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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,390 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 5 Assisted Living Communities in Buford and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Buford, GA
- Assisted Living: $3,390
- Nursing Home Care: $6,753
- In-home Care: $3,813
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,712
Assisted Living Facilities near Buford, Georgia
"Brookdale South Lee Buford (formerly Emeritus at Lake Springs) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who..."
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"Slice of Life is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Slice of Life is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. W..."
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"Welcome to The Retreat at Buford The Retreat at Buford offers premier personal care and memory care with superior personalized care and com..."
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Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill
422 Riverside Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
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"Welcome to assisted living, as it should be. At Magnolia, we have a passion for nurturing the independence and well being of seniors, and it..."
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"The Addison of Gwinnett Park Located in the peaceful surroundings of Gwinnett County, The Addison of Gwinnett Park offers a sophisticated..."
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"Heartis is a one-of-a-kind place for one-of-a-kind people. Like you. Our communities are intentionally designed with your tastes, your inter..."
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"Oaks at Braselton is an assisted living and memory care community located just north of Atlanta in Hoschton, Georgia, and is conveniently cl..."
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"Welcome to carefree rental senior living that inspires you to explore and discover. At Towne Club Windermere senior living, youll enjoy more..."
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"Antebellum James Burgess is a senior living community in the quaint city of Suwanee, Georgia. Our beautiful community boasts beautiful, welc..."
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"Only 45 minutes from Atlanta, Forsyth, Georgia has it all. This historic district has so much to offer and is growing bigger and better each..."
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Tender Personal Care Home
1560 Twin Bridge Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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"Tender Personal Care Home, located in the heart of Lawrenceville, Georgia, is family owned and operated since 2002. We have 13+ years of exp..."
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"Brookdale Lawrenceville (formerly Emeritus at Courtyard Gardens) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff w..."
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"Country Gardens Lanier offers a beautiful senior living home for those who are looking to live in a quiet, peaceful community of Cumming, GA..."
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Legacy Personal Care Home
174 McConnell Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
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"From our family to yours! Legacy Personal Care is dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates continuous quality care for your lo..."
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"When Cumming-area seniors need supportive services but want to maintain their independence, Lanier Villageis the community to join. We under..."
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Belmont Village Johns Creek
4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
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"The townspeople of Johns Creek, Georgia proudly proclaim that their city is one of America's best places to live. The founders of Belmont Vi..."
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"The Mann House was founded in 1988 by Charles H. Mann III and is located in the Buckhead/Sandy Springs area of Atlanta. After his own father..."
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"We offer different levels of senior living services, including person-directed assisted living and memory care, as well as independent livin..."
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Sunrise of Johns Creek
11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
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"Tucked away in Georgia's wealthiest city, Sunrise of Johns Creek is a luxurious retirement community offering high-quality assisted livi..."
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"Thoughtfully designed and artfully appointed, Parc at Duluth offers the warmth and comforts of home, combined with the service and features ..."
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Addington Place of Johns Creek
5050 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30005
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"Welcome to Addington Place of Johns Creek, where we offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services to local Johns Creek residents. Residents..."
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"Oaks at Hampton is an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia, close to churches,..."
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"Welcome to the family! That's how we welcome every resident and guest, because Oaks at Gracemont is more than a community - we're a family!..."
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"Dogwood Forest of Grayson is now open! And is considered one of the top assisted living communities and memory care in Gwinnett County! Its ..."
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"Sunrise at Webb Gin offers residents a large selection of activities, planned group outings and even resident-sponsored clubs that cover a v..."
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"Give your loved one the gift of first-class care in a vibrant community setting at The Mansions at Alpharetta, where seniors thrive through ..."
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"Oaks at Post Road is an assisted living and memory care community in Cumming, Georgia, and is just minutes away from churches, shopping, and..."
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"_________________________________________ Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Village Park Senior Living features gracious retirement living ..."
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"Residents at Brickmont Senior Living can enjoy Milton, Georgia's subtropical climate, and the amenities the surrounding region has to offer...."
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"Inspired Living at Alpharetta is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living options..."
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"Senior Lifestyle celebrates 30 years of inspired service and hospitality through the unveiling of a new family of communities ? The Sheridan..."
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Assisted Living Costs in Buford
Seniors in Buford pay approximately $600 less per month than the $4,000 average rate paid for assisted living across the county and $300 more than the state median of $3,100. The cost in Buford is similar to prices paid in some nearby cities, such as Macon ($3,484) and Athens ($3,350). The local rate is about $1,000 more expensive compared to Albany ($2,320) and Warner Robins, which has the state’s lowest price for assisted living at $2,300 per month.
