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Assisted living costs in Polk County average about $4,089 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 261 communities in Polk County. Our detailed directory has 5117 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 Mann House Sandy Springs
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8.0
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There just something about a smaller place. The staff is awesome it's great to see the same people for do many years. The care is truly heartwarming it feel like home. Older community but it's kept well.
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.
With all the amenities here, it's silver tray, residential assisted living. It began back in 1988, when The Mann House launched the whole luxury-care, assisted-living concept. Today, as large corporations clamor to compete, we stand in quiet contrast. Judged by every criteria — reputation,...
Photo of PruittPlace Buckhead
11 Video available
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7.9
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63 reviews
7.9
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63 reviews
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Wonderful facility and caring staff. They offer an abundance of engaging structured activities such as games & puzzles, flower arranging & crafts, social enrichment & interaction opportunities with other...
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.
PruittPlace Buckhead provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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Photo of The Retreat at Sandy Springs
11 Video available
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7.8
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64 reviews
7.8
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64 reviews
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This is not a new facility so it's not full of glamor. But it is well kept and comfortable. My sister and I had lunch there on our tour, just testing the food. It was really good. I would say served with...
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.
At The Retreat at Sandy Springs, our pet friendly senior living community, delivers compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide...
Photo of Brickmont of West Cobb
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7.8
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Overall experience was positive and I felt comfortable when speaking with management at Brickmont. I felt that the info provided currently reflects the actions at the facility and I feel confident that my...
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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Photo of Marietta Life Center
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41 reviews
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I love Marietta Life Center! Words cannot express my appreciation for the care that my father receives. Thumbs up! I rate the staff and facility a 5. Everything your loved one needs is at Marietta Life...
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.
We are a beautiful Personal Care Home located off the Marietta Square about a mile from Kennestone Hospital. We have recently undergone extensive renovation to our community and added several new amenities that provide our residents with the best, therapeutic environment possible. Our care staff...
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Photo of The Fountains in Cartersville
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The nursing staff were always nice. The salesperson was very nice when we signed but cooled down afterwards. Probably the worst was my mom died on [date removed] and we had to have everything out by the...
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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Photo of Delmar Gardens of Smyrna
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22 Floor plans available
7.7
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It seems that anyone needing a Hoya lift cannot be in just any assisted living facility. At Delmar Gardens I can hire an "outside" caregiver group to care for my husband.
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.
UNIQUELY AFFORDABLE CAREFREE RETIREMENT LIVINGCarefree retirement living means knowing that all services are included and available to you. • Fully-equipped alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments • Superb cuisine • State of-the-art Fitness Center • Indoor pool and hot tub •...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
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7.7
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The Phoenix at Union Hill building layout is very good, rooms are most adequate, and the location is within 3-5 miles of restaurants, grocery, clothing stores, Walmart, Home Depot, etc. . My wife is in...
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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Photo of Camellia Place
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Mom had a clogged drain in her bathroom for 7 months. Multiple reports to admin. Staff does not write anything down. No communication between shifts. Mom pays an additional [Amount Removed] a month and the...
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.
Camellia Place an Oaks Senior Living Community is a distinctive neighborhood of six single-story homes and a community house. Each home features 16 individual suites with walk-in closets and private baths, common living areas and central dining as well as gated courtyards and front porches. A...
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Photo of The Retreat at Canton
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The retreat was fine. Served its purpose well. Would recommend. We moved our senior back home in March. As always suggest people access any facility for their own needs. I would recommend
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.
We are a family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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Photo of Kennesaw Village
1414 Photos available
7.5
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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My dad has lived at Kennesaw Village for almost year now. I can’t say enough how happy we are with our choice The care staff is amazing . The activity director is a breath of fresh air and brings such joy...
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.
Kennesaw Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Kennesaw, Georgia. Kennesaw is a suburb of Atlanta that exudes southern hospitality, a rich history and all the conveniences of being near the major metropolitan area of Atlanta. Kennesaw Village is active and vibrant with ample...
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Photo of Oaks at Acworth
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.5
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We have staff members who are so sweet, caring and helpful. My mom is a level 6 care and requires a lot of help. Most of the staff have experience and are good at helping her. Her apartment is the smallest...
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.
Oaks at Acworth is a family-operated Oaks Senior Living community offering assisted living and memory care in Acworth, Georgia. The community prides itself on delivering personalized person-directed care to every resident. In addition, they offer a full calendar of social and educational...
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Photo of Benton House Woodstock
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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39 reviews
7.5
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39 reviews
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Staff very friendly and attentive. Clean and sanitary. They Check in on my dad every 2 hours. Meals are decent. It's small and not much "common" area but my dad not interested in all the bells and whistles...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Woodstock the most desired in the...
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Photo of The Landing of Canton Hills
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7.5
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Everything was very nice and clean. Did not experience any issues with Landing's for the short time [name removed] was there.
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.
Welcome to The Landings of Canton HillsThe Landings of Canton Hills is a vibrant senior living community in Cherokee County, Georgia. Just 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton sits in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its charming Main Street and landmarks like The...
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Photo of The Harbor at Douglasville
1111 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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I've been relatively pleased so far. Only real drawback is distance from home. It's a bit of a drive. Much better care at The Harbor than [removed]. She's clean, they take her to the bathroom, her diaper is...
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.
The Harbor at Douglasville, a premier memory care community, has been providing an affordable living alternative, offering dignity and maximum independence, for seniors in the community since 1992. The Harbor is committed to providing a loving, caring, twenty-four hour supervised real home away...
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Photo of Benton House of Douglasville
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Benton House has been a great choice for our mother. The food is very good, the cleanliness and atmosphere is very good and inviting. The staff has had a big turnover recently, but I believe it is for the...
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.
Here or at Home-Let Us HelpAt Benton House we help thousands of residents and families at our award-winning communities. But we also help tens of thousands more find solutions and reduce risk at home. Wherever you are in your journey, and regardless of your ultimate choice, we look forward to...
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Photo of Village Park West Cobb
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.2
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I felt like the whole staff worked very hard and were very caring in all their interactions. I plan to go there if I ever need care.
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.
The Oaks at West Cobb is an upscale senior living community that will feature spacious Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments located in the heart of West Cobb.The Oaks at West Cobb offers all day dining with restaurant style service in our main dining room that showcases a two story glass...
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Photo of Grace Senior Living of Woodstock
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Very clean & the staff is very helpful & friendly. The food is not always plentiful - some of the patients need more to eat than than others. Also, I see a lot of soup being served. They are very helpful is...
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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Photo of Celebration Village Acworth
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The facility is very clean, especially the memory care hall. The staff are very kind to the residents and treat them with respect. The therapy staff is very good. They rooms in assisted living are a good...
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.
Celebration Village Acworth is on schedule to open June 2016. Reservations are currently being accepted. We offer Independent, Concierge, Assisted Living and Memory Care. A fully furnished independent living model apartment is in the showroom that displays the standard full kitchen with granite...
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Photo of Azalea Manor
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7.0
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48 reviews
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Having moved an older friend and her brother in Aug. 2024, I am most impressed with Azalea Manor. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the place has "southern charm". The new manager is very...
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.
Azalea Manor was selected MARIETTA's BUSINESS of the YEAR by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. We were established in 1983, are locally owned and operated, and have three generations of elderly care and assisted living experience. We pioneered the assisted living and personal care industry and have...
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Photo of Cedar Hill Senior Living
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They did a good job keeping the community clean. The staff was attentive to my mother and all treated her well. They were very nice to her and made her feel special. They took good care of her and helped her...
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.
Cedar Hill Senior Living is a privately owned personal care facility in Cedartown, Georgia. Our members have over 15 years experience in serving seniors. We are a community that offers safe and secure personalized living plans, memory care and respite care. Our goal is to provide a community with...
Photo of Cave Spring Manor
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Excellent caring facility. Everyone is treated like family. I would highly recommend this facility.
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 Magnolia Place Healthcare Center
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The tour experience, was absolutely the best. It's been as good as having to make that choice could be. It's so hard to do but when you know that the place you have chosen is the best, there is a peace of...
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.
Photo of Kimberly Personal Care Home
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My mom's a very picky eater. They send me the menu on Monday morning, so I can make adjustments to food she likes. The room is small, but she only sleeps in her room. She prefers to sit with her friends in...
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.
Kimberly Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Dallas, GA, in Paulding County. Dallas is a small historic city with a few schools, stores, restaurants and shops. Residents will enjoy the beautiful landscaped lawns, park-like environment and walking paths.Kimberly Personal...
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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.
The Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...

