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10 Best Nursing Homes in Leaf, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Leaf 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 Leaf, GA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellton, Tugaloo and Lakeshore Estates.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Leaf, GA

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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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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 at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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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...
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 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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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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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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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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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...
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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.
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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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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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...
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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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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...
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.
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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, 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.
Autumn Breeze offers our residents a beautiful residential environment where choice, individuality and independence are encouraged daily. We offer the 'safety net' of twenty four staffing, excellent restaurant style meals, housekeeping service, laundry and linen service, beauty shop services,...
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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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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Leaf, GA

The average cost of senior living in Leaf is $4,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hiawassee, GA with an average of $3,222 per month.

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

Leaf, GA
$4,389/mo
$3,745/mo
$4,313/mo

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

Leaf, GA
$4,389/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,384/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,389/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,151/mo
Studio
$4,806/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,986/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,427/mo

Senior living costs in Leaf 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: Leaf, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeaf, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,389/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,995/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,384/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,020/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Leaf, GA:$4,389/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Leaf, GA:$3,995/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Leaf, GA:$4,384/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Leaf, GA:$4,020/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Leaf, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Leaf 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.

Leaf, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Leaf, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Leaf 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
Leaf, GA$4,432/mo$4,344/mo+2.0%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Leaf, GA
2024 average cost:$4,432/mo
2023 average cost:$4,344/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Leaf

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Leaf

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.

TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

4.9
Terra Bella is a great place for my parents. My mother is in memory care and my dad is in independent living. I am pleased with the community and the directors. Of course every place is not perfect but they have a staff who is loving and concerned with the care of my parents.

St. Ives Memory Care in Johns Creek, GA

5.0
My father lived at St. Ives Memory Care for 5 years. As a registered nurse of 30 years I can testify to the amazing care daddy received. The staff was attentive, activities were appropriate and fun for him. The facility is clean and well ran.

Leaf nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leaf nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leaf, 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 Leaf 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 Leaf that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leaf, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Leaf 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 Leaf Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leaf, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leaf 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 Leaf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leaf, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
49.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Leaf 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 Leaf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leaf, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leaf 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 Leaf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leaf, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.5%
0.5%
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