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Assisted living in Jefferson, GA

2 state-licensed assisted living communities, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living communities
2
in Jefferson
Licensed capacity
118
across all 2
Adults 65+
1,708
Census estimate for Jefferson
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
69.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
114
of the center of Jefferson
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Assisted Living

Walden's Cove PCH

Licensed· Georgia DCH
1442 Johnson Mill Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549
Capacity12
3.9 mi from city center
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Source: Georgia DCH, HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Jefferson (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Jefferson

Counting neighboring towns, there are 114 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Jefferson, 112 more than in Jefferson itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Jefferson

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Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Jefferson at a glance

There are 2 assisted living communities in Jefferson, GA, according to Georgia DCH records.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in Georgia

In Georgia, the Georgia Department of Community Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Georgia Department of Community Health about a licensed community, or the Georgia long-term care ombudsman at (404) 657-53272.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in Georgia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Georgia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Georgia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (404-656-2300).7
Medicare counseling
Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-866-552-4464.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Jefferson

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Jackson County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Jackson County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (404) 657-5327

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Georgia Adult Protective Services

    888-774-0152

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program8

    1-866-552-4464

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs7

    404-656-2300

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Georgia Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Georgia.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Jefferson

How many assisted living communities are in Jefferson, GA?

WeFoundCare lists 2 assisted living communities in Jefferson, GA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Jefferson there are 114.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Jefferson serve?

2 of the 2 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 118 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,708 adults age 65 and older live in Jefferson.

Who licenses assisted living in Georgia?

The Georgia Department of Community Health licenses assisted living in Georgia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Jefferson?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Jackson County, call (404) 657-5327. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Georgia Adult Protective Services at 888-774-0152.

Are there assisted living communities near Jefferson?

Nearby cities with listings include Maysville (2, 8.7 mi), Commerce (3, 9.0 mi), Hoschton (5, 9.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Jefferson

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Georgia DCH (HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Jefferson (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division: HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026). forms.dch.georgia.gov/HFR Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.