"Brookdale South Lee Buford (formerly Emeritus at Lake Springs) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who..."
READ MORE6 Assisted Living Communities in Buford, Georgia
The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,390 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 6 Assisted Living Communities in Buford and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Buford, GA
- Assisted Living: $3,390
- Nursing Home Care: $6,753
- In-home Care: $3,813
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,712
Assisted Living Facilities near Buford, Georgia
"Brookdale Buford offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from the professional staff who greet seniors every day. Caregivers offer the..."
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"Surrounded by trees in Buford, Georgia, Hamilton Mill Personal Care Home is conveniently located near shops, churches and a variety of outdo..."
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"Slice of Life is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Slice of Life is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. W..."
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"We've served families in Duluth, Johns Creek and Gwinnett's finest neighborhoods since 2003. At Parc at Duluth, we offer a premier l..."
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Sterling Estates of East Cobb
4220 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
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"Sterling Estates Senior Living Community is East Cobb's / Marietta's newest Assisted and Independent Living Community situated on 10..."
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"Minutes from Lenox Square Shopping Center, Sunrise at Buckhead is a welcoming community near stately homes, gourmet restaurants and boutique..."
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"Welcome to Parc at Piedmont - East Cobb. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free ..."
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"Our mission at The Landings of Bogart is to "Create Home and Enhance the Lives of All Entrusted to Us." Our team is what makes this c..."
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"Sunrise at Webb Gin offers residents a large selection of activities, planned group outings and even resident-sponsored clubs that cover a v..."
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Sunrise at Five Forks
3997 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047
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"Sunrise at Five Forks is a cozy retirement community catering to Georgia seniors challenged by memory loss and in need of specialized assist..."
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"With a beautiful setting beneath the Georgia pines, Atria Park of Tucker is the preferred supportive living community for older adults in De..."
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"You'll love the lifestyle at Brookdale Roswell (formerly Chambrel at Roswell), our stunning oasis for seniors with a passion for life. O..."
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"Boasting an ideal location at the center of Decatur just minutes from Emory University, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Dekalb ..."
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"Opening in Fall of 2020, Holbrook Woodstock offers Active Adult Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care which consists of spacious luxurious..."
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"A cozy & heartwarming environment with a serene courtyard at its center. Meet our dedicated staff with amazing tenure and family approach. C..."
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"An active independence is what we promote at Atria North Point, and you can see it throughout our community. Residents are found working out..."
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"Heartis is a one-of-a-kind place for one-of-a-kind people. Like you. Our communities are intentionally designed with your tastes, your inter..."
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"Brookdale Sandy Springs II (formerly Emeritus at Sandy Springs Place) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional st..."
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"Our mission at The Landings of Winder is to "Create Home and Enhance the Lives of All Entrusted to Us." Our team is what makes this communi..."
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Sunrise of Johns Creek
11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
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"Tucked away in Georgia's wealthiest city, Sunrise of Johns Creek is a luxurious retirement community offering high-quality assisted livi..."
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"Brookdale Lawrenceville (formerly Emeritus at Courtyard Gardens) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff w..."
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Hammond Glen Retirement Community
335 Hammond Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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"A senior living community situated in the town of Sandy Springs, Hammond Glen sits just a short distance north of Atalanta. This means that ..."
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Tender Personal Care Home II. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the..."
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"_________________________________________ Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Village Park Senior Living features gracious retirement living ..."
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"Brighton Gardens of Buckhead is a warm assisted living and memory care community in an affluent area of northern Atlanta. Near Lenox Square ..."
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" _______________________________________ Settled on the edge of a vibrant residential community in Loganville, Georgia, Magnolia..."
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"Belmont Village at Buckhead is a warm and inviting community surrounded by beautiful grounds in the Sandy Springs suburb of Atlanta. With ou..."
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"Inspired Living at Alpharetta is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living options..."
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Legacy Personal Care Home
174 McConnell Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
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"From our family to yours! Legacy Personal Care is dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates continuous quality care for your lo..."
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Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill
422 Riverside Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
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"Welcome to assisted living, as it should be. At Magnolia, we have a passion for nurturing the independence and well being of seniors, and it..."
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Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
1240 Ashford Center Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30338
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"Located only minutes from Route 285 and Route 400, Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody is located in a residential suburban neighborhood of Atlanta..."
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"Unparalleled service. A singular focus. Senior living designed by you. It's more than a great home – it's a community and a place to thri..."
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"Huntcliff Summit I offers a pleasant lifestyle and superb amenities for active seniors who appreciate the good life. Adjacent to Huntridge S..."
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Map of Buford, Georgia
Assisted Living Costs in Buford
Seniors in Buford pay approximately $600 less per month than the $4,000 average rate paid for assisted living across the county and $300 more than the state median of $3,100. The cost in Buford is similar to prices paid in some nearby cities, such as Macon ($3,484) and Athens ($3,350). The local rate is about $1,000 more expensive compared to Albany ($2,320) and Warner Robins, which has the state’s lowest price for assisted living at $2,300 per month.
