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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Georgia is $5,101, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Alto area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Alto, GA

Cost of nursing homes in Alto, GA

The average cost of senior living in Georgia is $5,101 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Georgia vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Georgia

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Georgia	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$5,101/mo	$5,847/mo	12.8% below national median
Assisted Living	$4,661/mo	$5,830/mo	20.1% below national median
Memory Care	$5,259/mo	$6,999/mo	24.9% below national median
Independent Living	$3,405/mo	$3,520/mo	3.3% below national median

Nursing Homes

Georgia:$5,101/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:12.8% below national median

Assisted Living

Georgia:$4,661/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:20.1% below national median

Memory Care

Georgia:$5,259/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:24.9% below national median

Independent Living

Georgia:$3,405/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:3.3% below national median

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Nursing homes costs in Alto, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Alto 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.

Alto, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Alto, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alto 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Alto, GA	$4,386/mo	$4,390/mo	-0.1%
Georgia	$4,030/mo	$3,858/mo	+4.5%
National	$5,099/mo	$5,059/mo	+0.8%

Alto, GA

2024 average cost:$4,386/mo

2023 average cost:$4,390/mo

Percent change:-0.1%

Georgia

2024 average cost:$4,030/mo

2023 average cost:$3,858/mo

Percent change:+4.5%

National

2024 average cost:$5,099/mo

2023 average cost:$5,059/mo

Percent change:+0.8%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Alto

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alto

St. Ives Memory Care in Johns Creek, GA

5.0

My father lived at St. Ives Memory Care for 5 years. As a registered nurse of 30 years I can testify to the amazing care daddy received. The staff was attentive, activities were appropriate and fun for him. The facility is clean and well ran.

North Georgia Assisted Living in Dawsonville, GA

5.0

Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0

My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...

Alto nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alto nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alto, 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 Alto nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alto that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Alto, GANational

Full medication management

69%

2.5%

Doctor on call

40.5%

9.8%

24-Hour awake staff

86.9%

23.7%

Diabetic care

87.5%

23.9%

*Visiting health care professionals

72%

10%

Home care agency on-site

41.7%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

86.9%

20.3%

Respite or short term stays

60.1%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

66.1%

17.6%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alto nursing homes

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 Alto Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Alto, GANational

Dementia behaviors care

66.7%

Specialized memory care training for staff

46.4%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

53%

5.5%

Memory care only community

19%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alto nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Alto, GANational

Nutritionist / dietician

25%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

56%

1.4%

No sugar

50.6%

1.4%

Vegetarian

48.2%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Alto nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Alto, GANational

Professional chef

44.6%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

54.8%

0.5%

Room service

52.4%

0.3%

Anytime dining

19%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Alto nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Alto, GANational

Activity director

59.5%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

41.7%

0.3%

Community service programs

38.1%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

64.3%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

61.9%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

58.9%

6.7%

Piano or organ

57.1%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

48.2%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

45.2%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

59.5%

0.4%

Live performances

60.1%

0.4%

Dances

38.7%

0.2%

Fitness center

17.9%

0.3%

Fitness classes

58.9%

0.4%

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