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10 Best Nursing Homes in Porter Springs, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Porter Springs 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 Porter Springs, 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 Porter Springs or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Porter Springs.
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 Porter Springs, 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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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.
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.
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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
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 Porter Springs, GA
The average cost of senior living in Porter Springs is $3,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $3,222 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Porter Springs, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Porter Springs, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Porter Springs, GA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Porter Springs over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Porter Springs
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Porter Springs
The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA
4.5
Very nice facility. Friendly and caring staff. They made a point to know my father's name from day one. They were great at communicating with me as well.
Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA
5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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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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Porter Springs nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter Springs nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter Springs, 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 Porter Springs 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 Porter Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter Springs, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Porter Springs 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 Porter Springs Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter Springs, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter Springs 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 Porter Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter Springs, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter Springs 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 Porter Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter Springs, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter Springs 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 Porter Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter Springs, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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 Porter Springs, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Porter Springs, Georgia. See the full list.
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