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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waycross, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waycross 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 Waycross, 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 Waycross or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waycross.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sandy Bottom, Sessoms and Wilsonville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sandy Bottom, Sessoms and Wilsonville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Waycross, GA
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1 very good 2 also very good 3 good - they become like family 4 food is good almost always 6 not much activity but [name removed] is usually up and out of her room 7 about as good as can be
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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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
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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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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
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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.
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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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
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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
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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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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
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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, 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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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: 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.
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 Waycross, GA
The average cost of senior living in Waycross is $3,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $3,074 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waycross, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waycross, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waycross vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Waycross, GA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waycross
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waycross
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.
Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland, GA
4.9
The community is very clean, and the staff members always seem happy. The meals and dining service seems to be okay and they always have a lot of activities going on for the residents.
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.)
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Waycross nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waycross nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waycross, 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 Waycross 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 Waycross that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waycross 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 Waycross Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waycross 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 Waycross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waycross 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 Waycross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waycross 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 Waycross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waycross, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakes Crossing Senior Care, Dayspring Senior Living and The Landings of Douglas are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waycross, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Waycross, Georgia. See the full list.
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