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While&nbsp;assisted living costs in Macon ($3,484) fall well below the national average of $4,000, the city still has the highest monthly care expenses in this part of the state, according to Genworth’s 2018 <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cost of Care study</a>. In nearby Warner Robins, assisted living&nbsp;averages&nbsp;over $1,000 per month less at $2,300. Senior care costs in Columbus ($2,750) and the Augusta area ($2,950) also&nbsp;come in under $3,000 monthly. Even the Atlanta area, which houses the state capital, is less costly than Macon, with monthly expenses of $3,390. Overall, Macon comes in almost $400 per month higher than the state’s average for assisted living care.&nbsp;

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Senior care costs generally vary depending on the type of service needed, which&nbsp;is true in Macon. Averaging $6,874 per month, nursing home care in the city is nearly twice as expensive as assisted living, while at the lower end of the cost spectrum, monthly expenses for adult day health services average only $1,300. Assisted living costs $3,484 per month on average in Macon, making it comparable to homemaker services ($3,337) and home health aides ($3,337), but prices do vary for in-home care based on the number of&nbsp;weekly home health care hours needed. Seniors should also factor in mortgage payments, monthly utility fees and other household expenses when weighing the cost of in-home services versus those of residential care.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Macon

Georgia Money Follows the Person Aimed at&nbsp;individuals currently residing in inpatient settings, including elderly in hospitals, nursing homes or other long-term treatment facilities, <a href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/georgia-long-term-care-partnership" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/georgia-long-term-care-partnership" rel="noopener noreferrer">GA MFP</a>&nbsp;provides a means for returning seniors&nbsp;to a more independent community setting, such as assisted living.&nbsp;MFP&nbsp;offers funding for costs related to the transition, including moving expenses, furniture, household needs and community resources.&nbsp; To qualify, individuals must&nbsp;have&nbsp;stayed in an inpatient facility for at least 90 consecutive days, require an institutional level of care, be a Medicaid beneficiary and move into a qualifying facility.&nbsp;During the application process, applicants&nbsp;are screened for program eligibility and&nbsp;to determine needs.&nbsp;Once accepted into the program, seniors are assigned a transitions counselor to&nbsp;coordinate services through the appropriate Medicaid waiver program. Seniors who have questions or wish to participate in the program&nbsp;can get more information by calling (404) 651-9961 or&nbsp;emailing Georgia’s MFP&nbsp;office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gamfp@dch.ga.gov" target="_blank" data-mce-href="mailto:gamfp@dch.ga.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer">gamfp@dch.ga.gov</a>.&nbsp; Home and Community-Based Services Georgia’s <a href="https://aging.georgia.gov/home-community-based-services" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://aging.georgia.gov/home-community-based-services" rel="noopener noreferrer">HCBS</a>&nbsp;program helps&nbsp;Macon seniors live safely and independently in a community setting, such as assisted living. This non-Medicaid program provides a host of benefits, including counseling, emergency response systems, personal care and nutrition education. Individuals aged 60 and older may apply although certain services, such as kinship care, are available at age 55. The Area Agency on Aging assesses eligibility and&nbsp;level of&nbsp;need and may place individuals on a waiting list if demand is high. Applicants who are currently living alone or at risk of nursing home placement are among those&nbsp;given priority.&nbsp; To apply, seniors should reach out to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/aging-services/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/aging-services/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Middle Georgia Regional Commission</a>&nbsp;or call Georgia’s Area Agency on&nbsp;Aging’s&nbsp;toll-free&nbsp;number&nbsp;at (866) 552-4464.

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,484 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 35 Assisted Living Communities in Macon and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Macon, GA<ul><li>Assisted Living: $3,484</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $6,874</li><li>In-home Care: $3,337</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,300</li></ul>

