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Photo of The Fountains of Calhoun
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The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 friendliness gets a 6, they are over the top! The caregivers are excellent! The administrative staff are also excellent! When it comes to the meals, there is a lot of processed foods. I haven't seen any...
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.
Waldrop Residences is a lovely senior living community located in the picturesque and quaint Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a township located against the Allatoona Dam and right next to the so-formed Lake Allatoona. The Etowah River also borders the town. As such, there are numerous...
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The nursing staff were always nice. The salesperson was very nice when we signed but cooled down afterwards. Probably the worst was my mom died on [date removed] and we had to have everything out by 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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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
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I am extremely pleased with Morning Pointe of Calhoun. The communication with the staff has been good. It's a very safe and clean environment for my mother. They offer activities onsite. One thing i really...
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.
Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW, Morning Pointe of Calhoun is a single level state-of-the-art senior living community with 35 spacious apartments and multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers The Lantern...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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Cost of assisted living in Folsom, GA

The average cost of senior living in Folsom is $4,171 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Resaca, GA with an average of $3,482 per month.

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

Folsom, GA
$4,171/mo
$3,968/mo

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

Folsom, GA
$4,171/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,171/mo
$4,195/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,611/mo
Studio
$4,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,362/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,145/mo

Senior living costs in Folsom 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: Folsom, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFolsom, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,171/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,195/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,930/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Folsom, GA:$4,171/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Folsom, GA:$4,195/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Folsom, GA:$3,930/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Folsom, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Folsom 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
Folsom, GA$2,641/mo$4,006/mo-34.1%
Georgia$4,115/mo$3,832/mo+7.4%
National$5,129/mo$4,794/mo+7.0%
Folsom, GA
2024 average cost:$2,641/mo
2023 average cost:$4,006/mo
Percent change:-34.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,115/mo
2023 average cost:$3,832/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Folsom, 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 Folsom.

What families are saying about assisted living in Folsom

Recent reviews for assisted living in Folsom

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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The Landing of Canton Hills

3.4
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 use more of them. The facility is very clean, but her room is not cleaned as it should be. ...
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Oaks at Acworth

5.0
It was close to my home and my parents were in a rush to find a place due to frequency of falling and leaving rehab soon and could not go home without 24 hour care and that was too expensive. Other places weren't sure if they could accept him. They also had a special at the end of the month. But ...
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Folsom review score based on 35 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 7 Folsom assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Folsom 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

Folsom review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Folsom, GA7 facilities
7.0
Adairsville, GA10 facilities
8.2
Fairmount, GA382 facilities

Review subcategories for Folsom 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 35 reviews of 7 Folsom assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Folsom 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.
Folsom, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Folsom assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Folsom assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Folsom, 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 Folsom 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 Folsom that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Folsom, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
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
57.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Folsom 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 Folsom Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Folsom, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Folsom 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 Folsom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Folsom, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Folsom 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 Folsom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Folsom, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Folsom 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 Folsom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Folsom, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Folsom

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

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The Fountains of Calhoun, Burnt Hickory Residences and The Fountains in Cartersville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Folsom, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Folsom, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Folsom, Georgia is The Gardens of Rome. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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