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Personal Care Homes in Lithonia, Georgia

Lithonia has 44 licensed personal care homes, ranging from 3 to 10 beds. Every home here is verified against Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) records for Dekalb County.

Families in Georgia typically pay $3,200 to $5,200 per month for a shared room and $4,200 to $6,500 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how personal care homes work.

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Common questions about care homes in Lithonia

How many personal care homes are in Lithonia, Georgia?
Lithonia has 44 licensed personal care homes in Dekalb County. Statewide, Georgia licenses 1,355 small residential care homes.
How much does a personal care home in Lithonia cost?
Across Georgia, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,200 to $5,200 per month and a private room $4,200 to $6,500, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses personal care homes in Lithonia?
Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) licenses and inspects every personal care home in Lithonia. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
What size are the care homes in Lithonia?
Homes in Lithonia are licensed for 3 to 10 residents, with a median of 3 beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.
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