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Photo of The Villas at Canterfield
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Minimal care, long waits for staff. Poor staffing - only one room cleaner for whole building. Apartment is comfortable size. Management not responsive to concerns. Have reported issues to corporate and 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.
The Villas at Canterfield is a senior living community located in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Cumming, Georgia which is in Forsyth County. It was planned for convenience and offers a luxury home atmosphere with a world class standard of living. The community has spacious,...
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They can always improve on the food quality. Food is always cold. It. Is always clean never have I walked in and it smells like a nursing home.
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.
Our home care services include housekeeping and linen service. Also included are utilities and comprehensive meal services three times daily in the dining room. Our staff is on duty 24 hours a day. We provide weekly housekeeping and trash removal, transportation can be arranged by appointment, we...
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To an outsider, it looked ideal. Our loved one wasn't as happy as we wanted her to be, so we looked at another place and she seemed to like it more. So we left after 6 months or so. My advice is to Jump into...
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.
If you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Alpharetta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, walking paths and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta provides a scenic and enriching...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Canton
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Very clean. Staff was attentive. Staff worked really hard to make the transition to memory care as comfortable as possible. Staff was very supportive of family as we struggled with the transition....
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.
Relish in the rich history of Canton when taking up residence at Cedarhurst of Canton. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Canton boasts a modern mountain lodge feel with custom decor, a private lake stocked with fish and easy...
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So we initially went to Golden Rose and was difficult to figure out where is the entrance. My friend who is having difficulty walking and requires a cane is not handicapped assessable. We did not tour the...
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.
Golden Rose is located in gorgeous Redding, California and is a secure community designed for senior citizens. Seniors can enjoy and relax in our community making use of the many amenities that we have available to them. We have a fun and interactive fitness center available as well as a personal...
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99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
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The staff is wonderful and caring and will do anything they can to accommodate your particular needs. They go out of their way to be helpful and make residents feel comfortable and supported.
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.
Atria Senior Living is proud to offer exceptional independent living, assisted living and supportive living communities in Georgia. Atria North Point provides gracious senior living in the Metro Atlanta area. When searching for a retirement living community or senior apartment to call home, visit...
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Photo of The Phoenix at James Creek
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I used A Place for Mom to find Phoenix at James Creek and Mom and I couldn't have been more satisfied with the choice. For the 27 months she lived there she was well cared for, enjoyed the amenities and...
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.
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of Addington Place of Alpharetta
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55 Floor plans available
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Our experience at chapters has been positive. My mom is very happy there. They've had turnover with people and ownership, but I think it's all been pretty good. As long as my mom is happy there, I am happy.!
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.
Welcome to the new Welcome to the new Addington Place of Alpharetta! An elegant senior living community full of warmth, decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is...
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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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.
Located near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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Photo of The Holbrook of Woodstock
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Currently residing in Holbrook. I find the facility to be very comforting and the staff to be very caring. The activities are wide range from informative, lectures, exercise, card, games, book clubs, etc. ...
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.
At Holbrook Woodstock, we have 300 custom designed apartments and 16 state of the art cottages on a 21 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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Photo of Southern Oaks Assisted Living
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29 reviews
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29 reviews
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My Mom has their smallest room, but it's adequate. She likes the food, and the staff takes very good care of her. Regular activities are available and seem to be enjoyable. It always feels clean, but I do...
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.
Southern Oaks Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the great city of Chattanooga, TN. This assisted living community offers a safe home to those who are in need of daily assistance, and it provides those individuals with a home in a city that is full of entertainment...
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Photo of Village Park of Alpharetta
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Facility fairly new and well maintained. About 250 residents when full. Independent and assisted mixed which is nice for everyone. Four added levels of care for those in assisted. They do not offer...
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Welcome to Village Park - where days are for rediscovering and reconnecting, recreation is an art worth mastering and relaxation is always well deserved. We call it Next-Level Senior Living. You'll just call it home.NOW OPEN in the heart of Alpharetta. We offer bungalows,...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
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My mother is in memory care! Recently there has been a problem with getting in & out of the doors! We had a security key to get in & out! But someone did not let the door completely close & one of the...
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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Photo of TerraBella Roswell
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Overall 5 stars. My husband was only there 3 weeks , then back in the hospital and then passed away . Staff was wonderful , food was very good - room was very nice -I really was very pleased.
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Photo of Historic Roswell Place
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The staff are very kind. The food is edible, but could be better. My loved one is in memory care and doing well there. The room and overall facility are clean. Her apartment is a comfortable size. A lot 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.
Historic Roswell Place offers a beautiful assisted living and memory care community for seniors in the Roswell, GA area.With a warm and welcoming environment, our intimate setting provides a relaxing retreat filled with historic charm and southern hospitality.Our residents become friends quickly,...
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Photo of Wickshire South Lee Buford
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They are kind and positive. I would like to see my mother participating in more activities. I think she misses out on activities. My mother's experience has been good.
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.
Live life to the fullest in South Lee Buford. Select your apartment or cottage and make it your own. Each apartment has abundant natural light, space and kitchenettes. Cottages feature full-kitchens with up-to-date appliances. Sit on the porch of your cottage and connect with neighbors around the...
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Photo of Magnolia Place of Roswell
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I'm totally impressed w/staff. [name removed], the director of Memory Care has her staff engaged w/the residents & activities, family style eating all together at long table, and keeping them awake & alert....
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.
Magnolia Place of Roswell is an assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Roswell, Georgia. A vibrant suburb of Atlanta, Roswell features beautiful parks, historical sites, exceptional medical centers and a variety of fun, entertainment and shopping. In a truly ideal location, all...
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My wife has been a resident of Harmony Caregiving Home for over 10 years. She’s had an exceptional experience with care, meals and support. The staff and ownership treat their tenants as family! They go...
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.
Harmony Caregiving Home is passionate about the care we provide. We have 15 years of experience in providing care to seniors and will continue to do so. We have a small family environment in our community which allows for 24/7 compassionate personal care from the staff. We will not fall short of...
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Photo of Rockbridge Oaks
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Food is good. They have many daily activities. I rarely see anyone at the front and most people stay in their rooms. They just had house cleaning of management, so we will see what happens.
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.
Feel like the center of attention. With a smaller boutique approach to assisted living and memory care, Rockbridge Oaks delivers concierge-style service that’s tailored to best suit you. From our Signature Programs to the dedicated team who get to know you and support your goals, your experience...
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Photo of Cameron Hall of Canton
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[name removed] loves her new home. It is plenty big enough for her. The environment is safe. Staff are so kind and helpful. The food is all she talks about. She is loving every thing the kitchen serves. It's...
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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I gave this facility a raving review on Google, but that was when [Name Removed] was the executive director. She left in May for an ED job with another facility. The activities director left as well. The new...
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.
Enjoy An Active LifestyleWhen you walk through the doors at our assisted living and memory care community in Woodstock, Georgia, you will quickly discover a vibrant and active group of seniors who are eager to embrace this season of life with passion. Tucked within the beautiful and historic...
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Photo of Oaks at Towne Lake
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The staff has been so caring and conscientious, facility is clean and well maintained, activities coordinator does a great job to encourage participation in activities
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.
Oaks at Towne Lake is nestled on 5.6 acres next to the Rose Creek Library on Towne Lake Parkway, with 57 assisted-living and 29 memory-care apartments. Each aspect of the Towne Lake community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria...
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I'm gonna say 4.5 and the reason for that is when we first got there, they were missing a activity Director and the woman that I was dealing with [name removed]. I just left so there was a little confusion...
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.
Sunabella of Towne Lake offers three types of apartment homes for seniors – deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments (includes a separate living room and private screened porch), and two-bedroom apartments – all with kitchenettes.This affordable community offers a safe and loving home-like...
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The food is very good, attendants are very cordial, premises are kept nicely. Very good activities. Only negative thing is sometimes response time is slow. Any problems are easily resolved with upper...
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.
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Suwanee, 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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Positive = many of the people there do good work and care about the people - many are kind and helpful during the hardest and most difficult time in a person's/family's life Negative= cleaning of the room is...
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $4,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ranger, GA with an average of $4,220 per month.

