Assisted Living in Blairsville, Georgia

There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Blairsville, Georgia. This includes 1 facility in Blairsville and 14 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Georgia range from $28 up to $265, with an average cost running approximately $83. The monthly cost averages around $2,500 and ranges between $850 and $7,950. Annually, the median cost is around $30,000, which is less than the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Blairsville, Georgia

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Blairsville scores lower than the Georgia average of 72.
Blairsville scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Union General Hospital).
There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Branan Lodge at Wesley Mountain Village, Lazy-R Personal Care Center, and Union County Nursing Home.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 77.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 28 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (44% of residents).
There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Butternut Creek Golf Course, Brasstown Valley Resort, and Innsbruck Golf Club.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Vogel State Park, Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, and Bald Mountain Camping Resort, Inc..
There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Unity Church of Mountains, Blairsville Church of Christ, and All Saints Lutheran Church.
There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.98% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.46% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Georgia has an average state income tax of 5.02%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $55,968, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $43,024, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $24,186, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $30,750 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $66,978 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $13,000 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $40,566 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 11.97%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Blairsville receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Blairsville has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Blairsville has a very sparse population density of 87.8 people per square mile.
Residents of Blairsville have an average daily commute time.
Blairsville has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 83.98%.

Located within Union County, Blairsville is a small city in Georgia. Though the city itself includes 19,490 people, the surrounding metro area contains a population of 1,342,727. Those who are 55 and over comprise 44% of the community.

Blairsville has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000. The mean household income is $43,000 versus the average of $41,000 for the whole of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is around 11.97% and the mean housing price is $151,500, which is less than the state average of $163,500.

Blairsville has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and warm summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rain each year. Blairsville has a lower than average crime rate and moderate air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.

More About Blairsville, Georgia

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Blairsville, Georgia

Lazy-R Personal Care Center

95 Wellborn St

Blairsville, GA 30512

1-855-243-3078

Lazy-R Personal Care Center is a 24 bed senior care facility situated in Blairsville, Georgia. With an average family income of $41,325, the facility is in a generally middle income area. It has a medium-density population, with about ...

Assisted Living in Blairsville, Georgia

SeniorScore™ for Blairsville, Georgia

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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