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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Orion Star 2 Personal Care Home is a senior care home in Atlanta, GA within Fulton County. Atlanta is a great place for seniors to reside because of the year round mild temperatures. It also has lots of entertainment options and plenty to see and do when family and friends come to visit....
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My mother has only been there a week, but she's made a great transition, and its really Personal Care as their name implies!!
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Care Angels Personal Care HomeCare Angels Personal Care Home is an elegant residential care home that is situated in the sprawling city of Atlanta, GA in Fulton County. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden and High Museum of Art are some of the must visit attractions within...
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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A CHARMING NEW ALTERNATIVE TO A NURSING HOME .At "The Joy of Living" we emphasize dignity, privacy, respect and care. Care not only for the body, but for the mind, heart and soul as well. We understand the importance of providing the warmth of a real home, and the tender loving care that our...
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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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The location & facility at Atherton Place offers my father many positives that living alone did not. The staff & residents are so friendly & welcoming. This was the best possible decision he could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Atherton Place offers a wide range of living options and all the amenities you could want. With Senior Living, you can choose an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Our expanded Personal Care floors offer the same apartment choices at a higher level of care. We've designed our...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Flora's Senior LivingFlora's Senior Living is a senior care home in Kennesaw, GA, located in Cobb County. This pedestrian-friendly city has the charm you would expect from a small town, yet has all of the amenities that only big cities are able to offer. Kennesaw has abundant green landscaped...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Oak Pointe Memory Center is the newest memory care community in beautiful Winder, GA. With only 14 residential suites at Oak Pointe Memory Center you are part of a family, not just a number. Our small staff-to-resident ratio creates a close-knit family experience and personalized service.
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Just recently I asked one of the aides to put my mom in some nice clothes so family could visit and she did a great job; my mother was all cleaned up. The care really is good, but when you go into the rooms,...
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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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for an elderly loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's or other memory issues is one of the important decisions of your lifetime. We at Haven Memory Care of Snellville are here to help you and your loved one in your time of need. We are a full...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avondale at Tucker is known for exquisite living accommodations in personalized assistance living. This luxury assisted living community is specially-designed to maximize the independence of seniors within a lifestyle that is intellectually stimulating, physically invigorating, emotionally...
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This place has truly been a Godsend for my precious grandfather! We could not be more pleased with the round-the-clock care he receives from his wonderful caregivers. While his mental impairments can be...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Orion Star Personal Care Home is situated in Tucker, GA within DeKalb County. This residential care home is located in a town that was originally a railroad community. Today, it is a relatively small area with a population of only 27,000. This keeps the area tranquil and the warm weather makes it...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Divine Care is a professional in-home nursing care service that is located in beautiful San Diego, California. We offer in-home nursing services to individuals who want to live on their own but need help from time to time. As the child of an elderly parent, you probably cannot be there for them...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Ashley Oaks is a warm, cozy, personal care home located in the beautiful historical area of Marietta, GA. We are committed to providing the finest personal care at all levels in a loving, Christian, compassionate manner. Our home is large enough to provide meaningful and interpersonal...
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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, 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.
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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, 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.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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I have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Lenbrook is a senior community located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, the Empire City of the South. The community is centered in the most energetic part of the city on the famous Peachtree Road and is walking distance from the legendary Lenox Square Mall as well as the area’s best attractions...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Residents of the city of Tucker can place their trust in Avondale at Northlake to take care of their elderly relatives. When relatives get sick or old, it can be hard to know who to trust to take care of them. They will want to know that they can entrust the care of their elders to a...
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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My family is so grateful that a place like Safe Haven exists. When you are faced with the decision of how to best care for your loved one, outside of your home, it feels like the biggest decision you may...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Safe Haven at Lenox Park, luxury assisted living home, staffed with caring individuals and a stimulating environment. Located in the heart of Lenox Park, with beautiful 25 acre landscaping and 2 lakes, just minutes from Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, this prestigious Buckhead area...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Dawson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson County is $3,658 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dahlonega, GA with an average of $3,633 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dawson County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Dawson County, GA
$3,658/mo
$4,347/mo

Assisted living costs in Dawson County, GA, vs. state and national averages

Dawson County, GA
$3,658/mo
$3,594/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

Assisted living costs in Dawson County, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,658/mo
$4,397/mo

Assisted living costs in Dawson County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,981/mo
Studio
$3,991/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,118/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson County 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: Dawson County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,658/mo$3,594/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,397/mo$4,097/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$5,040/mo$4,251/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson County, GA:$3,658/mo
Georgia:$3,594/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Dawson County, GA:$4,397/mo
Georgia:$4,097/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Dawson County, GA:$5,040/mo
Georgia:$4,251/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dawson County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dawson County 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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Assisted living cost trends in Dawson County, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dawson County 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
Dawson County, GA$4,397/mo$4,133/mo+6.4%
Georgia$4,344/mo$4,133/mo+5.1%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Dawson County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,133/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,344/mo
2023 average cost:$4,133/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dawson County, GA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dawson County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dawson County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dawson County

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

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Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Cumming Senior Living

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We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

The Phoenix at Roswell

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My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Dawson County review score based on 1,557 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1557 reviews of 391 Dawson County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dawson County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Dawson County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Dawson County, GA391 facilities
7.9
Dawsonville, GA7 facilities
8.0
Nelson, GA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Dawson County assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,557 reviews of 391 Dawson County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dawson County resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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Dawson County assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dawson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.2%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson County assisted living

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 Dawson County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dawson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dawson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dawson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dawson County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dawson County protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville and Dahlonega Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 495 assisted living facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dawson County, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Mansions at Sandy Springs. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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