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Such caring people. They go above and beyond for there residents. My uncle has had alot of health issues since moving in and they make sure to keep an eye on him and keep me informed
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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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.
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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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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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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Wedells Home has been in business since 2014 we closed briefly after a short renovation. We have over 20 years combined experience in senior care. We are a member with BBB of Blue Ridge, GA and Polk County TN. Wedells Home is the first in the area of Polk County to offer this unique service to...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Forge Mill, GA

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

Assisted living costs in Forge Mill, GA, vs. nearby cities

Forge Mill, GA
$2,975/mo
$2,975/mo

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

Forge Mill, GA
$2,975/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Forge Mill, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$2,975/mo
$3,339/mo

Assisted living costs in Forge Mill, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$3,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,470/mo

Senior living costs in Forge Mill 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: Forge Mill, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForge Mill, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,975/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,339/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,339/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Forge Mill, GA:$2,975/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Forge Mill, GA:$3,339/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Forge Mill, GA:$3,339/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Forge Mill, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forge Mill 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Forge Mill, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Forge Mill 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
Forge Mill, GA$3,190/mo$3,029/mo+5.3%
Georgia$3,871/mo$3,619/mo+7.0%
National$4,834/mo$4,598/mo+5.1%
Forge Mill, GA
2024 average cost:$3,190/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,871/mo
2023 average cost:$3,619/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,834/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forge Mill, 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 Forge Mill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Forge Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Forge Mill

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The food at this community is excellent. They offer three meals a day as well as two snacks. They have a bistro and drinks available all day. The staff strive to please and are friendly. The housekeeping staff does a good job of keeping the community clean. I like the design of the community. ...
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Stonehenge Assisted Living 3 in Blairsville, GA

4.7
My mother lived in Stonehenge for 3 years before she moved to a nursing home. She loved it and we loved it. The staff was very caring, the food was good, and her time there was very pleasant. Beautiful deck with nice views, large room and bath, loving staff.

Oaks at Ellijay

4.8
My husband and I toured several local senior living facilities from Ellijay to Hiawassee, GA. We both knew this was the place for his mom and sister. Neither can live on their own anymore. We were able to get them a larger apartment type room since they are together. The staff has been nothing ...
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Forge Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forge Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forge Mill, 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 Forge Mill 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 Forge Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forge Mill, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forge Mill 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 Forge Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forge Mill, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forge Mill 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 Forge Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forge Mill, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Forge Mill 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 Forge Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forge Mill, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forge Mill 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 Forge Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forge Mill, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forge Mill

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 Forge Mill protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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