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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Smith, GA
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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fort Smith.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellton, Lakeshore Estates and Sunset Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Emma, Cartecay and Rolston.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Fort Smith, GA
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What makes Magnolia Senior Living so great is the caring and loving family environment. The daily activities are posted on Facebook with pictures of residents smiles, which comforts the family members who...
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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When a family member becomes I'll, it really can put a lot of stress and worry on the family..But I found with the staff of this hospital I always stayed at ease....they spoke calmly. Kindly, in the most...
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.
The Gardens of Gainesville is situated at the base of the North Georgia Mountains on the outskirts of downtown Gainesville and a short distance from Lake Lanier. Offering Independent Senior Living (with services available), Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Gardens of Gainesville offers true...
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.
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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 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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone 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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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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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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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
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fort Smith, GA
The average cost of senior living in Fort Smith is $3,915 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $3,222 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Smith, GA vs. nearby cities
Fort Smith, GA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Smith, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Smith
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Smith
Dahlonega Assisted Living
4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Ashton Senior Living in Gainesville, GA
4.6
It's been a very good experience. The staff is very friendly. Overall the care is very good, and the facility is beautiful. Right now with the pandemic, they're a little bit understaffed. But they do still stay on top of things.
The Landings of Gainesville
4.5
Amanda is an excellent person to head the team of caregivers. She cares so much! She will not put up with mistreatment of the residence real or imagined.
All of the caregivers there truly love the residents. Both of my parents have dementia and they treat them with dignity and respect. I ...
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Fort Smith nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Smith nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Smith, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Smith, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Smith, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Smith, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Smith, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oaks at Hampton, The Phoenix at Lake Lanier and Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Smith, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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