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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Jefferson 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Jefferson.
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 Barrow Heights, Winder and Russell.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson, GA
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9.0
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9 reviews
Staff was very friendly. I felt like she got good quality of care. Food struggled at times. Some activities limited. Pretty good value for the care provided and the facility. I would overall recommend...
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
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9.0
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37 reviews
Staff have been helpful with those special, individualized needs that my aunt has. They do their best to work with us on special requests. Food needs to have more flavor. When I've tasted my aunts food,...
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.
Brookside Commerce is a senior living community offering a wide range of care services in Commerce, GA. Commerce boasts small town southern charm with convenient access to the metropolitan areas of Athens and Atlanta. Our town has many fun events year-round, a thriving downtown area, eclectic...
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19 reviews
[name removed]and her staff made the experience of placing my dad extremely comfortable and worry less. Everyone is so friendly and attentive. He was very much taken care of. The establishment is...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 purchased this building in August of 2022 and have been working tirelessly to become North East Georgia's only exclusive memory care community. By mid June we will have completed a 100% renovation to the entire building, thanks to a freezing Christmas eve in 2022. We pride ourselves on having...
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Landing of Winder was really nice, but my mom's health improved rapidly and she wanted more independence. She is able to live in a villa independently now and she just goes to the main building at Magnolia...
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.
Introducing a brand new community to the Oconee County/Athens Georgia area. Locally owned and operated, The Landing Senior Living is a 48 room community. We proudly offer 16 memory care studios and 32 assisted living suites. The Landing Senior Living also offers resort style amenities to include:...
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The reason for the 4s was due to Covid. They had a large turnover when the government (taxpayers) started paying people to stay home who were "afraid" to work in the health field. Prior to that, it was all...
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.
Located in historic Jefferson, Georgia, and situated on 5 acres overlooking an 8-acre lake, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson offers a friendly and homey environment.Designed to promote socializing, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson provides a great room with a cozy fireplace and four comfortable...
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18 reviews
They were kind and compassionate to my husband and kind to me and other family members. My husband was only there for a total of 22 days with a hospital stay in the middle which lasted 6 days. I would...
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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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...
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.
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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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
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.
Southern Pines Assisted Living is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. Southern Pines provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment. Southern Pines provides three meals...
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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
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.
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...
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oak Pointe Memory Center is the newest memory care community in beautiful Winder, GA. With only 14 residential suites at Oak Pointe Memory Center you are part of a family, not just a number. Our small staff-to-resident ratio creates a close-knit family experience and personalized service.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson, GA
The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $4,230 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lula, GA with an average of $3,842 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson, GA vs. nearby cities
Jefferson, GA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Jefferson, GA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson
Brookside Commerce
5.0
The Director went out of her way to help get my dad in quickly. He is in the cottage and it is huge. I can't believe what all he has for the price. I'm really pleased with the whole experience so far.
Charter Senior Living of Buford
4.4
Have had good experiences with staff management with regarding getting help when in need. Good experiences with activities and content.
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.
Jefferson nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Phoenix at Braselton, The Overlook Senior Living and The Phoenix at Lake Lanier are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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