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What we like the most about the community is the over community spirit with the residents. Yes we would recommend Highland Senior Living Rome to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Rome offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Rome, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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5 star
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Coming from someone who has been in Assisted living since 2020, this assisted living is by far the best one yet. The care is great and the care staff meets all my needs. Since moving here I feel like 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.
At Big Springs Village, we help our residents thrive, aid them in their daily routines, and can provide rehabilitation and therapy services through our home health partners. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide...
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26 reviews
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The Staff and Nurses have all been wonderful at taking care of my Mom. When we moved in three years ago, the price was great. Its clean, the food is good, and the activities director keeps them busy....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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Great facility with great people running it! Very caring and competent! Everything is working out well! The other thing that stood out was the people that worked there and the residents at the facility...
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.
Live your best life every day.Imagine waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee on the covered patio overlooking a protected wetland area next to our community, before deciding between a fitness class or walk along our scenic pathways.  If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living,...
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Excellent caring facility. Everyone is treated like family. I would highly recommend this facility.
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.
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They did a good job keeping the community clean. The staff was attentive to my mother and all treated her well. They were very nice to her and made her feel special. They took good care of her and helped her...
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.
Cedar Hill Senior Living is a privately owned personal care facility in Cedartown, Georgia. Our members have over 15 years experience in serving seniors. We are a community that offers safe and secure personalized living plans, memory care and respite care. Our goal is to provide a community with...
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.
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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.
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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in Melson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Melson is $4,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $3,310 per month.

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

Melson, GA
$4,059/mo
$3,826/mo

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

Melson, GA
$4,059/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,059/mo
$4,059/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,775/mo
Studio
$4,231/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,178/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,657/mo

Senior living costs in Melson 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: Melson, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelson, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,059/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,059/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,009/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Melson, GA:$4,059/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Melson, GA:$4,059/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Melson, GA:$4,009/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Melson, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Melson 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 Melson, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Melson 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
Melson, GA$5,023/mo$4,650/mo+8.0%
Georgia$4,192/mo$4,048/mo+3.6%
National$5,236/mo$5,062/mo+3.4%
Melson, GA
2024 average cost:$5,023/mo
2023 average cost:$4,650/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,192/mo
2023 average cost:$4,048/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,236/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Melson, 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 Melson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Melson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Melson

Cedar Hill Senior Living in Cedartown, GA

4.3
When my parents first got there, the staff did a great job caring for my parents. When the new management took over there was a decline. I don't think the new staff is doing as well taking care of the residents. The food is good. They have a lot of outdoor space.

Riverwood Retirement Center in Rome, GA

5.0
Our loved one is thriving in this facility. She's happy and enjoys the activities and her fellow residents. She's happy, we're happy. We don't have to worry about her and know she is taken care of should a need arise.

Seven Hills Square in Rome, GA

4.8
When it comes to the activities, there is a lot of time spent in from of the TV. However, what we like the most about Seven Hills is that it is a smaller facility, great nurse-[name removed], great caregiving staff. Based on our experience, I have already recommend this community to other ...
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Melson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melson, 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 Melson 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 Melson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melson, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
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
75%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melson 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 Melson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melson, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melson 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 Melson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Melson 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 Melson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melson 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 Melson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melson

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