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Assisted living costs in Ellijay average about $4,745 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 217 communities in Ellijay. Our detailed directory has 5129 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Blue Ridge, Jasper and Chatsworth.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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I am extremely pleased with Morning Pointe of Calhoun. The communication with the staff has been good. It's a very safe and clean environment for my mother. They offer activities onsite. One thing i really...
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.
Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW, Morning Pointe of Calhoun is a single level state-of-the-art senior living community with 35 spacious apartments and multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers The Lantern...
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My dad does like it there. We are generally happy with his care there. Yes, we would recommend North Georgia Assisted Living to other families.
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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My prayers were answered when we found Ridge Manor for my mom with dementia. My dad and I looked at numerous memory care facilities in Canton, but none could compare to the love and attention she receives...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Helping Hands & Caring HeartsRidge Manor Personal Care Home is nurse managed and provides care to seniors in a home-like environment. We provide activities that help engage our residents holistically physically, emotionally and mentally. We believe one size does not fit all. With our 1:6...
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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My mom lives here and besides the fact that she isn't completely independent anymore, The Oaks at Gracemont gives her as much independence as she can handle. The apartment is nice, the only real complaint is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Gracemont Senior Living is a senior community located on the northern border of Georgia in the town of Cumming. Gracemont is located in a lightly populated rural countryside that is dotted with small forests and neighbors Dunroven Lake. The nearby city of Dawsonville offers a wide selection of...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bella's Cottage is located in a quiet wooded subdivision in Cumming GA. We consider ourselves a home away from home. We offer home cooked meals made from the freshes ingredients, social games, and BBQ's on the back deck over looking the changing trees. Please feel free to contact us or a...
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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.
The Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...
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it's a simple community. They do not offer much outside of the facility for the residence to go to or do they're very limited. Also on taking residence to doctor appointments and the billing has been...
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.
The services, amenities, care wellness and life-enrichment programs truly set us apart. We intentionally create living environments that are clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in seniors. Come experience the Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care at Cumming.
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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
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 community is beautiful and the staff works hard and are very caring. The food could be better and we would like to see a better varity. But overall my loved one really likes the community. I would...
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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This is a good community, and so far my father seems to be doing well overall. I do feel comfortable with his move to this facility. The staff is good, and they are taking good care of him, and his needs....
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.
Perfectly situated on 100 picturesque acres in a valley at the base of White Oak Mountain in the Collegedale-Ooltewah area near Chattanooga, Tennessee that's where you can find Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove. The assisted living community is also part of the larger Greenbriar...
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My father resided at The Lantern at Morning Pointe, Collegedale for over four years and received the most loving care. It was so gratifying knowing my dad was treated with respect and great love and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently located on Messinger Lane just off Apison Pike and not far from I-75 and Southern Adventist University, The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove is a single-level state-of-the-art Alzheimer's and Memory Care Community offering...
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They do a great job at Memory Lane! The staff are all so nice and friendly, and they give each resident a lot of individual attention. I really like that the employees actually live at the facility, there...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Memory Lane at Forest Plaza is a Residential care facility for Elderly. Our small number of residents makes it possible for us to provide a wide range of individual services working to enhance each residents quality of life. The ratio of live in caregivers to a resident is one to one. We provide...
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[name removed] loves the food. She has put on 18 lbs. When it comes to the value for cost, this one is hard to say. We were at Hickory Valley just last week because she is going to run out of money in the...
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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I agree with all of the positive reviews but add that the facility is very well maintained I could not find the slightest issue As for the meals, most weekday meals are sometimes disgusting and barely...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Hayesville House is a memory care community located in Hayesville, NC. Hayesville is a small town located in the western tip of North Carolina. It provides a warm and homey community for all who live there. The Hayesville House uniquely provides care through all the stages of Dementia. Because...
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So very impressed with the Lambert care living area which s wide open for the residents to engage with the nurse, caregiver...very open, clean, bright home! THe owners are top notch folks that exude love and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
This community is intended to nurture both social and private activities. Our capacity is just 3 residents, which means that everybody receives personalized care in a private home environment that feels warm and immediately familiar. Lambert Manor is privately owned and operated - the owner is on...
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We came from Houston to visit my husbands Mother at the Harris Senior Center which had been chosen for his Mother by her 2 daughter who live in Atlanta. We thought the Ladies who looked after patients were...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We used Hembree Senior Care Center for a disabled family member and was totally satisfied with their excellent, compassionate and affordable care.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Hembree Senior Care Center Hembree Senior Care Center is located Roswell, GA in Fulton County. Our residential care home provides the assistance that you would like in your life in an area that is filled with things to do and see. Those who choose to spend time in Roswell and to call it home...
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This is a very nice place. The staff is attentive and compassionate and seem dedicated to the resident's well being. The level of care here is excellent and they do a great job. The facility is always clean.
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.
Conveniently located off I-75 at Exit #5 Shallowford Road and Hamilton Place Mall, Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford is a brand new single-level state-of-the art assisted living community with 77 spacious assisted living apartments with multiple floor plan choices. At Morning Pointe...
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The staff has been great with my mom. They keep her active, and social. It is a beautiful home, everything is always clean. Anytime I have questioned anything they take care of it immediately. Stephanie...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently located off I-75 at Exit #5 Shallowford Road and Hamilton Place Mall, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Chattanooga is a single-level state-of-the art Alzheimer's Center of Excellence with 59 spacious assisted living apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The community offers...
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Their setup is good. Their meals are in 1 hour increments which means you see the same people. All the staff greet residents by name. They check on her periodically. Response time when I have a question is...
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.
Arbor Terrace Acworth is located in one of the most stunning areas of Acworth, GA. Nestled in historic downtown, this senior living community provides seniors with new accommodations to help them cope with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community works to produce a positive outcome in the life and...
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Celebration Village has created a beautiful space for my parents to be independent yet still get the support that they need. The independent-living cottages are gorgeous. My parents haven't had a chance to...
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.
Celebration Village is a Masterpiece Senior Living Community that promotes individualized growth in older adults. We do this by facilitating areas of engagement through spiritual, intellectual, physical and social enrichment. Celebration Village Forsyth has 5 distinct neighborhoods: Active Adult...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This facility is a friendly place for sure, but wasn't the best fit for dad. I can't fault them completely, but they did tell us they could handle his level of care needs and accept him based on his...
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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.
Viva Senior Living at Gainesville aims to promote an environment where residents can cultivate memorable moments through our supplemental services and amenities. Residents can enjoy daily social and recreational activities coordinated by our activities staff. We have a salon on site, so residents...
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Cost of assisted living in Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $4,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $4,376 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, vs. state and national averages

