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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dawson County, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dawson County 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 Dawson County, 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 Dawson County or another care type is right for you. Browse 400 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dawson County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Canton, Lakeshore Estates and Sunset Heights.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dawson County, GA

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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
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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I would write them five on everything. The people that run it are fantastic. Their staff are so caring and so nice. The place is beautiful. It's in a wonderful location. I'm very happy. We were able to get...
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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.
The Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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My family member was referred to Briarwood/Bentley Square after a hospital stay a couple of years ago. Prior to that, I had no knowledge of the facility. The staff is friendly and helpful. The facility has...
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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What we like the most about Sterling Estates is that they have an assigned table to eat at and easier to make friends. Very helpful, attentive to the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to...
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.
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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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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The location & facility at Atherton Place offers my father many positives that living alone did not. The staff & residents are so friendly & welcoming. This was the best possible decision he could have...
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.
Atherton Place offers a wide range of living options and all the amenities you could want. With Senior Living, you can choose an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Our expanded Personal Care floors offer the same apartment choices at a higher level of care. We've designed our...
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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 mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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.
A Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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I came here after hip replacement surgery for 4 weeks. The OT/PT therapists were so good that when I saw my surgeon after getting back to assisted living said I was so good that I didn't need a walker any...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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We liked the place. She was there a year and a half ago and we asked to go back there this time. The only thing I think they could improve on is their response time when my wife pushes her button.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cumming Nursing Center is the premier provider of senior rehab services and long-term care in Forsyth County. Our short-term recovery program provides innovative sub-acute care for those needing various levels of skilled nursing, therapy, and rehabilitation following a serious injury or...
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I have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After 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.
Lenbrook is a senior community located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, the Empire City of the South. The community is centered in the most energetic part of the city on the famous Peachtree Road and is walking distance from the legendary Lenox Square Mall as well as the area’s best attractions...
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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The staff always have a smile they keep you informed of all is going on friendly, and even send pictures to your phone., which I always enjoy.
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.
Located in the lovely historic town of Kennesaw, Georgia, DayBreak Village exists as the perfect senior living facility for your loved ones. As a family owned establishment, we are dedicated to providing a warm, homelike environment for all our residents. For more than 20 years now, we have been...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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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.
The Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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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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Just recently I asked one of the aides to put my mom in some nice clothes so family could visit and she did a great job; my mother was all cleaned up. The care really is good, but when you go into the rooms,...
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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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for an elderly loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's or other memory issues is one of the important decisions of your lifetime. We at Haven Memory Care of Snellville are here to help you and your loved one in your time of need. We are a full...
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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 Family appreciate everything the nursing staff do for our mom who's been in your care for 2 years. I want you to know that my mom mean the world to us and we are proud to say know that she is in good...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Mulberry Grove is an answer to our prayers for my mother! The staff and facility are absolutely wonderful. Mom now can attend various wonderful activities and is surrounded 24/7 by people that truly...
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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.
The idea of Mulberry Grove was created due to rapid growth in the senior population and the desire to meet the needs of this population. It is a family owned business that focuses on a family oriented philosophy for its residents. Mulberry Grove can give you the best of both words by providing...
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There have been several people who have been exceptional in my care…[name removed] in Transportation gets a five star rating from me. Nurses [name removed], and [name removed] have been prompt and so...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Dawson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson County is $4,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clermont, GA with an average of $3,736 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dawson County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Dawson County, GA
$4,406/mo
$4,609/mo

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

Dawson County, GA
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$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,394/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dawson County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
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Private
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Studio
$4,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,010/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,888/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,411/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson County 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: Dawson County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,406/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,657/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,394/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,038/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Dawson County, GA:$4,406/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson County, GA:$3,657/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dawson County, GA:$4,394/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dawson County, GA:$5,038/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dawson County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dawson County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Dawson County, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dawson County 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
Dawson County, GA$4,438/mo$4,195/mo+5.8%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Dawson County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,438/mo
2023 average cost:$4,195/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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2024 average cost:$4,405/mo
2023 average cost:$4,190/mo
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2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dawson County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dawson County

Cumming Senior Living

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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

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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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Azalea House in Decatur, GA

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This facility is unique. Mid 2015 it was purchased by a new owner, who is also the Director and she has improved the Home dramatically, with fresh paint, new carpet and hardwoods. It is a smaller facility that has a very residential feel. The rooms are big, the staff are friendly, caring ...
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Dawson County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson County, 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 Dawson County 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 Dawson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.2%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson County 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 Dawson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson County 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 Dawson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson County 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 Dawson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson County 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 Dawson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville and Dahlonega Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 400 nursing homes facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See the full list.
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