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9 Best Nursing Homes in Shorts Mill, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill, 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 Shorts Mill or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shorts Mill.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellton, Tugaloo and Sunset Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Commerce, Hollingsworth and Mossy Creek.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Shorts Mill, GA
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I have been to this facility many times in the last few years and have found it to be very clean and the employees very caring and loving to the residents. The food lacks a little, but sometimes looks good!...
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 Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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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...
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.
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 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
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Shorts Mill, GA
The average cost of senior living in Shorts Mill is $3,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helen, GA with an average of $3,276 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shorts Mill, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shorts Mill, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shorts Mill
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shorts Mill
BeeHive Homes of Toccoa
5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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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.
The Landings of Gainesville
4.5
Amanda is an excellent person to head the team of caregivers. She cares so much! She will not put up with mistreatment of the residence real or imagined.
All of the caregivers there truly love the residents. Both of my parents have dementia and they treat them with dignity and respect. I ...
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Shorts Mill nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shorts Mill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shorts Mill, 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 Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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4.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shorts Mill, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shorts Mill, GANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shorts Mill, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookside Commerce, Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living and The Oaks-Scenic View (Assisted Living) are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shorts Mill, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Shorts Mill, Georgia. See the full list.
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