Macon, dubbed The Heart of Georgia, is part of Macon-Bibb County, a consolidated city-county. It has a population of 153,159, and 15.2% of its residents are aged 65 and older. Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center serve the area’s seniors and their families with award-winning care and a broad range of specialties. Macon’s nursing home prices are relatively low according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey estimates. A semiprivate room here carries an average monthly cost of $6,783 compared to the national monthly median of $7,756.
When ailing individuals can no longer receive the level of care that they need at home, they often enter nursing homes. These facilities provide skilled nursing and aides who offer round-the-clock supervision and personal assistance. Residents also receive meals, social programming and medical care from doctors and on-call specialists. Consequently, nursing homes tend to be the most expensive senior living option. Individuals who don’t need such extensive support might find a more affordable and appropriate arrangement with home health care or assisted living.
This guide outlines nursing home costs in Macon and throughout Georgia. It also compares these prices to other care types. A list of local resources for the area’s seniors is included as well.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Macon, GA
350 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA, 31217
Coliseum Rehabilitation Center was very nice, and the rehab department was excellent. I was able to choose the meals that I want, but I would mark one thing and they would bring me something different
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Coliseum Rehabilitation Center was very nice, and the rehab department was excellent. I was able to choose the meals that I want, but I would mark one thing and they would bring me something different. The menu was very appealing, but I was on a special diet and I could not have certain things. The food was always tasty, and I really didn’t object.
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Coliseum Rehabilitation Center was very nice, and the rehab department was excellent. I was able to choose the meals that I want, but I would mark one thing and they would bring me something different
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Coliseum Rehabilitation Center was very nice, and the rehab department was excellent. I was able to choose the meals that I want, but I would mark one thing and they would bring me something different. The menu was very appealing, but I was on a special diet and I could not have certain things. The food was always tasty, and I really didn’t object.
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6190 PEAKE ROAD, Macon, GA, 31220
My mother has been in PruittHealth (The Oaks at Peake) for 30 days. It has been a great place for rehab. They have done a great job looking after my mother. Her room is a double occupancy. It’s a nice
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My mother has been in PruittHealth (The Oaks at Peake) for 30 days. It has been a great place for rehab. They have done a great job looking after my mother. Her room is a double occupancy. It’s a nice, semi-private room with a closet and drawer for their clothing. Each person has her own TV on a swivel arm, so they’re able to watch their own TV and control their own volume. The food is very good. They have a nice, spacious dining area. It is nothing fancy, but it’s nice and clean.
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My mother has been in PruittHealth (The Oaks at Peake) for 30 days. It has been a great place for rehab. They have done a great job looking after my mother. Her room is a double occupancy. It’s a nice
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My mother has been in PruittHealth (The Oaks at Peake) for 30 days. It has been a great place for rehab. They have done a great job looking after my mother. Her room is a double occupancy. It’s a nice, semi-private room with a closet and drawer for their clothing. Each person has her own TV on a swivel arm, so they’re able to watch their own TV and control their own volume. The food is very good. They have a nice, spacious dining area. It is nothing fancy, but it’s nice and clean.
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529 BOLINGREEN DRIVE, Macon, GA, 31210
My mother was a resident of Bolingreen Health & Rehabilitation. She loved it because they offered activities and everyone treated her really nice. The main thing is they were understaffed. The foo
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My mother was a resident of Bolingreen Health & Rehabilitation. She loved it because they offered activities and everyone treated her really nice. The main thing is they were understaffed. The food was wonderful sometimes, but if they changed companies that provided the food, sometimes it wouldn’t be very good. The last couple of years she was there she said it was delicious.
She was in a semi-private, and then at the end they had four or five people in a room because of COVID. When she was in the semi-private and it was nice. She was with another lady, but that lady had some problems, and so she was out in the facility. So, my mother was there a lot by herself, but she enjoyed that. She watched TV and had friends over.
She had three meals a day and, and it was 24-hour care. There were times that they would take a busload and go to the games or take them out to eat. They would have outdoor activities, like they would have a tailgate party, and they would grill. There were different things that they did that my mother really enjoyed.
They were understaffed, and my mom’s needs were not met. It would be hours before she would get what she needed. There were times that I bought my mother things and they would disappear. They had a lot of turnovers.
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My mother was a resident of Bolingreen Health & Rehabilitation. She loved it because they offered activities and everyone treated her really nice. The main thing is they were understaffed. The foo
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My mother was a resident of Bolingreen Health & Rehabilitation. She loved it because they offered activities and everyone treated her really nice. The main thing is they were understaffed. The food was wonderful sometimes, but if they changed companies that provided the food, sometimes it wouldn’t be very good. The last couple of years she was there she said it was delicious.
