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Forty minutes northwest of Atlanta is Acworth, part of the Atlanta metro area and home to more than 2,000 seniors ages 65 and older. A small city, Acworth is still close to Atlanta’s highly-ranked healthcare, including Emory University Hospital, ranked twenty-second nationwide for its geriatrics care. The area has a comfortable year-round climate, average cost of living and some tax breaks for retirees, such as a $65,000 deduction on all retirement income for residents 65 and up. Seniors can take advantage of these tax savings and Acworth’s warmer weather by enjoying local activities such as golfing, live performances and visits to the Georgia Aquarium or Botanical Gardens.
Choosing assisted living as a long-term care option provides you with the social aspects of apartment-style life alongside the personal support of professional caretaking. Per the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, Acworth seniors pay an average of $4,293 monthly for assisted living care. That cost is slightly below the U.S. average, but well above the Georgia state average.
In the following overview, we examine the relative costs of assisted living care throughout Georgia and look into some free and low-cost local programs that can help you experience a more fulfilling retirement in Acworth.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Georgia. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors pay an average monthly cost of $4,293 for assisted living care in Acworth.
The national average price of $4,500 is roughly $200 higher than Acworth’s. Georgia’s average price is $3,535, putting Acworth among the state’s most expensive cities for assisted living care.
Brunswick, where seniors pay an average of $5,300 a month for assisted living care, is the only Georgia city in Genworth’s data that reports higher prices than Acworth. That said, both Columbus (at $4,223) and Athens (at $4,184) report prices quite similar to Acworth’s. In Georgia’s capital, Atlanta, the average monthly price is $3,845, roughly $450 less than in Acworth. The two least expensive cities in Georgia for assisted living care are Macon, where the average price is $2,860, and Warner Robins, where the average price is $2,750.
Note: Data for Acworth was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Rome, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Georgia.
| Contact | Description | |
| Empowerline | (404) 463-3333 | Serving seniors through a wide range of programs and services, Empowerline offers a helpline as a starting point to finding the most relevant supports in the Acworth area. Courses are offered on fall prevention and managing chronic disease, among others. Seniors can find volunteer opportunities through AmeriCorps Seniors, find local transportation or receive assistive technology or emergency response. Financial assistance, future planning and insurance counseling are also available. |
| Cobb County Senior Services | (770) 528-5364 | Founded in 1972, Cobb County’s Senior Services connects individuals 55 and older with local activities, events and resources. Information is most easily obtained by phone, where individuals can get customized recommendations and referrals. Care managers are available to meet with seniors and their families to help create a plan to get the most out of available funding and services. Senior Services also runs RSVP, a senior volunteer program that connects individuals to opportunities to use their interests and backgrounds. A number of virtual programs, ranging from exercise classes to cooking, are available through CCSS as well. |
| Atlanta VA Medical Center | (404) 321-6111 | Serving senior veterans and their family members through a variety of health care options, the Atlanta VA Medical Center combines primary health with specialized care services such as dental, pharmacy and audiology. Atlanta VA Medical Center also offers programs such as Whole Health, which uses a number of different modalities, including tai chi and acupressure, to improve veterans’ health. |
| Acworth Active Adult Programs | (770) 917-1234 | Part of Acworth’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Active Adult Programs offer seniors a number of ways to maintain and improve their well-being. Exercise classes include chair yoga and cardio, and there are day trips to local destinations such as the Atlanta Botanical Gardens as well as overnight trips. Most activities are available for those 55 and older. |
| North Cobb Senior Center | (770) 975-7740 | The North Cobb Senior Center is the central hub for Acworth seniors to access a variety of classes, events and programs that prioritize wellness, socialization and fun. Some class topics include estate planning and gardening, and there are games such as bridge, exercise classes such as yoga and special holiday events. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Acworth area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
