Assisted Living in Snellville, GA

Assisted Living Costs in Snellville

Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care survey shows that seniors in Snellville pay an average cost of $3,390 per month for assisted living. While slightly over the state average of $3,100, this is still well below the $4,000 national average. While residents in Macon ($3,484) and Gainesville ($3,500) pay more per month than Snellville residents, assisted living in the city is significantly more expensive than in surrounding areas, such as Augusta ($2,950) and Warner Robins ($2,300).

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Snellville, so data for the closest area, Atlanta, was used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Care Cost Comparison

Similar to senior care in many states throughout the U.S., the costs of services in Snellville vary widely depending on the type of care required. At $3,390 per month, assisted living is one of the least expensive options. Only adult day health services ($1,712 ) are less costly, but they only provide limited care during daytime hours at a group center. Higher priced homemaker services and home health aides ($3,813) don’t cover the expenses usually included with assisted living such as rent, meals and utilities. Around-the-clock skilled nursing home care is the costliest option at an average of $6,753 per month.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Snellville

Medicaid in Georgia

Georgia Medicaid offers low-cost or free health care services to eligible low-income individuals across the state including pregnant women, children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Medicaid benefits include:

• Doctors visits and emergency services
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital visits
• Nursing home care and hospice services
• Prescription drugs
• Home health services
• Medical supplies and equipment 
• Speech, physical and occupational therapies
• Mental health services
• Diagnostic and laboratory services

To qualify for long-term care through Medicaid, those aged 65 and older, or blind or disabled applicants younger than age 65, must have:

• A maximum of $2,313 in monthly income and $2,000 in assets for an individual
• A maximum of $4,626 in monthly income and $3,000 in assets for a married couple

Medicaid considers income from any source when evaluating eligibility, but some assets don’t count, including a home, primary vehicle, personal belongings and furnishings.

Snellville residents can apply for Medicaid online or in person at the Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd. in Norcross. For assistance, seniors can call the Right from the Start Medical Assistance Group at (877) 427-3224.

The Georgia Medicaid program offers two waivers to help seniors and people with disabilities receive long-term care in their homes or community settings. It should be noted that individuals can only participate in one of the two waiver programs.

Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment Waiver

The Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment waiver enables eligible seniors and disabled people to receive long-term care services in a personal care home and pay a reduced rate for room and board. For 2019, the rate is $650 per month.

To qualify for SOURCE, seniors should:

• Be receiving Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income
• Require the level of care provided in a skilled nursing facility

Services covered by the SOURCE waiver include:

• An assessment of medical and assistance needs and an individualized care program
• Assisted living and personal care services
• Home delivered meals
• Adult day care
• Around-the-clock access to a primary physician and case manager
• Emergency services

Seniors in Snellville interested in participating in SOURCE can apply by calling Home and Community Based Services at (866) 552-4464.

Community Care Services Program Waiver

Also intended to help individuals avoid nursing home placement, the Community Care Services Program waiver provides the following services:

• Care in a state-licensed personal care home and a reduced room-and-board rate of $650 per month
• Adult day health services
• Home delivered meals
• Skilled nursing and therapy
• Respite care
• Personal support services such as housekeeping and errand assistance

To qualify for the CCSP waiver, individuals must have a functional impairment, be eligible for Medicaid or SSI and be confirmed by a doctor as requiring an intermediate level of skilled nursing care. 

Snellville seniors interested in applying for the CCSP waiver should call the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division at (866) 552-4464 to request an assessment.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits

Qualifying Snellville veterans and their surviving spouses with disabilities may be eligible for Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits. This program provides additional monthly payments to eligible participants who already receive a regular VA pension.

To qualify, veterans or their surviving spouses must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be bedridden or require a caregiver’s assistance to perform regular activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing and bathing
• Be legally blind
• Receive care as a nursing home resident

Those interested can apply by mail with a written report describing their physical or mental limitations, disability, level of mobility and daily habits to the following address:

Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
Attention: Philadelphia Pension Center
P. O. Box 5206
Janesville, WI  53547-5206

Snellville residents can also apply in person at the Atlanta Regional Benefits office at 1700 Clairmont Rd. in Decatur.

Elderlife Bridge Loans

Elderlife Financial bridge loans may be a short-term financial assistance option for Snellville seniors who wish to move to an assisted living facility. These loans have terms of up to 12 months and can help pay for room and board and related move-in fees at an individual’s chosen assisted living community.

To qualify for a bridge loan, seniors with low credit scores can apply with multiple family members to improve their chance of approval. Elderlife also considers the applicant’s income and assets as well as their long-term funding plans for assisted living.

The easy application process can be completed online or by calling Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.

Assisted Living Resources in Snellville

Senior Centers

Senior centers in and around Snellville provide residents over age 55 with engaging activities such as computer classes, interactive billiards games and knitting clubs. They also act as resource centers and organize fun trips to local markets, restaurants and cultural establishments.

Snellville Senior Center
2350 Oak Rd., Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-3580

Grayson Senior Community Center
485 Grayson Pkwy., Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 237-8005

Centerville Senior Center
3025 Bethany Church Rd., Snellville, GA 30039
(678) 277-0230

Veterans Resources

The Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center provides services to area vets and their loved ones, such as referrals, education, legal counsel and claims assistance. The Lawrenceville Vet Center offers counseling services and a female veterans support group.

Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center
750 S. Perry St., Ste. 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 226-9177

Lawrenceville Vet Center
930 River Centre Pl., Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(404) 728-4195

Area Agency on Aging

As the regional Area Agency on Aging, the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division promotes healthy, enriched lives for older residents through services such as a long-term care ombudsman program, resource connections and a senior employment program.

Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division
229 Peachtree St. NE., Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30303
(866) 552-4464