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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elrod Mill, GA

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Photo of Oaks at Ellijay
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55 Floor plans available
9.1
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I love Oaks at Ellijay. Best staff you could ever ask for. They have we welcomed my uncle and made him feel like family. He has lived his best life at Oaks at Ellijay.
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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Photo of Blue Ridge Village
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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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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.
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
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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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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.
Photo of Sonshine Manor
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
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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, 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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...

Cost of memory care in Elrod Mill, GA

The average cost of senior living in Elrod Mill is $5,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, GA with an average of $4,963 per month.

Memory care costs in Elrod Mill, GA, vs. state and national averages

Elrod Mill, GA
$5,247/mo
$5,259/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Elrod Mill, GA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,247/mo

Memory care costs in Elrod Mill, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,419/mo
Studio
$5,715/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,366/mo

Senior living costs in Elrod Mill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elrod Mill, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElrod Mill, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,247/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,349/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Elrod Mill, GA:$5,247/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Elrod Mill, GA:$4,349/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Elrod Mill, GA:unavailable
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Elrod Mill, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Elrod Mill 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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Memory care cost trends in Elrod Mill, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elrod Mill 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elrod Mill, GA$4,992/mo$4,887/mo+2.2%
Georgia$4,762/mo$4,438/mo+7.3%
National$6,041/mo$5,849/mo+3.3%
Elrod Mill, GA
2024 average cost:$4,992/mo
2023 average cost:$4,887/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,762/mo
2023 average cost:$4,438/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,041/mo
2023 average cost:$5,849/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Elrod Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Elrod Mill

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The food at this community is excellent. They offer three meals a day as well as two snacks. They have a bistro and drinks available all day. The staff strive to please and are friendly. The housekeeping staff does a good job of keeping the community clean. I like the design of the community. ...
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Stonehenge Assisted Living 3 in Blairsville, GA

4.7
My mother lived in Stonehenge for 3 years before she moved to a nursing home. She loved it and we loved it. The staff was very caring, the food was good, and her time there was very pleasant. Beautiful deck with nice views, large room and bath, loving staff.

Oaks at Ellijay

5.0
All of the staff has been very friendly and helpful. The place is very clean. I would most definitely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Elrod Mill review score based on 137 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 4 Elrod Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elrod Mill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Elrod Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Elrod Mill, GA4 facilities
8.3
Ellijay, GA373 facilities
8.7
Blue Ridge, GA4 facilities

Review subcategories for Elrod Mill memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 137 reviews of 4 Elrod Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elrod Mill resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Elrod Mill, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
3.7
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
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Elrod Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elrod Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elrod Mill, 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 Elrod Mill memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Elrod Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elrod Mill, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.9%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.4%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elrod Mill memory care

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 Elrod Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elrod Mill, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.1%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.2%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.2%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elrod Mill memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elrod Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elrod Mill, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elrod Mill memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elrod Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elrod Mill, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elrod Mill memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Elrod Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elrod Mill, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
41%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.2%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Elrod Mill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Elrod Mill protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Ellijay, Blue Ridge Village and Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elrod Mill, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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The 11 memory care facilities near you in Elrod Mill, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elrod Mill, Georgia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Elrod Mill, Georgia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Elrod Mill, Georgia ranges from $2650 to $6390. The average Memory Care cost in Elrod Mill, Georgia is $5,247. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elrod Mill, Georgia typically starts at $2650. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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