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Assisted living costs in Chester average about $3,088 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in Chester. Our detailed directory has 464 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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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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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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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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The staff were really friendly and have an honest caring for my mother.
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.
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Everything is working out pretty well for my mother since her move to this community. The community looks nice, they do a good job with keeping everything neat and tidy. The staff is very good, they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cordelia Manor is a senior living community located in the quiet town of Cordele, Georgia. The town of Cordele is a quiet little place that offers the kinds of accommodations that visiting family members will enjoy.At Cordelia Manor, it is all about establishing that feeling of family with each...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
Divine Love Personal Care Home is an assisted living facility located in Macon, Georgia. An apartment style home, Divines Love offers residents the freedom to be themselves while providing any assistance they need with the activities associated with daily living. The staff works hard to ensure...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Chester, GA

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $3,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntyre, GA with an average of $2,637 per month.

Assisted living costs in Chester, GA, vs. nearby cities

Chester, GA
$3,088/mo
$3,080/mo
$3,484/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester, GA, vs. state and national averages

Chester, GA
$3,088/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,088/mo
$3,228/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,279/mo
Studio
$4,171/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,859/mo

Senior living costs in Chester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chester, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,088/mo$3,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,228/mo$4,281/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$2,715/mo$4,359/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Chester, GA:$3,088/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Chester, GA:$3,228/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Chester, GA:$2,715/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Chester, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Chester and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Chester, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Chester have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chester, GA$3,935/mo$3,422/mo+15.0%
Georgia$4,224/mo$3,925/mo+7.6%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Chester, GA
2024 average cost:$3,935/mo
2023 average cost:$3,422/mo
Percent change:+15.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,224/mo
2023 average cost:$3,925/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester, GA

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 Chester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Chester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester

The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Stone Brooke Suites in Gray, GA

5.0
We liked this community because this was a bigger community and it was convenient for the family to visit. The staff have done a great job but they cant be with her 24/7. We found that she needs more attentive care. They are doing all they can for now.

Arlington Senior Living in Macon, GA

4.8
The experience that I had with my dad there was great. The people were very nice and accommodating. (Life for rehab, memory care abd seniors)at the Antebellum is good.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews mention the staff's dedication to residents' well-being at different communities, such as Alexander IV, Dublin Square, and Arlington Senior Living, where staff members go above and beyond to provide excellent care and support.
Varied activities for socialization. Residents at various communities, including At Home Senior Living of Cochran, Pruitt Place Peake, and John-Wesley Villas, express appreciation for the diverse range of activities offered, allowing them to stay engaged and make new friends.
Communication between staff and families. Reviews from The Phoenix at Lake Joy, Antebellum Grove Senior Living, and Alexander IV highlight the transparency and responsiveness of the staff in maintaining regular communication with families and addressing their concerns.
Safe and clean living spaces. Multiple reviews across communities, such as The Cottages on Wesleyan, The Villas at Bellevue, and John-Wesley Villas, consistently praise the cleanliness and safety of the facilities, providing peace of mind for both residents and families.
Accommodating to residents' needs. From The Canopy at Warner Robins, The Oaks by Windham, and The Phoenix at Lake Joy, residents and their families share experiences of the staff's flexibility and consideration of individual needs, ensuring a comfortable living experience.
Beautifully decorated and well-maintained facilities. Reviews from communities like At Home Senior Living of Cochran, The Villas at Bellevue, and Dublin Square mention the attractive and well-maintained facilities, which contribute to a pleasant and welcoming environment for residents
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Chester review score based on 110 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 110 reviews of 68 Chester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester 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

Chester review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Chester, GA68 facilities
8.5
Dexter, GA75 facilities
9.2
Cadwell, GA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester 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 110 reviews of 68 Chester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.
Chester, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Chester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Chester protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Senior Living of Cochran, John-Wesley Villas and Dublin Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 80 assisted living facilities near Chester, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Chester, Georgia is John-Wesley Villas. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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