30 Residential Care Homes near Macon, GA

Learn More About Care Homes in Macon, GA

Macon offers the modern conveniences of an independent metropolitan area, along with a vibrant downtown area with a range of attractions for all ages. Diverse shopping and dining options are widely available for fun-filled town outings, while nature-loving residents have easy access to city and state parks for peaceful retreats.

In Macon, 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 Macon, GA

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home is about $4,000 in Macon 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 Macon, GA

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Macon are rated 11 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Macon is relatively affordable.

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	Grocery	Clothing
89	78	80	89	93	91

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
$27,204 per year	$28,849 per year	$23,566 per year	$11,700 per year	$34,416 per year	$422 per year	$706 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Macon include:

Coliseum Northside Hospital

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 80+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Coliseum Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 240+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Medical Center Navicent Health

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 630+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Weather and Climate

Macon’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means moderate amounts of rain and mild winters with little to no snowfall. The average humidity level is 68%, and humidity levels are often highest during August at about 72%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
46°F	57°F	35°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
81°F	92°F	75°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 91

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: 45″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
33	18.1%	28,270	1,012 per square mile	2.7

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)
0.6%	1.4%	60.7%	4.5%	0.1%	1.2%	32.8%

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

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Columbus: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 61/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Bibb County

Democratic	Republican	Other
58.9%	38.7%	2.3%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

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

• Museum of Arts and Sciences
• Tubman Museum
• Sidney Lanier Cottage
• Cannonball House

Outdoor attractions in Macon:

• Central City Park
• Tattnall Square Park
• Amerson River Park
• Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
• High Falls State Park

Macon’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• AmStar Macon, The Grand Opera House
• Mulberry Street Festival
• Winter Arts Festival
• Macon Mall
• The Shoppes at River Crossing

Transportation

Macon Transit Authority operates bus routes throughout Bibb County. For eligible residents, MTA also offers paratransit services and senior discounts. The city of Macon has recently made efforts toward making its downtown area more bicycle friendly by installing bike racks, bike lanes, and increased street lighting. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Macon.