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6009 Suwanee Dam Rd
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Located at 6009 Suwanee Dam Rd, Benton House of Sugar Hill is a senior care facility serving Sugar Hill, Georgia. The facility is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median household income of $68,691. With approximately ...
5798 Suwanee Dam Rd
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Wisdom Well Living is a senior housing community located at 5798 Suwanee Dam Rd in Sugar Hill, Georgia. With about 46,000 individuals living in the zip code of 30518, the surrounding area is heavily populated. It is a ...
110 Daniel Creek Ln NW
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Located at 110 Daniel Creek Ln NW, Edlyn Care Services is a senior housing community in Sugar Hill, Georgia. With an average household income of $68,691, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is densely ...
102 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
Located at 102 Level Creek Rd, Savannah Plantation Personal Care Homes is a residential care home serving Buford, Georgia. With a median household income of $68,691, the facility is in a mostly middle class area. It is heavily ...
2 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
89 Level Creek Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
Rebecca Manor is a 3 room senior care community. It is located at 89 Level Creek Rd in Suwanee, Georgia. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 66,000 people residing in the zip code of 30024. ...
2 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
3180 Karen White Dr
Suwanee, GA 30024
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a senior housing community located at 3180 Karen White Dr in Suwanee, Georgia. The community is in a generally upscale area, with an average per-household income of $101,308. It is densely populated, ...
5 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
4355 South Lee St A1-h4
Buford, GA 30518
Brookdale South Lee Buford is a senior care facility for individuals over 55. It is located at 4355 South Lee St A1-h4 in Buford, Georgia. With approximately 46,000 individuals residing in the 30518 zip code, the encompassing area ...
5 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd
Buford, GA 30518
Brookdale Buford is located at 4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd in Buford, Georgia. It is a senior community for those over the age of 55. The neighboring area has a dense population, with approximately 46,000 individuals living in ...
5 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
D. Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing is a 32 unit skilled nursing facility. It is located at 3500 Annandale Ln in Suwanee, Georgia. With an average per-household income of $101,308, the community is in a generally wealthier ...
6 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
Located at 815 Atlanta Hwy, The Villas at Canterfield is a senior community serving Cumming, Georgia. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with approximately 56,000 people residing in the zip code of 30040. With a median per-family income ...
6 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
7955 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
Located at 7955 Majors Rd, Dogwood Forest of Cumming is a senior housing community in Cumming, Georgia. The surrounding area is densely populated, with about 54,000 individuals living in the 30041 zip code. With a median family income ...
6 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
4315 Johns Creek Pkwy
Suwanee, GA 30024
Located at 4315 Johns Creek Pkwy, Belmont Village Senior Living is a senior housing facility in Suwanee, Georgia. The community is in a predominantly upscale area, with an average family income of $101,308. With roughly 66,000 people residing ...
6 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
11405 Medlock Bridge Rd
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Sunrise of Johns Creek is a senior care facility located at 11405 Medlock Bridge Rd in Johns Creek, Georgia. With about 43,000 poeple living in the 30097 zip code, the surrounding area is heavily populated. It is a ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
2545 Chandler Grove Dr
Buford, GA 30519
Tender Life Estate is located at 2545 Chandler Grove Dr in Buford, Georgia. It is a 3 unit senior housing community. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with a median household income of $71,958. ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
3177 Gravel Springs Rd
Buford, GA 30519
Located at 3177 Gravel Springs Rd, Ivy Springs Manor is a senior housing facility in Buford, Georgia. The surrounding area has a dense population, with around 41,000 people residing in the 30519 zip code. It is a generally ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
11190 Medlock Bridge Rd
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Located at 11190 Medlock Bridge Rd, Ashwood Meadows is a senior care community in Johns Creek, Georgia. The encompassing area has a dense population, with around 43,000 individuals residing in the 30097 zip code. With a median family ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
2632 Herndon Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Lia's Personal Care Home is located at 2632 Herndon Rd in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It is a 3 unit home care facility. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with approximately 81,000 individuals living in the 30043 zip code. ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
327 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040
Located at 327 Dahlonega St, Oaks Senior Living is a senior community in Cumming, Georgia. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 56,000 individuals living in the zip code of 30040. It is a predominantly well-to-do area, ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
2769 Kilgore Rd
Buford, GA 30519
Generous Care Giving is located at 2769 Kilgore Rd in Buford, Georgia. It is a 6 room senior housing facility. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with roughly 41,000 residents in the zip code of 30519. With ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
255 Elm St
Cumming, GA 30040
White Oaks at Lanier is a senior housing facility located at 255 Elm St in Cumming, Georgia. With roughly 56,000 people residing in the zip code of 30040, the neighboring area has a dense population. It is a ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
440 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
Located at 440 Tribble Gap Rd, Tara Plantation is a senior care community serving Cumming, Georgia. The neighboring area has a dense population, with roughly 56,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 30040. It is a primarily ...
