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Photo of Legacy Village of Athens
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Best: lots of windows: natural light + sky, clouds,trees,seasons, weather. Excellent choice of colors, cheerful and bright. Huge photos of local sights on the walls. Great room opens on a pretty garden with...
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.
To most people it means seniors occupying their time in a nice building and cared for by professionals. Now imagine seniors living CONNECTED, ACTIVE, and PURPOSEFUL lives. Imagine them using tablets and social media to connect with family and friends, or enjoying a variety of experiences led by...
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Landing of Winder was really nice, but my mom's health improved rapidly and she wanted more independence. She is able to live in a villa independently now and she just goes to the main building at Magnolia...
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.
Introducing a brand new community to the Oconee County/Athens Georgia area. Locally owned and operated, The Landing Senior Living is a 48 room community. We proudly offer 16 memory care studios and 32 assisted living suites. The Landing Senior Living also offers resort style amenities to include:...
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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.
The Olive Branch is the only State Licensed Personal Care Home located in Braselton, Georgia, Jackson County. We are here to protect the health, safety and the well being of our residents and to ensure that our home meets the Health and Safety standards required by the Georgia Department of Human...
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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.
Nestled in a serene, residential neighborhood in Walton County , Optimum Care Home provides quality, compassionate care to residents who need supervision and assistance with activities of daily living.Optimum Care Home is a privately owned and fully licensed, 4-bed personal care home. With focus...
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The experience with Magnolia Estates has been great so far, the staff members are really friendly - they have been such a huge help with our loved ones care which we really appreciate. Based on our...
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.
Magnolia Estates had its beginning in Elberton in 1984. Betty Rampey, President of Magnolia Estates, Inc., started the corporation at its present location. This turn of the century antebellum home was built in the mid 1890's and was originally the W.O. Jones estate. It is charcterized by its...
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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
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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.
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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This facility is a friendly place for sure, but wasn't the best fit for dad. I can't fault them completely, but they did tell us they could handle his level of care needs and accept him based on his...
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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My aunt moved here after a fall. We couldn’t believe our good fortune on finding this place. She lived there for four years and recently passed at the age of 101. [name removed] and all staff were so kind...
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 have been serving the senior community for over 25 years. 5 Star ?Top Rated Assisted Living Facilities, Award Winning 2015 & 2016. This prestigious and exclusive designation is awarded to less than 1% of all facilities nationwide. Our senior living community is located in Gwinnett County...
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This home has been renavated and it looks beautiful. The staff is wonderful my mother loves it here. They do many activities and their food is amazing. They do an amazing job taking care of my mother. I know...
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 owners and staff of Madison House Assisted Living realize that we serve both our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are provided with the services and support that they need with dignity, respect, care, sensitivity and joy.
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TLC Ministries is a really nice community. They were willing to work with us with our situation. It was an overall very good experience. I would recommend the TLC Ministries to anyone. Everyone there is very...
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.
TLC Ministries is a residential care home in Oakwood, GA within Hall County. Oakwood is a small community located close to Gainesville. It is home to the University of North Georgia as well as other notable things like Wayne Farms. The lovely year round weather makes it a great place for seniors....
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Mom is very taken care of here and very happy. She's treated with dignity and satisfied with her care and the facility overall. Communication from them is excellent, they are very prompt about answering...
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.
Watermark Senior Living is a Boutique Personal Care Home for Seniors, situated on 11 acres in Flowery Branch, GA.At Watermark, we provide exceptional care for Seniors in a beautiful family-like setting so families get the peace of mind they deserve.Residents, their families and our community...
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My mother just recently passed away and I could not have picked a better facility for her to be. Since day one everyone showed my mother love and made us feel like family. I would recommend this facility to...
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.
For Dacula area seniors seeking compassionate senior living in Georgia, especially memory care support, Hope Memory Care Center is your premier option. Because our professional team adopts a family-based approach to senior memory care, residents enjoy unique and person-centered programs in a...
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A Natural Passion residential care home is a beautiful little place and we just love it. We know that our loved one there is being well taken care of. Their communication with us has been very good. Their...
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.
A Natural Passion for Caring is a senior care home located in the suburban city of Lawrenceville, GA and in Gwinnett county. Lawrenceville is just a short 30 mile drive to the downtown city of Atlanta; which is also the capital of Georgia. The group home setting is in a convenient location,...
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Humble abode is a very clean facility than the usual assisted living centers that I’ve seen. Each room that the residents stay is self contained and very clean. The staff are very friendly and the food...
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.
Humble Abode makes growing older easy and safe because we are here 24 hours a day and 7 days per week for our residents. We are a nurse owned and operated personal care home located in Gwinnett County. Our focus is to offer seniors affordable compassionate care in a comfortable setting that feels...
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This is a community that is close to family to visit our loved one. The staff are very friendly and they know the entire family by name. My loved one seems to be happy here. The staff communication with...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Grayson the most desired in the...
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The staff is absolutely wonderful and truly care for my mom. They are priced just right and have good facilities and activities. They have taken the time to get to know my mom to help draw her out and make...
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.
Built for One Thing: YouOur community is designed from the ground up to provide you with the perfect canvas on which you can paint your best senior living life. Choose us for your next home sweet home and you can trade the worries and hassles that often come with living at home for a better, more...
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I have loved how thoughtful the memory care staff have been for my mother at The Haven in Greensboro, Georgia. They were willing to help me get the best care for my mom. I love how welcoming the staff have...
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.
Savannah Court of Lake Oconee offers gracious hospitality in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. You'll fall in love with our beautiful courtyards and spacious porches—true 'meeting places' for residents. At Savannah Court, the accent is on familiarity. Quaint and relaxed common areas invite...
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I am so grateful that MAC Care took care of my mother. She was treated like family even when my mom was not being herself. The home is very clean and never smelled like other locations I visited. 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.
M.A.C. Care LLC is a senior care home located in the historic city of Lawrenceville, the county seat of Gwinnett County in Georgia State. Only 30 miles from downtown Atlanta and its many world class amenities, residents benefit from both worlds. Here residents can enjoy touring the downtown core...
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As many families, we were faced with the decision to move mom from her home. The decision for us was gut wrenching as Mom had lived in her own home for over 65 years. When we found [name removed] and [name...
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 Personal Care Home Facilities provide excellent care and living accommodations for seniors. Offering attractive, well-designed living spaces, modern facilities and above all, excellent and compassionate 24-hour care. We pride ourselves in making sure our residents feel at home and as...
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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.
Bella's Cottage is located in a quiet wooded subdivision in Cumming GA. We consider ourselves a home away from home. We offer home cooked meals made from the freshes ingredients, social games, and BBQ's on the back deck over looking the changing trees. Please feel free to contact us or a...
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Moving mom to a care facility was a difficult choice. Choosing Tender Personal Care has been the BEST choice. My mom can be difficult at times and they are so good with her. She calls this home and considers...
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.
Tender Personal Care Home is family owned and operated. It is located in the beautiful Lawrenceville area with access to the main roads, very close to Gwinnett hospital. The care home is situated in a quiet and scenic area, it has superb Lake view and provides complete one floor living for our...
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It is a good facility. It needs some upgrades. There are frequent fire alarms and there was a fire this year. Everyone is nice and I think they do a good job of monitoring staff and making sure everyone is...
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.
Merryvale Assisted Living is a senior community located in Oxford, Georgia, a city in Newton County. Home to the famous Oxford University, this student city is rich in history. Locals enjoy the small town culture and beautiful historical architecture. The town is a designated shrine of the United...
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During our encounters with the staff, they were honestly caring, respectful and friendly to families. The activities were fun for my mother and she was able to volunteer with event preparation along with...
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.
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The staff is very friendly, caring and dedicated. They attend to each indiviuals needs. I definitely like that it is clean, well- maintained and in a very nice area of the community. I would have to say...
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.
Wisdom Well Living is a family owned business located in Sugar Hil but serving all of Gwinnett, Forsyth and North Fulton County. We offer 24 hour a day personal care from certified caregivers who have over 12 years of experience. Our goal is to help our residents stay as independent as possible,...
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Memory care is all about care. Peachtree excels at care. Some facilities offer great facilities but their care can be more compliance based where caregivers and management seem to only do what is required to...
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.
For the best memory care for your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia in the Suwanee, Georgia, area, consider Peachtree Villa at Suwanee assisted living community. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...

