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5 Best Nursing Homes in Pickens County, GA

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Pickens County 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Pickens County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Pickens County is about $4,283, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 81 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 Mica, Jasper and Grandview.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Pickens County, GA

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Photo of The Retreat at Jasper
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
12 reviews
9.2
Review score
12 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
8%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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0%
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Friendly staff. Great exec Director. Great facility manager and activities Manager. Clean, bright facility. There is Some concern they've been without an on site Wellness Director / Nursing Director for...
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.
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Photo of Chapters of Canton
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8.1
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39 reviews
8.1
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39 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
21%
3 star
21%
2 star
5%
1 star
8%
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Being nervous and not knowing what to expect, the staff made the transition seamless and I felt very confident and comfortable leaving my mom in their hands. Mom is enjoying getting some ofher freedom back...
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
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Photo of The Landing of Canton Hills
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5 star
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4 star
39%
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0%
2 star
6%
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It is a good facility for the money, but they seem to be short staffed which makes it hard for everybody need to be met. No fault of the persons here, they are all great and super friendly, but they could...
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.
Provident Village at Canton has created a senior living community where residents live vibrantly in Cherokee County, Georgia. Only 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A charming location for friends and family to visit, Canton's Main...
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Pickens County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Pickens County is $4,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Resaca, GA with an average of $3,602 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Pickens County, GA vs. nearby counties

Pickens County, GA
$4,283/mo
$4,639/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Pickens County, GA vs. the state and national average

Pickens County, GA
$4,283/mo
$4,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,920/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Pickens County vs. other types of senior living

$4,623/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,283/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Pickens County, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,623/mo
Studio
$4,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Pickens County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Pickens County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pickens County

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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The Oaks at Fairmount

4.6
We chose The Oaks at Fairmount because I was looking for a long time and I was looking for one she could afford and we would not have to sell her house but was still nice. The Oaks fit the bill great. The room sizes are smaller and they do have shared bathrooms, but they have options depending ...
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Camellia Place An Oaks Senior Living Community in Woodstock, GA

5.0
Great environment for providing memory care. Excellent support and response from administrative staff, activities director and on duty nurse practitioner. Food is very good and housekeeping is on top of keeping the unit clean. As with most senior facilities, there have been some adjustment and ...
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Pickens County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens County, 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 Pickens County 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 Pickens County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pickens County 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 Pickens County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pickens County 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 Pickens County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickens County 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 Pickens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens County 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 Pickens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickens County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, The Arbor at BridgeMill and Cedarhurst of Canton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See the full list.

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