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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: 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
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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.
Solace Manor 1 is a warm environment, we have been in business for four months. Our business was first opened on March 25th 2013. In senior care, we have about 6 years of experience, prior to opening Solace Manor 1. We are licensed LLC. We are located...
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I recommend Palm Shade Villa to any family that is looking for a safe, and caring environment for their loved ones. The staff there are patient and knowledgeable in the care of individuals with alzheimers....
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.
Palm Shade Villa, a beautiful assisted living home on equally beautiful grounds is offering the highest quality of care to the residents residing there. The Villa is operated by a Registered Nurse. We are design to give the residents an attractive and comfortable place to live with assistance...
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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
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.
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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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.
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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we felt secure in that my moms care was the best it could be under the circumstances. very lovely area that really reminded her of her own home.
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.
One floor living on 28 acres of beautiful land. Serene and peaceful describe this modern home, among flower gardens. Spacious private home with well appointed rooms. Licensed for 3 residents, but only having 2, in order to have customized, one on one quality time to spend with our residents in a...
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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.
Our staff members, including a Registered Nurse, have over 15 years combined experience in Senior Care & in Alzheimer/Dementia. I've been a Host Home Provider with GA Mentor for over 2 years and have received only Perfect Ratings from the State. The facility has 24-Hour Awake Staff, alarm system...
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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.
Hopewell Personal Care Home II is a senior care home located in Covington, GA, which serves Newton County. This area is just 35 miles to the southeast of Atlanta and has a population of under 14,000 people. Covington is a lovely little town with a fervent spirit. Some of the historic buildings...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Hopewell Personal Care HomeHopewell Personal Care Home is a residential care home in Covington, GA in Newton County. Thirty-five miles southeast of Atlanta, Covington is filled with Southern heritage and hospitality that warms any heart. At its historic center is the march of General Sherman's...
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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: 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
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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.
New business. Over 10 years experience between staff. 4 staff members. Registered nurse on staff. Close to mall and churches. Can hold up to 3 residents. New beds. One private bathroom and one shared bathroom.
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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: 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: 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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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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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.
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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: 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.
Cambridge Manor offers a small family environment where 4-to-1 client per staff ratio allows our team to provide personalized care and individual attention to our residents.Residents receive 24 hour watchful oversight, along with a variety of supportive services including personal care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sanford, GA

The average cost of senior living in Sanford is $3,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawford, GA with an average of $3,433 per month.

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

Sanford, GA
$3,589/mo
$3,555/mo
$4,021/mo

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

Sanford, GA
$3,589/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,589/mo
$4,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,824/mo
Private
$3,642/mo
Studio
$4,714/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,840/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,613/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,708/mo

Senior living costs in Sanford 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: Sanford, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanford, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,589/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,276/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,916/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sanford, GA:$3,589/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sanford, GA:$4,276/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sanford, GA:$3,916/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sanford, GA, over time

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

Sanford, GAGA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Sanford, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sanford 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
Sanford, GA$4,424/mo$4,155/mo+6.5%
Georgia$4,320/mo$4,115/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sanford, GA
2024 average cost:$4,424/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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 Sanford, 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 Sanford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sanford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sanford

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

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.

Mali's Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville, GA

4.0
Mali and her team of caregivers really care for their clients and their loved ones. Mali brought my parent to the hospital and waited for me to meet her there before leaving the ER to return back to her staff and other residents. This is not what I experienced from another PCH in the past. ...
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Sanford review score based on 653 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 653 reviews of 200 Sanford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sanford 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

Sanford review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Sanford, GA200 facilities
8.2
Nicholson, GA306 facilities
7.4
Hull, GA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Sanford 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 653 reviews of 200 Sanford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sanford 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.
Sanford, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Sanford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sanford 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 Sanford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.5%
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 Sanford 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 Sanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sanford, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sanford

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