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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waycross, GA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Waycross, 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 Waycross or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Waycross.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Waycross for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Waycross area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nahunta, Alma and Patterson.
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1 very good 2 also very good 3 good - they become like family 4 food is good almost always 6 not much activity but [name removed] is usually up and out of her room 7 about as good as can be
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.
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My dad lived at The Landings for a couple of years after some bad experiences with at home 24 hour sitters for several years. The Landings caretakers and staff were always there to help with any of his...
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.
58 unit Assited Living facility in South GA that offers assistance in Living. We offer assistance with many levels of care. We are located in Douglas Georgia between Tifton and Waycross. We offer hospitality and compassion for the elderly and we strive to provide excellence in retirement and...
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The workers at the community like our loved one and talk to him, he is told them about living in [name removed]. It is a super clean community, smart toilets that fall camera in our loved ones room.
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.
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.
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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Waycross, GA
The average cost of senior living in Waycross is $3,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $2,800 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waycross, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waycross, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Waycross, GA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Waycross over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waycross, GA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Waycross
Recent reviews for assisted living in Waycross
Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL
4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.
Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland, GA
4.7
It is pretty expensive, but the food is excellent - it is very good. The activities are still pretty limited. The friendliness of the staff really stood out to us,. They are just very nice. They also have a really nice area on the porch and in the back for the residents to get out and ...
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The Landings of Douglas
5.0
My mom stays in this assisted living-The owner is very friendly, as a matter of fact she won a Halloween prize for most original costume and took photos with the owner and his wife.
(This is one of the activities they have-Also Bingo and Gospel singing and other things.)
The last place ...
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Waycross assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waycross assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waycross, 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 Waycross 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 Waycross that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waycross 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 Waycross Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waycross 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 Waycross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Waycross 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 Waycross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waycross 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 Waycross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waycross, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waycross
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 Waycross protect seniors.
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Lakes Crossing Senior Care, The Landings of Douglas and Dayspring Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waycross, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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