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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellijay, NC

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Ellijay 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 144 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ellijay, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ellijay is about $4,211, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 720 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellijay, NC

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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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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, 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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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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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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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.
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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ellijay, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $4,211 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellijay, NC vs. nearby cities

Ellijay, NC
$4,211/mo
$3,418/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellijay, NC vs. the state and national average

Ellijay, NC
$4,211/mo
U.S. national average
$4,938/mo

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

$5,198/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,211/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ellijay, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,661/mo
Studio
$5,543/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,254/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,434/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ellijay over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellijay

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellijay

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.5
Everyone has been very kind to my mom. I just wish they'd take more outside excursion with the residents - since mom is totally wheelchair bound I can't take her anywhere myself. But otherwise no complaints. It's a wonderful facility! It is pricey compared to other facilities, but the nicest one ...
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Ellijay nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellijay nursing homes 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 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 Ellijay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellijay 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 Ellijay Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellijay 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 Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellijay 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 Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellijay 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 Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellijay, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 144 nursing homes facilities near Ellijay, North Carolina. See the full list.

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