Assisted Living in Hiawassee, Georgia

There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Hiawassee, Georgia. This includes 1 facility in Hiawassee and 14 nearby. The mean cost per day of assisted living in Georgia is about $83, with costs running between $28 and $265 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $2,500, with costs ranging from around $850 to $7,950. The mean annual cost is $30,000, which is less than the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Hiawassee, Georgia

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Hiawassee scores higher than the Georgia average of 72.
Hiawassee scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Chatuge Regional Hospital).
There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Chatuge Regional Nursing Home, Brasstown Manor, and Bridging The Gap Family Care Home.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very 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 29 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (50% of residents).
There are 23 golf courses in or around the city, including Brasstown Valley Resort, Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club, and Chatuge Shores Golf Course.
There are 7 parks near the city center, including Riverbend Campground, Bald Mountain Camping Resort, Inc., and Enota Mountain Retreat.
There are 2 churches in or near the city (Hillcrest Assembly of God and Hayesville Church of God).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.66% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.35% 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 $49,499, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $38,273, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,645, 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 5.64%, which is low 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

Hiawassee receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Hiawassee has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Hiawassee has a very sparse population density of 48.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Hiawassee have a short daily commute time.
Hiawassee has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 85.85%.

Located within Towns County, Hiawassee is a small city in the State of Georgia. While the surrounding metro area contains 1,342,727 inhabitants, there are 6,496 residing in the city. Residents who are 55 and over make up approximately 50% of the total community.

The SeniorScore™ for Hiawassee is 72. The city has a median per capita income of $24,000 and a median household income is $38,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The average home price in Hiawassee is $256,500, which is higher than the state average of $163,500. Hiawassee also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 5.64%.

Hiawassee has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and temperate summers. The area gets very high amounts of rain each year. Hiawassee has very good air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime compared to other cities in the US.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Hiawassee, Georgia

Brasstown Manor

108 Church St Ofc

Hiawassee, GA 30546

1-855-240-2530

Located at 108 Church St Ofc, Brasstown Manor is a senior housing facility serving Hiawassee, Georgia. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with an average household income of $39,556. With approximately 7,000 people residing in ...

Assisted Living in Hiawassee, Georgia

SeniorScore™ for Hiawassee, Georgia

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Hiawassee, Georgia

Brasstown Manor

Bridging The Gap Family Care Home

Hayesville House

Lazy-R Personal Care Center

Arc Cherokee - Clay

Valley View Care and Rehab Center

Traces of Tiger Retirement Community

Cannon Wood Village

Cannonwood Village

Misty Meadows Personal Care Home

L and N Family Care Home

Mealers Boarding House

Golden Days Quality Personal Care Home

Grandview Manor Care Center

Magnolia Hills