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My loved one is safe, cared for, and I've not had one moment of concern for her well being while there. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. The activities available are positive and welcoming. She...
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.
Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Dacula, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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Having moved an older friend and her brother in Aug. 2024, I am most impressed with Azalea Manor. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the place has "southern charm". The new manager is very...
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.
Azalea Manor was selected MARIETTA's BUSINESS of the YEAR by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. We were established in 1983, are locally owned and operated, and have three generations of elderly care and assisted living experience. We pioneered the assisted living and personal care industry and have...
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Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.
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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My mom lives here and besides the fact that she isn't completely independent anymore, The Oaks at Gracemont gives her as much independence as she can handle. The apartment is nice, the only real complaint is...
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.
Gracemont Senior Living is a senior community located on the northern border of Georgia in the town of Cumming. Gracemont is located in a lightly populated rural countryside that is dotted with small forests and neighbors Dunroven Lake. The nearby city of Dawsonville offers a wide selection of...
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
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Don't let the look throw you - the care is really good. My mom lived here and loved it. She didn't have much money but need 24 hour care and monitoring to be safe. The staff did a great job and she...
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.
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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.
Bella's Cottage is located in a quiet wooded subdivision in Cumming GA. We consider ourselves a home away from home. We offer home cooked meals made from the freshes ingredients, social games, and BBQ's on the back deck over looking the changing trees. Please feel free to contact us or a...
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My father and mother both live at Country Gardens. I believe the caretakers are genuinely concerned about the folks who live there. The caretakers know each person on a personal level, and the environment...
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.
Country Gardens Lanier Country Gardens Lanier offers a beautiful senior living community home for those who are looking to live in Cumming, GA. Our community is in close proximity to several beautiful parks, the library, senior center, great shopping, the Cumming Aquatic Center and Veterans War...
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Cumming Senior Living has been a very nice, clean loving home for our mother for several years. The staff is like family, and treats Mom with great respect and comfort. They bring a smile to her face, so I...
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.
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
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TLC Ministries is a really nice community. They were willing to work with us with our situation. It was an overall very good experience. I would recommend the TLC Ministries to anyone. Everyone there is very...
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.
TLC Ministries is a residential care home in Oakwood, GA within Hall County. Oakwood is a small community located close to Gainesville. It is home to the University of North Georgia as well as other notable things like Wayne Farms. The lovely year round weather makes it a great place for seniors....
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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
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.
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This facility is a friendly place for sure, but wasn't the best fit for dad. I can't fault them completely, but they did tell us they could handle his level of care needs and accept him based on his...
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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Mom is very taken care of here and very happy. She's treated with dignity and satisfied with her care and the facility overall. Communication from them is excellent, they are very prompt about answering...
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.
Watermark Senior Living is a Boutique Personal Care Home for Seniors, situated on 11 acres in Flowery Branch, GA.At Watermark, we provide exceptional care for Seniors in a beautiful family-like setting so families get the peace of mind they deserve.Residents, their families and our community...
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It is a good facility for the money, but they seem to be short staffed which makes it hard for everybody need to be met. No fault of the persons here, they are all great and super friendly, but they could...
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.
Provident Village at Canton has created a senior living community where residents live vibrantly in Cherokee County, Georgia. Only 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A charming location for friends and family to visit, Canton's Main...
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Manor House and the whole team there gets a big thumbs up from me! The confidence that you know that your loved one is being cared for in a loving compassionate manner is worth its weight in gold. My mother...
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.
Our Mission & Values By confirming that all senior living communities we partner with have the best services and management design available, we are able to assure the residents and their families that not only are they receiving the best care available, but also that they are in a place...
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In my opinion, Antebellum James Burgess has been a blessing for my parent in Memory Care due to the leadership of Director, [name removed]. [name removed] has been an asset to Antebellum with her personable...
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.
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The staff is very friendly, caring and dedicated. They attend to each indiviuals needs. I definitely like that it is clean, well- maintained and in a very nice area of the community. I would have to say...
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.
Wisdom Well Living is a family owned business located in Sugar Hil but serving all of Gwinnett, Forsyth and North Fulton County. We offer 24 hour a day personal care from certified caregivers who have over 12 years of experience. Our goal is to help our residents stay as independent as possible,...
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I love that my mom adores the staff, that they are always so cheerful and loving. I do dislike that there does seem to be a high staff turnover rate. So we end up with staff that we absolutely adore and then...
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.
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Celebration Village has created a beautiful space for my parents to be independent yet still get the support that they need. The independent-living cottages are gorgeous. My parents haven't had a chance to...
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.
Celebration Village is a Masterpiece Senior Living Community that promotes individualized growth in older adults. We do this by facilitating areas of engagement through spiritual, intellectual, physical and social enrichment. Celebration Village Forsyth has 5 distinct neighborhoods: Active Adult...
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The staff communication was good with the family. Any questions we had were answered quickly, anything medically needed was tended to very fast and communicated well. For us, what I think the community did...
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.
You can trust that your loved one living with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at the Crossings at Webb Bridge Road, an assisted living and memory care community. We focus exclusively on memory care assisted living, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our...
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We used Hembree Senior Care Center for a disabled family member and was totally satisfied with their excellent, compassionate and affordable care.
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.
Hembree Senior Care Center Hembree Senior Care Center is located Roswell, GA in Fulton County. Our residential care home provides the assistance that you would like in your life in an area that is filled with things to do and see. Those who choose to spend time in Roswell and to call it home...
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Overall I think they've done a good job at The Phoenix at Roswell (formerly Pacifica Senior Living). The staff here are caring and patient, and I really appreciate that they were willing to work with my...
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.
Phoenix Senior Living of Roswell is a unique assisted living community offering an affordable, residential care alternative to seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We encourage you to compare our services and care options with those found at other assisted living...
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We really like and appreciate the great communication and compassionate care. Based on our experience we would recommend St. Ives Memory Care for other families.
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.
St. Ives Memory Care, a licensed Memory Care/Assisted Living Community, has been serving residents in Johns Creek and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. We are convenient to Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. Through the years we have established deep roots as a result of strong...
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The level of care for the money is exemplary. Mom is very happy here. The staff has been extremely helpful in all aspects of her care including getting her moved from FL to GA. I couldn't have asked for...
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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.
Peace of mind for Residents and their Families is the underlying tone of the Ivy Hall Assisted Living lifestyle. Located on the borders of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming and Duluth, the area offers immediate access to fine restaurants, theatres, and upscale shopping. Residents can select from...
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My aunt moved here after a fall. We couldn’t believe our good fortune on finding this place. She lived there for four years and recently passed at the age of 101. [name removed] and all staff were so kind...
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.
We have been serving the senior community for over 25 years. 5 Star ?Top Rated Assisted Living Facilities, Award Winning 2015 & 2016. This prestigious and exclusive designation is awarded to less than 1% of all facilities nationwide. Our senior living community is located in Gwinnett County...
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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

4.0
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

5.0
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

5.0
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

8.1
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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
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8.0
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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.
Dawson County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.9
Care services
3.4
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.4
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
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*Learn more about cost details

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.
Dawson County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.3%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
64.7%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
13.9%
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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.
Dawson County, GANational
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
15.6%
13.3%
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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.
Dawson County, GANational
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
19.9%
18%
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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.
Dawson County, GANational
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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