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Senior Living in Atlanta, GA: Verified Reviews & 2026 Costs

Senior living in Atlanta, Georgia spans 5 verified communities and 109 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Clayton, Cherokee, Forsyth, Henry, Paulding, Coweta, Douglas, Carroll, Fayette, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Pickens, Lumpkin, Haralson, Dawson, Butts, Morgan, Meriwether, Pike, Jasper, and Heard counties in Georgia. Published starting rates at featured communities run $3,600–$6,000 per month, 12 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community review here comes from a verified phone interview — 73+ in total. 1036 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.

Compare 5 verified communities

Every community below has been independently reviewed through recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.

CommunityLocationCare typesStarting pricePhone-verified reviewsCMS rating
Somerby Peachtree CityPeachtree City, GAAssisted LivingMemory CareFrom $5,095/mo20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026—
Somerby Sandy SpringsSandy Springs, GAIndependent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareFrom $5,150/mo20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026—
The Sheridan at EastsideSnellville, GAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $3,600/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
Renaissance on PeachtreeAtlanta, GAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $3,870/mo12 verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
Addington Place of Johns CreekJohns Creek, GAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $6,000/mo1 verifiedlatest Jul 2023—

Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.

Somerby Peachtree City

Peachtree City, GA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
“The management, the dining and the activities are all great. The healthcare staff are very caring and they are very attentive to him. Everything has been top notch,…”
— Norman Monfort, Feb 2024 · phone-verified
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Somerby Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs, GA · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
“I live at the community and the management is great, the activities are very good and fun, housekeeping is very good, and if I have a problem with something in my…”
— Richard Coleman, Sep 2024 · phone-verified
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The Sheridan at Eastside

Snellville, GA · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“My mother lives at the community and I feel incredibly grateful for the care she’s receiving. The staff were patient and thorough from day one, guiding us through…”
— Nilda Marrero, Aug 2026 · phone-verified
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Renaissance on Peachtree

Atlanta, GA · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“The staff here are great and wonderful people. They provide very good food, good cleaning and a good activities calendar.”
— Beverly Wright, Jul 2023 · phone-verified
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Addington Place of Johns Creek

Johns Creek, GA · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“Mom lived at the community and they took really good care of her. Management was timely, responsive, and sent out notices about upcoming events and schedules with…”
— Marlene Quinn, Jul 2023 · phone-verified
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All senior living in Atlanta: 1036 licensed communities by county

Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Clayton, Cherokee, Forsyth, Henry, Paulding, Coweta, Douglas, Carroll, Fayette, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Pickens, Lumpkin, Haralson, Dawson, Butts, Morgan, Meriwether, Pike, Jasper, and Heard counties in Georgia, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.

Dekalb County, GA 173 communities

Cobb County, GA 155 communities

Gwinnett County, GA 133 communities

Clayton County, GA 121 communities

Fulton County, GA 111 communities

Walton County, GA 39 communities

Cherokee County, GA 35 communities

Douglas County, GA 34 communities

Henry County, GA 31 communities

Newton County, GA 29 communities

Forsyth County, GA 18 communities

Barrow County, GA 17 communities

DeKalb County, GA 17 communities

Rockdale County, GA 16 communities

Carroll County, GA 12 communities

Bartow County, GA 11 communities

Butts County, GA 11 communities

Fayette County, GA 11 communities

Coweta County, GA 10 communities

Spalding County, GA 9 communities

Lumpkin County, GA 8 communities

Paulding County, GA 7 communities

Haralson County, GA 6 communities

Pickens County, GA 6 communities

Dawson County, GA 4 communities

Jasper County, GA 4 communities

Morgan County, GA 3 communities

Meriwether County, GA 2 communities

De Kalb County, GA 1 communities

Gwinnet County, GA 1 communities

Pike County, GA 1 communities

How much does senior living cost in Atlanta?

Verified starting rates at featured Atlanta communities range from $3,600 per month at The Sheridan at Eastside (assisted living) to $6,000 at Addington Place of Johns Creek (assisted living and memory care). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.

Care typeTypical Atlanta rangeWhat it covers
Independent living$3,000 – $4,500Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional
Assisted living$4,500 – $6,500Daily personal care, meals, medication management
Memory care$5,500 – $8,000Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff
Skilled nursingPayer-based24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay

Ranges reflect published rates at verified Atlanta-area communities plus operator-published market rates, September 2026. Georgia’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.

