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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Forsyth, Georgia

Forsyth, GA has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,408/mo. That's below the Georgia state median by about 5%.

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Median monthly price, Forsyth

$8,408/mo

Estimated range $7,177 – $9,355

● Forsyth $8,408 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Forsyth

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesForsythGeorgiaNational
25th percentile$7,177/mo$8,421/mo$8,951/mo
Median$8,408/mo$8,821/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$9,355/mo$9,587/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Forsyth runs about $30 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,643
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,815
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$22,203

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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: Macon-Bibb County 8,408 · Griffin 8,936

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Forsyth.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Forsyth runs about $1,859 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Forsyth has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (888) 548-1456 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,815 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,052 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Forsyth assisted living median of $5,052 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,815 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Forsyth run about $8,408 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 nursing homes in Forsyth

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Free local help worth saving

Forsyth, in Monroe County, has about 4,642 residents. About 863 of them (19%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $73,250.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Middle Georgia AAA(888) 548-1456Source page

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Georgia’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection1-866-552-4464georgiaadrc.com

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Stockbridge VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Stockbridge.

  • Elderly and Disabled Waiver ProgramOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

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 →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Forsyth more expensive than the rest of Georgia?

Forsyth's median nursing home cost is about 5% lower than the Georgia state median.

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Nursing Homes in Forsyth: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers