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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buckhead, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buckhead nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Buckhead, GA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Buckhead or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buckhead.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hayston, Mansfield and Dorsey.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buckhead, GA

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Photo of The Glen at Lake Oconee
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
Review score
18 reviews
7.5
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
11%
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The memory care staff is very kind and sweet with their residents. While I know Mom doesn't have the 1 on 1 care she had at home, she is safe, and treated kindly. Her room is typically in good shape. 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.
For retirement-aged individuals in prestigious Reynolds Lake Oconee who wish to preserve the affluent lifestyle they have come to love, The Glen offers vibrant resort-style senior living set apart by signature service, sophistication, and unparalleled excellence in independent living, assisted...
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33 Floor plans available
5 star
60%
4 star
10%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
20%
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Thank you just doesn't seem adequate to tell you how much we have appreciated all you have done for Mom and Dad. I will miss seeing everyone at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee.
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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0%
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17%
2 star
33%
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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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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Buckhead, GA

The average cost of senior living in Buckhead is $3,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonton, GA with an average of $3,569 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buckhead, GA vs. nearby cities

Buckhead, GA
$3,760/mo
$4,128/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buckhead, GA vs. the state and national average

Buckhead, GA
$3,760/mo
$4,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buckhead vs. other types of senior living

$3,760/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,760/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buckhead, GA by room type

Studio
$5,133/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,525/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,325/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buckhead over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buckhead

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buckhead

Magnolia Estates of Oconee in Bogart, GA

5.0
When my husband and I moved to the Athens area, we needed a retirement living facility for my dad. Magnolia Estates was recommended to us by friends whose mother had previously been a resident. We visited and were very impressed with the facility and the staff. We chose Magnolia Estates and ...
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Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

4.4
The staff is very friendly and they let me bring my dog in to visit. Communication is not as good as when we first moved in and I hope that changes. They have activities for the residence to do and my loved one is participating more. I would recommend this community to others based on my ...
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Madison House

4.5
This is a beautiful older community that is nice and clean. The staff is outstanding and offer assistance in everyway. A good variety of healthy meals . They offer good variety of activities are offer to those who want to participate and enjoy. A Great value for great care!

Buckhead nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhead nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhead, 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 Buckhead nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Buckhead that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckhead, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
100%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckhead nursing homes

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 Buckhead Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckhead, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckhead nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buckhead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhead, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhead nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buckhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckhead, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhead nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Buckhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhead, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Presbyterian Village Athens, Legacy Village of Athens and Magnolia Estates of Oconee are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buckhead, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Buckhead, Georgia. See the full list.

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