What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Atlanta?

12 of the 109 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Atlanta metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Life Care Center Of Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.

Facility ↕Location ↕CMS rating ↕Beds ↕Operator ↕
Life Care Center Of GwinnettLawrenceville, GA★★★★★ 5/5163Life Care Centers Of America
Ross Memorial Health Care CtrKennesaw, GA★★★★★ 5/5100Michael Feist
Cumming Operating Company LlcCumming, GA★★★★★ 5/599Michael Feist
William Breman Jewish Home, TheAtlanta, GA★★★★★ 5/596Independent
Pruitthealth - FranklinFranklin, GA★★★★★ 5/578Pruitthealth
Pruitthealth - CovingtonCovington, GA★★★★★ 5/571Pruitthealth
Ansley Park Health And RehabilitationNewnan, GA★★★★★ 5/566Ethica Health
Salude - The Art Of RecoverySuwanee, GA★★★★★ 5/564Independent
Chelsey Park Health And RehabilitationDahlonega, GA★★★★★ 5/560Ethica Health
LenbrookAtlanta, GA★★★★★ 5/560Independent
Pruitthealth - JasperJasper, GA★★★★★ 5/560Pruitthealth
Terraces At Peachtree Hills Place, TheAtlanta, GA★★★★★ 5/525Independent
Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LlcAtlanta, GA★★★★☆ 4/5250Independent
Park Place Nursing FacilityMonroe, GA★★★★☆ 4/5175Michael Feist
A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley WoodsAtlanta, GA★★★★☆ 4/5150Independent

Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.

Which Atlanta areas have senior living?

Senior living in the Atlanta metro is spread across Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Clayton, Cherokee, Forsyth, Henry, Paulding, Coweta, Douglas, Carroll, Fayette, Newton, Bartow, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, Spalding, Pickens, Lumpkin, Haralson, Dawson, Butts, Morgan, Meriwether, Pike, Jasper, and Heard counties in Georgia. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.

Georgia

  • Marietta (96)
  • Atlanta (83)
  • Decatur (70)
  • Lithonia (47)
  • Jonesboro (45)
  • Stone Mountain (43)
  • Lawrenceville (40)
  • Snellville (32)
  • Riverdale (30)

How these reviews were collected — and how we’re paid

  1. We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
  2. Every review is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
  3. Reviews are published as given — including critical ones. Of the 73 on this page, 64 are five-star and 9 are four-star. None were removed.

How Lilisity makes money: some communities pay us a referral fee when a family we’ve helped moves in. That fee never changes a review, a rating, or who appears on this page — CMS ratings come from the federal government, and reviews come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →

Recent verified reviews from Atlanta families

★★★★

“My mother lives at the community and overall we’ve had a very positive experience. Management is responsive when we need them, the food is generally good, and my mom enjoys the activities she chooses to attend. Her apartment and common areas are kept clean, maintenance is quick to respond, and…”

Sally Langer · Aug 2026 · Renaissance on Peachtreephone-verified
★★★★★

“My mother lives at the community and I feel incredibly grateful for the care she’s receiving. The staff were patient and thorough from day one, guiding us through every step and always ready to help. My mom loves choosing from the menu, staying busy with the many activities, and having a…”

Nilda Marrero · Aug 2026 · The Sheridan at Eastsidephone-verified
★★★★★

“My mother lives at the community and I feel completely confident in the care she receives. Management is professional and very responsive, and the nursing team is attentive and helpful. The food is consistently good with plenty of choices, and activities keep her engaged and social. Her room is…”

Jo Ann Lane · Jul 2026 · Somerby Peachtree Cityphone-verified
★★★★★

“I live at the community and I’ve been very happy with my experience here. Management is accessible and always follows up when I need something. Housekeeping and maintenance are excellent and respond quickly. The building and grounds are well kept and welcoming. There are plenty of activities to…”

Richard Coleman · Jul 2026 · Somerby Sandy Springsphone-verified

Assisted living and memory care by city

Atlanta senior living questions, answered

Most states, including Georgia, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.

Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.

Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 12 Atlanta-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.

Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Calling an advisor who knows current availability is the fastest path: (833) 612-4732.

Yes. All 73 reviews on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited — including the four-star reviews.

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