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Photo of Cedarhurst of Oakwood
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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46 reviews
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The activities are limited for men, especially for those with good cognition. My Dad didn't enjoy crafts or flower arranging and was not a particularly spiritual person. He did like listening to some of the...
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.
Pave the way to a carefree life when choosing to reside at Cedarhurst of Oakwood with today's most desired amenities and thoughtful features. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Canton
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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45 reviews
9.0
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The staff is very kind and pleasant. Our family member has mid/late stage dementia and was not promoted on a regular basis to change clothes or bath. The food seems ok, however they do not take into...
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.
Relish in the rich history of Canton when taking up residence at Cedarhurst of Canton. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Canton boasts a modern mountain lodge feel with custom decor, a private lake stocked with fish and easy...
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1616 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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93 reviews
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They have an excellent library, plenty of activities for people to do or not to do depending on their preference. Great walking paths and a putting green that sometimes isn't maintained.
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.
Here, you can do more of what you love.Whether you’re looking for independent living, a personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Roswell, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. When it comes to...
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Photo of Vitality Living Milton
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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40 reviews
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The staff have been AMAZING. Warm, Kind and Welcoming!!! Love everyone I have met so far. Always available to talk or be there to listen! Activity Director for Memory care, [name removed], is such a force!!!...
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.
At Vitality Living Milton our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. At the core of this is our vision to have a community where residents thrive, families engage, and...
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They truly care about their residents and are willing to sit down and work through any issues you might have. They do a good job of getting them involved with activities as well. The facility is clean and...
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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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville
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They truly care about their residents and are willing to sit down and work through any issues you might have. They do a good job of getting them involved with activities as well. The facility is clean and...
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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24 reviews
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The facility is very clean, especially the memory care hall. The staff are very kind to the residents and treat them with respect. The therapy staff is very good. They rooms in assisted living are a good...
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.
Celebration Village Acworth is on schedule to open June 2016. Reservations are currently being accepted. We offer Independent, Concierge, Assisted Living and Memory Care. A fully furnished independent living model apartment is in the showroom that displays the standard full kitchen with granite...
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8.0
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8.0
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Mom was with them a few years before passing. Unfortunately i took dad to another place where he passed away before i could move him here...they were just wonderful in every way with mom. They were always...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Harmony Caregiving Home is passionate about the care we provide. We have 15 years of experience in providing care to seniors and will continue to do so. We have a small family environment in our community which allows for 24/7 compassionate personal care from the staff. We will not fall short of...
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We liked that it was smaller and more hands on. My mother would not have been able to get around and take advantage of a larger facility and I feared that she would've been left alone. I would definitely...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Labor of Love Adult Care (LOLAC) became a vision when Karen and her sister realized the need for beautiful, comfortable environments providing full-life care, when their own aging mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The desire to provide options for superior care when faced with similar...
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Photo of Cameron Hall of Canton
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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So far, everything's been good they help mom out a lot. It's a very clean place. They keep her laundry done. Give her medicine on time.
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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Photo of Atria North Point
99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
9.0
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105 reviews
9.0
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105 reviews
5 star
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The staff are caring and responsive. Mom is really enjoying the activities. I would recommend this community to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Atria Senior Living is proud to offer exceptional independent living, assisted living and supportive living communities in Georgia. Atria North Point provides gracious senior living in the Metro Atlanta area. When searching for a retirement living community or senior apartment to call home, visit...
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Photo of Lotus Village
77 Photos available
9.2
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45 reviews
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Very pleasant experience, excellent staff. My mother has no complaints so far. Staff seams to be very attentive to all residents. I go almost every day and most residents are some kind of activity. My dad...
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.
Lotus Village, our senior living community located in the heart of Cumming, is known for being warm, inviting, and active. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Milton
1111 Photos available
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9.6
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41 reviews
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The Phoenix at Milton was the first community we visited. They were patient and kind with our ignorance of even what questions to ask. After touring multiple communities, we went back for a second look. We...
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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Photo of The Holbrook of Woodstock
1010 Photos available
9.2
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Currently residing in Holbrook. I find the facility to be very comforting and the staff to be very caring. The activities are wide range from informative, lectures, exercise, card, games, book clubs, etc. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Holbrook Woodstock, we have 300 custom designed apartments and 16 state of the art cottages on a 21 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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My parents are residents of Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains. Their experience has been outstanding. Specifically noteworthy are the demeanor of the staff, fresh meals, and sense of community found there. I...
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.
At our assisted living and memory care community, you’ll find a warm and welcoming environment where all your goals are within reach. Learn more about our Marietta, GA senior living community and our exceptional staff.Live with purpose: The assisted living and memory care community at Heritage of...
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Photo of Historic Roswell Place
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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I would rate a 5 when it comes to the staff looking out for my mother. The facility is good. The cleanliness of the facility is good. Activities are good. They are very active and do a lot of things which I...
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.