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Georgia’s&nbsp;<a href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid program</a>&nbsp;provides health care benefits&nbsp;to&nbsp;low-income&nbsp;residents aged 65 and older, although individuals younger than 65 may qualify if they demonstrate the need for nursing home care or have a disability. Eligible seniors receive medical and behavioral health care with an emphasis on prevention. In addition to other benefits, enrollees&nbsp;receive a&nbsp;no-cost annual well visit, which may include health screenings, medical counseling and adult immunizations, such as flu shots. Income limits may vary depending on an applicant’s current living situation, but some basic guidelines apply. To qualify, aged, blind or disabled individuals&nbsp;who receive SSI&nbsp;income should earn no more than $771 per month and have less than $2,000 in total resources. The limit for married couples receiving SSI is $1,157 per month with no more than $3,000 in assets. Individuals who&nbsp;demonstrate a need for a nursing facility level of care but are capable of living independently with the assistance of community services should have a&nbsp;monthly income of no more than $2,313 with assets not exceeding $2,000 for singles and $3,000 for couples. For qualified Medicare beneficiaries, income limits are $1,061 per month for individuals and $1,430 per month for married couples applying jointly, with asset limits of $7,730 and $11,600 respectively. Eligible seniors may apply in person at the <a href="https://dfcs.georgia.gov/location/bibb-county" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://dfcs.georgia.gov/location/bibb-county" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bibb County DFCS&nbsp;office</a>&nbsp;in Macon or online at <a href="https://gateway.ga.gov/access/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://gateway.ga.gov/access/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Georgia Gateway</a>. For further information, interested individuals can call (877) 423-4746. Georgia also has several Medicaid waiver programs that may help state residents offset&nbsp;the costs of assisted living or supplement it with additional services. Individuals may only&nbsp;enroll in one waiver program at a time. Community Care Services Program Administered by Georgia’s Area Agencies on Aging,&nbsp;<a href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/sites/medicaid.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/17CCSP.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/sites/medicaid.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/17CCSP.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">CCSP</a><a href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/sites/medicaid.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/17CCSP.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/sites/medicaid.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/17CCSP.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;is designed to provide seniors in need with community-based services as an alternative to nursing home placement. Interested seniors are assigned a care coordinator, who assesses needs, helps develop an appropriate care plan and sets up delivery of services. Available benefits include personal emergency response systems, skilled nursing and personal support services.&nbsp; To qualify, seniors must demonstrate a functional impairment due to a physical&nbsp;limitation and have physician approval for an intermediate level of care at a nursing facility.&nbsp;Individuals must be Medicaid-eligible and want to remain in a community setting.&nbsp;While the program has limited openings, priority is given to individuals demonstrating the most need. For more information or to request services, interested seniors should contact the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/aging-services/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.middlegeorgiarc.org/aging-services/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Middle Georgia Regional Commission</a>&nbsp;or call Georgia’s Area Agency on Aging’s&nbsp;statewide toll-free number:&nbsp;(866) 552-4464. Service Options Using Resources in a Community <a href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/sites/medicaid.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/17SOURCE.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://medicaid.georgia.gov/sites/medicaid.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/17SOURCE.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">SOURCE</a>&nbsp;delivers primary care, case management and long-term health services to frail elderly or disabled individuals in a community-based setting, providing an alternative to nursing home care. To qualify, individuals must be Medicaid-eligible and demonstrate a medical need for an intermediate nursing home level of care.&nbsp;Applicants are assessed for eligibility and service requirements. Benefits include assisted living programs, personal support services, emergency alert systems, 24-hour physician access and case management. Seniors are actively involved in care decisions and may designate family members to participate in care. For&nbsp;additional information or to apply, seniors&nbsp;can&nbsp;phone the Home and Community-Based Services toll-free number at (866) 552-4464.

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Providing&nbsp;opportunities for socialization, education and recreation, Macon’s pet-friendly senior center&nbsp;welcomes adults aged 50 and older. The Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and&nbsp;offers indoor and outdoor activities. Senior Wellness Centers Navicent Health’s Wellness Center&nbsp;sponsors the Golden Opportunities program, which aims to enhance the health and wellness of Macon seniors through educational, social and health programs and services. The Center’s senior-centric offerings&nbsp;include&nbsp;AARP defensive driving classes, fall risk assessments, field trips and health seminars. The Center also gives seniors information about and access to comprehensive community resources. Veterans’ Resources Macon-area veterans have access to a variety of local resources for health care, education and community referrals. Vet centers can also assist eligible veterans&nbsp;in navigating&nbsp;available government benefits and programs that may be beneficial to their well-being. Local VA clinics offer medical services, including behavioral health care, lab&nbsp;work and prescriptions.

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Macon-area veterans have access to a variety of local resources for health care, education and community referrals. Vet centers can also assist eligible veterans&nbsp;in navigating&nbsp;available government benefits and programs that may be beneficial to their well-being. Local VA clinics offer medical services, including behavioral health care, lab&nbsp;work and prescriptions.

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We are a community that cares for individuals who have various needs with activities of daily living and we specialize in providing care for residents with various stages of memory loss and dementia. Our goal is that we allow our residents to age in place. We are an all-inclusive community and not a tiered facility. This means that everything is included with one set price. Antebellum Senior Living Arlington Place is in the heart of Macon, Georgia. The community is close to hospitals, shopping, theaters and churches. Our studios allow individuals to enjoy all the comforts of home without the challenges of daily responsibilities. Residents have the opportunity to continue living an independent lifestyle with a caring staff to assist when needed. 
 
