Augusta-Richmond County, GA has 70 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,156/mo. That's roughly in line with the Georgia state median.
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Median monthly price, Augusta-Richmond County
$5,156/mo
Estimated range $4,479 – $6,010
● Augusta-Richmond County $5,156 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Augusta-Richmond County runs about $31 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby cities: Hephzibah · Martinez · Evans · Waynesboro · Thomson
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Augusta-Richmond County.
Augusta-Richmond County, in Richmond County, has about 201,528 residents. About 30,767 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $55,485.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
VA Medical Center in Augusta.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
3 VA Community Living Centers or State Veterans Homes nearby.
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VA Aid & Attendance overview →National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Augusta-Richmond County's median assisted living cost is about 3% lower than the Georgia state median.
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