visited Atria Park and immediately I was like this is where I would...

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Grateful

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Oaks at Tucker

I highly recommend this location for as long as Kimberly and Nick are there. They are compassionate, professional, respectful, and go beyond what one would expect . I cannot thank them enough for...

Provider response

Grateful - Thank you for taking the time to leave a five star review.

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Bronx-NY

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atria Park of Tucker

The overall experience of my LO was very good. He got to know several of the staff members and enjoyed camaraderie with them. He enjoyed movie nights and bingo. The only thing I would mention...

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