Located about 20 miles from the Georgia-Florida border, Valdosta sits midway between Atlanta and Tampa, FL. In this city, 3 assisted living facilities serve seniors, and those seeking more options find an additional 15 communities in neighboring cities. In 2024, these facilities charge monthly fees of around $3,516, saving seniors money over the Georgia norm of $4,120.
To help you weigh your long-term care options in Valdosta, our directory features 44 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities, which garner an average quality score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
PROMOTION!
6002 North Oak Street Extension, Valdosta, GA 31605
4.2
(8 reviews)
"The staff at The Canopy at Azalea Grove was friendly and caring. It felt like they were educated. We liked that. There were a number of different people living there. They weren't just one kind of people, which made us happy. The rooms were great. Th..."
$3,500
2720 WINDEMERE DRIVE, Valdosta, GA 31602
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The transition into community living for my grandmother has been so easy and it was evident on our tour this was the place for us. No detail was left out, the place is well spoken of in the community and staff have been so welcoming to all our family..."
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470 FELLOWSHIP HOME LANE, Valdosta, GA 31602
3.5
(11 reviews)
"My wife and I had to move in with my Dad in January 2020, due to his health declining and having some depression and slight dementia. He had outlived three women that he loved over a span of about 67 years, and was lonely. My sister and I tried to g..."
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763 JOHNSTON WAY, Lake Park, GA 31636
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad is in Baptist Village Lake Park. The food is good. It is clean. The nurses take really good care of him. Overall, you cannot beat the price. The rooms are big. They have laundry service and everything else that he requires. The people working ..."
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310 SOUTH HUTCHINSON AVENUE, Adel, GA 31620
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has a friend from childhood; Eleanor is now 69 and has dementia/Alzheimer's (not sure yet), and has had to move into assisted living. At Mary's Haven, it is more like being at home than being in a "facility." Eleanor can continue to go ou..."
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PROMOTION!
765 NE Delphinium Drive, Madison, FL 32340
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Southern Living for Seniors was very friendly. It has a very warm atmosphere, and it was very clean. The staff who gave me the tour was very, very friendly and knowledgeable, and helpful. She was just a very pleasant person. I believe they do very we..."
$2,000
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4900 Tillman Crossing, Hahira, GA 31632
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I've moved into The Orchard at Stone Creek and it's been really good so far. The staff is nice and helpful, they check on me a lot and make sure my needs are met. The food is good, you get three meals a day, and they also offer me snacks occasionally..."
$1,800
503 South Goodman Street, Sparks, GA 31647
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Golden Retreat is a small, clean home with five people. My mother is in a room with her own private bathroom. The people are very nice, good, and caring. We are very pleased with this place. The food is very good; however, they don't have any activit..."
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206 Pine Street, Sparks, GA 31647
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend moved into Serenity Assisted Living. That's the only place I looked at and we were very satisfied by it. It was in the area that he wanted to be, which was another reason why picked that one. He's in regular assisted living. He pretty much ..."
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7216 Nw 22Nd Dr, Jennings, FL 32053
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I thought the facility was very good. The people were very polite and helpful. They assisted my friend when she moved in and helped me get her settled. They made her feel at home. The facility itself is very comfortable. It's in the country. It..."
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259 SW Captain Brown Rd, Madison, FL 32340
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My personal experience has been positive. My grandfather is completely bed bound and he is unable to talk. He cannot tell me if he is being mistreated. When I visit, I always check him out. He is always clean and does not have any bed sores. If I thi..."
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301 E. Screven Street, Quitman, GA 31643
3.3
(3 reviews)
"This place is great. I have been here on many occasions. Its a nursing home and a retirement center combined. #1 The director of admissions (Kimberly) is by far the best person on the employee board. She makes you feel comfortable just by talking to ..."
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103 W Main St, Lakeland, GA 31635
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My niece is living in a shared room at Lake Erma, and the room looks clean. They help her. She likes it because it wasn’t like a nursing home and she could get out whenever she wanted to and leave. ..."
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304 SOUTH GOODMAN STREET, Sparks, GA 31647
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I found the facility to be rather cluttered but clean. It was an old converted home with no flow. All safety precautions were in place such as hand rails in the halls and bathrooms. The owners and workers were very attentive to the patients and seeme..."
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Assisted Living
ReviewerFC022624A
5.0
Review of The Canopy at Azalea Grove
The staff at The Canopy at Azalea Grove was friendly and caring. It felt like they were educated. We liked that. There were a number of different people living there. They weren't just one kind of...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#ET1228c
5.0
Review of The Canopy at Azalea Grove
My friend is a resident of The Canopy at Azalea Grove. The food is excellent, with excellent variety and presentation, and very kind and attentive waiters. The maintenance, the rooms, and the...
Assisted Living
Ross1
4.0
Review of Fellowship Home at Brookside
We toured Fellowship Home at Brookside. Overall, our tour experience was positive. The staff seemed friendly, nice, accommodating, professional, and caring. They helped me find a room, and overall,...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Valdosta pay a median monthly rate of around $3,516 for assisted living. Although this comes in around $600 below the typical cost of care statewide, it's consistent with costs in other cities in southern Georgia. For example, care costs in Savannah run a little higher at about $4,438, but in Warner Robins, fees fall lower at around $2,900.
Valdosta
$3,516
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Albany
$3,013
Brunswick
$3,950
Warner Robins
$2,900
Savannah
$4,438
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
The median rate for assisted living in Valdosta comes in near $3,516, offering substantial savings over nursing home care and providing financial benefits to those who only need basic custodial services. By contrast, seniors in nursing homes pay around $7,330 for semi-private accommodations.
Assisted Living Facility
$3,516
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$7,330
Seniors in Valdosta looking for information or assistance with aging-related issues or services that can help them remain active and more independent have various free resources available. Many resources cover the entire county or a specific region, but all are offered without cost to eligible seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Georgia Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging | (229) 333-5277 | The SGRC AAA office in Valdosta provides nutrition services, wellness programs, elderly legal assistance, home modification assistance, personal care services and coordinated transportation, among other services. |
| Southwest Georgia Council on Aging | (800) 282-6612 | The Sowega Council on Aging serves 14 counties in southwest Georgia, including Lowndes County. It plans and provides services for residents aged 60 and older, connecting seniors with the information and resources they need. Services include support groups, Meals on Wheels, transportation, home care, wellness programs, home modifications, and volunteer opportunities. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (229) 432-1124 | The primary focus of the Ombudsman Program is investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of long-term care (LTC) residents, including those in assisted living throughout Georgia. Ombudsmen also provide information about resident care, rights and abuse, and many other LTC issues. They regularly visit residents in LTC facilities to observe the facilities’ conditions and to listen to any concerns residents may have. |
| Georgia DHS Division of Aging Services’ Elderly Legal Assistance Program | (866) 552-4464 | The Elderly Legal Assistance Program is available to residents aged 60 or older seeking access to lawyers and paralegals who provide representation in civil cases. ELAP representatives may assist with issues regarding abuse or neglect, housing, health care, income, long-term care, and consumer protection. Services available in every county include case representation and legal information, counseling and education. |
Valdosta-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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