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This place has truly been a Godsend for my precious grandfather! We could not be more pleased with the round-the-clock care he receives from his wonderful caregivers. While his mental impairments can be...
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.
Orion Star Personal Care Home is situated in Tucker, GA within DeKalb County. This residential care home is located in a town that was originally a railroad community. Today, it is a relatively small area with a population of only 27,000. This keeps the area tranquil and the warm weather makes it...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
New business. Over 10 years experience between staff. 4 staff members. Registered nurse on staff. Close to mall and churches. Can hold up to 3 residents. New beds. One private bathroom and one shared bathroom.
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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.
Avondale at Tucker is known for exquisite living accommodations in personalized assistance living. This luxury assisted living community is specially-designed to maximize the independence of seniors within a lifestyle that is intellectually stimulating, physically invigorating, emotionally...
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My mother went to Budd Terrace for rehab after having surgery on her hip. The therapists there are wonderful and extremely caring. We couldn't be any happier with the progress she made and with the quality...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
From the moment you walk in our doors, you'll sense a positive difference, friendly greetings, warm smiles, cheerful staff and genuine caring attitudes. A private, not for profit nursing-care facility, Emory Healthcare’s Budd Terrace is the place where generations of Atlantans have honored their...
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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.
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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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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.
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I had my mom staying here for over two years and she tells me the caregivers are extremely patient and understanding. Reflecting in the state of their home and how well they keep it together .
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.
Elderly Heaven is a residential care home located in Lithonia, GA, located in DeKalb County. Lithonia is home to Stone Mountain, comprised of a rock known as Lithonia gneiss, which is where the city got its name. As part of the Atlanta Metropolitan area, you will get to enjoy the charm of a small...
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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.
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.
A & C Personal Care Home is an elegantly done residential care home that is situated in the stunning city of Lithonia, GA in the beautiful DeKalb County. Panola Mountain State Park, Stone Mountain Park, Yellow River Game Ranch, and Redan Park top the list of attractions close to our vibrant...
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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.
Orion Star 2 Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Atlanta, GA within Fulton County. Atlanta is a great place for seniors to reside because of the year round mild temperatures. It also has lots of entertainment options and plenty to see and do when family and friends come to visit....
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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.
Orion Star 2 Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Atlanta, GA within Fulton County. Atlanta is a great place for seniors to reside because of the year round mild temperatures. It also has lots of entertainment options and plenty to see and do when family and friends come to visit....
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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nestled on a street of beautiful Victorian homes, Westminster Commons has a cozy, tranquil environment. We have two floors, both with an outside entrance. Each floor has a large activity area with television. In addition, the second floor has lobby with a window garden for quiet activities or...
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They do a great job here. The caregivers are very friendly and professional, and they are always available. They're very reliable and consistent when it comes to providing what they say they'll provide. We...
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.
Eden Hills Personal Care Home is an assisted living facility in Lithonia, GA. Our facility provides affordable accomodations and assistance for seniors who cannot independently but still desire to enjoy many activities with some support. We offer personal care according to the needs of the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Parkview Manor is a 186 bed Skilled Nursing Facility that is dedicated to providing high quality in an environment that not only promotes medical healing, but also enriches the quality of our residents lives. The staff of our facility takes our slogan to heart “Exceeding the expected!” We are...
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in De Kalb County, GA

The average cost of senior living in De Kalb County is $3,277 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Conyers, GA with an average of $2,937 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in De Kalb County, GA vs. nearby counties

De Kalb County, GA
$3,277/mo
$3,337/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in De Kalb County, GA vs. the state and national average

De Kalb County, GA
$3,277/mo
$3,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,277/mo
$4,352/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in De Kalb County, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$2,990/mo
Private
$2,375/mo
Studio
$4,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,905/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,711/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in De Kalb 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 De Kalb County.

What families are saying about assisted living in De Kalb County

Recent reviews for assisted living in De Kalb County

Highland Circle Personal Care Home in Conyers, GA

5.0
Love this place. It is never easy moving a loved one but this has proved to be as close to a home setting as I could find. The staff has been wonderful going the extra mile in making sure my loved one has all of her needs met.

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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Mali's Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville, GA

4.0
Mali and her team of caregivers really care for their clients and their loved ones. Mali brought my parent to the hospital and waited for me to meet her there before leaving the ER to return back to her staff and other residents. This is not what I experienced from another PCH in the past. ...
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De Kalb County review score based on 140 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 140 reviews of 96 De Kalb County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Kalb 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

De Kalb County review score compared against nearby cities

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De Kalb County, GA96 facilities
8.5
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Review subcategories for De Kalb 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 140 reviews of 96 De Kalb County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare De Kalb 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.
De Kalb County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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De Kalb County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kalb County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kalb 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 De Kalb 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 De Kalb County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Kalb County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in De Kalb 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 De Kalb County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Kalb County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kalb 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 De Kalb County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kalb County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kalb 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 De Kalb County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kalb County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kalb 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 De Kalb County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kalb County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
12.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in De Kalb 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 Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in De Kalb County protect seniors.

Learn about Georgia Assisted Living regulations

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Presbyterian Village of Austell, Sunrise of Five Forks and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near De Kalb County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 121 assisted living facilities near De Kalb County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in De Kalb County, Georgia are Sunrise of Five Forks, Inspired Living at Alpharetta and Sunrise of Huntcliff II. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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