Cost of assisted living in Polk County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Zion, GA with an average of $3,455 per month.

Assisted living costs in Polk County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Polk County, GA
$4,089/mo
$4,067/mo
$4,179/mo

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

Polk County, GA
$4,089/mo
$3,807/mo
U.S. national average
$4,784/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,089/mo
$4,661/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,179/mo
Studio
$4,131/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,366/mo

Senior living costs in Polk County 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: Polk County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,089/mo$3,807/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,661/mo$4,373/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living$3,715/mo$4,447/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, GA:$4,089/mo
Georgia:$3,807/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, GA:$4,661/mo
Georgia:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, GA:$3,715/mo
Georgia:$4,447/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Assisted living costs in Polk County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Polk County 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 Polk County, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Polk County 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
Polk County, GA$4,280/mo$4,072/mo+5.1%
Georgia$4,316/mo$4,119/mo+4.8%
National$5,378/mo$5,133/mo+4.8%
Polk County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,280/mo
2023 average cost:$4,072/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,316/mo
2023 average cost:$4,119/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,378/mo
2023 average cost:$5,133/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polk County, 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 Polk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Polk County

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Polk County review score based on 983 family reviews

8.0
Review score218 facilities983 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 983 reviews of 218 Polk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polk 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

Polk County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Polk County, GA218 facilities
7.7
Cedartown, GA6 facilities
7.4
Aragon, GA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Polk 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 983 reviews of 218 Polk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Polk 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.
Polk County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.4
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Polk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.2%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.8%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.5%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.3%
52.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.9%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.9%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.9%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
49.5%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
46.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.3%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.6%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
39.9%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
24.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
46.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Polk 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 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 Polk County protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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