Note: Data for senior care costs in Buford wasn’t available, so data for the metropolitan Atlanta area was used instead.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas
Buford/Atlanta Area
$3,390
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$3,100
Macon Area
$3,484
Athens Area
$3,350
Augusta Area
$2,950
Columbus
$2,750
Albany
$2,320
Warner Robins
$2,300
Care Cost Comparison
The monthly rate paid for senior care in Buford largely depends on the extent of care needed and where it’s provided. Seniors who need nursing care on a 24/7 basis pay the highest rate of $6,753 per month in nursing homes. Assisted living costs just half that amount at $3,390, even though these two options are provided in residential settings. Seniors who remain at home and hire a homemaker or home health aide pay an average of $3,813, which is about $400 more than assisted living. Those receiving in-home services also need to budget for food and household operating expenses on top of the cost of care. Seniors who choose assisted living don’t have these extra costs, since room and board is typically included in the facility’s monthly rate.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$3,390
Homemaker Services
$3,813
Home Health Aide
$3,813
Adult Day Health Services
$1,712
Nursing Home Care
$6,753
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Buford
Medicaid in Georgia
The federal and state government-funded Medicaid program provides essential health care services for low-income Americans with limited resources. Individual states implement their own Medicaid program within a federal regulatory framework.
More than 1.75 million state residents are enrolled in the Georgia Medicaid program, including over 400,000 blind, disabled and elderly individuals. Those who qualify receive wide-ranging health care benefits, including doctor and specialist visits, inpatient, outpatient and emergency hospital services, X-rays, lab tests, prescription medications and long-term nursing home care.
Qualifying for Medicaid in Georgia
Buford residents must be American citizens or legal immigrants to qualify for Medicaid assistance for long-term care and meet these additional eligibility requirements:
- Be aged 65 or older or aged 64 or younger and blind or disabled
- Have a monthly income of $2,313 or less per person
- Have no more than $2,000 in countable assets if single or $3,000 if married and applying with a spouse
Applicants who meet the above mentioned asset requirements and have $771 or less in monthly income if single or $1,157 or less as a couple are automatically eligible for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Georgia Medicaid considers all sources of income, but disregards a number of assets from the above limits. Exempt assets include:
- Personal belongings
- One vehicle
- Irrevocable burial trusts
- An owner-occupied primary home worth less than $585,000
- Household furnishings
Spousal Living and Resource Allowances
If only one spouse of a married couple applies, the spouse remaining at home may be entitled to up to $3,160.50 of an applicant’s monthly income and $126,420 in joint assets. Once these spousal living and resources allowances are calculated, an applicant who’d otherwise exceed the income and asset limits may qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage.
Buford seniors can apply for Georgia Medicaid online, visit the Gwinnett County Department of Family and Children Services office located at 95 Constitution Boulevard in Lawrenceville or call (678) 518-5500.
Georgia Medicaid Waiver Programs
Georgia Medicaid only provides institutional nursing home care as an entitlement. To help eligible seniors stay in the community and reduce nursing home admissions and the overall cost of care, the state offers two waiver programs that help pay for community-based long-term care.
SOURCE Waiver
Seniors approved for the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment waiver receive comprehensive primary care, case management and long-term support services in their home or a community setting. A personalized care plan is developed for each participant based on their needs, which includes 24-hour access to their case manager and primary care doctor, along with personal support services and assistance with daily living activities.
CCSP Waiver
The Community Care Services program provides eligible seniors with all-inclusive medical and support services. Approved applicants are evaluated by their assigned care coordinator and have a personalized long-term care plan developed in cooperation with their primary care physician. The services provided in a community assisted living setting may include 24-hour supervision, personal care and help with daily living activities.
Buford residents who wish to apply for either waiver program must meet the financial, functional and residency requirements for Georgia Medicaid. They must also need an intermediate or nursing facility level of care, but be capable of living safely in the community with support.
Seniors approved for the SOURCE and CCSP programs are responsible for paying the room-and-board portion of their facility fees. Because the waivers have participation caps, applicants may also be placed on a waiting list to receive services depending on availability.
To learn more about the CCSP or SOURCE waiver programs or to begin the application process, Buford residents should contact the Atlanta Regional Commission Aging Division at (404) 463-3333.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Optional State Supplementation
Buford residents receiving SSI benefits may also be eligible for monthly top-up payments through the Georgia Optional State Supplement program. Seniors living in state-licensed care facilities may receive a $20 cash benefit to help cover expenses, such as room and board.
To apply for Georgia OSS benefits, Buford seniors can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
Assisted Living Bridge Loan
Seniors who need extra cash to pay for assisted living costs over the short term can apply for a bridge loan from Elderlife Financial. These 12-month term loans with interest-only payments are ideal to cover a funding gap until benefits kick in or a home or other assets sell. Elderlife loans have no out-of-pocket costs, application or early repayment fees, and up to six family members can co-apply to ease the approval process.
Buford seniors can apply online or by contacting Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.
Assisted Living Resources in Buford
Senior Center
The Buford Senior Center provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere where area adults aged 60 plus can get together for life-enriching experiences. Seniors can take part in numerous social and recreational activities, such as exercise classes, card and board games and arts and crafts groups. A hot, nutritious lunch is served each weekday, and the center staff organizes guest speakers on senior-relevant topics and day trips to a variety of interesting designations. Center membership is free, and limited transportation services are available.
Buford Senior Center2755 Sawnee Ave., Buford, GA 30518
(678) 225-5367
Veterans Resources
Senior veterans can receive assistance filing applications for state and VA benefits and pensions from staff at the Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center. The nearby Oakwood VA clinic in Flowery Branch offers primary care, mental health and nutrition programs to help area veterans maintain good health.
Oakwood VA Clinic
4175 Tanners Creek Dr., Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(404) 728-8210
Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center
750 S. Perry St., Ste. 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 226-9177
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