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10 Best Nursing Homes in Emma, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Emma 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 Emma, 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 Emma or another care type is right for you. Browse 378 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Emma.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Emma, GA

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I would recommend Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville Georgia to everyone searching for a caring, safe place for a loved one.
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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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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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 haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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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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I had spinal cord surgery 50 stitches, three different layers. 34 inches long. Pain management and a factor of other things but there was 1 nurse and I mean 1 every time I saw her and she was assigned to me...
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.
From the moment you walk in our doors, you'll sense a positive difference, friendly greetings, warm smiles, cheerful staff and genuine caring attitudes. A private, not for profit nursing-care facility, Emory Healthcare’s Budd Terrace is the place where generations of Atlantans have honored their...
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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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They have been monitoring and adjusting my loved ones meds. She kept telling us her previous facility was evil but now she talks about how nice they are at Roswell and is doing much better.
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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We chose this location to move our loved one to as her care needs advanced beyond what her previous residence could provide. Overall I'd say they do a good job, although it is a much different environment...
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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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Great staff, friendly atmosphere.
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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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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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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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
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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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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, 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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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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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 Emma, GA

The average cost of senior living in Emma is $4,418 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.

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

Emma, GA
$4,418/mo
$4,609/mo

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

Emma, GA
$4,418/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,405/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,418/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,878/mo
Studio
$4,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,976/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,814/mo

Senior living costs in Emma 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: Emma, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmma, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,418/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,851/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,405/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,199/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Emma, GA:$4,418/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Emma, GA:$3,851/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Emma, GA:$4,405/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Emma, GA:$5,199/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Emma, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Emma 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 Emma, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Emma 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
Emma, GA$4,436/mo$4,209/mo+5.4%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Emma, GA
2024 average cost:$4,436/mo
2023 average cost:$4,209/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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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 Emma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Emma

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

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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

4.5
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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Emma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emma, 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 Emma 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 Emma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Emma, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.1%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Emma 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 Emma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emma, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emma 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 Emma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emma, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Emma 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 Emma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emma, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emma 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 Emma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emma, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.7%
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Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville, The Fountains of Calhoun and The Phoenix at Milton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Emma, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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