<h5>Amenities include:</h5>
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<li>Twenty-four-hour staff assistants
<li>Onsite Resident Nurse
<li>Medication Supervision
<li>Three meals daily with snacks
<li>Spacious studios
<li>Scheduled activities
<li>Indoor and Outdoor Common Areas
<li>Personal laundry service (Personal items and linens)
<li>Assistance in Toileting, Bathing and Grooming
<li>Housekeeping (Trash removal, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathroom)
<li>On-site beauty/barber shop
<li>Pet Friendly
<li>Transportation to medical appointments and scheduled outings
<li>Help with scheduling Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
<li>Podiatrist Available
<li>Help with hospice services when residents require such care
<li>Community Activities: Group Outings, Live Music, Crafts and More</li>
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Nestled in a peaceful residential neighborhood, Magnolia Manor of Macon, Georgia offers a full range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living and memory care, allowing residents to gracefully age in place.

Since our first community opened its doors in 1963, Magnolia Manor, a ministry of the United Methodist Church, has made it our mission to provide older adults a quality lifestyle within a loving Christian atmosphere. Over the following 40 years, our non-profit organization has made additions and improvements to our campus and expanded the number of our communities to serve more seniors throughout the state of Georgia. We now serve the needs of over 1,200 individuals of all faiths each and every day with services including independent living, assisted living, personal care, memory care and skilled nursing.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

The beauty of Magnolia Manor of Macon is in the variety of living options that are available to fit your or your loved one’s needs. Apartment options include spacious one- and two-bedroom homes with either kitchens or kitchenettes, depending on the floor plan.

Mealtime is an important center of everyone’s life and our culinary staff prepares three delicious and healthy meals each day in our restaurant-style dining room. Additional a coffee and gift shop is available for daily conveniences. With a variety of social and planned recreational activities, our staff works to incorporate each resident’s interests. Best of all, residents will be pleased to find our very own on-site fitness center including premium exercise equipment and heated pool.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

We take care of essentials such as housekeeping, personal laundry and linens. Even better, utilities, with the exception of telephone, are included in one convenient monthly rent. With on-site services such as a beauty and barber shop and a wellness center, we have everything you could need in one place.

Because Magnolia Manor of Macon offers a complete range of care, including assisted living and memory care, you or your loved one can age in place. With 24 hour awake-staff attending to our emergency response system, safety and comfort is assured.

Once you join the compassionate embrace of Magnolia Manor of Macon community, you’ll wonder why you didn’t move sooner.

Magnolia Manor of Macon

Live at Country Manor Estates and experience a calm, easy lifestyle, where residents can share stories and meet new friends. With a full range of assisted living services, and with a helpful and caring staff, seniors feel right at home. When seeking a long-term care solution, assisted living is geared toward individuals who want to live with some level of independence but need some assistance. The owner is on-site so hands on supervision and care are always available! 

It is our pleasure to graciously serve our seniors in a warm and friendly place where smiles surround your loved ones and daily needs are met. Our home provides around-the-clock care while allowing your loved ones to live in the comfort of a true home. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://forms.dch.georgia.gov/HFRD/">Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Find a Facility</a>

Country Manor Estates

Watercrest Macon, located at 111 Providence Boulevard, Macon, Georgia, is a luxury senior living community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in a resort-style setting.

The campus consists of 98 total residences, with 76 units dedicated to assisted living and 22 designated for memory care, reflecting a thoughtful design that supports a continuum of care.

 The architectural and interior design emphasize Southern elegance—featuring a promenade, indoor fireplace, signature water wall, courtyards, spa, pool, and Southern-style outdoor living areas.

At Watercrest Macon, residents enjoy richly appointed apartments with modern finishes—many include kitchenettes, walk-in closets, high ceilings, natural light, and designer details.

 The community's amenities rival those of a boutique resort, including multiple dining venues and a café-bistro, a salon and spa (Spa W), indoor and outdoor fireplaces, a theater, art and music studios, social gathering spaces, verandas, and a fitness/physical therapy center. 

Housekeeping, maintenance, utilities (including WiFi and cable), transportation, and 24/7 caregiving support are all part of the service model. 

Memory care is designed to be integrated yet secure, with specialized programming and staffing to support residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. 

Situated within the Providence at Bass development, Watercrest Macon is convenient to residential areas, retail and dining, and local amenities.

 Among its distinguishing features are its lush landscaping, illuminated walking paths, outdoor gathering and putting green spaces, and garden stations that encourage social interaction and quiet reflection.

Families and local media have applauded Watercrest Macon for its elevated hospitality, resort-inspired ambiance, and recognition in regional awards (e.g. "Best of Middle Georgia" for multiple categories).

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://forms.dch.georgia.gov/HFRD/">Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Find a Facility</a>

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