Augusta, GA, recognized as an Age-Friendly Community, has over 197,888 residents, of whom 13.5% are aged 65 and older. Seniors in this city have access to world-class medical care at facilities including Augusta University’s Center for Senior Health, Doctors Hospital and a host of geriatric clinics. Nursing home care in Augusta can be a viable living arrangement, as its average cost here, $6,509 per month for a semiprivate room, is lower than average costs across the state and the nation.
Nursing homes offer a significantly greater level of monitoring and medical care that is not practicable for individuals living at home. These facilities typically have skilled nurses and health aides who are available 24/7. Consequently, nursing home care usually costs much more than other senior accommodations. For individuals who do not require such high levels of care, home health care or assisted living may provide the support they need at a more affordable rate.
In this guide, we cover the costs of different types of senior care. We also list some local free resources that can help Augusta’s elders remain healthy, safe and emotionally supported.
2122 Cumming Road, Augusta, GA, 30904
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was at PruittHealth - Augusta Hills for rehab. It was very clean and the staff was very professional. The food was good and I have no complaints about it. The administrator and I just didn't get along well. It was a smoking facility, and he had ..."
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1101 15th Street, Augusta, GA, 30901
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Georgia War Veterans is recently renovated and it's very nice. The staff is absolutely amazing and incredible. They call us if there's ever any issue, no matter how small or large. They talked to us about doing physical therapy for my dad. They're..."
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2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA, 30904
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My father is in PruittHealth - Augusta. He's up moving around and about. They do a very good job. He's eating, so I guess the food is good. He goes and plays cards. They have bingo, and they were doing music and motion when I was over there a coup..."
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511 Pleasant Home Road, Augusta, GA, 30907
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother stayed at Harrington Park, where she's doing her rehab. They had a room come open and they kept her there. They just have a high quality of care. The people there are very nice and accommodating. She seems to like it. She said the food's..."
READ MORE3235 DEAN'S BRIDGE ROAD, Augusta, GA, 30906
3.7
(3 reviews)
"I had been at Place at Dean’s Bridge before because my grandmother was in this facility. It was very close by, and it was a very nice and clean facility. They had very nice private rooms, and they also had duo rooms with 2 people in a room which w..."
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1227 WEST WHEELER PARKWAY, Augusta, GA, 30909
3.3
(7 reviews)
"My grandmother was placed in the Kentwood nursing home when I was 20 years old. Upon arriving to the nursing home I was not met with the smell of urine or a place that was dirty. There were fresh flowers in the lobby. The receptionist was very nic..."
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3618 J DEWEY GRAY CIRCLE, Augusta, GA, 30909
3.3
(7 reviews)
"My brother in law is a current resident. There's been such an incredible difference in him since moving there. We Facetime every Saturday. His memory is so good. I've never visited in person as I live out of state. He seems very happy. Thank..."
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820 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta, GA, 30907
3.0
(7 reviews)
"Mom stayed at Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation for 2 weeks and it was an excellent experience. I would highly recommend this place. The staff was absolutely great with us. They had bingo, arts and crafts, a barber shop and a beauty shop, a..."
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2021 SCOTT ROAD, Augusta, GA, 30906
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and seemed competent. Residents appeared to be well cared for and appropriately looked after. Facility was clean and looked adequate. The residents that I met outside and in the hallways were friendly and greeted me as I walked..."
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1600 ANTHONY ROAD, Augusta, GA, 30907
2.8
(4 reviews)
"I have had no experience with nursing homes at all, except for reading all the bad things you hear about a home. We entered our mother, and this nursing home has helped us in every way. I do think you need to visit your parents a lot while in a nu..."
READ MORE409 PLEASANT HOME ROAD, Augusta, GA, 30907
1.8
(13 reviews)
"This place was everything I could ask for in a place to put my mom. They went above and beyond while my mom was there for 3years. They have great staff and a clean facility. "
READ MORE350 Austin Graybill Rd, North Augusta, SC, 29860
3.0
(12 reviews)
"My husband was at NHC HealthCare North Augusta. They were nice. It was a little more nursing home feel. I had been in that facility on a variety of occasions, visiting friends that had to go into rehab. His room was nice. Every time the staff came..."
READ MORESemiprivate rooms in nursing homes cost an average of $6,509 per month in Augusta. Private rooms cost an average of $6,935 per month.
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home semiprivate rooms in Augusta are more than $1,200 cheaper than in the average city across the nation. Seniors here are paying about $213 less than Georgia’s state average of $6,722 for the same accommodations.
Among nearby cities, Augusta’s cost for semiprivate rooms is in the middle range. Nursing home residents here are paying approximately $243 per month more than those in the Athens area and around $121 more than those in Gainesville. On the other hand, nursing home care costs almost $280 more per month in Macon and almost $450 more per month in Atlanta.
Augusta
$6,509
Georgia
$6,722
The United States
$7,756
Athens Area
$6,266
Gainesville
$6,388
Macon
$6,783
Atlanta
$6,950
Comparing nursing home fees to costs for other types of senior care in Augusta can be helpful in determining the best placement for an elderly loved one. Adult day health care costs the least, with an average cost of $1,490 per month. Assisted living costs twice as much, with a monthly average of $3,090. Families can expect to pay an average of $4,195 for home care or home health care in Augusta. Nursing homes are the most expensive option, as semiprivate rooms cost $6,509 on average, and private rooms cost $6,935 per month.
Home care
$4,195
Home health care
$4,195
Adult day health care
$1,490
Assisted living
$3,090
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,509
Nursing home (private room)
$6,935
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Many elderly residents and their caregivers in Augusta have benefited from the following community programs. These government and nonprofit resources have enabled seniors to remain at home and delay institutionalization. The programs also help make the transition to full-time nursing care easier if necessary.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (CSRA-RC) | (866) 552-4464 | The CSRA-RC’s Area Agency on Aging assists seniors in the community with an array of programs designed to support independence and delay entry into a nursing home. Through its Aging and Disability Resource Connection, the agency connects qualifying seniors with the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, personal care services, home-delivered meals, legal assistance, transportation and other community-based initiatives. |
| Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | (706) 945-1616 | The CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority enhances the energy efficiency of residences occupied by low-income households. Single-family, multifamily and manufactured homes are eligible. The agency conducts an energy audit on the home and authorizes contractors to install air and duct sealing, hot water tank and pipe insulation or heating and ventilation system improvements. |
| Catholic Social Services of Augusta | (706) 722-3661 | Catholic Social Services of Augusta coordinates a wide range of programs that support eligible Richmond County seniors aging at home. Services include case management, medical assistance and emergency food and financial resources. |
| Senior Citizens Council | (706) 868-0120 | The Senior Services Council coordinates resources to help seniors continue living safely and independently in their homes. The agency provides referrals for unbiased Medicare information, financial management, caregiver support and advocacy services. |
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