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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tusculum, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Tusculum 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 Tusculum, 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 Tusculum or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Tusculum.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Tusculum, GA

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Photo of Legacy Savannah Quarters
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88 Floor plans available
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The meals and dining gets a 4/5 per our loved one. Any concerns we have are addressed quickly and I love the outdoor settings for the residence to get out and enjoy on the assisted living side. They also...
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.
Legacy at Savannah Quarters providesthe sophisticated and upscale lifestylefor today’s senior. Whether you aresearching for assisted living or memorycare services in the historic Savannaharea, you will receive diligent attention,scrumptious dining and carefree livingin a high-end environment.OUR...
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I've been very happy with the Oaks at Pooler. All of the staff is friendly and caring. Mom seems happy there, particularly since she was able to move in to quite a large room. 4. Because there's always room...
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.
Oaks at Pooler is less than 30 minutes from historic Savannah, Georgia. The stylish craftsman style property features 61 assisted living apartments and 29 memory care apartments stretched over five acres. Each aspect of the Pooler community has been built with the best interests of elders in...
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I chose this community because this was the only one we looked at that could offer the level of care my Father really needed. I looked at some of the reviews for Oaks at Pooler as well as heard some feedback...
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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This is a amazing community and we love the staff. I like knowing that my mom is happy and likes the environment. The menu is country cooking and wonderful. My mom is happy with all the activities that she...
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.
Lakeview ManorLakeview Manor is a senior living community in the compact, historic city of Springfield, GA. Our beautiful lakeside community overlooks White Deer Lake, and features numerous paved walking trails, gardens and outdoor sitting areas. Springfield is a scenic city that is filled with...
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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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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
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.
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 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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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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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....
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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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Tusculum, GA

The average cost of senior living in Tusculum is $3,256 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklet, GA with an average of $2,513 per month.

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

Tusculum, GA
$3,256/mo
$4,078/mo

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

Tusculum, GA
$3,256/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,256/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,256/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$4,793/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,210/mo

Senior living costs in Tusculum 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: Tusculum, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTusculum, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,256/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$2,974/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,256/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,256/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Tusculum, GA:$3,256/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Tusculum, GA:$2,974/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tusculum, GA:$3,256/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tusculum, GA:$3,256/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Tusculum, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tusculum 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
Tusculum, GA$4,462/mo$4,265/mo+4.6%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Tusculum, GA
2024 average cost:$4,462/mo
2023 average cost:$4,265/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,405/mo
2023 average cost:$4,190/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tusculum

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tusculum

Lakeview Manor in Springfield, GA

5.0
Lakeview Manor is a beautiful location with a warm and welcoming staff. Our family selected Lakeview based on its' friendly, family atmosphere. Our senior family members settled in within the first week, enjoying new friends and activities.

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.

Wisteria Gardens in Pooler, GA

5.0
I really like community fot the great care that is received. They have outstanding staff memberst that are helpful and caring. The meals are good and a nice variety to choose from. They activities are nice and they have small trips outside of the community that is really enjoyed. the community ...
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Tusculum nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tusculum nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tusculum, 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 Tusculum 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 Tusculum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tusculum, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tusculum 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 Tusculum Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tusculum, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tusculum 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 Tusculum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tusculum, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tusculum 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 Tusculum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tusculum, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tusculum 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 Tusculum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tusculum, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.5%
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Legacy Savannah Quarters, Oaks at Pooler and Wisteria Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tusculum, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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