Ellijay, GA
$4,745/mo
$4,752/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,745/mo
$5,284/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,418/mo
Studio
$4,204/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,242/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,511/mo

Senior living costs in Ellijay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellijay, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllijay, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,745/mo$4,752/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,284/mo$5,252/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,554/mo$3,379/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Ellijay, GA:$4,745/mo
Georgia:$4,752/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Ellijay, GA:$5,284/mo
Georgia:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Ellijay, GA:$3,554/mo
Georgia:$3,379/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ellijay, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellijay 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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Assisted living cost trends in Ellijay, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ellijay 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ellijay, GA$4,472/mo$4,327/mo+3.4%
Georgia$4,522/mo$4,371/mo+3.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Ellijay, GA
2024 average cost:$4,472/mo
2023 average cost:$4,327/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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2024 average cost:$4,522/mo
2023 average cost:$4,371/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellijay, GA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ellijay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellijay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellijay

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Wisdom Well Living LLC in Sugar Hill, GA

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My loved one has been participating in the exercise classes. So far it has been going very well the staff are all attentive and caring. The community is kept clean and organized. I would recommend the Wisdom Well Living to families everyone there communicate well with me and have answered any ...
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St. Ives Hometown Living of Johns Creek

5.0
My father lived at St. Ives Memory Care for 5 years. As a registered nurse of 30 years I can testify to the amazing care daddy received. The staff was attentive, activities were appropriate and fun for him. The facility is clean and well ran.

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Staff's attentiveness to resident needs. Many reviews express appreciation for the staff's responsiveness to residents' needs at The Claiborne at Acworth, Vitality Living Milton, and The Claiborne at Woodstock. Families have reported that caregivers go above and beyond to ensure their loved ones are comfortable and well taken car ...
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Personalized activities for residents. Residents enjoy a variety of activities at communities like Merrill Gardens at Woodstock, The Phoenix at James Creek, and Towne Club Windermere. These activities cater to individual interests, keeping residents engaged and active.
Communication between staff and families. Families value clear and frequent communication from staff at The Claiborne at Roswell, The Retreat at Jasper, and Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care at Cumming. This transparency helps families stay informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Quality of food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality meals stand out as a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. Parkside Senior Living at Ellijay, Oaks at Hampton, and The Claiborne at Woodstock all mention delicious and varied meals that residents look forward to.
Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and approachability of staff members at Parkside Assisted living at Gainesville, Village Park Milton, and Grace Living of Marietta. These staff members go the extra mile to create a welcoming environment.
Well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. Residents of The Phoenix at Milton and The Claiborne at Acworth mention the pristine bathrooms and renovated common areas.
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Ellijay review score based on 874 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 874 reviews of 217 Ellijay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellijay review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ellijay review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ellijay, GA217 facilities
8.0
Jasper, GA351 facilities
9.3
Blue Ridge, GA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellijay assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 874 reviews of 217 Ellijay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellijay resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ellijay, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.4
Care services
2.8
3.1
Staff
2.9
3.3
Meals & dining
2.7
3.0
Activities
2.7
3.0
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ellijay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellijay assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ellijay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.2%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.7%
57.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.1%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.7%
53.1%
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 Ellijay assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.2%
33.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.3%
41.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellijay assisted living

Assisted living 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, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
42.3%
No sugar
No sugar
55.3%
38.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
37.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellijay assisted living

Our assisted living 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, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.6%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
51.2%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
18.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ellijay assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellijay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
47.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
31.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.8%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
39.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
41%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.9%
47.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Ellijay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellijay protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Parkside Senior Living at Ellijay, The Fountains of Calhoun and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 217 assisted living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellijay, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, The Addison of Alpharetta and Cedarhurst of Oakwood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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