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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A & C Personal Care Home is an elegantly done residential care home that is situated in the stunning city of Lithonia, GA in the beautiful DeKalb County. Panola Mountain State Park, Stone Mountain Park, Yellow River Game Ranch, and Redan Park top the list of attractions close to our vibrant...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Orion Star 2 Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Atlanta, GA within Fulton County. Atlanta is a great place for seniors to reside because of the year round mild temperatures. It also has lots of entertainment options and plenty to see and do when family and friends come to visit....
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nestled on a street of beautiful Victorian homes, Westminster Commons has a cozy, tranquil environment. We have two floors, both with an outside entrance. Each floor has a large activity area with television. In addition, the second floor has lobby with a window garden for quiet activities or...
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My family is so grateful that a place like Safe Haven exists. When you are faced with the decision of how to best care for your loved one, outside of your home, it feels like the biggest decision you may...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Safe Haven at Lenox Park, luxury assisted living home, staffed with caring individuals and a stimulating environment. Located in the heart of Lenox Park, with beautiful 25 acre landscaping and 2 lakes, just minutes from Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, this prestigious Buckhead area...
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They do a great job here. The caregivers are very friendly and professional, and they are always available. They're very reliable and consistent when it comes to providing what they say they'll provide. We...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Eden Hills Personal Care Home is an assisted living facility in Lithonia, GA. Our facility provides affordable accomodations and assistance for seniors who cannot independently but still desire to enjoy many activities with some support. We offer personal care according to the needs of the...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Parkview Manor is a 186 bed Skilled Nursing Facility that is dedicated to providing high quality in an environment that not only promotes medical healing, but also enriches the quality of our residents lives. The staff of our facility takes our slogan to heart “Exceeding the expected!” We are...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lenbrook is a senior community located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, the Empire City of the South. The community is centered in the most energetic part of the city on the famous Peachtree Road and is walking distance from the legendary Lenox Square Mall as well as the area’s best attractions...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Kings Personal Kare FacilityKings Personal Kare Facility is located in Ellenwood, GA within Clayton, Henry and DeKalb Counties. This residential care home is situated in a southeastern suburb of Atlanta. This area has plenty of history within its borders with the Atlanta Federal Records Center of...

Cost of assisted living in De Kalb County, GA

The average cost of senior living in De Kalb County is $3,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Conyers, GA with an average of $2,940 per month.

Assisted living costs in De Kalb County, GA, vs. nearby counties

De Kalb County, GA
$3,279/mo
$3,340/mo

Assisted living costs in De Kalb County, GA, vs. state and national averages

De Kalb County, GA
$3,279/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in De Kalb County, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,279/mo
$4,358/mo

Assisted living costs in De Kalb County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,009/mo
Private
$2,375/mo
Studio
$4,678/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,911/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,901/mo

Senior living costs in De Kalb County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: De Kalb County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Kalb County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,279/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,358/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,096/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
De Kalb County, GA:$3,279/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
De Kalb County, GA:$4,358/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
De Kalb County, GA:$5,096/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in De Kalb County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in De Kalb County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

De Kalb County, GAGA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in De Kalb County, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in De Kalb County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
De Kalb County, GA$4,442/mo$4,428/mo+0.3%
Georgia$4,320/mo$4,115/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
De Kalb County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,442/mo
2023 average cost:$4,428/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,320/mo
2023 average cost:$4,115/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in De Kalb County, GA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in De Kalb County.

What families are saying about assisted living in De Kalb County

Recent reviews for assisted living in De Kalb County

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Highland Circle Personal Care Home in Conyers, GA

5.0
Love this place. It is never easy moving a loved one but this has proved to be as close to a home setting as I could find. The staff has been wonderful going the extra mile in making sure my loved one has all of her needs met.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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De Kalb County review score based on 189 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 189 reviews of 90 De Kalb County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Kalb County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

De Kalb County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
De Kalb County, GA90 facilities
7.7
Pine Lake, GA116 facilities
7.6
Avondale Estates, GA114 facilities

Review subcategories for De Kalb County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 189 reviews of 90 De Kalb County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare De Kalb County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
De Kalb County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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De Kalb County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kalb County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kalb County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in De Kalb County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in De Kalb County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.9%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in De Kalb County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of De Kalb County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Kalb County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kalb County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of De Kalb County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kalb County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kalb County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of De Kalb County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kalb County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kalb County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in De Kalb County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kalb County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in De Kalb County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in De Kalb County protect seniors.
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The Waterford at Decatur, Wesley Woods Towers and Oaks at Tucker are the top-rated assisted living facilities near De Kalb County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 120 assisted living facilities near De Kalb County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in De Kalb County, Georgia are Presbyterian Village of Austell, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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