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Dalton is a city in the northwestern region of Georgia. It sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 100 miles (160.93 km) north of Atlanta. Dalton is home to just over 30,000 people, 11.8% of whom are 65 and older. It has a humid, subtropical climate with an average high of 89 in summer and average lows of 30 in winter, with just two inches of snow annually. Due to having 150 floor-covering manufacturing plants, Dalton is the “Carpet Capital of the World.”
Dalton has 16 parks, including the Haig Mill Lake Park and the 3-acre Otis Cook Tree Park that features 127 species of trees. Museums of interest in and around the area include the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center and Museum and the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society Hamilton House. Other attractions include the Artistic Civic Theatre, The Dalton Little Theatre, the Creative Arts Guild and the Cohutta Fishery Center Public Aquarium and Public Park.
The monthly cost for assisted living in Dalton is $3,588 on average. However, actual rates depend on amenities, location and provided services. There are seven assisted living facilities in Dalton.
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At a monthly average cost of $3,588, the cost of assisted living in Dalton is almost the same as the average statewide cost of $3,500. Dalton’s assisted living cost is $912 less than the nation’s average of $4,300. Costs are lower in bordering Alabama at $3,150, similar in nearby Florida at $3,700, but higher in neighboring Tennessee and South Carolina.
Dalton’s assisted living costs are in the middle of other Georgia cities, which vary considerably. South of Dalton, the Atlanta average rate is $4,000, while just to the southeast, costs are an average of $3,088 in Rome. Prices tend to be lower in the center of the state in cities such as Valdosta ($2,420), Macon ($2,730) and Warner Robins ($2,300), while Brunswick ($4,124) and Gainesville ($4,263) have the highest rates in the state.
Georgia’s Medicaid program is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health which operates the Elderly and Disabled Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. This waiver permits Medicaid to cover some services received in a home-based setting that would normally be given in an institutional setting. The waiver covers some services seniors receive in assisted living communities, including housekeeping, transportation, activities of daily living, case management and meal preparation.
For more details about the HCBS Waiver, including the application process and eligibility requirements, visit our Assisted Living In Georgia page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging | (800) 759-2963 | The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging operates under the Georgia Department of Human Resources. It assists older Georgians to live independently through coordinated programs and services, including information and referrals for elder care services, nutrition and wellness counseling and legal resources. |
| Georgia Department of Veterans Service in Dalton, Georgia | (702) 272-2355 | In Dalton, Georgia, the Georgia Department of Veterans Services is available for assistance and advocacy for veterans and their families, including survivors and dependents. The agency helps to determine eligibility for veteran programs and assists with applying for them. Some veteran programs may help with the costs of assisted living. |
| Georgia Legal Services Dalton | (706) 272-2924 | The Georgia Legal Services Dalton agency offers civil legal services at no charge to seniors 60 years and older who reside outside of Atlanta. Attorneys and advocates are available to help with civil legal proceedings for any civil issues. |
| Whitfield County Senior Life Services | (706) 272-2924 | The Whitfield County Senior Life Services operates the local Meals on Wheels program. It helps seniors to continue to live independently by providing nutritious meals daily. The staff and volunteers check on the well-being of each senior when they make their deliveries. |
| Dalton/Whitfield Senior Center | (706) 278-5404 | The Dalton/Whitfield Senior Center provides meals and activities to local seniors. Activities include bingo, dance and fitness classes, billiards, cards, quilting, bridge and more. The center puts out a monthly calendar with a schedule of activities. Lunch is served daily on weekdays, and the website lists the daily menu. |
Assisted living communities in the Dalton area must follow all state regulations and laws related to assisted living communities in Georgia. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more details pertaining to these laws.
