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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of assisted living in Wilkinson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Wilkinson County is $2,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntyre, GA with an average of $2,602 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wilkinson County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Wilkinson County, GA
$2,930/mo
$2,627/mo
$2,602/mo

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

Wilkinson County, GA
$2,930/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$2,930/mo
$3,082/mo

Assisted living costs in Wilkinson County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,318/mo
Studio
$3,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,402/mo

Senior living costs in Wilkinson 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: Wilkinson County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilkinson County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,930/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,082/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,696/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wilkinson County, GA:$2,930/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wilkinson County, GA:$3,082/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wilkinson County, GA:$2,696/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wilkinson County, GA, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Wilkinson County, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wilkinson 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
Wilkinson County, GA$3,912/mo$3,576/mo+9.4%
Georgia$4,224/mo$3,925/mo+7.6%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Wilkinson County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,912/mo
2023 average cost:$3,576/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,224/mo
2023 average cost:$3,925/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wilkinson County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wilkinson County

Savannah Court of Milledgeville

5.0
I'm very happy with Savannah Court.

The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Summer's Landing of Warner Robins

4.3
My brother was in the Memory Care unit at Summer's Landing. Each resident has a private room which is quite spacious. My brother felt as though he had his own apartment. The staff is wonderful - very kind, caring and patient, exactly what you want for your loved one. The food is good - not ...
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Wilkinson County review score based on 114 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 114 reviews of 54 Wilkinson County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilkinson 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

Wilkinson County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Wilkinson County, GA54 facilities
9.1
Irwinton, GA19 facilities
9.2
McIntyre, GA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Wilkinson 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 114 reviews of 54 Wilkinson County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
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Wilkinson County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkinson County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Cottages of Milledgeville, John-Wesley Villas and Dublin Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wilkinson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 64 assisted living facilities near Wilkinson County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wilkinson County, Georgia is John-Wesley Villas. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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