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Assisted Living Communities in Woodstock, Georgia

Woodstock covers about 12 square miles in Cherokee County and contains 10 assisted living facilities. These facilities, along with 37 more options in nearby cities, charge around $4,620 per month in 2024. Based on a U.S. median of $5,350, Woodstock ranks as a comparatively...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Woodstock, GA and Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living communities in Woodstock charge around $4,620 per month, surpassing the state norm by about $500. In Macon, seniors pay lower fees of roughly $4,595, and in Gainesville, facilities charge slightly higher rates of $4,695. Even so, it offers substantial savings over the national median of $5,350.

Woodstock

$4,620

Georgia

$4,120

United States

$5,350

Gainesville

$4,695

Athens

$3,500

Rome

$4,215

Macon

$4,595

Paying for Assisted Living in Woodstock, GA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Woodstock

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Woodstock through two state-operated programs: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). Both of these are Medicaid waiver programs and are subject to availability.

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 Woodstock, GA

Assisted living rates in Woodstock come in at around $4,620 per month. This trends thousands of dollars below the cost of nursing home care, with seniors paying roughly $8,213 for shared rooms. It also offers hundreds of dollars in savings over in-home care rates of approximately $5,053 and home health care fees of about $5,815. However, adult day health care costs run lower at around $4,620.

In-Home Care

$5,053

Home Health Care

$5,815

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$4,620

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$8,213

Note: Since data for Woodstock is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Woodstock

The following is a list of resources available to seniors in Woodstock. Many of these services are free or at a low cost.

ResourceContactService
Cherokee County Senior Services(770) 479-7438The Cherokee County Senior Services department delivers and coordinates various social, nutritional and information services for older adults throughout the community. These services include transportation, case management, community outreach and fitness.
William G. Long Senior Center(678) 445-6518The William G. Long Senior Center hosts multiple daily programs for seniors, including billiards, arts and crafts, games, painting, wood carving, computer classes and dancing. The center also plans a variety of outings to local museums, restaurants, shopping, festivals and other points of interest within the community.
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging(770) 538-2650Legacy Link is a regional Area Agency on Aging that serves the northeast Georgia Mountain region. The agency offers Medicare counseling and helps seniors locate volunteer and employment opportunities within the area.
Atlanta Area Regional Commission Aging Division(404) 463-3333The Regional Commission Aging Division helps seniors make educated and healthy decisions about programs and services. The agency provides a library of videos on topics of interest and hosts multiple events and programs throughout the year, including telephone reassurance training, safe banking seminars and wellness clinics.
Veterans Field Service Office(770) 720-3538The Veterans Field Service Office assists prior military and their dependents in signing up for available benefits. Those in long-term care may sign up to receive help paying for home and community-based services, including housekeeping, grooming, meals and medication administration. The agency also helps locate health services and can locate counseling to those in need.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Woodstock

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation (HFR) is responsible for regulating the activities and services in long-term care facilities. These activities include staffing, health and fitness, housekeeping and medication administration. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Woodstock

  • Woodstock has multiple hospitals that offer seniors assistance for chronic conditions and illnesses. These hospitals include Northside Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone and the North Fulton Hospital.
  • Seniors living in Woodstock can expect to pay less for groceries and healthcare. Compared to the state and national average, healthcare costs less in Woodstock. Groceries also cost less than the national average.
  • Woodstock ranks 7.6 out of 10 on the annual BestPlaces Comfort Index. This index indicates Woodstock is one of the better places to live in the state regarding weather and climate. The average high in July is 87, the average January low is 30 degrees and the city has approximately 213 sunny days per year. Seniors who enjoy being outdoors have plenty of opportunities throughout the year to enjoy the sunshine.
  • Crime in Woodstock is lower than both the state and national average for both violent and property crime. Seniors living and exploring the city can feel safe. As added security, most assisted living communities include video cameras and other increased safety features.
  • Woodstock’s health index shows both air and water quality are lower than the national averages. Seniors with chronic conditions may experience some discomfort. However, the cost of health is almost 8% lower than the national average.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Woodstock

Woodstock-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 

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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The Greek

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Review of Merrill Gardens at Woodstock

The chef here does a fabulous job of selecting, preparing and cooking the food. He is always trying to create something that the residents will like as well as being healthy for them. And even...

Provider response

Hi There, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

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Gene.111

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

Review of Camellia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

My wife moved into Camellia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's a nice price. The staff was very good. The facility is very clean. For activities they offer a number of things like...

Provider response

Gene - Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our community.

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Michael

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

Review of Sunabella of Towne Lake

My in-laws (both are 93 y.o.)are staying here. They have been dealing with air conditioning problems since April 19, 2024(text messages to support). Today is June 19th and they still do not have...

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