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Photo of Oaks at Alpharetta
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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The staff is amazing! My dad fell and they were quick to call us and keep us up to date with what was happening...they were diligent about checking in on him during his hospital stay and when he was in rehab
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.
The Oaks at Alpharetta was opened in 1997 as Dogwood Forest. We are a senior living community in the beautiful city of Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Our sophisticated, home-like community sits on a large landscaped lot in the heart of the city, surrounded by lush gardens, inviting shops...
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9.0
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of the staff...improve on the consistency of the food. Yes, we would recommend Benton House to other families based on the experience.
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.
Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Sugar Hill the most desired in the area.Exceptional quality takes exceptional people. Our team is consistently the number one reason families choose our community.Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day, Respite, Caregiver Support. Wherever you...
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99 Photos available
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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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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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.
Located near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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Hate that it was time for my best friend to choose a new home I know it has to be a very difficult time in life when you have to go live with strangers So you must pick a loving clean and safe one I have...
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.
The Canopy at Boynton Ridge is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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They are very good and helpful. Very attentive and understanding. My spouse is in a 3 bedroom house, so I can't relate to a bigger facility, but the caregiver makes 3 meals a day.
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.
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What we like the most about the community are the people that worked there were so helpful and kind. Yes, we would recommend The Glen VIllas community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Villas at Canterfield is a senior living community located in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Cumming, Georgia which is in Forsyth County. It was planned for convenience and offers a luxury home atmosphere with a world class standard of living. The community has spacious,...
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The food is very good, attendants are very cordial, premises are kept nicely. Very good activities. Only negative thing is sometimes response time is slow. Any problems are easily resolved with upper...
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.
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Suwanee, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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I thought the staff was much better than community name removed]. While at there , [name removed] developed constant hematomas in her arms, which I believe were caused by rough handling and her skin so...
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.
Northstar Place is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, just two miles south of Lake Acworth. Our community is in a beautiful wooded setting and resident rooms have views of the trees or of our flower filled courtyard. We have large outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy sitting in the sun with...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
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88 Floor plans available
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What we like most is the beautiful, welcoming, clean, caring and comfortable environment. The staff is professional and shows that they actually care about the residents. Their stay has not been perfect....
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.
If you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Alpharetta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, walking paths and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta provides a scenic and enriching...
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Photo of Oaks at Dalton
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff was awesome and took excellent care of my mom. Unfortunately her dementia had progressed and I was unable to afford to keep her there. I Unfortunately had to move her in December. I 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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
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The facility is run extremely well, and every caregiver was top-notch. The price was very reasonable, compared with all the others I looked at. It was always clean, the food was good, and I felt it was a...
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 Villa Palazzo, our pet friendly senior living community, delivers compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical...
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It is a great place, we are very happy with it. I think they are a 5 on everything. My mother is very happy there and very well cared for. It is a huge improvement over her previous facility. Most of the...
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.
This beautiful community outside Atlanta oozes southern charm with all the modern conveniences - including spacious apartments with washers and dryers and full kitchens in most units, a theater, wine bar style bistro and lots of cozy common areas. Relax with friends in the landscaped courtyard or...
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Photo of Sunrise at Ivey Ridge
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Sunrise John's creek was a 4, only because they didn’t tell me when I moved him in that they were getting sold a few weeks later. never talked to the new owners. The new owners didn't communicate and when...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Photo of Sunabella of Towne Lake
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Maintenance and repairs of sprinkler damage, hvac, heat going out are pushed down the road with only temporary fixes. Maintenance staff get a 1 Meals are cafeteria style meals, not sure they can do much...
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.
Sunabella of Towne Lake offers three types of apartment homes for seniors – deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments (includes a separate living room and private screened porch), and two-bedroom apartments – all with kitchenettes.This affordable community offers a safe and loving home-like...
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Photo of Wickshire Canton
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Chapters of Canton is working out very well. They are kind & helpful. Kind to the people living there. I highly recommend this facility to other families looking.
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
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Photo of Sunrise of Johns Creek
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44 Floor plans available
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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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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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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
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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.
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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[name removed] is very happy there overall. He thinks the staff is great and they treat him very well. He is still adjusting to the lifestyle changes and the dining schedule, but overall he has said numerous...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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The lady who runs the place by the name of Savannah is wonderful. I was able to find a very large apartment for my grandparents. Everyone is very kind there and my grandparents really like the food so far....
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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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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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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I can only share my view as family member, but I'd say most staff has been great but seems short staffed (understandable). Very clean, nice room. Surprised that they don't have low sodium or sugar options.
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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This place has wonderful care givers and staff! The food is great, the RA's are beyond amazing. They all act like they really care about us. I would give them all tens if I could!!! Fantastic. Caring....
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Chattanooga area.
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Cost of assisted living in Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $4,026 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
$4,026/mo

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

Ellijay, GA
$4,026/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,026/mo
$4,308/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,688/mo
Private
$3,644/mo
Studio
$4,577/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,976/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$4,026/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,308/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,951/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ellijay, GA:$4,026/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ellijay, GA:$4,308/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ellijay, GA:$3,951/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellijay and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Ellijay, GAGA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Ellijay, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ellijay have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ellijay, GA$4,360/mo$4,143/mo+5.2%
Georgia$4,310/mo$4,119/mo+4.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Ellijay, GA
2024 average cost:$4,360/mo
2023 average cost:$4,143/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,310/mo
2023 average cost:$4,119/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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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 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at their community. At Brookdale Cleveland, the caregivers' warm and friendly nature has led to long-term friendships between residents and their families.
Varied and engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities. For example, at The Bridge at Ooltewah, staff organize weekly gardening sessions, movie nights, and outings to parks, ensuring residents stay active and engaged.
Thorough communication and transparency. Reviews highlight the importance of open and consistent communication between communities and families. At The Phoenix at Lake Lanier, staff regularly update families on their loved ones' care and progress.
Tasty and nutritious meals. Numerous reviews mention the quality of the food at their community, with residents looking forward to mealtimes and expressing satisfaction with the variety and taste of the meals. At Merrill Gardens at Woodstock, the meals are described as 'good' and 'delicious'.
Properly maintained facilities and grounds. Cleanliness and upkeep are frequently mentioned in reviews, with residents appreciating the care taken to keep common areas and their private spaces tidy. At Oaks at Alpharetta, the facility's cleanliness is noted as a significant factor in their overall satisfaction.
Access to caring and skilled healthcare professionals. Reviews mention the convenience and availability of on-site healthcare professionals, ensuring residents receive prompt care and attention when needed. At Oaks at Hampton, the nurse and caregivers are described as 'diligent' and 'skilled' in caring for their loved ones.
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Ellijay review score based on 974 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 974 reviews of 212 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

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East Ellijay, GA265 facilities
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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 974 reviews of 212 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*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
66.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.6%
54.5%
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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
74.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
14%
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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
24.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
13.4%
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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
42%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
18.1%
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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
55.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
46.3%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. 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 Ellijay, Canterfield of Kennesaw and The Fountains of Calhoun 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 The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir, Oaks at Hampton and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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