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My aunt is very pleased with the Saheli Personal Care. They have been pretty helpful. They helped me out with everything. It was a pretty good transition. The location is convenient for me because it is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Saheli Personal Care Saheli Personal Care is located in Lithonia, GA within DeKalb County. This senior care home sits in 'the city of stone,' which is in the heart of the granite-quarrying viewing region. Stone Mountain is nearby and the beauty of that landmark alone makes this area a great place...
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My mother has only been there a week, but she's made a great transition, and its really Personal Care as their name implies!!
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Angels Personal Care HomeCare Angels Personal Care Home is an elegant residential care home that is situated in the sprawling city of Atlanta, GA in Fulton County. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden and High Museum of Art are some of the must visit attractions within...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Patron Place is located in a nice residential setting. This location has one level and offers spacious private and semi -private rooms that are exquisitely furnished. This residential setting offers spacious living areas; walk out back porch area, ideal for the perfect summer afternoon. Our meals...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Comforting Arms is a senior are home in Lithonia, GA, which serves DeKalb County. Lithonia has a population under 2,000 people and is a nice, quite place to live. It is a suburb of Atlanta so there are always things to see and do nearby when family members and friends visit. It is also a...
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I had my mom staying here for over two years and she tells me the caregivers are extremely patient and understanding. Reflecting in the state of their home and how well they keep it together .
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Elderly Heaven is a residential care home located in Lithonia, GA, located in DeKalb County. Lithonia is home to Stone Mountain, comprised of a rock known as Lithonia gneiss, which is where the city got its name. As part of the Atlanta Metropolitan area, you will get to enjoy the charm of a small...
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Pleased with the care that my dad is receiving. He appears to be quite content in the home like environment as well. If there is any issue the staff is willing to address it immediately and they are very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care One Personal Care Home Care One Personal Care Home is located in Lithonia, GA within DeKalb County. This residential care home enjoys the peace and quiet the area affords and has lovely views in every direction. Stone Mountain is situated in this city along with other historic sites....
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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: 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, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of assisted living in Decatur, GA

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $3,326 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morrow, GA with an average of $3,064 per month.

Assisted living costs in Decatur, GA, vs. nearby cities

Decatur, GA
$3,326/mo

Assisted living costs in Decatur, GA, vs. state and national averages

Decatur, GA
$3,326/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Decatur, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,326/mo
$4,401/mo

Assisted living costs in Decatur, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,436/mo
Private
$2,217/mo
Studio
$5,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,326/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,551/mo

Senior living costs in Decatur 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: Decatur, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDecatur, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,326/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,401/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,072/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Decatur, GA:$3,326/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Decatur, GA:$4,401/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Decatur, GA:$5,072/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Decatur, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Decatur 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.

Decatur, GAGA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Decatur, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Decatur 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Decatur, GA$4,355/mo$4,454/mo-2.2%
Georgia$4,320/mo$4,115/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Decatur, GA
2024 average cost:$4,355/mo
2023 average cost:$4,454/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,320/mo
2023 average cost:$4,115/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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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 Decatur, 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 Decatur.

What families are saying about assisted living in Decatur

Recent reviews for assisted living in Decatur

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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Decatur review score based on 203 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 83 Decatur assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Decatur 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

Decatur review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Decatur, GA83 facilities
7.7
Avondale Estates, GA114 facilities
7.5
Candler-McAfee, GA110 facilities

Review subcategories for Decatur 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 203 reviews of 83 Decatur assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Decatur 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.
Decatur, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Decatur assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, 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 Decatur 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 Decatur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Decatur, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur 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 Decatur Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Decatur, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur 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 Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decatur, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur 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 Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decatur, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur 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 Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decatur, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Decatur

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 Decatur protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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