Note: Data for senior care costs in Buford wasn’t available, so data for the metropolitan Atlanta area was used instead.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas
Buford/Atlanta Area
$3,390
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$3,100
Macon Area
$3,484
Athens Area
$3,350
Augusta Area
$2,950
Columbus
$2,750
Albany
$2,320
Warner Robins
$2,300
Care Cost Comparison
The monthly rate paid for senior care in Buford largely depends on the extent of care needed and where it’s provided. Seniors who need nursing care on a 24/7 basis pay the highest rate of $6,753 per month in nursing homes. Assisted living costs just half that amount at $3,390, even though these two options are provided in residential settings. Seniors who remain at home and hire a homemaker or home health aide pay an average of $3,813, which is about $400 more than assisted living. Those receiving in-home services also need to budget for food and household operating expenses on top of the cost of care. Seniors who choose assisted living don’t have these extra costs, since room and board is typically included in the facility’s monthly rate.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$3,390
Homemaker Services
$3,813
Home Health Aide
$3,813
Adult Day Health Services
$1,712
Nursing Home Care
$6,753
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Buford
Medicaid in Georgia
The federal and state government-funded Medicaid program provides essential health care services for low-income Americans with limited resources. Individual states implement their own Medicaid program within a federal regulatory framework.
More than 1.75 million state residents are enrolled in the Georgia Medicaid program, including over 400,000 blind, disabled and elderly individuals. Those who qualify receive wide-ranging health care benefits, including doctor and specialist visits, inpatient, outpatient and emergency hospital services, X-rays, lab tests, prescription medications and long-term nursing home care.
Qualifying for Medicaid in Georgia
Buford residents must be American citizens or legal immigrants to qualify for Medicaid assistance for long-term care and meet these additional eligibility requirements:
- Be aged 65 or older or aged 64 or younger and blind or disabled
- Have a monthly income of $2,313 or less per person
- Have no more than $2,000 in countable assets if single or $3,000 if married and applying with a spouse
Applicants who meet the above mentioned asset requirements and have $771 or less in monthly income if single or $1,157 or less as a couple are automatically eligible for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Georgia Medicaid considers all sources of income, but disregards a number of assets from the above limits. Exempt assets include:
- Personal belongings
- One vehicle
- Irrevocable burial trusts
- An owner-occupied primary home worth less than $585,000
- Household furnishings
Spousal Living and Resource Allowances
If only one spouse of a married couple applies, the spouse remaining at home may be entitled to up to $3,160.50 of an applicant’s monthly income and $126,420 in joint assets. Once these spousal living and resources allowances are calculated, an applicant who’d otherwise exceed the income and asset limits may qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage.
Buford seniors can apply for Georgia Medicaid online, visit the Gwinnett County Department of Family and Children Services office located at 95 Constitution Boulevard in Lawrenceville or call (678) 518-5500.
Georgia Medicaid Waiver Programs
Georgia Medicaid only provides institutional nursing home care as an entitlement. To help eligible seniors stay in the community and reduce nursing home admissions and the overall cost of care, the state offers two waiver programs that help pay for community-based long-term care.
SOURCE Waiver
Seniors approved for the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment waiver receive comprehensive primary care, case management and long-term support services in their home or a community setting. A personalized care plan is developed for each participant based on their needs, which includes 24-hour access to their case manager and primary care doctor, along with personal support services and assistance with daily living activities.
CCSP Waiver
The Community Care Services program provides eligible seniors with all-inclusive medical and support services. Approved applicants are evaluated by their assigned care coordinator and have a personalized long-term care plan developed in cooperation with their primary care physician. The services provided in a community assisted living setting may include 24-hour supervision, personal care and help with daily living activities.
Buford residents who wish to apply for either waiver program must meet the financial, functional and residency requirements for Georgia Medicaid. They must also need an intermediate or nursing facility level of care, but be capable of living safely in the community with support.
Seniors approved for the SOURCE and CCSP programs are responsible for paying the room-and-board portion of their facility fees. Because the waivers have participation caps, applicants may also be placed on a waiting list to receive services depending on availability.
To learn more about the CCSP or SOURCE waiver programs or to begin the application process, Buford residents should contact the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division at (404) 463-3333.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Optional State Supplementation
Buford residents receiving SSI benefits may also be eligible for monthly top-up payments through the Georgia Optional State Supplement program. Seniors living in state-licensed care facilities may receive a $20 cash benefit to help cover expenses, such as room and board.
To apply for Georgia OSS benefits, Buford seniors can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
Assisted Living Bridge Loan
Seniors who need extra cash to pay for assisted living costs over the short term can apply for a bridge loan from Elderlife Financial. These 12-month term loans with interest-only payments are ideal to cover a funding gap until benefits kick in or a home or other assets sell. Elderlife loans have no out-of-pocket costs, application or early repayment fees, and up to six family members can co-apply to ease the approval process.
Buford seniors can apply online or by contacting Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.
Assisted Living Resources in Buford
Senior Center
The Buford Senior Center provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere where area adults aged 60 plus can get together for life-enriching experiences. Seniors can take part in numerous social and recreational activities, such as exercise classes, card and board games and arts and crafts groups. A hot, nutritious lunch is served each weekday, and the center staff organizes guest speakers on senior-relevant topics and day trips to a variety of interesting designations. Center membership is free, and limited transportation services are available.
Buford Senior Center2755 Sawnee Ave., Buford, GA 30518
(678) 225-5367
Veterans Resources
Senior veterans can receive assistance filing applications for state and VA benefits and pensions from staff at the Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center. The nearby Oakwood VA clinic in Flowery Branch offers primary care, mental health and nutrition programs to help area veterans maintain good health.
Oakwood VA Clinic
4175 Tanners Creek Dr., Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(404) 728-8210
Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center
750 S. Perry St., Ste. 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 226-9177
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