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Moving Mom to a facility was a very hard decision. The administration answered all of our questions and were there for us. We had a wonderful experience with Mom at Avery Village. She was on their memory...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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Wonderful and caring staff - always friendly and willing to assist with anything. My mom is cared for and loved. If you are looking for a place then look no farther because they truly are the best at making...
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.
Located on the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
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no activities. no entertainment. no crafts. no bingo. no games. no exercise. no community involvement. no one plays the piano, no singing. nothing going on. residents sleep, eat and read old newspaper. ...
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.
The Hampton House is nestled in the curve of a quiet, small town street in Colbert GA. This historic home, which was built in the early 1900's, received a total renovation in 2008 keeping true to it's original stunning state created by the Hampton Family. The Hampton House opened its doors in...
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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.
Talmage Terrace... not just a home, it's a lifestyle. Talmage Terrace is a unique retirement community offering several living choices. For over 30 years, Talmage Terrace has provided a vibrant, safe community. Home to the University of Georgia, Athens provides a stimulating environment ripe with...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Dunlap, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dunlap is $4,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Good Hope, GA with an average of $3,200 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dunlap, GA, vs. nearby cities

Dunlap, GA
$4,053/mo

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

Dunlap, GA
$4,053/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Dunlap, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,053/mo
$4,297/mo

Assisted living costs in Dunlap, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,200/mo
Studio
$4,580/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Dunlap 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: Dunlap, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunlap, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,053/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,297/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,065/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dunlap, GA:$4,053/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dunlap, GA:$4,297/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dunlap, GA:$4,065/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dunlap, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunlap 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 Dunlap, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dunlap 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
Dunlap, GA$4,616/mo$5,734/mo-19.5%
Georgia$3,871/mo$3,792/mo+2.1%
National$4,915/mo$4,753/mo+3.4%
Dunlap, GA
2024 average cost:$4,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,734/mo
Percent change:-19.5%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,871/mo
2023 average cost:$3,792/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,915/mo
2023 average cost:$4,753/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dunlap

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dunlap

The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, GA

4.9
I was a little disappointed in the rent increase after one year. It was about 16.5%. The quality of care, friendliness, and cleaniness is amazing. The activities could use some improvement.

Magnolia Estates of Oconee in Bogart, GA

5.0
When my husband and I moved to the Athens area, we needed a retirement living facility for my dad. Magnolia Estates was recommended to us by friends whose mother had previously been a resident. We visited and were very impressed with the facility and the staff. We chose Magnolia Estates and ...
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Legacy Village of Athens in Watkinsville, GA

4.8
It has been a good experience at St. Gabriel Athens. My room is spacious and has extra storage built in. They repainted it a lovely color for me. I just really like it. The only problem has been the food. Sometimes the food that's supposed to be hot is not hot when you get it. And sometimes ...
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Dunlap assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunlap assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap 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 Dunlap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunlap, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunlap 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 Dunlap Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunlap, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunlap 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 Dunlap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunlap, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunlap 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 Dunlap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunlap, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunlap 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 Dunlap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunlap, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dunlap

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 Dunlap protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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