She was in a semi-private, and then at the end they had four or five people in a room because of COVID. When she was in the semi-private and it was nice. She was with another lady, but that lady had some problems, and so she was out in the facility. So, my mother was there a lot by herself, but she enjoyed that. She watched TV and had friends over.
She had three meals a day and, and it was 24-hour care. There were times that they would take a busload and go to the games or take them out to eat. They would have outdoor activities, like they would have a tailgate party, and they would grill. There were different things that they did that my mother really enjoyed.
They were understaffed, and my mom’s needs were not met. It would be hours before she would get what she needed. There were times that I bought my mother things and they would disappear. They had a lot of turnovers.
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3351 Northside Dr, Macon, GA, 31210
My dad is in Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital for rehab. We chose it because other veterans and friends recommended it as being the best place for him. Physical therapy and occupational
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My dad is in Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital for rehab. We chose it because other veterans and friends recommended it as being the best place for him. Physical therapy and occupational therapy have been consistent.
I don’t like that children can’t visit these seniors in the courtyard outside. I don’t think it’s nice for these grandparents, especially someone with dementia, to look at their grandchild through a glass window. It was appalling and it had upset him. Outside of physical therapy and occupational therapy, he’s sitting in his room alone. I went in there one day and he was sitting in a wheelchair in the hallway so they could keep an eye on him. That’s not OK with me. One time, my dad managed to get past the receptionist and the security guard on his wheelchair, and he went rolling right on out to the parking lot till they caught him.
They have vending machines and other things, which are convenient. They have several courtyards, which is nice. They have several gyms and they have several different methods of working with the residents. The physical therapists were outstanding. The whole place was very, very clean.
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My dad is in Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital for rehab. We chose it because other veterans and friends recommended it as being the best place for him. Physical therapy and occupational
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My dad is in Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital for rehab. We chose it because other veterans and friends recommended it as being the best place for him. Physical therapy and occupational therapy have been consistent.
I don’t like that children can’t visit these seniors in the courtyard outside. I don’t think it’s nice for these grandparents, especially someone with dementia, to look at their grandchild through a glass window. It was appalling and it had upset him. Outside of physical therapy and occupational therapy, he’s sitting in his room alone. I went in there one day and he was sitting in a wheelchair in the hallway so they could keep an eye on him. That’s not OK with me. One time, my dad managed to get past the receptionist and the security guard on his wheelchair, and he went rolling right on out to the parking lot till they caught him.
They have vending machines and other things, which are convenient. They have several courtyards, which is nice. They have several gyms and they have several different methods of working with the residents. The physical therapists were outstanding. The whole place was very, very clean.
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5300 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA, 31210
Carlyle Place is all show. My grandmother lived at Carlyle for almost 2 years and I was never impressed with the facility. Yes it is beautiful and the patients in nursing care do have their own room
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Carlyle Place is all show. My grandmother lived at Carlyle for almost 2 years and I was never impressed with the facility. Yes it is beautiful and the patients in nursing care do have their own rooms, but I hated her having to be there. There were many
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Carlyle Place is all show. My grandmother lived at Carlyle for almost 2 years and I was never impressed with the facility. Yes it is beautiful and the patients in nursing care do have their own room
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Carlyle Place is all show. My grandmother lived at Carlyle for almost 2 years and I was never impressed with the facility. Yes it is beautiful and the patients in nursing care do have their own rooms, but I hated her having to be there. There were many
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343 Plantation Way, Macon, GA, 31210
Medicare granted us two appeals. Mother developed bed sores and and pneumonia. Seeing how sick and unresponsive she was, we had to sign a form saying we had called for an ambulance after nurse said he
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Medicare granted us two appeals. Mother developed bed sores and and pneumonia. Seeing how sick and unresponsive she was, we had to sign a form saying we had called for an ambulance after nurse said her lungs were clear! We moved her after her hospital stay. Beautiful facility, but what’s important is the care.
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Medicare granted us two appeals. Mother developed bed sores and and pneumonia. Seeing how sick and unresponsive she was, we had to sign a form saying we had called for an ambulance after nurse said he
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Medicare granted us two appeals. Mother developed bed sores and and pneumonia. Seeing how sick and unresponsive she was, we had to sign a form saying we had called for an ambulance after nurse said her lungs were clear! We moved her after her hospital stay. Beautiful facility, but what’s important is the care.
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2795 FINNEY CIRCLE, Macon, GA, 31217
My husband wasn’t in Rosewood that long. I put him in at about 5 o’ clock in the evening and stayed there with him till about 9:00, and then I left and went home. Then I came back because somebody
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My husband wasn’t in Rosewood that long. I put him in at about 5 o’ clock in the evening and stayed there with him till about 9:00, and then I left and went home. Then I came back because somebody called me and said, “You need to come out here. Your husband had fell out of bed.” He even fell down twice. I told them that they had to put rails on the bed, if he does fall out of bed. He goes in a long way off by himself — no rails on the bed, and nobody there to check on him, so I took him out that morning. The room was fine. They just didn’t have any rails on the bed, and they didn’t have him close enough where they could watch or monitor him. The staff seemed OK. When you talk to them, they are nice, but they are all ready to deny everything when something happens.
