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Photo of Orchard Ridge Residences
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Personal touch like only your family can provide is how residents are treated here. From the minute I walked in, I felt like I had known the residents and staff my whole life. Orchard ridge is always clean...
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.
Personal Care means we will provide you various medical services while you live independently in our community. You will receive that much needed socialization and extra care in our premier community! Memory Care is a special service we offer for those battling memory loss conditions and...
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They are very kind. I wish they had more transportation available for small trips to restaurants. Mothers favorite activity is going out to lunch. They do take people to doctor's appts. They could improve on...
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.
Dalton Place is located in a tree filled neighborhood in Dalton, Georgia. We are less than a mile east of Johns Mountain Wildlife area with its myriad of recreational opportunities. We offer a thoughtful, warm and loving environment designed to promote independence and dignity. Our caring staff...
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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.
Southern Haven is home, health, and happiness. We are an exclusive assisted living facility with a small group of residents, each of which is known to us personally and is watched over and cared for by 24/7 on duty staff. Our residents enjoy this spacious and beautiful southern home with...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Varnell, GA

The average cost of senior living in Varnell is $3,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $3,310 per month.

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

Varnell, GA
$3,683/mo
$3,683/mo

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

Varnell, GA
$3,683/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,683/mo
$3,761/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,145/mo
Studio
$3,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,168/mo

Senior living costs in Varnell 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: Varnell, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVarnell, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,683/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,761/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,183/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Varnell, GA:$3,683/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Varnell, GA:$3,761/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Varnell, GA:$3,183/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Varnell, GA, over time

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

Varnell, GAGA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Varnell, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Varnell 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
Varnell, GA$4,683/mo$5,261/mo-11.0%
Georgia$3,978/mo$3,831/mo+3.8%
National$5,032/mo$4,793/mo+5.0%
Varnell, GA
2024 average cost:$4,683/mo
2023 average cost:$5,261/mo
Percent change:-11.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,978/mo
2023 average cost:$3,831/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,032/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Varnell, 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 Varnell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Varnell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Varnell

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

Varnell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Varnell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Varnell, 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 Varnell 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 Varnell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Varnell, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Varnell 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 Varnell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Varnell, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Varnell 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 Varnell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Varnell, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Varnell 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 Varnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Varnell, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Varnell 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 Varnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Varnell, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Varnell

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Orchard Ridge Residences, Dalton Square and Pleasant Valley Personal Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Varnell, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Varnell, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Varnell, Georgia are StoryPoint Chattanooga and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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