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9 Best Nursing Homes in Yukon, GA

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mica, Jasper and Ruden.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mica, Jasper and Ruden.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Yukon, GA

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Photo of The Retreat at Jasper
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
11 reviews
9.4
Review score
11 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
0%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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My father is comfortable at the Retreat in Jasper. The staff take good care of him. I have a 4 for administration because there has been turnover since he moved in. Overall, it's a good place and I recommend...
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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Photo of Parkside Ellijay Skilled Nursing Care
11 Photo available
8.5
Review score
10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
30%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
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They provide great care and excellent physical therapy for my momma. The nursing care is excellent and the cleanliness is great! The dining experience is very good but she does not like the food, but they do...
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.
Here at Parkside Ellijay, "Our Home Is Your Home" is more than just our motto. It is our approach to providing care to your loved ones in the same caring way we would expect for our own family. We cherish the opportunity to serve you or your loved one's recuperation or long-term care needs. We...
Photo of Oaks at Ellijay
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
18 reviews
8.2
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18 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
11%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
17%
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We've been very happy with the Oaks. The staff is very caring and attentive. Almost too attentive as my mother takes advantage of that. I get regular texts on how my mom is doing for if she needs me to...
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Yukon, GA

The average cost of senior living in Yukon is $3,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.

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

Yukon, GA
$3,873/mo
$4,299/mo

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

Yukon, GA
$3,873/mo
$4,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,340/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,873/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,623/mo
Studio
$4,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,287/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Yukon over time

Yukon, GAGA stateNational

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 Yukon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Yukon

Parkside Ellijay Skilled Nursing Care

5.0
Everything at Parkside is wonderful. I am well aware of how things can be in facilities and I have been nothing but impressed with this facility. I would 100% recommend Parkside! The nurses are completely on top of everything and they are absolutely wonderful! Everything with communication is ...
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Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The food at this community is excellent. They offer three meals a day as well as two snacks. They have a bistro and drinks available all day. The staff strive to please and are friendly. The housekeeping staff does a good job of keeping the community clean. I like the design of the community. ...
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The Retreat at Jasper

4.9
Our family has been very pleased with the level of care and service provided by a great team at The Retreat. The facility is always clean, and the staff meet you with a smile. Due to a loved one's urgent care needs we had to find a suitable facility quickly that could provide the care we needed ...
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Yukon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yukon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yukon, 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 Yukon 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 Yukon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Yukon, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
57.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
57.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
57.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Yukon 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 Yukon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Yukon, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Yukon 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 Yukon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yukon, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Yukon 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 Yukon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yukon, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yukon 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 Yukon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yukon, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, Manor Lake Ellijay and Parkside Ellijay Skilled Nursing Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Yukon, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Yukon, Georgia. See the full list.

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