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10 Best Nursing Homes in Portal, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Portal 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 Portal, 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 Portal or another care type is right for you. Browse 20 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Portal.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Georgia Southern.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lawton, Birdsville and Herndon.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Portal, GA
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The staff treats your love one as one of their own. They are knowledgeable about how to handle the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and how to put family at ease during the time of uncertainty. Best...
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.
Some seniors reach a point when they are unable to care for all the little details of daily living and need a helping hand now and then. In many cases, The Suites at Willow Pond can be the ideal alternative for those who need modest personal assistance, housekeeping, meals, and supervision with...
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We moved our Mother to Cedar Plantation from another facility. The moment we walked into the facility we knew we had made the right decision. Light, Bright, Large Rooms, Friendly, Attentive and Caring staff....
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.
If you are in the Metter, Georgia area, Cedar Plantation is a wonderful assisted living community designed for individuals who want to live independently but find it unsafe to be on their own. We have a full dining hall available to every one of our residents so that you can enjoy cooked meals at...
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So far things are going good for my father here at Gentilly Gardens. He seems to be adjusting well with the transition into the community. The staff has been great and really helpful to us. He says the food...
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.
Gentilly Gardens is a gorgeous retirement and senior care living facility located in the heart of Statesboro, Georgia. We are a quaint little community with a home like feel and we are 'Inspired by You'. When you are a resident at a Tutera community, you and your needs are at the heart of...
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We have had our grandmother there since February 2021. She loves it there. We had to temporary move to a new facility due to a situation beyond our control; she, nor the staff, couldn’t wait to have her...
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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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.
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.
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Statesboro is committed to caring for our community by providing quality skilled nursing services and rehabilitation therapy. Our team of skilled professionals creates a caring environment to meet the short- and long-term needs of our patients and residents....
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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.
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Portal, GA
The average cost of senior living in Portal is $2,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklet, GA with an average of $2,513 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Portal, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Portal, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Portal, GA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Portal
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Portal
The Gardens at Southern Manor in Statesboro, GA
4.7
I think they paid very good attention to my mom. They were very concerned about her and very caring towards her. They were very helpful and if we had any questions they got the answers to our questions.
Cedar Plantation in Metter, GA
5.0
My mom has resided at Cedar Plantation for over 1 month. So far I have been very pleased with the level of care and her response to the staff and ambiance.
The Suites At Willow Pond in Statesboro, GA
5.0
What makes a difference in this facility is the personalized care that people receive. Care is given based on what a resident needs or what they might want. Care is scheduled when the resident wants it and not so it is convenient for the workers.
Portal nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portal nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portal, 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 Portal 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 Portal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portal, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portal 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 Portal Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portal, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portal 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 Portal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portal, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Portal 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 Portal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portal, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portal 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 Portal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portal, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Suites At Willow Pond, Cedar Plantation and The Gardens at Southern Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Portal, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Portal, Georgia. See the full list.
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