Marietta is a small city in Georgia known for offering a high quality of life and its beautiful tree-lined town square. It has a population of 60,867, and around 12.9% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in the city have access to excellent medical services at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, which is rated as high performing in eight procedures or conditions by USN medical ratings. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Marietta is several hundred dollars less than the national average of $7,756, which makes the city a good option for seniors.
Nursing home care provides basic custodial care such as bathing, dressing and feeding. However, it also offers skilled nursing care, which is provided by registered nurses and includes medical treatment and monitoring. This type of care is generally expensive, and seniors in Marietta who don’t require such a high level of care may want to look at alternative options such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care and alternative options in Marietta.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Marietta, GA
4360 JOHNSON FERRY PLACE, Marietta, GA, 30068
I’ll give this place a 1 star simply for the fact that I did see a few people getting rehabbed in the week we had my grandfather there. However, THEY DO NOT TaKE CARE OF THE RESIDENTS! Please unde
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I’ll give this place a 1 star simply for the fact that I did see a few people getting rehabbed in the week we had my grandfather there. However, THEY DO NOT TaKE CARE OF THE RESIDENTS! Please understand this and take caution prior to putting your loved one here! The entire week my grandfather was here, they NEVER changed him once (I have pictures of every day and what was on him every day), he deteriorated in this 1 week, the aide there tried to tell me that his Cath bag (which was full of blood) was just dark urine until I MADE the nurse come in and he was completely backed up with urine, they don’t attempt to feed them if they aren’t independent and they don’t like it when family is always there. 1 day in a new place and he’s thriving and eating has been bathed. I have so many stories and watched the tech manhandle his roomate (I’m pretty sure he passed there) and they didn’t do anything for him, yet the man held my hand and communicated with me. They simply don’t care about people there. I have documentation and pictures of everything. I have call lights going off for over 20 minutes as they don’t answer them. Please, if your loved one needs assistance more than just rehab, DO NOT PUT THEM HERE!
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I’ll give this place a 1 star simply for the fact that I did see a few people getting rehabbed in the week we had my grandfather there. However, THEY DO NOT TaKE CARE OF THE RESIDENTS! Please unde
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I’ll give this place a 1 star simply for the fact that I did see a few people getting rehabbed in the week we had my grandfather there. However, THEY DO NOT TaKE CARE OF THE RESIDENTS! Please understand this and take caution prior to putting your loved one here! The entire week my grandfather was here, they NEVER changed him once (I have pictures of every day and what was on him every day), he deteriorated in this 1 week, the aide there tried to tell me that his Cath bag (which was full of blood) was just dark urine until I MADE the nurse come in and he was completely backed up with urine, they don’t attempt to feed them if they aren’t independent and they don’t like it when family is always there. 1 day in a new place and he’s thriving and eating has been bathed. I have so many stories and watched the tech manhandle his roomate (I’m pretty sure he passed there) and they didn’t do anything for him, yet the man held my hand and communicated with me. They simply don’t care about people there. I have documentation and pictures of everything. I have call lights going off for over 20 minutes as they don’t answer them. Please, if your loved one needs assistance more than just rehab, DO NOT PUT THEM HERE!
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613 Roselane Street NW, Marietta, GA, 30064
I do not recommend this place. My husband has been given the wrong dose of medication, he laid in his own waste for over an hour and a half, he’s been served raw chicken, etc. He was scheduled for a
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I do not recommend this place. My husband has been given the wrong dose of medication, he laid in his own waste for over an hour and a half, he’s been served raw chicken, etc. He was scheduled for a procedure yesterday. He thought it was surgery. For nearly 2 hours, I tried to reach someone. My work line rang 20 minutes before someone picked up the receptionist ver only to hang it up. I could hear them talking to another employee. I called again. Someone answered the phone in his section and told me he was never there that I called the wrong facility. Many times I had people paged and was sent yo voicemail boxes that were full and couldn’t take a new message. The receptionist finally paged physical therapy who drug a nurse to the phone to answer my questions. In the meantime, the nurse in charge of his section finally decided to do her job and took the phone from her employee. I was told the called my cell and left a voicemail. Not true. After talking with her, I called back and asked for the administrator’s voicemail. Waiting to see if she has the nerve to call me this morning.
I regret that I didn’t do what crossed my mind this morning. If I ever have an issue reaching someone again, I’m calling the police for a wellness check. I’ve also requested a social worker for him.
Don’t know how they received 4 out of 5 stars. They do not deserve a single one.