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My husband wasn’t in Rosewood that long. I put him in at about 5 o’ clock in the evening and stayed there with him till about 9:00, and then I left and went home. Then I came back because somebody
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My husband wasn’t in Rosewood that long. I put him in at about 5 o’ clock in the evening and stayed there with him till about 9:00, and then I left and went home. Then I came back because somebody called me and said, “You need to come out here. Your husband had fell out of bed.” He even fell down twice. I told them that they had to put rails on the bed, if he does fall out of bed. He goes in a long way off by himself — no rails on the bed, and nobody there to check on him, so I took him out that morning. The room was fine. They just didn’t have any rails on the bed, and they didn’t have him close enough where they could watch or monitor him. The staff seemed OK. When you talk to them, they are nice, but they are all ready to deny everything when something happens.
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2255 ANTHONY ROAD, Macon, GA, 31203
I went to Heritage Healthcare to check it out, because the nurse at the hospital had sent me over there. I walked all around there and never encountered anybody. Nobody came to see what I wanted or if
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I went to Heritage Healthcare to check it out, because the nurse at the hospital had sent me over there. I walked all around there and never encountered anybody. Nobody came to see what I wanted or if I needed anything, so I left. And then, I went back in there again and walked all around. Nobody said, “Hello, can I help you or anything?” I talked to somebody there that I knew, and then left. And when I told the nurse at the hospital what happened, then they called me and wanted to know, but they were not helpful at all. I would not send anybody there. I would not tell anybody to go there or take their loved one there, because I don’t think that they would get good care. I didn’t get to see anything. Nobody helped me to see anything; all I did was walked down the hallway.
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I went to Heritage Healthcare to check it out, because the nurse at the hospital had sent me over there. I walked all around there and never encountered anybody. Nobody came to see what I wanted or if
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I went to Heritage Healthcare to check it out, because the nurse at the hospital had sent me over there. I walked all around there and never encountered anybody. Nobody came to see what I wanted or if I needed anything, so I left. And then, I went back in there again and walked all around. Nobody said, “Hello, can I help you or anything?” I talked to somebody there that I knew, and then left. And when I told the nurse at the hospital what happened, then they called me and wanted to know, but they were not helpful at all. I would not send anybody there. I would not tell anybody to go there or take their loved one there, because I don’t think that they would get good care. I didn’t get to see anything. Nobody helped me to see anything; all I did was walked down the hallway.
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4373 Houston Avenue, Macon, GA, 31206
He has been living at the Archway Transitional Care Center. It’s an older facility and they have some locked wards. It’s mediocre, but the staff is very nice. It’s located in an area that has seen bet
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He has been living at the Archway Transitional Care Center. It’s an older facility and they have some locked wards. It’s mediocre, but the staff is very nice. It’s located in an area that has seen better times. The rooms are very small and the furniture is low quality. It’s a typical old-fashioned nursing home.
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He has been living at the Archway Transitional Care Center. It’s an older facility and they have some locked wards. It’s mediocre, but the staff is very nice. It’s located in an area that has seen bet
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He has been living at the Archway Transitional Care Center. It’s an older facility and they have some locked wards. It’s mediocre, but the staff is very nice. It’s located in an area that has seen better times. The rooms are very small and the furniture is low quality. It’s a typical old-fashioned nursing home.
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3468 NAPIER AVE, Macon, GA, 31204
3520 KENNETH DRIVE, Macon, GA, 31206
3020 JEFFERSONVILLE ROAD, Macon, GA, 31217
505 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA, 31217
1509 CEDAR AVE, Macon, GA, 31204
3051 Whiteside Rd, Macon, GA, 31216
419 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA, 31093
My father-in-law stayed at Southern Pines for four weeks. The facility was very clean. There were a couple of times they had to stop visitors from coming in because of COVID. The people were very help
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My father-in-law stayed at Southern Pines for four weeks. The facility was very clean. There were a couple of times they had to stop visitors from coming in because of COVID. The people were very helpful. My father-in-law was very happy there. He said the food was good. He used the salon and said it was great, so it was all positive. I think we got what we paid for. The facility had just been remodeled. They were very friendly. All the residents seemed very well taken care of.
