Nursing Homes in Georgia

How much does nursing homes cost in Georgia?

Skilled nursing is the most expensive senior-care setting. Medicare pays for short-term skilled nursing (up to 100 days) after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term stays are usually paid by Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or private pay; most long-stay residents end up on Medicaid after spending down their savings.

Now, let's discuss the costs of living. Many seniors are moving to Georgia because the living costs are nearly 11 points below the national average, with everything being below except for rent. However, even rent is only slightly more than the national average. In addition, Georgia has low housing costs, almost 26 points below the norm, with a median home cost of over $100K less. So, in Georgia, it's possible to live in a beautiful area with a low cost of living. Whether you're moving to Atlanta or a small peach farm, you'll love what you see in the state. Georgia's cost-of-living index is 89.2 (100 = US average). The median home price is around $176,000. Average rent runs about $1,006 a month.

Nursing Homes in Georgia: common questions

How much does nursing homes cost in Georgia?

Now, let's discuss the costs of living. Many seniors are moving to Georgia because the living costs are nearly 11 points below the national average, with everything being below except for rent. However, even rent is only slightly more than the national average. In addition, Georgia has low housing costs, almost 26 points below the norm, with a median home cost of over $100K less. So, in Georgia, it's possible to live in a beautiful area with a low cost of living. Whether you're moving to Atlanta or a small peach farm, you'll love what you see in the state. Nursing Homes runs $7,500 - $11,000 per month (US, 2026, semi-private room) nationally, and costs vary across Georgia by city, care level, and community.

How many nursing homes communities are in Georgia?

We list 289 nursing homes communities across 80 cities in Georgia. Browse by city below to compare and request pricing.

What's the difference between a nursing home and skilled nursing?

They're the same thing. "Skilled nursing facility" (SNF) is the technical term used in Medicare/Medicaid; "nursing home" is the everyday name. Both describe a licensed facility providing 24-hour medical care.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare covers up to 100 days of short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay - days 1-20 are free, days 21-100 have a daily copay. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term nursing-home stays.

How do I evaluate the quality of a nursing home?

Start with the CMS 5-star rating on Medicare.gov, but don't stop there - the rating combines staffing, inspection results, and quality measures, each of which is worth examining separately. The most reliable correlate of quality outcomes is direct-care staffing hours per resident per day. Tour the facility and watch how staff interact with residents.