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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gilmer County, GA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gilmer County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Gilmer County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gilmer County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Gilmer County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 255 assisted living facilities in the Gilmer County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Gilmer County Assisted Living Facilities | 4316 Reviews
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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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Our loved one lived in this community for a short time, and overall I thought they did a nice job. The community had a good balance of price to the services provided. We ended up finding something that was a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We offer specialized dementia specific and first stage Alzheimer's care in a homelike environment. We are able to do this in a safe, secure and affordable manner. It has been proven that people with dementia do much better in a residential atmosphere as opposed to a clinical one. This allows them...
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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The is is an outstanding community for care. The staff is goes above and beyond for the care that is received by the residents. The meals are appealing and a excellent variety. The activities are wonderful....
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.
Grace Living Personal Care Home of Kennesaw Grace Living Personal Care Home of Kennesaw is a stunning senior care home that is situated in Kennesaw, GA in Cobb County. Some of the stunning attractions overlooking our lively community include the Cauble Park, Smith-Gilbert Gardens, Mountasia,...
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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.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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I am happy with the home care. It is a small home with personal care run by husband and wife. Beth and Ester are very good, Diana is very nice. My mom gets the attention and assistance she needs. They...
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...
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.
Shady Brook Personal Care Home, located in beautiful Marietta, Georgia, is a privately owned and operated assisted living facility. We strive to make our residents time here as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Residents will get to enjoy the finest amenities that senior care has to offer....
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Because A Place for Mom exists, I was able to find perfect & loving care for my 94 yr old in a personal care home. She had spent 5 months in a nursing home and it just wasn't a good fit. A Place for Mom took...
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.
Green Park personal care home is an assisted living that provides a loving home for our senior residents. Green Park Personal Care Home also help the residents live a better life and it is our belief that seniors stay healthier longer in an active and safe environment. Our activities coordinator...
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I would want others to know when looking into Gaines Park that they are just the best. They care about the residents so much, with the pandemic they are being very careful but also keeping everybody busy...
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.
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...
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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I came here after hip replacement surgery for 4 weeks. The OT/PT therapists were so good that when I saw my surgeon after getting back to assisted living said I was so good that I didn't need a walker any...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of assisted living in Gilmer County, GA
The average cost of senior living in Gilmer County is $4,034 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $2,975 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilmer County, GA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilmer County, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gilmer County, GA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Gilmer County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilmer County, GA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gilmer County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilmer County
Charter of Cleveland
4.0
My Mom is settled and content. It was a big adjustment, but now she enjoys the friendship's that she is making. She brags about the care that the girls in house-keeping give her and the assistant's that tend to her daily needs. So I say over all we made a good choice. The daily care from ...
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Cumming Senior Living
5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.
The Garden Plaza at Cleveland
4.6
We visited several facilities, and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland was the best we saw. We're very happy with our choice and have had a good experience so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother can be particular about the food but is warming up to it. The facility physically is ...
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Gilmer County review score based on 890 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 890 reviews of 211 Gilmer County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gilmer County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Gilmer County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Gilmer County assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 890 reviews of 211 Gilmer County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gilmer County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Gilmer County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Gilmer County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilmer County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilmer County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Gilmer County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gilmer County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
66.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gilmer County assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gilmer County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilmer County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gilmer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilmer County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gilmer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55%
42%
Room service
Room service
46%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilmer County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gilmer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilmer County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gilmer County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oaks at Hampton, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gilmer County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 255 assisted living facilities near Gilmer County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gilmer County, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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