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4 Best Nursing Homes in Nelson, GA

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Nelson 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 4 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nelson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nelson is about $4,822, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 24 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 Nelson, GA

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Photo of The Retreat at Jasper
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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12 reviews
9.2
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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 Rock Creek Manor
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5 star
58%
4 star
8%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
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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...
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Nelson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $4,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dahlonega, GA with an average of $3,848 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nelson, GA vs. nearby cities

Nelson, GA
$4,822/mo
$4,637/mo

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

Nelson, GA
$4,822/mo
$4,266/mo
U.S. national average
$4,919/mo

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

$4,840/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,822/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,623/mo
Studio
$4,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,373/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Nelson over time

Nelson, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nelson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nelson

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Grace Living of Marietta

4.5
I really like that the community doesn't seem institutional, or a corporate safe environment. It's more like a home. And that it is small. An individual care can be provided.

Nelson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nelson, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 4 nursing homes facilities near Nelson, Georgia. See the full list.

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