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8 Best Nursing Homes in Higdon, GA
Higdon is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Higdon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Higdon is about $3,527, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 27 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Higdon, GA
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18 reviews
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...
1.0
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5 reviews
Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Higdon, GA
The average cost of senior living in Higdon is $3,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $3,222 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Higdon, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Higdon, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Higdon, GA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Higdon
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Higdon
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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Stonehenge Assisted Living 3 in Blairsville, GA
4.7
My mother lived in Stonehenge for 3 years before she moved to a nursing home. She loved it and we loved it. The staff was very caring, the food was good, and her time there was very pleasant. Beautiful deck with nice views, large room and bath, loving staff.
Higdon nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higdon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higdon, 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 Higdon 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 Higdon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Higdon 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 Higdon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Higdon 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 Higdon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Higdon 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 Higdon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Higdon 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 Higdon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Higdon, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Manor Lake Ellijay, Parkside Ellijay Skilled Nursing Care and Oaks at Ellijay are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Higdon, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Higdon, Georgia. See the full list.
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