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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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The location & facility at Atherton Place offers my father many positives that living alone did not. The staff & residents are so friendly & welcoming. This was the best possible decision he could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atherton Place offers a wide range of living options and all the amenities you could want. With Senior Living, you can choose an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Our expanded Personal Care floors offer the same apartment choices at a higher level of care. We've designed our...
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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in East Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in East Ellijay is $4,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $2,975 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Ellijay, GA vs. nearby cities

East Ellijay, GA
$4,033/mo
$4,024/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Ellijay, GA vs. the state and national average

East Ellijay, GA
$4,033/mo
$3,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Ellijay vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,033/mo
$4,311/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in East Ellijay, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,685/mo
Private
$3,644/mo
Studio
$4,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,960/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,774/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Ellijay, GA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in East Ellijay.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Ellijay

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Ellijay

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

The Garden Plaza at Cleveland

4.6
We visited several facilities, and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland was the best we saw. We're very happy with our choice and have had a good experience so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother can be particular about the food but is warming up to it. The facility physically is ...
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The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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East Ellijay review score based on 948 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 948 reviews of 232 East Ellijay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Ellijay review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

East Ellijay review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
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Review subcategories for East Ellijay assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 948 reviews of 232 East Ellijay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Ellijay resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
East Ellijay, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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East Ellijay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Ellijay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Ellijay, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in East Ellijay assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in East Ellijay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Ellijay, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.6%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Ellijay assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of East Ellijay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Ellijay, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Ellijay assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Ellijay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Ellijay assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Ellijay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Ellijay assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in East Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Ellijay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.6%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Ellijay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in East Ellijay protect seniors.

Learn about Georgia Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Hampton, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 265 assisted living facilities near East Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in East Ellijay, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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