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10 Best Nursing Homes in Yonah, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Yonah 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 Yonah, 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 Yonah or another care type is right for you. Browse 51 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Yonah.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellton, Tugaloo and Lakeshore Estates.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Yonah, GA

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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.
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
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: 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.
Autumn Breeze offers our residents a beautiful residential environment where choice, individuality and independence are encouraged daily. We offer the 'safety net' of twenty four staffing, excellent restaurant style meals, housekeeping service, laundry and linen service, beauty shop services,...
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
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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Yonah, GA

The average cost of senior living in Yonah is $3,558 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $3,222 per month.

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

Yonah, GA
$3,558/mo
$3,745/mo
$3,276/mo

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

Yonah, GA
$3,558/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,558/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,558/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,504/mo
Studio
$4,512/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,467/mo

Senior living costs in Yonah 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: Yonah, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYonah, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,558/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,480/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,558/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,392/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Yonah, GA:$3,558/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Yonah, GA:$3,480/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Yonah, GA:$3,558/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Yonah, GA:$3,392/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Yonah, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Yonah 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.

Yonah, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Yonah, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Yonah 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
Yonah, GA$5,033/mo$5,357/mo-6.0%
Georgia$4,324/mo$4,045/mo+6.9%
National$5,553/mo$5,232/mo+6.1%
Yonah, GA
2024 average cost:$5,033/mo
2023 average cost:$5,357/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,324/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,553/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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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 Yonah

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Yonah

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Yonah nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yonah nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yonah, 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 Yonah 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 Yonah that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Yonah, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Yonah 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 Yonah Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Yonah, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Yonah 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 Yonah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yonah, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Yonah 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 Yonah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yonah, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yonah 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 Yonah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yonah, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living, The Phoenix at Lake Lanier and Gardens of Gainesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Yonah, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 51 nursing homes facilities near Yonah, Georgia. See the full list.
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