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I do not recommend this place. My husband has been given the wrong dose of medication, he laid in his own waste for over an hour and a half, he’s been served raw chicken, etc. He was scheduled for a
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I do not recommend this place. My husband has been given the wrong dose of medication, he laid in his own waste for over an hour and a half, he’s been served raw chicken, etc. He was scheduled for a procedure yesterday. He thought it was surgery. For nearly 2 hours, I tried to reach someone. My work line rang 20 minutes before someone picked up the receptionist ver only to hang it up. I could hear them talking to another employee. I called again. Someone answered the phone in his section and told me he was never there that I called the wrong facility. Many times I had people paged and was sent yo voicemail boxes that were full and couldn’t take a new message. The receptionist finally paged physical therapy who drug a nurse to the phone to answer my questions. In the meantime, the nurse in charge of his section finally decided to do her job and took the phone from her employee. I was told the called my cell and left a voicemail. Not true. After talking with her, I called back and asked for the administrator’s voicemail. Waiting to see if she has the nerve to call me this morning.
I regret that I didn’t do what crossed my mind this morning. If I ever have an issue reaching someone again, I’m calling the police for a wellness check. I’ve also requested a social worker for him.
Don’t know how they received 4 out of 5 stars. They do not deserve a single one.
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900 WYLIE ROAD, Marietta, GA, 30067
My dad moved into A.G. Rhodes Cobb in February. It’s beautiful, welcoming, well kept, and well landscaped. It’s a nice place to visit, especially outside in the courtyard. Everyone has been very good,
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My dad moved into A.G. Rhodes Cobb in February. It’s beautiful, welcoming, well kept, and well landscaped. It’s a nice place to visit, especially outside in the courtyard. Everyone has been very good, very professional, and very welcoming to my family, too. No one is allowed inside, and I am glad that they have strict COVID precautions, but the staff has been very gracious about allowing us to see my father through Zoom once or twice a week, as well as outside visits. I like the amenity of their virtual visits. He’s even able to watch his normal worship via Zoom on Sunday mornings, which is a great social opportunity for him. It’s expensive to stay there, but it’s invaluable to have him in that place and getting the care he needs now. They need to lower their daily rate or offer subsidies or grants, even if we’re working-class people.
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My dad moved into A.G. Rhodes Cobb in February. It’s beautiful, welcoming, well kept, and well landscaped. It’s a nice place to visit, especially outside in the courtyard. Everyone has been very good,
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My dad moved into A.G. Rhodes Cobb in February. It’s beautiful, welcoming, well kept, and well landscaped. It’s a nice place to visit, especially outside in the courtyard. Everyone has been very good, very professional, and very welcoming to my family, too. No one is allowed inside, and I am glad that they have strict COVID precautions, but the staff has been very gracious about allowing us to see my father through Zoom once or twice a week, as well as outside visits. I like the amenity of their virtual visits. He’s even able to watch his normal worship via Zoom on Sunday mornings, which is a great social opportunity for him. It’s expensive to stay there, but it’s invaluable to have him in that place and getting the care he needs now. They need to lower their daily rate or offer subsidies or grants, even if we’re working-class people.
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811 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta, GA, 30060
I wouldn’t recommend rehab at Signature Healthcare of Marietta for your loved one. The uncaring, impatient & incompetent staff made our experience for my father a nightmare. We visited my fath
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I wouldn’t recommend rehab at Signature Healthcare of Marietta for your loved one. The uncaring, impatient & incompetent staff made our experience for my father a nightmare. We visited my father daily to be well informed of his care & progress. Many of the staff became extremely irritated whenever we’d ask questions or followed up for updates. Impression was that they didn’t want to be bothered & they’re accustomed to family NOT checking in. Lack of communication & inconsistent information was ongoing, even after escalating to the top.
Facility was constantly short staffed & residents suffered as a result. Therapists & caregivers seemed ill prepared to provide adequate care required for rehabilitation. After less than 2 months of “rehab” we were told my father wasn’t progressing & he was discharged with a dismal outlook on his mobility. Fortunately Signature Healthcare of Marietta was wrong. His mobility improved greatly soon after leaving this “rehab” facility. Thankfully, my father is now walking without assistance & even driving again!
Anyone considering Signature Healthcare of Marietta for your loved one should think twice. Our experience was less than satisfactory & extremely frustrating.
