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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Nelson, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Nelson area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Nelson. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Nelson, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Canton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cumming, Canton and Dawsonville.
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
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77 reviews
5 across the board They were wonderful with mom She was very content and loved. They were very affectionate with her. She loved them. We had some hospital trips for various things... nothing to do with her...
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.
Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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10 reviews
Our family has been very pleased with the level of care and service provided by a great team at The Retreat. The facility is always clean, and the staff meet you with a smile. Due to a loved one's urgent...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1010 Floor plans available
9.1
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45 reviews
Cedarhurst is a good place for my mom, and her care has been great. When issues arise they are responsive to my comments. Meals are good, although they are not always good about alternative meals to deal...
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.
Relish in the rich history of Canton when taking up residence at Cedarhurst of Canton. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Canton boasts a modern mountain lodge feel with custom decor, a private lake stocked with fish and easy...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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39 reviews
The staff at Cameron Hall are great and have genuine concern for my loved one. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would most definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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33 reviews
Overall it has been a good experience for her. She enjoys the staff and the activities but the food and the dining room experience has not been very good. I know they cannot do a lot of seasoning and stuff...
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
Review score
53 reviews
My mom has been at Oaks Post Road memory care for a year now, and it has been wonderful for her. The staff is so loving and take really good care of her. She is more active than she was at our previous...
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.
Oaks at Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
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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...
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.
Provident Village at Canton has created a senior living community where residents live vibrantly in Cherokee County, Georgia. Only 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A charming location for friends and family to visit, Canton's Main...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1515 Floor plans available
6.0
Review score
11 reviews
Phoenix Assisted Living at Union Hill Road is a 5/5. So glad we made this move. My mom is much happier and living the independent life she wanted. They are prompt to fix any issues or concerns. The facility...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.3
Review score
13 reviews
Yes I'd recommend to others, they are all expensive, and it's never an easy decision, you find yourself guessing how much time you can afford and how much longer they have, and that's just a gut punch.They...
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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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Nelson, GA
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $4,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dahlonega, GA with an average of $3,577 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nelson, GA vs. nearby cities
Nelson, GA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nelson, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Nelson, GA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Nelson
Recent reviews for independent living in Nelson
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 Phoenix at Roswell
5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Magnolia Place of Roswell
4.0
Residents enjoy the meals, the activities are nonstop, and the PT/OT is legit. My mom is doing well since leaving small personal care home.
Nelson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson independent 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 independent living communities in Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park at Johns Creek, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Oaks at Hampton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nelson, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Nelson, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Nelson, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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