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7 Best Nursing Homes in Ryo, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ryo 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 Ryo, 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 Ryo or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ryo.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Canton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mica, Jasper and Grandview.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ryo, GA

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Photo of The Fountains of Calhoun
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9.9
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16 reviews
9.9
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16 reviews
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The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community 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.
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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The staff is wonderful but stretched. The atmosphere of the facility is amazing. I grew up in Montana and from the first moment after coming through the front entrance - I thought I was home in Montana...
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.
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ryo, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ryo is $4,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dalton, GA with an average of $3,532 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ryo, GA, vs. nearby cities

Ryo, GA
$4,105/mo
$4,388/mo
$3,931/mo

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

Ryo, GA
$4,105/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,380/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,105/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ryo, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,998/mo
Studio
$4,663/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,570/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Ryo 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: Ryo, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRyo, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,105/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,968/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,380/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,791/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ryo, GA:$4,105/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ryo, GA:$3,968/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ryo, GA:$4,380/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ryo, GA:$3,791/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ryo, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ryo 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 Ryo, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ryo 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
Ryo, GA$4,906/mo$4,439/mo+10.5%
Georgia$3,685/mo$3,620/mo+1.8%
National$4,886/mo$4,812/mo+1.5%
Ryo, GA
2024 average cost:$4,906/mo
2023 average cost:$4,439/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,685/mo
2023 average cost:$3,620/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,886/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ryo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ryo

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Parkside Ellijay Skilled Nursing Care

5.0
Everything at Parkside is wonderful. I am well aware of how things can be in facilities and I have been nothing but impressed with this facility. I would 100% recommend Parkside! The nurses are completely on top of everything and they are absolutely wonderful! Everything with communication is ...
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The Oaks at Fairmount

4.6
We chose The Oaks at Fairmount because I was looking for a long time and I was looking for one she could afford and we would not have to sell her house but was still nice. The Oaks fit the bill great. The room sizes are smaller and they do have shared bathrooms, but they have options depending ...
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Ryo nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ryo nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ryo, 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 Ryo 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 Ryo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ryo, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ryo 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 Ryo Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ryo, 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
20%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ryo 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 Ryo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ryo, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ryo 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 Ryo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ryo, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ryo 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 Ryo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ryo, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.5%
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