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I wouldn’t recommend rehab at Signature Healthcare of Marietta for your loved one. The uncaring, impatient & incompetent staff made our experience for my father a nightmare. We visited my fath
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I wouldn’t recommend rehab at Signature Healthcare of Marietta for your loved one. The uncaring, impatient & incompetent staff made our experience for my father a nightmare. We visited my father daily to be well informed of his care & progress. Many of the staff became extremely irritated whenever we’d ask questions or followed up for updates. Impression was that they didn’t want to be bothered & they’re accustomed to family NOT checking in. Lack of communication & inconsistent information was ongoing, even after escalating to the top.
Facility was constantly short staffed & residents suffered as a result. Therapists & caregivers seemed ill prepared to provide adequate care required for rehabilitation. After less than 2 months of “rehab” we were told my father wasn’t progressing & he was discharged with a dismal outlook on his mobility. Fortunately Signature Healthcare of Marietta was wrong. His mobility improved greatly soon after leaving this “rehab” facility. Thankfully, my father is now walking without assistance & even driving again!
Anyone considering Signature Healthcare of Marietta for your loved one should think twice. Our experience was less than satisfactory & extremely frustrating.
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26 Tower Road, Marietta, GA, 30060
My husband Clyde was transferred to this rehab after a week in hospital. When he left the hosp he was coherent and able to carry on a conversion with other people. In the 3 weeks of his time he became
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My husband Clyde was transferred to this rehab after a week in hospital. When he left the hosp he was coherent and able to carry on a conversion with other people. In the 3 weeks of his time he became incoherent and lost a great amount of weight. To make matters worse we couldn’t visit because of covid constrictions we were not allowed to visit him and then they had a resident covid hence more restrictions. When we did get to see him we were appalled to see the weight he had lost and that he was so incoherent. My husband was a type one diabetic and had heart problems. He was in this rehab to get back on his feet. What he got was a death sentence During this time I was unable to reach a nurse to get an update on his condition. I would leave messages and not get a returned call. They sent him home with no instructions as to what meds he had been given that day or what his blood sugar was. I found out that he was sent home with a blood sugar of over 600! He was back in the hosp the next day when we discovered he couldn’t swallow. He died a week later. Please don’t send a loved one to this rehab.
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My husband Clyde was transferred to this rehab after a week in hospital. When he left the hosp he was coherent and able to carry on a conversion with other people. In the 3 weeks of his time he became
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My husband Clyde was transferred to this rehab after a week in hospital. When he left the hosp he was coherent and able to carry on a conversion with other people. In the 3 weeks of his time he became incoherent and lost a great amount of weight. To make matters worse we couldn’t visit because of covid constrictions we were not allowed to visit him and then they had a resident covid hence more restrictions. When we did get to see him we were appalled to see the weight he had lost and that he was so incoherent. My husband was a type one diabetic and had heart problems. He was in this rehab to get back on his feet. What he got was a death sentence During this time I was unable to reach a nurse to get an update on his condition. I would leave messages and not get a returned call. They sent him home with no instructions as to what meds he had been given that day or what his blood sugar was. I found out that he was sent home with a blood sugar of over 600! He was back in the hosp the next day when we discovered he couldn’t swallow. He died a week later. Please don’t send a loved one to this rehab.
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1480 Sandtown Road, Marietta, GA, 30060
They only have ONE cellphone for ALL the patients to use. Therefore it’s impossible to ever talk to a family member. I continue to leave my phone number but never get called. You have to make an ap
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They only have ONE cellphone for ALL the patients to use. Therefore it’s impossible to ever talk to a family member. I continue to leave my phone number but never get called. You have to make an appointment to see the patient. My friend has not been cared for or even bathed. No TV or reading materials. Awful place!
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They only have ONE cellphone for ALL the patients to use. Therefore it’s impossible to ever talk to a family member. I continue to leave my phone number but never get called. You have to make an ap
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They only have ONE cellphone for ALL the patients to use. Therefore it’s impossible to ever talk to a family member. I continue to leave my phone number but never get called. You have to make an appointment to see the patient. My friend has not been cared for or even bathed. No TV or reading materials. Awful place!
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50 SAINE DRIVE SW, Marietta, GA, 30060
My wife is in Pruitt Health Care, and she’s been there since November. I am happy that she’s doing well there. They give her a lot of attention, and there is a great deal of therapy going on. So far,
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My wife is in Pruitt Health Care, and she’s been there since November. I am happy that she’s doing well there. They give her a lot of attention, and there is a great deal of therapy going on. So far, so good.