7 miles away from Sugar Hill, GA
A suburban community outside Atlanta, Sugar Hill, Georgia, has a population of 25,076, but it has a low percentage of seniors aged 65 and older, only 7.9%. Even with this low older population, Sugar Hill is still a good location for seniors looking for a community to retire. While Sugar Hill has an average cost of living, its cost of health care is 8.4 points below the national average. It has an ideal climate. It gets more rain but almost no snow and several sunnier days than national averages. The Best Places Comfort Index gives it a 7.6/10 making it one of the most pleasant places to live in Georgia.
There are approximately 250 assisted living residences in the greater Atlanta area, including Sugar Hill. The Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020 places the cost of assisted living in Sugar Hill at $4,263. That's several hundred dollars above the state average but below the national average.
When seniors want to get an idea of the livability of a community, they can check its SeniorScore. It's based on 100 data points collected from government and private databases. This data creates an overall score and scores in four different categories: Health & Safety, Recreation & Leisure, Finances and General Quality of Life. Since Sugar Hill is a suburb of Atlanta, it shares its SeniorScore with that city. Sugar Hills has an excellent Senior Score of 75, three points above the state and national averages.
Sugar Hills's best score came in Health and Safety. Many physicians who work within the larger area are registered with Medicare. Seniors will find 28 hospitals within proximity and almost 1,200 pharmacies in the area.
Although the city has a low percentage of seniors, there are numerous Recreational & Leisure opportunities which result in a score of 67. Golfers will find over 100 courses, and there are over 20 parks in the greater Atlanta area. Senior sports fans will also find opportunities to cheer for professional sports teams such as the NFL Falcons or the Atlanta Braves.
Although the lowest score for Sugar Hill was in Finance with 66, there are many financial incentives. Sales tax rates and property tax rates are both moderate. Georgia has no tax on Social Security income and provides a deduction of $65,000 for all forms of retirement income for anyone 65 and older.
Although Sugar Hill falls within the greater statistical area of Atlanta, it shares its cost of assisted living of $4,263 a month with Gainesville, Georgia, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. That average monthly cost is approximately $750 more a month than the state average of $3,500. It's slightly less expensive than the national average of $4,300 a month.
Sugar Hill's assisted living cost is at the higher end of these costs in the state. Valdosta has a monthly average price of $2,420, approximately $1,800 a month less expensive, while Albany costs $2,835 a month or about $1,400 less expensive. Augusta, the Masters golf tournament site, averages $3,090 a month. Savannah, located on the state's coast and close to the North Carolina border, has a monthly average cost of $3,500, matching the state average. Atlanta, the state capital and close to Sugar Hill, is $4,000 a month, $263 less. Athens, the site of the University of Georgia, averages $3,336 a month or approximately $900 less expensive. Brunswick, another city on the coast near the border with Florida, averages $4,124 month or approximately $140 a month less expensive
Empowerline The local Area Agency on Aging for the Atlanta metropolitan area, Empowerline offers numerous resources and assistance to seniors. Services include transportation to medical appointments and other events, operating senior centers and help with housing, including information on assisted living and how to select an appropriate facility. 40 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 463-3333 |
Senior Services Gwinnett County Senior services in Gwinnett County works with residents aged 60 and older. It provides resources that help them maintain their independence whether they decide to age in place or reside in a long-term care facility in their communities by providing education, support and free or low-cost services. Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (678) 377-4150 |
Georgia Department of Veteran Service The Department of Veteran Services offers the Veterans Administration's Aid and Attendance Pension. This program assists senior veterans or surviving spouses pay for support with the activities of daily living. These activities include dressing, medication management, preparing meals, bathing, transportation and eating. Senior veterans can use the benefit in any long-term care facility in the state or for in-home care. 2 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE E-970, Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-2300 |
ABD Medicaid Coverage This program provides financial assistance with activities of daily living for low-income aged, blind or disabled people in Georgia. Eligible seniors need to work with a physician to determine eligibility for a nursing home level of care. The physician will then design a plan of care that will work in an assisted living facility. ABD Medicaid can help cover costs related to the healing process. 229 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 463-3100 |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Long-term care ombudsmen act as advocates for seniors when they are in conflict with their assisted living facility. The ombudsmen investigate the alleged complaint and work to resolve the issue between the senior and the facility when the investigation is complete. Ombudsmen also ensure that facilities meet state regulations and educate the larger community about the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities, including the right to privacy, the right to know about their medical treatment and the right to be treated with dignity. 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601-2646 (678) 378-2934 |
GeorgiaCares (SHIP) GeorgiaCares is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) in Georgia. The volunteer, trained counselors who work with GeorgiaCares offer no-cost, confidential and insightful guidance on how Medicare-eligible seniors can best use Medicare. Counselors can assist seniors with questions about Medicaid Advantage Plans or Part D prescription drug plans and help them with billing questions, how to appeal Medicaid decisions, and how to file a claim. 2 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303 (866) 552-4464 |
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