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"Exceptional Care for Seniors in a Residential Setting! High Caliber Staff: We know that quality of life for our clients rests in the hands..."
READ MOREThe average cost of assisted living in the county is $3,200 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 4 Assisted Living Communities in Gordon County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Gordon County, GA
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"Exceptional Care for Seniors in a Residential Setting! High Caliber Staff: We know that quality of life for our clients rests in the hands..."
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"The Fountains in Calhoun is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community here to meet your every need in a place that will feel like home. E..."
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"________________________________________ Offering gracious and comfortable assisted living, The Oaks at Fairmount is located in the cozy to..."
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"Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW in Calhoun, Georgia, Morning Poin..."
READ MORE5 Fite Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
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"The Fite Living Centre offers a unique experience in senior living, with a focus on southern hospitality. Tucked away in the lovely historic..."
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"Brookdale Rome provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exception..."
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"Family orientated setting with homelike fireplace. Friendly, caring staff on site 24 hours a day. A unique dining experience with home-styl..."
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"________________________________________ Nestled on the edge of Dalton, Georgia, Pleasant Valley Assisted Living provides highly attentive ..."
READ MORE16 Roving Road, Cartersville, GA 30121
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"Magnolia Place is the healthcare center of The Spires at Berry College which is a CCRC. We welcome new residents have no affiliation with B..."
READ MORE89 Burnt Hickory Road, Cartersville, GA 30120
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"Welcome to Burnt Hickory Residences - A Personal Care Home For Seniors Our beautiful historic home was built in 1902. The historic farm hou..."
READ MORE279 Haig Mill Rd Nw, Dalton, GA 30721
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"Southern Haven is a beautiful southern home with mountain views to the east and lake views to the west. And once your loved one joins, ..."
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"__________________________________________ A premiere assisted living community located in Rome Georgia, Winthrop Court has a stunning Sout..."
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"The Gardens of Rome is an assisted living community in the historic heartland of Georgia. We deliver the first-class support and services th..."
READ MORE20 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
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"Opening in April of 2019, the Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta's newest Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities loc..."
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"Located close to Interstate 75 in Dalton, Georgia, Royal Oaks Community is just minutes from Bradley Wellness Center and Hamilton Medical Ce..."
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"Tranquility of Dalton is in northwest Georgia, near Interstate 75 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relatives who visited the fa..."
READ MORE960 Highland Ave, Summerville, GA 30747
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"Oakview Health and Rehabilitation is easily accessible via U.S. Route 27 and is close to the northern part of Summerville, Georgia. Relative..."
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206 Blue Mountain Pkwy, Rocky Face, GA 30740
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"The Lighthouse Personal Care Home is nestled on a wooded parcel in Rocky Face, GA. Residents live in a quiet countryside setting, yet have a..."
READ MOREPer the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care survey, assisted living in Gordon County costs an average of $3,200 per month, which is just $100 over the state average of $3,100. Costs here are fairly consistent, with most surveyed cities in central and northwest Georgia, such as Gainesville ($3,500), Athens ($3,350) and the metro Atlanta area ($3,390). Rates in nearby Dalton ($4,035) are close to the national average of $4,000. In comparison, assisted living in Gordon County is a bargain at $800 less per month.
Note: Senior care cost data for Gordon County wasn’t available. Data for the nearby city of Rome was used here instead.
Gordon County/Rome
$3,200
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$3,100
Dalton
$4,035
Gainesville
$3,500
Atlanta Area
$3,390
Athens Area
$3,350
Augusta Area
$2,950
Columbus
$2,750
In Gordon County and throughout Georgia, those who need 24-hour skilled services pay the highest rates for senior care in nursing homes. Assisted living is almost half the cost of nursing home care, even though it’s provided in a residential setting. Those who wish to remain at home pay a premium, too. Not only do homemaker and home health aide services cost $400-$500 more per month compared to assisted living, but utilities, maintenance and food must be paid for as well. These types of expenses are typically included in the monthly rates for assisted living.
Assisted Living
$3,200
Homemaker Services
$3,623
Home Health Aide
$3,766
Adult Day Health Services
0
Nursing Home Care
$6,000
The nationwide Medicaid program was introduced in 1965 to provide low-income, low-asset Americans with necessary health care services. The program is a jointly funded endeavor between individual states and the federal government.
Georgia’s Medicaid program provides a range of basic medical services to over 1.7 million residents of all ages, including the elderly, blind and disabled. Covered services include doctor and specialist visits, inpatient and emergency hospital care, X-rays and lab tests, prescription medications and long-term nursing home care.
To be eligible for long-term care coverage through Medicaid, Georgia residents must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens and aged 65 or older. Adults aged 64 and younger must be blind or disabled to qualify. Financially, applicants are limited to:
Optional State Supplementation
Gordon County seniors with little income who live in or are moving to a state-licensed assisted living facility may qualify for SSI and an extra monthly cash benefit from the state. The Optional State Supplementation program adds a $20 top-up to eligible seniors’ monthly SSI checks, which may be used to pay expenses such as room and board fees in a care facility.
To apply for SSI and OSS benefits, seniors can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 or visit the nearest SSA branch at 301 Point North Pl. in Dalton.
Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance Benefit
Senior veterans and their surviving spouses currently receiving a regular VA pension may be eligible for an additional monthly stipend through the Aid and Attendance program to help cover the cost of needed care. To receive this benefit, veterans must meet one of the following qualifying conditions:
The mission of the Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging is to promote the health and well-being of area senior citizens who wish to continue living in their community instead of a long-term care facility. The nonprofit agency achieves this goal by providing seniors with options counseling, information on available resources, referrals to beneficial programs and services and transitional support. Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
3 Jackson Hill Dr., Rome, GA 30161
(800) 759-2963
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