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Assisted living costs in Macon County average about $3,302 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 96 communities in Macon County. Our detailed directory has 618 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Magnolia Manor of Columbus Specialized Memory Care
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The staff is great so helpful and caring! The facility is very convenient for family to visit. It is also very clean, especially when my parents moved in!
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
From the banks of the Chattahoochee, where the Piedmont meets the Plain, Columbus adds to the Magnolia Manor family of care. Columbus Assisted Living is the perfect solution for the concerns you may have for your loved ones. We provide a secure and loving environment where individuals can be...
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Every time we come to visit we can see just how clean the community is. We have not been able to eat there ourselves but all the feedback our loved one has given us it seems like they are really enjoying it....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Gables at Charlton Place Assisted Living combines a convenient location, comfortable apartment homes and daily assistance designed to maximize your parents’ independence. It’s the kind of care that provides true peace of mind for the whole family. We are nestled within a small, quiet and...
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My father stayed at Savannah Court for a week on a respite stay. It was a very good experience, he has stayed in other places before but they stopped doing short term stays. This place was a bit more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Franciscan Woods, an Assisted Living Community owned and operated by St. Francis Hospital. We are committed to providing a safe, secure home-like setting with a focus on hospitality, wellness and resident satisfaction. Franciscan Woods is a community...
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Any negative or unjustly [Removed]remarks of this home are not justified. My father resided here for a year and after praying for something Dad could afford I found Marie's Personal Care Home. The people...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
My name is Marie, I opened my personal care home about six months ago. I have over 10 years of experiences caring for the elderly . I am passionate about what I do and I look forward to making a difference in someone's life. My home is located in Columbus Georgia ,minutes from Ft. Benning. I am...
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Everything here has gone very well so far! It is a clean, safe, well kept facility, and the staff are all very friendly and professional. The one area I think they could stand to improve would be to update...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our Father is a senior care home in Columbus, GA within Muscogee County. This peaceful, quiet community sits on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. It is a nice place for family and friends to visit in order to get away from it all. Seniors enjoy the warm weather and mild climate year round....
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Outback Care Group has been in business since June 2013. Out staff members have a combined 20 years combined experince in senior care. We are associated with Area Agency on Aging in Columbus Ga. and with Altrus us. Our community is located on two beautiful large lots. We have that quiet...
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Truly A Blessing seems like a very nice place, overall! The staff are very very friendly, and do a great job interacting and communicating with their residents. Mom feels like she has become good friends...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Outback Care Group has been in business since June 2013. Out staff members have a combined 20 years combined experince in senior care. We are associated with Area Agency on Aging in Columbus Ga. and with Altrus us. Our community is located on two beautiful large lots. We have that quiet...
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I looked for a while for a place for my mother who has dementia and came across The Harbor, the staff at the Harbor are very attentive and loving, no false fronts or put on. Great meals and activities, very...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of John Knox at Arrowhead
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Northridge Assisted Living
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Second Home Assisted Living Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Second Home Assisted Living HomeSecond Home Assisted Living Home is a senior care home located in exceptionally attractive Montgomery, Alabama, located in Montgomery County. Our residential care home is located in a serene and friendly community that helps our senior to relax and enjoy the home...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Oxton Place of Montgomery
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Cedars
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My loved one was pleased with Helping Hands Assisted Living. The location was excellent because it was close to my home. Moving my loved one in was good, everything was good. I have no negative comments...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Helping Hands Assisted LivingHelping Hands Assisted Living is a senior care home located in Riverdale Park, Maryland, in Prince George’s. Our residential care home is located in a quiet and friendly community that helps our senior to relax and enjoy the home settings around. The community is...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We take this time to welcome you to the Marcus Rankins Facility and to acquaint you with the policies and procedures that govern our facility. Please review the following information and we encourage you to ask questions or state any concerns you may have about our policies and procedures. The...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Macon County, AL

The average cost of senior living in Macon County is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midway, AL with an average of $3,267 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon County, AL vs. nearby counties

Macon County, AL
$3,302/mo
$3,306/mo
$3,887/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon County, AL vs. the state and national average

Macon County, AL
$3,302/mo
$3,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,630/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,302/mo
$3,672/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Macon County, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$2,999/mo
Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$4,501/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,547/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,089/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Macon County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Macon County, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Macon County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Macon County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Macon County

Valley Park Manor

5.0
I really appreciate the Administrator [name removed] for giving me her phone number where I can text her with any questions/concerns. The head Nurse [name removed] really cares about the residents and does an excellent job explaining their medications to them. I would definitely recommend this ...
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Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL

4.8
The reasons for the numbers 4 ratings had to do with CoVid restrictions and some difficulty with administrator on assisted living wing. Many of regular activities were put on pause because of Covid restrictions but those that were offered were great. In our experience, all nurses and caregivers ...
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Marie's Personal Care Home in Columbus, GA

5.0
Any negative or unjustly [Removed] remarks of this home are not justified. My father resided here for a year and after praying for something Dad could afford I found Marie's Personal Care Home. The owner noticed my father acting unusual a couple of weeks after he first moved into the home. The ...
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Macon County review score based on 152 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 152 reviews of 81 Macon County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Macon County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Macon County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Macon County, AL81 facilities
7.9
Tuskegee, AL95 facilities
8.5
Franklin, AL15 facilities

Review subcategories for Macon County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 152 reviews of 81 Macon County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Macon County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Macon County, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Macon County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Macon County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Macon County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Macon County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Macon County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Macon County, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Macon County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Macon County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Macon County, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Macon County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Macon County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Macon County, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
14.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Macon County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Macon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Macon County, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.4%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.2%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Macon County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Macon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Macon County, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.3%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Macon County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Macon County protect seniors.

Learn about Alabama Assisted Living regulations

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Gardens of Eufaula, Gardens of Wetumpka and Haven Memory Care on Halcyon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Macon County, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 96 assisted living facilities near Macon County, Alabama. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Macon County, Alabama are Gardens of Eufaula and Gardens of Wetumpka. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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