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My wife is in Pruitt Health Care, and she’s been there since November. I am happy that she’s doing well there. They give her a lot of attention, and there is a great deal of therapy going on. So far,
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My wife is in Pruitt Health Care, and she’s been there since November. I am happy that she’s doing well there. They give her a lot of attention, and there is a great deal of therapy going on. So far, so good.
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2000 EAST-WEST CONNECTOR, Austell, GA, 30106
If you love and care for your relative please no matter how hard someone urges you to use this facility don’t let them be admitted here. My relative was there for rehab and while there her health w
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If you love and care for your relative please no matter how hard someone urges you to use this facility don’t let them be admitted here. My relative was there for rehab and while there her health was neglected. She was only supposed to be there 4-5 days for rehab other than that her health was good when admitted. While there due to COVID you were only allowed to visit with an appointment but they never had an appointment available when you would call them. Even though her food like’s and dislikes were discussed with the nutritionist they continually served her foods that she couldn’t eat. There were a few good nurses that took good care of her but overall the service was horrible. Unfortunately my relative who the hospital doctor had said was in good physical health except dementia, having difficulties getting out of bed and walking; physical health declined so bad that she never came home to her family she went home to God. Her family was deprived of seeing her while she was still alert and able to communicate with them because of never being able to get a visitation appointment.
Once Again Please Find Another Facility for Your Loved One!
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If you love and care for your relative please no matter how hard someone urges you to use this facility don’t let them be admitted here. My relative was there for rehab and while there her health w
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If you love and care for your relative please no matter how hard someone urges you to use this facility don’t let them be admitted here. My relative was there for rehab and while there her health was neglected. She was only supposed to be there 4-5 days for rehab other than that her health was good when admitted. While there due to COVID you were only allowed to visit with an appointment but they never had an appointment available when you would call them. Even though her food like’s and dislikes were discussed with the nutritionist they continually served her foods that she couldn’t eat. There were a few good nurses that took good care of her but overall the service was horrible. Unfortunately my relative who the hospital doctor had said was in good physical health except dementia, having difficulties getting out of bed and walking; physical health declined so bad that she never came home to her family she went home to God. Her family was deprived of seeing her while she was still alert and able to communicate with them because of never being able to get a visitation appointment.
Once Again Please Find Another Facility for Your Loved One!
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3460 Powder Springs Road, Powder Springs, GA, 30127
Do NOT send your loved ones here, please. My brother has been there since the the end of December. It’s been a nightmare. Now on the 4th Administrator since he got there. The level of care is horrend
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Do NOT send your loved ones here, please. My brother has been there since the the end of December. It’s been a nightmare. Now on the 4th Administrator since he got there. The level of care is horrendous. I cannot tell you how many of his belongings have "disappeared." I have never called the nurse’s station and have someone answer. He’s now under hospice care there and was not on his oxygen when the hospice nurse came to see him today!! Run as fast as you can.
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Do NOT send your loved ones here, please. My brother has been there since the the end of December. It’s been a nightmare. Now on the 4th Administrator since he got there. The level of care is horrend
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Do NOT send your loved ones here, please. My brother has been there since the the end of December. It’s been a nightmare. Now on the 4th Administrator since he got there. The level of care is horrendous. I cannot tell you how many of his belongings have "disappeared." I have never called the nurse’s station and have someone answer. He’s now under hospice care there and was not on his oxygen when the hospice nurse came to see him today!! Run as fast as you can.
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2130 Anderson Mill Rd, Austell, GA, 30106
It was the worst experience of all. the staff hardly spoke , much less understood, English. They always accused me of soaking my diaper so that they would change it frequently. Before I went to bed
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It was the worst experience of all. the staff hardly spoke , much less understood, English. They always accused me of soaking my diaper so that they would change it frequently. Before I went to bed at night, they told me that they would NOT change it again until morning in case I soiled it during the night. The food was AWFUL!!! Poor treatment. I would NEVER recommend this place to ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!
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It was the worst experience of all. the staff hardly spoke , much less understood, English. They always accused me of soaking my diaper so that they would change it frequently. Before I went to bed
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It was the worst experience of all. the staff hardly spoke , much less understood, English. They always accused me of soaking my diaper so that they would change it frequently. Before I went to bed at night, they told me that they would NOT change it again until morning in case I soiled it during the night. The food was AWFUL!!! Poor treatment. I would NEVER recommend this place to ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!
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1780 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30152
Trying to care for a family member at the facility and phone calls and emails go unanswered. Had to ask multiple times for my family member to receive a bath. After going multiple days with out one. W
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Trying to care for a family member at the facility and phone calls and emails go unanswered. Had to ask multiple times for my family member to receive a bath. After going multiple days with out one. We have been told lies about our family member who is fully cognitive and there for rehab. The PT team discusses other patients while treating others. They have given inaccurate information regarding medication and fail to bring my family member water when requested.