Historic Roswell Place offers a beautiful assisted living and memory care community for seniors in the Roswell, GA area.With a warm and welcoming environment, our intimate setting provides a relaxing retreat filled with historic charm and southern hospitality.Our residents become friends quickly,...
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Photo of Addington Place of John’s Creek
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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44 reviews
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There is no in house cable TV. You have to use go thru apps or xfinity. The staff was caring of the residents. The food is adequate. The staff will remind and prompt for activities and meals. They took good...
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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Johns Creek! A beautiful community of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place is centrally...
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Photo of Addington Place of Alpharetta
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Over the past year, there was a change in the executive level which led to a decline in the staff and services. There are still some wonderful staff members, but some of the best have gone away.
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.
Welcome to the new Welcome to the new Addington Place of Alpharetta! An elegant senior living community full of warmth, decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is...
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Photo of Brickmont of John's Creek
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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60 reviews
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Community was very clean Staff extremely friendly, caring and compassionate Adequate number of activities for what my loved ones were interested in Too restrictive in dining times and menu offered Front...
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.
Enjoy a wide variety of daily social, educational and spiritual programs, tailored to your unique interests and abilities, allowing you to connect with friends and participate in activities you've always loved or have always wanted to try. At Brickmont of John's Creek, you will Love Where You Live!
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Photo of Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living
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What we like the most about Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is that the workers are friendly. They adapt to the patients changing needs. Cheerful atmosphere with enjoyable activities, and yes we would...
Provides: Assisted 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.
In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the 'Hospitality Capital of the World,' Morningside of Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia Mountains and the city of Atlanta. We rank at the top as a prestigious community and are committed to the health and happiness of older adults. For...
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My mother is a resident at Beehive Homes of Woodstock. We have been pleased with the staff and the accommodations at Beehive. The move-in process was easy and my mother seems happy there. We would recommend...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Heartis Suwanee
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My dad loves it there. They do a good job of taking care of him. We have had a few concerns along the way but they have always listened and made corrections to be sure he gets the care he needs and to make...
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.
Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Heartis Suwanee provides the support you need to remain living as independently as possible, plus everything you want to continue to lead a full, active, and enjoyable life. It’s the perfect balance of 24-hour support and an engaging...
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Photo of Belmont Village Johns Creek
1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
7.2
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My husband is actually there two days a week to visit and their whole family goes every weekend. The staff is very friendly and very communicative. I don't know what it would be like if we weren't there so...
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.
The townspeople of Johns Creek, Georgia proudly proclaim that their city is one of America's best places to live. The founders of Belmont Village agree and that's why they brought their vision for one of the best facilities for senior living to this area. From our mature landscaping and generous...
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Photo of Sunrise of Johns Creek
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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51 reviews
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My Mom was 93 and only lived at Sunrise for 4 1/2 months before passing away this year (2025). She rented a studio apartment which had plenty of room for her hospital bed, small dresser, 2 small tables and...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Senior Living community and you can't help but feel at home. At Sunrise of Johns Creek,we stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Marietta
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.3
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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You have to supply your own wipes. Medicare only provides 1 pack/month. You have to get the salon lady to do nails as well, because the staff won't. The room is nice. The bathroom is a little cramped. The...
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.
Who We AreIf you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Marietta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, landscaped courtyard and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Marietta provides a scenic and...
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Cost of assisted living in Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $4,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $2,975 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, vs. nearby cities

Ellijay, GA
$4,024/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, vs. state and national averages

Ellijay, GA
$4,024/mo
$3,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,024/mo
$4,306/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,687/mo
Private
$3,644/mo
Studio
$4,572/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,971/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,774/mo

Senior living costs in Ellijay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellijay, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllijay, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,024/mo$3,537/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,306/mo$4,059/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$3,949/mo$4,066/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Ellijay, GA:$4,024/mo
Georgia:$3,537/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Ellijay, GA:$4,306/mo
Georgia:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Ellijay, GA:$3,949/mo
Georgia:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in 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 Ellijay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellijay

Recent reviews for assisted living in 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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Ellijay review score based on 921 family reviews

8.0
Review score225 facilities921 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 921 reviews of 225 Ellijay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The 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

Ellijay review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Ellijay, GA225 facilities
7.9
East Ellijay, GA232 facilities
6.9
Talking Rock, GA7 facilities

Review subcategories for 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 921 reviews of 225 Ellijay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare 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.
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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*Learn more about cost details

Ellijay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellijay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 Ellijay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
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 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 Ellijay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in 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 Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellijay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in 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 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 Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 256 assisted living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in 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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