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U.S. News and World Reports listed Augusta as one of the best places to live and retire in 2019, mostly thanks to its low cost of living and mild winters. The Augusta-Richmond County area has a population of around 198,000 people, 13% of whom are age 65 and older. There are approximately 22 assisted living facilities in the city limits of Augusta and the surrounding area to accommodate those seniors who need help with daily living tasks. For recreational activities, the city is home to the Augusta National Golf Course, the Augusta Riverwalk, the Augusta Museum of History and the Morris Museum of Art.
Assisted living is for seniors who need help with daily living tasks and can no longer live at home but don’t need the 24-hour medical care that nursing homes provide. In addition to assistance with personal care, services include housing costs, meals and housekeeping. Social and recreational activities are also available. Assisted living communities in Augusta charge around $3,606 per month, slightly higher than the state average and lower than Georgia’s average.
The following guide discusses assisted living in Augusta, covers monthly care costs and addresses how to pay for them. Free and low-cost senior resources are also available.
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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.
Assisted living costs in Augusta are $3,606 per month on average, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Assisted living facilities fees vary in Georgia, depending on the location. Assisted living care in Augusta averages $3,606 per month, a little more than the state median of $3,535 and several hundred dollars less than the national median of $4,500.
At $3,008, assisted living rates in Albany are among the most affordable, and at $3,513, Savannah rates are a little over $90 less expensive than Augusta. Fees start to rise in the capital city of Atlanta at $3,845, and prices in Athens and Rome increase even more at $4,184 and $4,293, respectively. Assisted living communities in Brunswick are the most expensive in Georgia and cost about $5,300 per month.
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 | |
| CSRA Area Agency on Aging | (706) 210-2000 | The Central Savannah River Area Agency on Aging works with local officials to evaluate and research the best program and services for seniors in long-term care. These programs include health and wellness, financial planning, meals on wheels and volunteer opportunities. |
| Augusta Veterans Field Service Office | (706) 729-5762 | The Augusta VA ensures all service members receive the services and benefits they are entitled to. This includes access to national cemeteries, health care, education and monthly compensation. |
| Henry H. Brigham Senior Services Center | (706) 772-5455 | The Henry Brigham Senior Center provides a safe, daily meeting place for area seniors who want to socialize and remain active. Activities at the center include exercise classes, bingo and other games as well as arts and crafts, driver’s safety classes and a walking club. |
| Carrie J. Mays Family Life Center | (706) 821-2828 | Open five days a week, this community center provides on-going services for seniors. The facility has a gymnasium, outdoor basketball courts, a picnic area and a rental facility for special occasions. The center has a senior fitness room, a senior adult walking group, chair exercise classes and Zumba classes. |
| Senior Citizens Council | (706) 868-0120 | The Senior Citizens Council is a nonprofit organization that provides volunteer opportunities to age-eligible seniors in the community to help them continue to feel like they’re a valuable part of the city where they live. The council also serves as an advocate for health care, insurance and finances while investigating all reports of elder abuse in both long-term communities and home settings. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Augusta 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.
