Americus Retirement Communities

Americus, Georgia is a city located in Sumter County. With a population of around 17,000 people, there are a number of Americus assisted living facilities that retirees can choose from. Americus assisted living is ideal for those that are currently living in Georgia, and others who are looking to retire in a pleasant, idyllic historical city. Georgia residents can enjoy warm weather year-round, making it an excellent place for seniors to come and soak up the sun. Through the centuries, Americus has expanded from what was once a small courthouse town, to a thriving city with plenty that the elderly can see and do during their life. Assisted living facilities give seniors the ability to get out and enjoy everything that the Americus area has to offer.

The southern states are the ideal place to take up the sport of golf. Golf is very popular among many retirees and Americus has a few different locations that residents can enjoy 18-hole courses. Wolf Creek Golf Club, Brickyard Plantation Golf Club, and Americus Country Club have excellent turf management and beautiful layouts for beginner or more advanced golfers. Rylander Theater is one of the most famous historical sites in Americus. Built in 1921, this restored facility is the perfect place for seniors to come and enjoy a play or movie. The Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, Global Village and Discovery Center, and Charles Lindbergh Monument are also located in this Georgian city. Whether residents are living in independent living centers, senior apartments, or nursing homes, they will be able to enjoy their daily life in this city.

With the living arrangements, food, and care that assisted living provides to their residents, comes a price. This price can vary depending upon the location, type of facility, and amenities that they offer. Recent 2012 studies can provide future residents with a good idea of the cost of living here. In-home services are ideal for those who would like to live in their own Americus home. Homemaker services average at $38,896 per year and home health aides are around $39,913 per year. An assisted living facility one-bedroom unit could cost around $28,800 annually and nursing homes are more expensive. A semi-private room in a nursing home averages at $54,750 per year, while a private one-bedroom room is $57,488 on average. No matter what type of ALF you are choosing, the cost of living may be a factor in your decision.

AssistedSeniorLiving can help seniors to find care with ease through the online facility listing service. In addition to the listings of facilities, potential residents can learn more about each facility with pictures, facts, on-site amenities, nearby attractions, and much more.