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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffington, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buffington 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 Buffington, 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 Buffington or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buffington.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Perimeter Center, Murphey Candler Park and Byrnwyck / Nancy Creek.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffington, GA

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Canton
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.7
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48 reviews
8.7
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
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19%
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10%
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6%
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The staff is very kind and pleasant. Our family member has mid/late stage dementia and was not promoted on a regular basis to change clothes or bath. The food seems ok, however they do not take into...
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...
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Photo of Wickshire Canton
88 Photos available
8.7
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44 reviews
8.7
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44 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
18%
3 star
18%
2 star
5%
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We give them a 5 they are very helpful with the seniors and have a great attitude towards them. I do recommend them and I want to to let you know that it also has been fully renovated - very nice place.
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...
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Photo of Cameron Hall of Canton
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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46 reviews
8.6
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46 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
30%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
9%
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So far, everything's been good they help mom out a lot. It's a very clean place. They keep her laundry done. Give her medicine on time.
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...
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9.9
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61 reviews
9.9
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61 reviews
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The problem is while they have hundreds of rooms for assisted living, they only had 14 for memory care. It was just luck that while my wife was in the hospital that we put a deposit for a room when it would...
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.
At Canterfield of Kennesaw, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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1313 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
7.7
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17 reviews
7.7
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17 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
29%
3 star
12%
2 star
6%
1 star
12%
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The Phoenix at Union Hill building layout is very good, rooms are most adequate, and the location is within 3-5 miles of restaurants, grocery, clothing stores, Walmart, Home Depot, etc. . My wife is in...
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.
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Photo of The Landing of Canton Hills
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7.0
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19 reviews
7.0
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19 reviews
5 star
53%
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42%
3 star
0%
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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...
Photo of The Retreat at Canton
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.3
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15 reviews
6.3
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15 reviews
5 star
53%
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20%
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2 star
7%
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They have all been very helpful and friendly and made her and us feel at home and cared about. Great. That was one of the reasons we picked it was she has two rooms vice one. The amenities are great also for...
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.
We are a family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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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 Buffington, GA

The average cost of senior living in Buffington is $4,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Talking Rock, GA with an average of $4,131 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buffington, GA, vs. nearby cities

Buffington, GA
$4,575/mo
$4,600/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffington, GA, vs. state and national averages

Buffington, GA
$4,575/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffington, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,561/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,575/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffington, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,658/mo
Studio
$4,027/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,463/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,515/mo

Senior living costs in Buffington vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buffington, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffington, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,575/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,171/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,561/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,013/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Buffington, GA:$4,575/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buffington, GA:$4,171/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Buffington, GA:$4,561/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buffington, GA:$4,013/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buffington, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Buffington 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.

Buffington, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Buffington, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buffington 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
Buffington, GA$4,146/mo$3,691/mo+12.3%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Buffington, GA
2024 average cost:$4,146/mo
2023 average cost:$3,691/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,405/mo
2023 average cost:$4,190/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffington

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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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Buffington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffington, 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 Buffington 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 Buffington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffington, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
19.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffington 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 Buffington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffington, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
6.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffington 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 Buffington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffington, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Buffington 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 Buffington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffington, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Buffington 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 Buffington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffington, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarhurst of Canton, Wickshire Canton and Cameron Hall of Canton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffington, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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