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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wilkinson County, GA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County, 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 Wilkinson County or another care type is right for you. Browse 107 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wilkinson County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gardner and Cross Keys.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Browns Crossing, Blandy and Kewanee.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wilkinson County, GA

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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: 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.
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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, 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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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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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.
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: 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
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: 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
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
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
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: 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: 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 Wilkinson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Wilkinson County is $3,129 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Irwinton, GA with an average of $2,902 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wilkinson County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Wilkinson County, GA
$3,129/mo
$2,902/mo
$3,028/mo

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

Wilkinson County, GA
$3,129/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,082/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,129/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wilkinson County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,318/mo
Studio
$3,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,402/mo

Senior living costs in Wilkinson County 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: Wilkinson County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilkinson County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,129/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$2,930/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,082/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,696/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Wilkinson County, GA:$3,129/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wilkinson County, GA:$2,930/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wilkinson County, GA:$3,082/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wilkinson County, GA:$2,696/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wilkinson County, GA, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Wilkinson County, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wilkinson County 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
Wilkinson County, GA$4,573/mo$3,958/mo+15.5%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Wilkinson County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,573/mo
2023 average cost:$3,958/mo
Percent change:+15.5%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Wilkinson County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wilkinson County

Greenwood Place Assisted Living in Wrightsville, GA

4.7
We chose Greenwood Place because of the location and we loved the building itself. It was nice and people were friendly. The residents living there looked happy and content and no one was complaining and it smelled good. I would want others to know that they really care about their residents, ...
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The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Summer's Landing of Warner Robins

4.3
My brother was in the Memory Care unit at Summer's Landing. Each resident has a private room which is quite spacious. My brother felt as though he had his own apartment. The staff is wonderful - very kind, caring and patient, exactly what you want for your loved one. The food is good - not ...
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Wilkinson County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkinson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkinson County, 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 Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
8.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkinson County 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 Wilkinson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cottages of Milledgeville, John-Wesley Villas and Dublin Square are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wilkinson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 107 nursing homes facilities near Wilkinson County, Georgia. See the full list.
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