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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wayside, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wayside 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 Wayside, 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 Wayside or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wayside.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Payne, Wesleyan and Cross Keys.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Meda, Warfield and Hallwood.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Wayside, GA
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My mom is happy at this community. The staff are outstanding and careing. My mom really does like the meals and the variety. They are activities that she has been offerd for participation. The meals are...
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.
Stone Brooke Suites is a senior living community located in Gray, GA, which is in Jones County and home to just over 2,000 people and part of the Macon area. Residents who enjoy a slower pace will enjoy the southern charm, scenic views, and relaxing park-like atmosphere. They can shop, go to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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39 reviews
We loved it at Madison Heights! For a memory care unit, they are the nicest people. They make you feel welcome and like family. The patients are treat like family and really make them feel at home.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Aging With Dignity and GraceWhether you have toured many memory care communities or we are your first stop, you can expect to fall in love with what you discover here on our campus in Macon, Georgia. Nestled within a beautiful building and surrounded with warm and friendly residents and staff...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
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14 reviews
I am happy with this community that I now live in. The staff are caring and always making sure that things are going well for us. We like the menu and the activities that are offered for when we want to...
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.
The Cottages on Wesleyan offers maintenance free living in a beautifully designed and luxurious community. Both independent and assisted living options are designed with the needs of seniors and active adults in mind. Our Independent Living community specializes in providing homes that meet every...
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7.5
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14 reviews
My mom says the food quality is hit or miss.....and also we both were under the impression that breakfast, lunch, and dinner were served. Only to find out only lunch is served. And find it odd that...
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.
Magnolia Manor of Macon is located in the heart of the city and is convenient to both downtown and Riverside. There are an abundance of activities and events our Macon residents enjoy, including the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Independent Living within a caring community is the key to life...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Wayside, GA
The average cost of senior living in Wayside is $3,410 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Irwinton, GA with an average of $2,902 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wayside, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wayside, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wayside vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Wayside, GA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wayside
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wayside
Madison Heights at Prado in Macon, GA
4.9
Communication has been fantastic. About events going on. Keeping us apprised of Mom's involvement and participation or when she needs extra encouragement. Sends us photos etc. makes us feel better about not being with her all of the time.
The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA
4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.
Magnolia Manor of Macon
4.5
Like - I liked the meals and the cleanliness of the facility
Improvement - I just wish it offered more nursing assistance to the residents.
Wayside nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayside nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayside, 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 Wayside 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 Wayside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wayside, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
23.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wayside 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 Wayside Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wayside, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wayside 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 Wayside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayside, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayside 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 Wayside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayside, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayside 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 Wayside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayside, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
John-Wesley Villas, Alexander IV and The Cottages of Milledgeville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wayside, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Wayside, Georgia. See the full list.
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