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6 Best Nursing Homes in Oglethorpe County, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Oglethorpe County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Oglethorpe County, GA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Oglethorpe County or another care type is right for you. Browse 6 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Oglethorpe County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oglethorpe County, GA

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Photo of Avery Village
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8.2
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45 reviews
8.2
Review score
45 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
29%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
1 star
9%
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Moving Mom to a facility was a very hard decision. The administration answered all of our questions and were there for us. We had a wonderful experience with Mom at Avery Village. She was on their memory...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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24 reviews
7.5
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24 reviews
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54%
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29%
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13%
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4%
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Wonderful and caring staff - always friendly and willing to assist with anything. My mom is cared for and loved. If you are looking for a place then look no farther because they truly are the best at making...
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 the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
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no activities. no entertainment. no crafts. no bingo. no games. no exercise. no community involvement. no one plays the piano, no singing. nothing going on. residents sleep, eat and read old newspaper. ...
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.
The Hampton House is nestled in the curve of a quiet, small town street in Colbert GA. This historic home, which was built in the early 1900's, received a total renovation in 2008 keeping true to it's original stunning state created by the Hampton Family. The Hampton House opened its doors in...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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 nursing homes in Oglethorpe County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Oglethorpe County is $4,429 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greensboro, GA with an average of $3,570 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Oglethorpe County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Oglethorpe County, GA
$4,429/mo
$4,474/mo
$4,474/mo

Nursing homes costs in Oglethorpe County, GA, vs. state and national averages

Oglethorpe County, GA
$4,429/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Oglethorpe County, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,201/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,429/mo

Nursing homes costs in Oglethorpe County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,200/mo
Studio
$4,580/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Oglethorpe County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Oglethorpe County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOglethorpe County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,429/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,601/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,201/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,834/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Oglethorpe County, GA:$4,429/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Oglethorpe County, GA:$3,601/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Oglethorpe County, GA:$4,201/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oglethorpe County, GA:$3,834/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oglethorpe County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Oglethorpe County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Oglethorpe County, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oglethorpe County 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
Oglethorpe County, GA$4,959/mo$4,266/mo+16.3%
Georgia$4,301/mo$4,045/mo+6.3%
National$5,515/mo$5,232/mo+5.4%
Oglethorpe County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,959/mo
2023 average cost:$4,266/mo
Percent change:+16.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,301/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,515/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Oglethorpe County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oglethorpe County

Avery Village in Winterville, GA

5.0
Our family was very pleased with Avery Village. It was an agonizing decision for us to place our mother in a memory care facility. Our first meeting with the director put us at ease. She came in and made us feel that we were making the right decision. Once mother got to the home, she became ...
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Magnolia Estates of Oconee in Bogart, GA

5.0
When my husband and I moved to the Athens area, we needed a retirement living facility for my dad. Magnolia Estates was recommended to us by friends whose mother had previously been a resident. We visited and were very impressed with the facility and the staff. We chose Magnolia Estates and ...
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Manor Lake Athens

4.0
What our family lies the most about the Manor Lake Athens is the facilities as well as the staff members who work there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Oglethorpe County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oglethorpe County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oglethorpe County, 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 Oglethorpe County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Oglethorpe County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oglethorpe County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oglethorpe County nursing homes

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 Oglethorpe County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oglethorpe County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oglethorpe County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Oglethorpe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oglethorpe County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oglethorpe County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Oglethorpe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oglethorpe County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oglethorpe County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Oglethorpe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oglethorpe County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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