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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
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.
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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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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Addington place community was bright and very clean. Staff we passed in the hall were happy and pleasant. There were residents enjoying an entertainer and they were singing along and all looked happy too. ...
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 Addington Place of Roswell! We've completely remodeled and our community is fresh, bright and new. From the lobby and all apartments to the furniture, wall coverings, artwork and more – we’ve created a gracious new living space you won’t want to miss. Our person-directed approach to...
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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
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.
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 community is clean and the day to day staff are very friendly. The management team is really friendly and always call us with updated, they are very good. They do have daily activities, and they actually...
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.
Tapestry House Memory Care is warm and inviting, the intimate setting creates a comfortable and homey environment. Beautiful surroundings, including award winning gardens are appreciated by everyone who enters. Our continuum of care extends to those who need help in their daily routine. The...
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It is wonderful in respect of staff, facility, expertise and family partnership. I would absolutely recommend. Outstanding facility
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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...
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.
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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They were sold about a month or so ago, and now they're Villa Palazzo. I think everything is really well done here. They take care of the residents very well. If I were rating everything overall, I would...
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.
At Sandy Springs Place, our pet friendly senior living community, we deliver compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical...
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We chose Tapestry House because we were more impressed during our tour than we were at the others ones we looked at. The room sizes here were very nice, a lot of space. The meals are chef prepared and you...
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.
Tapestry House Assisted Living, as an Insignia Senior Living Community, is guided by its mission of providing "Safe and Joyful" Environments for seniors. Tapestry House's location is one of its many attributes. It is in the midst of Alpharetta, GA with convenience to retail opportunities but also...
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[name removed] (caregiver) is wonderful and [name removed] (owner) is also! They both are caring and have been very flexible in order to meet our needs. I would recommend them to others who are searching...
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.
Bright Rose Personal Care Home was founded in 2018, and is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults who require a higher level of personal attention. The Homes offer first-class quality services to residents who need special care, such as...
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The only thing that seems a little subpar is the food. It's like basic cafeteria food. From a school cafeteria. Beyond that, the staff is extremely nice and her room is kept clean and she seems reasonably...
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 Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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Staff was extremely helpful and met all of my sisters needs during her stay. Yes, we would recommend House of Emmanuel at Sandy Plains to other families.
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.
Brittany House was founded in 1997, and is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults who require a higher level of personal attention. The Homes offer first-class quality services to residents who need special care such as behavioral and health...
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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.
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.
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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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.
Southern Haven is home, health, and happiness. We are an exclusive assisted living facility with a small group of residents, each of which is known to us personally and is watched over and cared for by 24/7 on duty staff. Our residents enjoy this spacious and beautiful southern home 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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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.
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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.

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.

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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.
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Ellijay review score based on 13,613 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 13613 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

8.3
Ellijay, GA373 facilities
8.3
Jasper, GA373 facilities
8.7
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 13,613 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*
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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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