SeniorHomeReview Cost Index

Cost of nursing home care in Georgia.

The median nursing home in Georgia billed $318 per day — about $9,670 per month — in its most recent federal cost report, 17% below the national median. Half of Georgia facilities billed between $287 and $366 per day; the median facility collected $280/day across all payers, with Medicaid covering 65% of resident days.

Computed from 317 Georgia facilities' own audited CMS cost reports (FY2023) — not a survey. Billed charges are the closest public proxy for private-pay prices; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates. Methodology & all states.

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Nursing home costs by Georgia city

Median billed charges in the cities with the most reporting facilities.

City	Median billed / day	≈ per month	Reporting
Atlanta	$379	$11,520	19
Macon	$297	$9,030	12
Augusta	$335	$10,180	9
Rome	$372	$11,310	8
Marietta	$384	$11,670	7
Columbus	$363	$11,040	7
Savannah	$336	$10,210	5
Decatur	$338	$10,280	5
Athens	$360	$10,940	5

Before you compare prices

Cost is only half the decision. Georgia's nursing homes drew 9,449 inspection citations over the last three years— every facility's citations, fines, ownership, and ratings are free on its page. Browse Georgia facilities and open any one for its full record.