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Known as the City of Roses, Thomasville is located in the southwest corner of the state of Georgia approximately 45 miles from Tallahassee, Florida. Each year the Thomasville Rose Garden, a downtown park, comes alive with over 500 blooming rose bushes. Seniors can take a stroll among the flowers and celebrate the city’s heritage at the annual spring rose festival. Seniors can also explore the Pebble Hill Plantation, the historic big oak and the Thomasville History Center, and they can take advantage of hiking at the Cherokee Lake Park and birdwatching at the Birdsong Nature Center.
Seniors who want to retire in Thomasville and need help with daily living tasks will find four assisted living communities within the city limits. These facilities cost an average of $5,506 per month. The actual cost may vary.
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Based on Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Thomasville costs $5,506 per month. This is more than the Georgia average of $3,500 and the national average of $4,300. Compared to surrounding states, the cost in Thomasville is also greater than the average cost in Florida, which is $3,700 and in South Carolina at $3,988. Tennessee is the most expensive of the surrounding states at $4,039, while Alabama seniors pay the least at $3,150.
Assisted living costs in other Georgia cities vary, with Thomasville being one of the highest at $5,506. To the north in Rome, the cost is $3,088, while facilities in the state capital of Atlanta cost around $4,000. To the west, Columbus residents pay $3,650, and along the Atlantic coast, Augusta and Savannah seniors pay $3,090 and $3,500 respectively. Valdosta is the least expensive at $2,420.
Note: Data for Thomasville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tallahassee, Florida, was used instead.
The Georgia Community Care Services Program (CCSP) is a Medicaid waiver that helps low income seniors pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. This waiver covers programs that provide meals, housekeeping, grooming and medication administration. Learn more about this waiver, including how to apply, at our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Sowega Council on Aging | (800) 282-6612 | The Sowega Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to seniors who live in southwest Georgia. The agency connects seniors to resources such as personal care services, meals and home modifications. |
| Silver Sneakers | (229) 226-3446 | Silver Sneakers is a fun program that keeps senior citizens engaged and healthy. Located at the Thomasville YMCA, Silver Sneakers provides exercise classes designed specifically for older adults who want to improve mobility, work on balance, flexibility, endurance and strength. For beginners, there’s also the Young at Heart Group with groups that include Adults in Motion, chair yoga and Zumba. |
| DHR Division of Aging and Adult Protective Services | 1-(866) 552-4464 | Adult protective services investigates and resolves any form of abuse of seniors ages 65 and older who live in long-term care. This includes adult maltreatment of any kind, including fraud, exploitation and neglect. The agency offers intervention to help reduce the risk of further maltreatment. |
| Thomasville Georgia Department of Veterans Service | (229) 225-4050 | The Department of Veterans Services was established to advise, counsel and assist prior military members and their families on the available programs and services they are entitled to as a result of their military service. The Aid and Attendance program can help pay for home and community based services in long-term care. |
| Thomas County Area Transit Service | (404) 657-5258 | The Thomas County Area transit provides fixed route transportation to various locations throughout the county for shopping, errands, medical appointments and sightseeing. Rides are available to seniors ages 55 and older at discounted rates. |
Assisted living communities in Georgia are regulated by the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation (HFR). These regulations pertain to all aspects of long-term care, including staffing, health and safety and accommodations. Learn more about these laws and standards at our assisted living in Georgia page.
