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10 Best Nursing Homes in Folkston, GA
Folkston 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 97 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Folkston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Folkston is about $4,228, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 973 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Toledo, Hilliard and Lessie.
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My family and loved one have had a good experience with Benton House at Oakleaf. The community is clean when we visit our loved one. The staff are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone seems to be friendly....
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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My aunt stayed at the memory care unit at HomeLife on Glynco for nearly two years. The facility was lovely, safe, and very clean. [name removed] was gracious, warm, and caring, and the staff was EXTREMELY...
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.
HomeLife on Glynco is a senior living community located amidst the beautiful greenery of the town of Brunswick, GA. Our location in Glynn County makes it easy to engage in the community both at home and downtown. Brunswick is a calm and wonderful place to live, and a charming place for friends...
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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
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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.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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My mother in law is doing great at Astoria. The staff have been very nice. They keep the community well taken care of. They have plenty of things to do during the day including play bingo. The food is...
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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.
At Astoria Assisted Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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My experience at Fort Caroline Gardens has been great. I think the value of the facilities and staff are beyond what I expected. The business is owned and operated by a family and I think they do a good job...
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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.
As the largest city in the state of Florida, Jacksonville, Duval County offers residents of Fort Caroline Gardens assisted living community a variety of events and activities as well as a semi-tropical climate. Warm, sunny days are the norm even during the middle of winter, and, as an added...
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We have recently moved mom into Coastal Senior Living and she is delighted to be with such warm and friendly people. The staff is very attentive to her needs and the place is extremely clean. We can see...
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.
Coastal Assisted Living of St. Marys is located in historic St. Marys, Georgia. A quaint, serene and friendly town where one can experience the beauty of the waterfront and a village blending charm and southern hospitality. Only 10 minutes from the submarine base of Kings Bay and 30...
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Noble house on San Juan Jacksonville is Absolutely awesome , my great auntie is a resident there, and she just turn 100 years old, and they give my family assess of the whole entire facility they allowed us...
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.
We are located in the wonderful and very pretty area of Jacksonville, Florida, and we at San Juan Retirement Home are proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality health care, as well as really joyous, happy, healthy, and very positive environment and community. We know that we will...
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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.
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Harts Harbor took good care of my father-in-law during his stay from the hospital to another facility in our city. The financial person took time out to explain his insurance and Medicare to us. When we...
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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.
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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: 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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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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
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: 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
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Folkston, GA
The average cost of senior living in Folkston is $4,228 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $3,074 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Folkston, GA vs. nearby cities
Folkston, GA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Folkston, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Folkston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Folkston
Brookdale Avondale in Jacksonville, FL
3.8
Within just three months of moving my grandmother in, in 2022 they raised the initial price of [fee removed] to [fee removed], which I had to rally against with corporate as that felt quite unethical bringing us in and then fine print somewhere I missed allowing such an increase. They have ...
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Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL
4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.
Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland, GA
4.9
The community is very clean, and the staff members always seem happy. The meals and dining service seems to be okay and they always have a lot of activities going on for the residents.
Folkston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Folkston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Folkston, 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 Folkston 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 Folkston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Folkston, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.4%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Folkston 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 Folkston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Folkston, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Folkston 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 Folkston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Folkston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Folkston 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 Folkston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Folkston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Folkston 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 Folkston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Folkston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Brookdale Avondale are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Folkston, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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