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

There are 12 Assisted Living Facilities in the Watkinsville area, with 3 in Watkinsville and 9 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Watkinsville is $4,000 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 146 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Watkinsville. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Watkinsville 4.66 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Jefferson with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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In 1799, Watkinsville was a frontier town located between Creek and Cherokee territories. Today, it's the seat of Oconee County and home to 2,832 people, 9% of whom are 65 and older. Some of these seniors may require assistance with the tasks of daily living.

To accommodate this demographic, there are two assisted living facilities located with the town and nine more in nearby cities, such as Athens and Bogart. In Watkinsville and throughout the state, these communities are known as Assisted Living Communities or Personal Care Homes, both of which are licensed by the Department of Community Health. 

• Georgia is tax-friendly for seniors. Social Security income is exempt from state income tax, and up to $65,000 can be deducted from pensions, IRAs and 401(k)s.
• The cost of living is approximately 10% higher than in the rest of the state or country on average. This is driven by housing costs that are 36% over the national median but offset by lower healthcare. This could save some money for seniors with chronic conditions requiring constant supervision.
• According to the EPA's National Air Toxics measures, Watkinsville's air quality of 59 is on par with the national average of 58. This could help seniors with asthma and respiratory problems breathe more easily.
• Although the town's annual rainfall of 48 inches is 10 inches higher than the U.S. average, there's only one inch of snowfall in Watkinsville each year. This could be welcome news for seniors with mobility issues that make it difficult to get around in icy conditions.
• Watkinsville's violent crime rate is 9.0, less than half the national average, and its property crime is 29.5, nearly five points lower than the U.S. median. This may help seniors feel safe attending appointments in town. Still, it might be a good idea to ask what security protocols are in place to keep residents safe in each facility.
• Watkinsville has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Athens.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Watkinsville start around $4,000 per month on average, which is on par with the average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Watkinsville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.