55 Residential Care Homes near Buford, GA

 

Learn More About Care Homes in Buford, GA

 

Buford, a suburb of Atlanta, offers its residents easy access to plenty of convenient resources, such as shopping centers, restaurants, and healthcare facilities, and it lies within close reach of Atlanta’s attractions and downtown area. Within city limits, residents enjoy abundant, diverse shopping opportunities, and local attractions like the Museum of Buford.

In Buford, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Buford, GA

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home in 2019 was about $3,000 in Buford, $2,000 in the Buford metropolitan area, and $2,100 in the state of Georgia. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

 

Learn More About Buford, GA

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Buford are rated equally to the national average. Grocery and other essential costs fluctuate above and below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
100	100	99	97	101	102

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$69,425 per year	$38,091 per year	$57,433 per year	$27,139 per year	$39,186 per year	$1,809 per year	$858 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Buford include:

Northside Hospital Forsyth

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 290+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Buford’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, experiencing hot, humid summers and cool winters. The average humidity level is 69%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 74%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
42°F	51°F	31°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
79°F	89°F	68°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 90

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 55″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
37	12.3%	16,595	961 per square mile	2.8

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	3.3%	15.0%	27.0%	<0.1%	2.6%	53.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Sandy Springs: 5/30
• Overall inclusivity: 21/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Gwinnett County

Democratic	Republican	Other
51.0%	45.2%	3.8%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Buford include:

• Museum of Buford
• Elisha Winn House

Outdoor attractions in Buford:

• Buford City Park
• Little Mulberry Park

Buford’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Sylvia Beard Theatre
• Mall of Georgia
• Buford Mall
• Marketplace at Mill Creek

 

Transportation

Gwinnett County Transit offers county-wide bus transportation to Buford residents. Taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Buford.