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Assisted living in Tucker, GA

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

Assisted living communities
14
in Tucker
Licensed capacity
308
across all 14
Adults 65+
7,128
Census estimate for Tucker
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
43.2
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
657
of the center of Tucker
Assisted LivingHome Care 1Nursing Homes 3Senior Apartments 1Care Homes 9
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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 Tucker (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Tucker

Counting neighboring towns, there are 657 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Tucker, 643 more than in Tucker itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Tucker

See all 657 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Tucker at a glance

There are 14 assisted living communities in Tucker, GA, according to Georgia DCH records. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (10 of 14 that report it).1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer10
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents3
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 Tucker

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Dekalb County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Dekalb 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 Tucker

How many assisted living communities are in Tucker, GA?

WeFoundCare lists 14 assisted living communities in Tucker, GA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Tucker there are 657.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Tucker serve?

14 of the 14 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 308 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 7,128 adults age 65 and older live in Tucker.

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 Tucker?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Dekalb 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 Tucker?

Nearby cities with listings include Stone Mountain (43, 3.3 mi), Lilburn (6, 4.9 mi), St. Mountain (3, 5.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Tucker

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 Tucker (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; 14 of 14 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Tucker (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.