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

Ellijay, GA
$4,628/mo
$4,661/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,628/mo
$5,285/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,383/mo
Studio
$4,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,371/mo

Senior living costs in Ellijay 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: Ellijay, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllijay, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ellijay, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ellijay, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ellijay, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellijay 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.

Ellijay, GAGA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Ellijay, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ellijay 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ellijay, GA$4,472/mo$4,327/mo+3.4%
Georgia$4,522/mo$4,371/mo+3.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Ellijay, GA
2024 average cost:$4,472/mo
2023 average cost:$4,327/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,522/mo
2023 average cost:$4,371/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellijay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellijay

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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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Wisdom Well Living LLC in Sugar Hill, GA

5.0
My loved one has been participating in the exercise classes. So far it has been going very well the staff are all attentive and caring. The community is kept clean and organized. I would recommend the Wisdom Well Living to families everyone there communicate well with me and have answered any ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at their community. At Brookdale Cleveland, the caregivers' warm and friendly nature has led to long-term friendships between residents and their families.
Varied and engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities. For example, at The Bridge at Ooltewah, staff organize weekly gardening sessions, movie nights, and outings to parks, ensuring residents stay active and engaged.
Thorough communication and transparency. Reviews highlight the importance of open and consistent communication between communities and families. At The Phoenix at Lake Lanier, staff regularly update families on their loved ones' care and progress.
Tasty and nutritious meals. Numerous reviews mention the quality of the food at their community, with residents looking forward to mealtimes and expressing satisfaction with the variety and taste of the meals. At Merrill Gardens at Woodstock, the meals are described as 'good' and 'delicious'.
Properly maintained facilities and grounds. Cleanliness and upkeep are frequently mentioned in reviews, with residents appreciating the care taken to keep common areas and their private spaces tidy. At Oaks at Alpharetta, the facility's cleanliness is noted as a significant factor in their overall satisfaction.
Access to caring and skilled healthcare professionals. Reviews mention the convenience and availability of on-site healthcare professionals, ensuring residents receive prompt care and attention when needed. At Oaks at Hampton, the nurse and caregivers are described as 'diligent' and 'skilled' in caring for their loved ones.
AI generated from the text of family reviews

Ellijay review score based on 13,602 family reviews

8.3
Review score373 facilities13602 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 13602 reviews of 373 Ellijay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellijay 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

Ellijay review score compared against nearby cities

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Ellijay, GA373 facilities
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Jasper, GA373 facilities
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Blue Ridge, GA4 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellijay 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 13,602 reviews of 373 Ellijay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellijay 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.
Ellijay, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ellijay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellijay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.4%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.8%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.8%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellijay 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 Ellijay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.4%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellijay 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 Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.2%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.2%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellijay 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 Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
58.2%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellijay 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 Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellijay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.3%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.1%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.1%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
65%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
47%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.1%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellijay

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Ellijay, The Fountains of Calhoun and Burnt Hickory Residences are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 212 assisted living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellijay, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, Cedarhurst of Oakwood and The Mansions of Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Support. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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