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Cartersville is nestled in Bartow County, Georgia, about halfway between Rome and Marietta. With its many unique historic sites and museums, the small city is a delight for history buffs. Seniors can explore the ancient Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, tour the home of 19th-century evangelist Reverend Sam P. Jones or browse the collection of Civil War art at the Booth Western Art Museum. Cartersville may also appeal to those who enjoy the great outdoors. The region’s comfortable climate — with winter highs in the 50s and summer highs approaching 90 — gives seniors the freedom to fish, hike or golf at any time of year.
For the 15.5% of residents who are 65 or older, Cartersville has another advantage: affordable assisted living prices. Per month, this type of care costs just $3,088 per month, although actual rates can differ between facilities based on location, amenities and services provided.
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Georgia seniors pay an average of $3,500 per month for assisted living care, but the cost in Cartersville is $412 below the statewide average at $3,088. Nearby states with higher care costs than Georgia include Florida ($3,700), South Carolina ($3,988) and Tennessee ($4,039). Alabama is somewhat more affordable at $3,150.
At $3,088 per month, the cost of assisted living in Cartersville is the lowest in North Georgia. Seniors pay higher prices in Dalton ($3,588), Atlanta ($4,000) and Gainesville ($4,263). However, other Georgia cities have lower prices than Cartersville. These include Warner Robins ($2,300) and Macon ($2,730) in central Georgia, as well as Valdosta ($2,420) in the far southern part of the state.
Note: Data for Cartersville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Rome, was used instead.
Georgia Medicaid offers two waivers that may cover assisted living services: The Community Care Services program (CCSP) and Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE). Other waiver services may include adult day health care, emergency response services and case management.
To learn more about these waivers, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging | (800) 759-2963 | The AAA provides unbiased information about the many aging and disability resources available in northwest Georgia and provides referrals, when necessary. Seniors can visit its assistive technology lab to try out more than 100 devices that support independent living, from mobility aids to communication technology. |
| Bartow County Senior Centers | (770) 387-5134 | Cartersville’s two senior centers offer a host of recreational and social opportunities for older adults. Some of the available activities include bingo, shuffleboard, ballroom dancing and fun day trips. The center also offers many clubs where seniors can meet people with similar interests, such as the choir group and line dancing club. |
| Bartow County Transit | (770) 387-5165 | As the region’s public transit provider, Bartow County Transit offers low-cost weekday transportation for seniors. With in-county trips costing just $1, seniors can easily reach medical offices, shopping centers and anywhere else they need to go. Reservations are required. |
| Georgia Legal Services Program | (800) 498-9469 | This nonprofit corporation aims to make legal services more accessible to low-income Georgians. Seniors can receive free assistance with noncriminal legal problems, including those relating to Medicaid, Medicare and other public benefits. It also offers extensive online resources at GeorgiaLegalAid.org for seniors who want to represent themselves. |
| Georgia Department of Veterans Service | (770) 387-3746 | The Georgia Department of Veterans Service offers a number of benefit assistance services. Eligible seniors can visit the Cartersville field office to learn about their earned benefits, which may include tax exemptions, discounted fishing licenses and veterans pensions. The office can provide advice about the claims process and help seniors obtain any necessary documentation. |
| Bartow County Library System | (770) 382-4203 | The local library offers a variety of educational and recreational programming for adults. Seniors can play bingo, join a book club or share their latest needlecraft projects with the Sit ‘N’ Stitch group. The library also offers free computer classes. |
Assisted living facilities in Cartersville are licensed and regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health. Licensed facilities are held to strict standards regarding food safety, staffing ratios, resident rights and more. To learn more about state laws and regulations, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