Cost of assisted living in Sanford, GA

The average cost of senior living in Sanford is $3,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawford, GA with an average of $3,433 per month.

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

Sanford, GA
$3,589/mo
$3,555/mo
$4,021/mo

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

Sanford, GA
$3,589/mo
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,589/mo
$4,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,824/mo
Private
$3,642/mo
Studio
$4,714/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,840/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,613/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,708/mo

Senior living costs in Sanford 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: Sanford, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanford, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,589/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,276/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,916/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sanford, GA:$3,589/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sanford, GA:$4,276/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sanford, GA:$3,916/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sanford, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sanford 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sanford, GA$4,424/mo$4,155/mo+6.5%
Georgia$4,320/mo$4,115/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sanford, GA
2024 average cost:$4,424/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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 Sanford, 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 Sanford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sanford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sanford

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.

Highland Circle Personal Care Home in Conyers, GA

5.0
Love this place. It is never easy moving a loved one but this has proved to be as close to a home setting as I could find. The staff has been wonderful going the extra mile in making sure my loved one has all of her needs met.

Mali's Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville, GA

4.0
Mali and her team of caregivers really care for their clients and their loved ones. Mali brought my parent to the hospital and waited for me to meet her there before leaving the ER to return back to her staff and other residents. This is not what I experienced from another PCH in the past. ...
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Sanford review score based on 653 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 653 reviews of 200 Sanford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sanford 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

Sanford review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Sanford, GA200 facilities
8.2
Nicholson, GA306 facilities
7.4
Hull, GA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Sanford 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 653 reviews of 200 Sanford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sanford 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.
Sanford, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Sanford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sanford 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 Sanford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sanford 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 Sanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sanford, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sanford, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sanford

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, Oaks at Hampton and The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sanford, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 254 assisted living facilities near Sanford, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sanford, Georgia are The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, Oaks at Hampton and Sunrise of Five Forks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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