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Alpharetta has a population of just over 67,000 people, with approximately 9% aged 65 and older. It is listed as one of the top 100 best places to retire in 2017 based on access to quality health care, the number of attractions and amenities, climate and crime rate. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are mild with only around two inches of snow per year. Crime is ranked on a scale from 1 to 100 with violent crime ranked 7.6 in the city, which is much lower than the national average of 22.7.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in the Atlanta area is $3,750, though factors that determine the actual costs include the number of amenities and the location within the state.
Note: Data for Alpharetta was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.
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Because Alpharetta is close to downtown Atlanta, the data from the Atlanta area is used. The average monthly assisted living cost is $3,750, which is lower than the national average and $415 more than the Georgia average, according to the 2019 Genworth’s Cost of Care Study. Compared to surrounding states, Alpharetta costs more than Florida ($3,500), Alabama ($3,250) and South Carolina ($3,500), but is $150 less than the Tennessee average.
Monthly assisted living costs in other cities in Georgia vary depending on the location, amenities and available services. Most cities have lower monthly costs than the Atlanta area, with the exception of Gainesville, which costs around $4,474 per month. The least expensive area in the state is Macon, which has a monthly assisted living cost of around $2,600. Other cities include Athens ($3,500), Rome ($3,525), Augusta ($2,800), Dalton ($3,438) and Albany ($2,662).
Seniors who need assistance paying for assisted living may receive help through the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). This program is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health and the state’s Area Agencies on Aging. This waiver is available to seniors who require a nursing home level of care and those who meet the Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Learn more about the Community Care Services waiver program, what is required of applicants and how to apply at our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Agency | (800) 759-2963 | The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging connects seniors with available local programs and services to help improve their quality of life. The main focus of the agency is the health and well-being of older adults in the community. They provide hot meals, transportation, Medicare counseling and community education and outreach. |
| Georgia Department of Veterans Service | (404) 656-2300 | Available to veterans and all servicemen and women as well as their families, the Georgia Department of Veteran’s Service helps those who have served to obtain health care services and benefits. It also provides access to national cemeteries. |
| Adult Activity Center | (678) 297-6000 | The Adult Activity Center offers a variety of activities for seniors, including exercise classes and regular AARP meetings. The Golden Age Club focuses on friendships and community events, including free Alpharetta city band concerts and volunteer opportunities for Breakfast with Santa. Other activities for seniors include aerobics, art classes, stained glass classes and card games. |
| Crabapple Senior Center | (770) 751-9397 | Crabapple Senior Center helps keep seniors active through socialization and fun. The center hosts games, chair yoga and pickleball. The center also plans specialty outings and birthday parties, and it holds educational seminars. |
| Long-Term Ombudsman | (888) 552-4464 | Georgia’s long-term ombudsman program receives and helps solve issues that arise with members in assisted living. Representatives provide information and assistance to families and the public, and they work to improve the lives of seniors in long-term care facilities. This program is provided by the Georgia Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging Services. |
All assisted living facilities in the state of Georgia must comply with laws set by the Georgia Department of Health. These laws cover staffing requirements, housing, medication administration and health and safety standards. To learn more about these laws and regulations, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.