 |
State Facts |
 |
|
|
|
Population:
9th largest U.S. State by population, with 9,829,211 people (2009 estimate).
Size:
24th largest state in the country by area, at 59,425 square miles.
Largest city: Atlanta
Median income:
$50,861 (2008 estimate)
Climate:
Yearly rainfall: 48.6 inches per year
Yearly snowfall: 1-2 inches per year in Northern Georgia
Temperatures (High/Low) in capital city of Atlanta:
January, 52/34; July, 89/71 |
|
|
|
|
“Yours was one of several sites
that I looked at when I was
trying to figure the best place to
retire. I liked the capsule description
of the states.”
–Joe S. |
|
| Read more testimonials |
|
|
 |
Georgia |
 |
|
|
 |
Senior Life in Georgia
Georgia has almost a million residents over the age of 65. Although the percentage (9.7%) is slightly lower than the national average of 12.4% as compared to the total state population, this number is expected to grow, as the 'baby-boomer' generation is entering retirement age. The need for assisted living and senior care in Georgia is also expected to grow.
Economy:
Georgia has long been famous for its peaches and peanuts and is a top producer of both crops to this day. Cotton, once the state's biggest cash crop, has declined in importance. The later half of the 20th century saw Georgia expand to become one of the major corporate enterprise centers in the country, with 15 Fortune 500 corporations headquartered in its capital alone. Some of its more famous businesses include Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UPS, AT&T and Georgia Pacific.
Noteworthy:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport. |
Assisted Living Facility Monthly Rates, Georgia
(Private One Bedroom) |
| Region |
Minimum
Monthly Rate |
Maximum
Monthly Rate |
Median
Monthly Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Albany |
$1,000 |
$3,200 |
$2,000 |
$24,000 |
N/A |
| Athens |
$1,500 |
$3,406 |
$2,723 |
$32,670 |
N/A |
| Atlanta |
$629 |
$4,955 |
$2,838 |
$34,050 |
5% |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$875 |
$3,240 |
$2,457 |
$29,489 |
N/A |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
$1,000 |
$4,250 |
$2,600 |
$31,200 |
N/A |
| Macon |
$1,825 |
$4,750 |
$2,118 |
$25,410 |
N/A |
| Savannah |
$1,600 |
$3,575 |
$2,500 |
$30,000 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$1,150 |
$4,240 |
$2,100 |
$25,200 |
N/A |
|
|
|
Homemaker Services Hourly Rates, Georgia
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
|
| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Albany |
$14 |
$18 |
$16 |
N/A |
| Athens |
$15 |
$17 |
$16 |
2% |
| Atlanta |
$14 |
$19 |
$17 |
2% |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$15 |
$19 |
$17 |
2% |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
$14 |
$15 |
$15 |
2% |
| Macon |
$12 |
$17 |
$14 |
2% |
| Savannah |
$16 |
$17 |
$17 |
-1% |
| Rest of State |
$13 |
$19 |
$16 |
-1% |
|
|
|
Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Georgia
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
|
| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Albany |
$14 |
$18 |
$16 |
N/A |
| Athens |
$15 |
$19 |
$16 |
2% |
| Atlanta |
$15 |
$20 |
$17 |
1% |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$15 |
$19 |
$17 |
1% |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
$14 |
$15 |
$15 |
1% |
| Macon |
$12 |
$17 |
$13 |
-3% |
| Savannah |
$16 |
$18 |
$17 |
-1% |
| Rest of State |
$13 |
$19 |
$16 |
-1% |
|
|
|
Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Georgia
(Medicare Certified) |
|
| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Albany |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Athens |
$90 |
$113 |
$102 |
N/A |
| Atlanta |
$60 |
$120 |
$75 |
7% |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$53 |
$100 |
$90 |
62% |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
$90 |
$140 |
$104 |
N/A |
| Macon |
$75 |
$95 |
$85 |
50% |
| Savannah |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$20 |
$120 |
$60 |
29% |
|
|
|
Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Georgia
(Both Provider Types) |
|
| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
| Albany |
$14 |
$18 |
$8 |
| Athens |
$15 |
$113 |
$59 |
| Atlanta |
$15 |
$120 |
$46 |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$15 |
$100 |
$53 |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
$14 |
$140 |
$59 |
| Macon |
$12 |
$95 |
$50 |
| Savannah |
$16 |
$18 |
$9 |
| Rest of State |
$13 |
$120 |
$38 |
|
|
|
| Adult Day Health Care Daily Rates, Georgia |
|
| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate* |
| Albany |
$72 |
$72 |
$72 |
$18,720 |
| Athens |
N/A |
N/A |
$72 |
$14,906 |
| Atlanta |
$35 |
$85 |
$52 |
$13,520 |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
$13,059 |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Macon |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Savannah |
$64 |
$64 |
$64 |
$16,640 |
| Rest of State |
$22 |
$82 |
$65 |
$16,770 |
|
|
|
Nursing Home Daily Rates, Georgia
(Semi-Private Room ) |
|
| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Albany |
$110 |
$170 |
$121 |
$44,311 |
N/A |
| Athens |
$172 |
$214 |
$193 |
$70,421 |
8% |
| Atlanta |
$140 |
$201 |
$159 |
$58,035 |
3% |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$134 |
$208 |
$164 |
$59,678 |
4% |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
$138 |
$170 |
$147 |
$53,473 |
4% |
| Macon |
$131 |
$171 |
$150 |
$54,750 |
2% |
| Savannah |
$130 |
$186 |
$153 |
$55,663 |
3% |
| Rest of State |
$113 |
$190 |
$152 |
$55,480 |
6% |
|
|
|
Nursing Home Daily Rates, Georgia
(Private Room) |
|
| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Albany |
$118 |
$170 |
$125 |
$45,589 |
N/A |
| Athens |
$180 |
$228 |
$204 |
$74,400 |
8% |
| Atlanta |
$152 |
$229 |
$173 |
$62,963 |
2% |
| GA/SC - Augusta |
$147 |
$210 |
$176 |
$64,337 |
2% |
| GA/AL - Columbus |
$145 |
$172 |
$154 |
$56,210 |
4% |
| Macon |
$135 |
$186 |
$164 |
$59,678 |
2% |
| Savannah |
$145 |
$192 |
$170 |
$62,172 |
4% |
| Rest of State |
$118 |
$200 |
$157 |
$57,365 |
5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Most Popular Articles |
|
 |
|
| |
| Costs by State |
Use our interactive Cost Finder to
see how much you’d pay for
Assisted Living, Home Health Aides,
Nursing Homes, and more.
>Try It |
|
|
|
|
| |
| Senior Living News |
Read recent articles that focus on senior health and lifestyle issues.
>Read More |
|
|
|
| |
|
