The cost of assisted living in GA can vary depending on the needs of the resident. For most facilities there is a base monthly fee for the room then additional fees are added as needed. There could also be a one-time community fee at the time of move in.
GA Monthly Suite Fee: ($600 – $4,500)
The cost of the room at an assisted living community per month in GA includes housekeeping, maintenance of the room and common areas, some to all utilities, activities and limited assistance with daily activities. The costs vary for several reasons, but the main factor is location. You can usually (but not always) estimate this by the local real estate. A Buckhead community in Atlanta will be more than one located in Woodstock.
Additional Monthly Fees: ($600 – $4,500)
Depending on the level of care needed for the resident, Georgia assisted living homes all have additional services to assist you or a loved one with daily or regular activities. The services vary in cost, and depending on how many are needed can start at $20 a day, and get as expensive as $100 a day. Daily medication reminders and distribution is the most used service and costs about $450 a month if not included.
Be sure to check each facilities cost plan for these services even if they’re not needed at first, they can quickly cause the bill to escalate in the near future. The following services are widely offered throughout assisted living facilities in Georgia.
- Grooming
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Dietary
- Vision
- Hearing
- Speech
- Transfer Ability
- Mobility
- Socialization
- Weight loss/gain
- Lab Work
- Vital Signs
- Skin Care
- Special Requests
One Time Community Entry Fee:
The entry fee is a one-time, upfront payment between one to two thousand dollars and is usually paid before moving in. Generally it’s used for maintaining the building and grounds of the facility.
Community fee is usually paid for prior to moving in and it covers the general maintenance of the building and community areas within a facility. It varies from $1000-$2000.