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My father-in-law stayed at Southern Pines for four weeks. The facility was very clean. There were a couple of times they had to stop visitors from coming in because of COVID. The people were very help
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My father-in-law stayed at Southern Pines for four weeks. The facility was very clean. There were a couple of times they had to stop visitors from coming in because of COVID. The people were very helpful. My father-in-law was very happy there. He said the food was good. He used the salon and said it was great, so it was all positive. I think we got what we paid for. The facility had just been remodeled. They were very friendly. All the residents seemed very well taken care of.
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1601 ELBERTA ROAD, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
I have a friend who is a resident here. She is paralyzed and totally reliant on others to care for her. They don’t give her her medication on time, and take half an hour to respond to her calls to the
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I have a friend who is a resident here. She is paralyzed and totally reliant on others to care for her. They don’t give her her medication on time, and take half an hour to respond to her calls to the nurses station. She also has a roommate who intercepts the attendants when they do come claiming that it was she who called them. This puts her life in danger.
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I have a friend who is a resident here. She is paralyzed and totally reliant on others to care for her. They don’t give her her medication on time, and take half an hour to respond to her calls to the
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I have a friend who is a resident here. She is paralyzed and totally reliant on others to care for her. They don’t give her her medication on time, and take half an hour to respond to her calls to the nurses station. She also has a roommate who intercepts the attendants when they do come claiming that it was she who called them. This puts her life in danger.
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156 DOLLY STREET, Gray, GA, 31032
747 MONTICELLO HIGHWAY, Gray, GA, 31032
Nursing Home Costs in Macon, GA
In Macon, semiprivate rooms in nursing homes cost an average of $6,783 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $7,237 per month.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Looking at average monthly prices of semiprivate nursing home rooms, Macon’s costs are about $970 cheaper than the average American city. Rates here run only $60 above Georgia’s state median, which is $6,722 per month.
Macon exceeds Columbus in monthly nursing home costs by $290, and its prices are about $240 higher than what seniors pay in Warner Robins. On the other hand, Macon’s rates are just $30 more per month than in Albany. In the state capital of Atlanta, nursing home costs are $167 more than what facilities charge here.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
When searching for the best long-term care arrangement for an aging loved one in Macon, it’s useful to consider how nursing home costs compare to other types of care. Adult day health care costs $1,603 per month on average, making it the most affordable choice. Assisted living carries a median fee of $2,730. Home care and home health care providers charge an average of $3,569 for either service. On the high end, semiprivate nursing home rooms come at an average of $6,783 per month, and private rooms cost $7,237.
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Nursing home (private room)
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Macon, GA
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.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.
Free Resources for Seniors in Macon, GA
The resources below are designed to support Macon’s seniors and their families at home or in long-term care facilities. Some programs enable elders to age at home longer, and others assist those who require nursing home care.
The Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging serves as a “one-call connection” to services that promote independence and dignity among seniors. Intake specialists conduct assessments to determine eligibility for programs offered throughout the Middle Georgia service area. Clients may qualify to participate in the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) or Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). This agency also arranges consultations to help people manage their care and understand their options. Seniors and caregivers can also access assistive technology devices and incontinence supplies.
The GLSP provides free civil legal aid for low-income Georgians. Attorneys and advocates can represent long-term care facility residents to obtain and maintain eligibility for Medicaid and prevent unlawful discharge. Its Public Benefits Hotline helps citizens enroll in Medicaid, food stamps and other government programs. GLSP partners with the GeorgiaCares Hotline to offer free SHIP counseling regarding Medicare and other forms of health insurance.
Rebuilding Macon helps rehabilitate and repair the homes of low-income seniors so they can continue living safely and independently in the community. Volunteer teams apply paint, fix leaks, replace roofs and build wheelchair ramps. The organization also provides energy-saving modifications and other practical solutions to enhance residents' quality of life.
The Ombudsman Program investigates grievances for long-term care facility residents and mediates on their behalf to achieve resolutions. Ombudsmen also educate consumers, caregivers and facility staff on resident care and rights, relocation and alternative long-term care topics. They routinely visit long-term care facilities to observe conditions and interact with residents. This program also helps seniors and family members set up resident and family councils in their facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Macon?
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Macon is 613, which is above the national average of 323.
In Macon, what is the traffic like?
There is low traffic congestion with an above average crash rate of 19.
How much do you pay for housing in Macon?
At $867, the average cost of housing in Macon is below the nationwide average of $1,442
Is there a good job market in Macon?
Macon offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.52.
How accessible is Macon for people without a vehicle?
In Macon, 95.4% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is above the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 0 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Does Macon offer good health care?
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 74.3% in Macon – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 123 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
Is Macon a good place to live for people who are retired?
According to Caring.com’s
2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Macon ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 269th, and it scored the best in Affordability, while it’s lowest score was for Quality Of Life.
Does Macon have fun activities for people who are retired?
In Macon, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.
