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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ruskin, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ruskin 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 Ruskin, 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 Ruskin 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 Ruskin.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sandy Bottom, Fivemile Still and Wilsonville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sandy Bottom, Fivemile Still and Wilsonville.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ruskin, GA

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Last Updated: 12/23/24
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6.8
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The workers at the community like our loved one and talk to him, he is told them about living in [name removed]. It is a super clean community, smart toilets that fall camera in our loved ones room.
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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My dad lived at The Landings for a couple of years after some bad experiences with at home 24 hour sitters for several years. The Landings caretakers and staff were always there to help with any of his...
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.
58 unit Assited Living facility in South GA that offers assistance in Living. We offer assistance with many levels of care. We are located in Douglas Georgia between Tifton and Waycross. We offer hospitality and compassion for the elderly and we strive to provide excellence in retirement and...
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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: 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.
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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ruskin, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ruskin is $3,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $3,074 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ruskin, GA vs. nearby cities

Ruskin, GA
$3,721/mo
$3,731/mo
$3,336/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ruskin, GA vs. the state and national average

Ruskin, GA
$3,721/mo
$4,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ruskin vs. other types of senior living

$3,719/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,721/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ruskin, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,200/mo
Studio
$4,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ruskin over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ruskin

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ruskin

Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL

4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.

At Home Senior Living of Jesup

5.0
My mil went through a health scare just before turning 90. Although she recovered, she couldn’t get her strength back to where it was. Thank goodness she agreed she could no longer live by herself and moved in to At Home. Although she certainly missed the home she had since becoming a young ...
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The Landings of Douglas

5.0
My mom stays in this assisted living-The owner is very friendly, as a matter of fact she won a Halloween prize for most original costume and took photos with the owner and his wife. (This is one of the activities they have-Also Bingo and Gospel singing and other things.) The last place ...
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Ruskin nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruskin nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruskin, 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 Ruskin 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 Ruskin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ruskin, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ruskin 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 Ruskin Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruskin, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
5.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruskin 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 Ruskin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruskin, GANational
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruskin 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 Ruskin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruskin, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
6.9%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Senior Living of Jesup, Dayspring Senior Living and The Landings of Douglas are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ruskin, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Ruskin, Georgia. See the full list.

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