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10 Best Nursing Homes in Higdon, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Higdon 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 Higdon, 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 Higdon or another care type is right for you. Browse 158 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Higdon.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Talona, East Ellijay and Ellijay.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Talona, East Ellijay and Ellijay.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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: 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
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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.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Higdon, GA
The average cost of senior living in Higdon is $3,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $3,121 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Higdon, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Higdon, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Higdon
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Higdon
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.
The Bridge at Ooltewah
5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.
Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN
4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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Higdon nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higdon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higdon, 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 Higdon 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 Higdon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Higdon 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 Higdon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Higdon 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 Higdon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Higdon 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 Higdon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higdon 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 Higdon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Higdon, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
0.4%
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Oaks at Hampton, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive and Brookdale Hixson are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Higdon, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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