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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Smithonia, GA
Assisted living costs in Smithonia average about $4,056 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Smithonia. Our detailed directory has 127 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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[name removed]and her staff made the experience of placing my dad extremely comfortable and worry less. Everyone is so friendly and attentive. He was very much taken care of. The establishment is...
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.
We purchased this building in August of 2022 and have been working tirelessly to become North East Georgia's only exclusive memory care community. By mid June we will have completed a 100% renovation to the entire building, thanks to a freezing Christmas eve in 2022. We pride ourselves on having...
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My loved one passed away [date removed], so our experience has concluded. We chose Orchard at Athens initially because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the location of the facility. It is very...
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.
Orchard Senior Living is proud to present Athens' premier Assisted Living & Memory Care Community - Orchard at Athens. Get ready to see Assisted Living and Memory Care like you have never seen before.Located just minutes from St. Mary’s and Piedmont Hospital on Atlanta Hwy, Orchard at Athens...
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21 reviews
If your family member is still able to get around and can perform daily tasks with some assistance, the Oaks at Cedar Shoals is a great option. It is well run and the staff are very loving and caring towards...
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.
Located on the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
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no activities. no entertainment. no crafts. no bingo. no games. no exercise. no community involvement. no one plays the piano, no singing. nothing going on. residents sleep, eat and read old newspaper. ...
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.
The Hampton House is nestled in the curve of a quiet, small town street in Colbert GA. This historic home, which was built in the early 1900's, received a total renovation in 2008 keeping true to it's original stunning state created by the Hampton Family. The Hampton House opened its doors in...
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Our family was very pleased with Avery Village. It was an agonizing decision for us to place our mother in a memory care facility. Our first meeting with the director put us at ease. She came in and made...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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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.
Talmage Terrace... not just a home, it's a lifestyle. Talmage Terrace is a unique retirement community offering several living choices. For over 30 years, Talmage Terrace has provided a vibrant, safe community. Home to the University of Georgia, Athens provides a stimulating environment ripe with...
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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Cost of assisted living in Smithonia, GA
The average cost of senior living in Smithonia is $4,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maxeys, GA with an average of $3,343 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smithonia, GA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smithonia, GA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Smithonia
Recent reviews for assisted living in Smithonia
The Landing of Bogart
4.9
We are thankful for the supportive community at The Landing of Bogart. The staff is caring and attentive and helpful to our mom and dad every day. They bring their compassion to their positions as care team members.
My siblings and I are actively involved in our parents' care. We chose the ...
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Magnolia Estates of Oconee in Bogart, GA
5.0
When my husband and I moved to the Athens area, we needed a retirement living facility for my dad. Magnolia Estates was recommended to us by friends whose mother had previously been a resident. We visited and were very impressed with the facility and the staff. We chose Magnolia Estates and ...
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Avery Village in Winterville, GA
4.5
We decided on Avery Place because they were closest to home. We walked through the facility and we liked what we saw and they seemed to be very on top of things. It is a small facility and I think they do really well. The food that they fix looks great but my mother does not eat much. They are ...
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Smithonia assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithonia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithonia, 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 Smithonia 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 Smithonia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smithonia, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Smithonia 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 Smithonia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
40.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithonia 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 Smithonia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithonia, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithonia 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 Smithonia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithonia 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 Smithonia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smithonia
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Smithonia protect seniors.
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