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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.
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.
Wedells Home has been in business since 2014 we closed briefly after a short renovation. We have over 20 years combined experience in senior care. We are a member with BBB of Blue Ridge, GA and Polk County TN. Wedells Home is the first in the area of Polk County to offer this unique service to...
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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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.
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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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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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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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, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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.
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we felt secure in that my moms care was the best it could be under the circumstances. very lovely area that really reminded her of her own home.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
One floor living on 28 acres of beautiful land. Serene and peaceful describe this modern home, among flower gardens. Spacious private home with well appointed rooms. Licensed for 3 residents, but only having 2, in order to have customized, one on one quality time to spend with our residents in a...
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in Higdon, GA

The average cost of senior living in Higdon is $3,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $2,975 per month.

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

Higdon, GA
$3,751/mo

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

Higdon, GA
$3,751/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,751/mo
$3,903/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,264/mo
Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$4,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,938/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,759/mo

Senior living costs in Higdon 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: Higdon, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHigdon, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,751/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,903/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,562/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Higdon, GA:$3,751/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Higdon, GA:$3,903/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Higdon, GA:$3,562/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Higdon, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Higdon 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
Higdon, GA$4,137/mo$3,627/mo+14.1%
Georgia$4,320/mo$4,115/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Higdon, GA
2024 average cost:$4,137/mo
2023 average cost:$3,627/mo
Percent change:+14.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,320/mo
2023 average cost:$4,115/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Higdon, GA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Higdon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Higdon

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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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Higdon review score based on 286 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 286 reviews of 87 Higdon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Higdon 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

Higdon review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Higdon, GA87 facilities
8.5
Blue Ridge, GA117 facilities
8.2
McCaysville, GA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Higdon 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 286 reviews of 87 Higdon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Higdon 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.
Higdon, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Higdon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higdon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higdon, 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 Higdon 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 Higdon 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
50.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Higdon 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 Higdon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Higdon 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 Higdon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Higdon 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 Higdon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higdon 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 Higdon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Higdon, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Higdon

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