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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellijay, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ellijay 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 Ellijay, NC 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 Ellijay or another care type is right for you. Browse 106 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ellijay.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Highlands, Bessie and Mountain Grove.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Highlands, Bessie and Mountain Grove.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community. Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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.
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.
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: 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, 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.
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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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.
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.
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, 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.
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: 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: 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.
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, 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.
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Ellijay, NC
The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $4,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Forest Hills, NC with an average of $3,146 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellijay, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellijay, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellijay
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellijay
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC
4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.
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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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA
5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Ellijay nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellijay nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellijay, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellijay 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 Ellijay Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellijay, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellijay 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 Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellijay, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellijay 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 Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellijay, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
10.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellijay 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 Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellijay, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellijay, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 106 nursing homes facilities near Ellijay, North Carolina. See the full list.
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