Local Senior Care Guide
Atlanta offers a wide range of senior care options — from assisted living communities to memory care facilities and in-home caregivers. Our local advisors help you find the right fit for your family's needs and budget, at no cost.
Get Free Atlanta Guidance →Estimated Atlanta Costs
$3,200 – $4,800 / mo
Assisted Living (median)
$4,200 – $5,900 / mo
Memory Care (median)
$19 – $27 / hr
Home Care (avg)
Options in Atlanta
{city} has a growing number of licensed assisted living communities, from affordable options in surrounding suburbs to premium communities with resort-style amenities.
Explore Assisted Living →Specialized memory care facilities in the {city} area provide secure environments and dementia-trained staff for loved ones with Alzheimer's or other memory conditions.
Explore Memory Care →Prefer to stay home? {city} has licensed home care agencies providing personal care, companionship, and skilled nursing — with flexible scheduling to fit your family's needs.
Explore Home Care →Local Context
Atlanta is a major regional hub with a growing senior population in both the city core and the sprawling suburbs. From Buckhead to Sandy Springs and Marietta, families have many licensed community options.
Georgia's cost of living remains below the national average, keeping assisted living and home care rates more affordable than many comparable metro areas. The suburban communities often offer the most competitive pricing.
The Georgia Department of Community Health administers the SOURCE and CCSP Medicaid waiver programs, which may help fund community-based care for eligible seniors. The Atlanta VA Medical Center supports veterans' benefits navigation.
Georgia Division of Aging Services
State Medicaid waivers and elder care licensing
Atlanta Regional Commission – Area Agency on Aging
Local navigation and senior services
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Veterans benefits and Aid & Attendance
Alzheimer's Association — Georgia Chapter
Dementia education and caregiver support
Free Local Guidance
A local advisor will help you compare options — at no cost.