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Trying to care for a family member at the facility and phone calls and emails go unanswered. Had to ask multiple times for my family member to receive a bath. After going multiple days with out one. W
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Trying to care for a family member at the facility and phone calls and emails go unanswered. Had to ask multiple times for my family member to receive a bath. After going multiple days with out one. We have been told lies about our family member who is fully cognitive and there for rehab. The PT team discusses other patients while treating others. They have given inaccurate information regarding medication and fail to bring my family member water when requested.
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1700 Mulkey Road, Austell, GA, 30106
This facility was clean and food was good. But staff was very rude and smart a–. Everyone was lazy and always walked off to get someone else the job asked of them. My light stayed on for over at leas
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This facility was clean and food was good. But staff was very rude and smart a–. Everyone was lazy and always walked off to get someone else the job asked of them. My light stayed on for over at least an hour, even when there would be a nurse standing right outside my door. Laziness and prejudice is my main thing. The telephone operator snapped and was very rude. Someone came into my room after paging for help and she told me it was 2am— go back to sleep. I would not recommend my dog go yo this place.
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This facility was clean and food was good. But staff was very rude and smart a–. Everyone was lazy and always walked off to get someone else the job asked of them. My light stayed on for over at leas
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This facility was clean and food was good. But staff was very rude and smart a–. Everyone was lazy and always walked off to get someone else the job asked of them. My light stayed on for over at least an hour, even when there would be a nurse standing right outside my door. Laziness and prejudice is my main thing. The telephone operator snapped and was very rude. Someone came into my room after paging for help and she told me it was 2am— go back to sleep. I would not recommend my dog go yo this place.
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Nursing Home Costs in Marietta, Georgia
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Marietta is $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,559 for a private room.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Seniors who are looking at nursing home care may be interested in the cost of care in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a price comparison point, the cost of care in Marietta is slightly less than the national average of $7,756. However, it is similar to the Georgia state average of $6,722.
The average monthly costs of nursing home care in Valdosta ($7,841) and Hinesville ($7,452) are higher than in Marietta. However, the average costs in Brunswick ($6,418) and Albany ($6,813) are lower.
Note: Data for Marietta was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors and loved ones who have not yet decided on nursing home care may be interested in the average monthly costs of alternative care options in Marietta. At the lowest end of the cost scale, adult day care has a monthly average cost of $1,300 while assisted living costs an average of $4,000 per month. Home health care and home care cost an average of $4,195 and $4,147 per month, respectively. At the high end of the scale, nursing home care has an average monthly cost of $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,559 for a private room.
Nursing home (semiprivate)
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Marietta, Georgia
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 Marietta, Georgia
These resources might be of interest to seniors who are looking for services that will help them to age in place in their own homes for as long as safely possible. One service looks at financial assistance options for seniors who have made the choice to move into a nursing home.
Resource | Contact | Services |
Georgia Cares | 1-866-552-4464 Option 4 | The Georgia Cares program provides free, factual and unbiased information on the health and drug plans available to seniors. Staff members can help seniors understand the various health plan choices and assist them in enrolling in a health plan that meets their specific needs. The counselors can help seniors apply for benefits that will reduce their out-of-pocket expenses for nursing home care and medication. |
Meals on Wheels | (770) 528-5364 | Cobb County operates a Meals On Wheels program that delivers nutritious meals to eligible homebound seniors in Marietta. The meals are delivered around noon each day from Monday to Friday by a dedicated team of volunteers. The volunteers carry out a social check when visiting the seniors and will report any issues they find to the relevant authorities or family members. Each meal is designed to provide a third of the nutritional requirements of an adult over the age of 60. To be eligible for the program, seniors must be aged 60 and over and no longer able to prepare a meal for themselves. Charges are based on each senior’s income, and no client will be denied meals if they are unable to pay. |
CSS Transportation Services | (770) 429-7855 | CSS Transportation Services provides fixed-route services that take seniors to Neighborhood Senior Centers where they can partake in activities and enjoy a free hot meal. The demand-response option is a door-to-door service that takes seniors to medical appointments, social services agencies and grocery stores. This service needs to be booked in advance. To be eligible for the service, seniors need to be aged 60 and older and no longer have access to a vehicle or any other option to get to the required destination. There is no charge for the transport services. |