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Assisted living costs in Fort Smith average about $3,868 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 23 communities in Fort Smith. Our detailed directory has 124 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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Photo of Dahlonega Assisted Living
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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They truly care about their residents and are willing to sit down and work through any issues you might have. They do a good job of getting them involved with activities as well. The facility is clean and...
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 Gardens of Gainesville
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Pricing promotion expiring soon
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We visited two others, one larger, and one smaller! This one just seemed right for him. Also it is located 5 minutes from our son, so it is convenient! One thing I can say is we are happy we chose 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.
The Gardens of Gainesville is situated at the base of the North Georgia Mountains on the outskirts of downtown Gainesville and a short distance from Lake Lanier. Offering Independent Senior Living (with services available), Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Gardens of Gainesville offers true...
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Photo of North Georgia Assisted Living
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Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.
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.
Photo of Stonehenge Senior Living
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We like the staff, they are kind and accommodating to mom’s needs/feelings. She has made friends with them and some other residents which has been really positive for her. The only thing she is not crazy...
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.
We appreciate your interest in Stonehenge Senior Living and would like to tell you a little bit more about Stonehenge. We are a family-owned business and have been in business for over 32 years. Stonehenge has five different buildings and provides family style living to our residents. We limit...
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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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.
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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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we felt secure in that my moms care was the best it could be under the circumstances. very lovely area that really reminded her of her own home.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
One floor living on 28 acres of beautiful land. Serene and peaceful describe this modern home, among flower gardens. Spacious private home with well appointed rooms. Licensed for 3 residents, but only having 2, in order to have customized, one on one quality time to spend with our residents in a...
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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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.
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.
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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent 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.

Cost of assisted living in Fort Smith, GA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Smith is $3,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $3,318 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith, GA vs. nearby cities

Fort Smith, GA
$3,868/mo
$3,686/mo
$3,729/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith, GA vs. the state and national average

Fort Smith, GA
$3,868/mo
$3,732/mo
U.S. national average
$4,683/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,868/mo
$3,890/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Smith, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,725/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,667/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith over time

Fort Smith, GAGA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Smith, GA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fort Smith.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Smith

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Smith

Ashton Senior Living in Gainesville, GA

4.6
It's been a very good experience. The staff is very friendly. Overall the care is very good, and the facility is beautiful. Right now with the pandemic, they're a little bit understaffed. But they do still stay on top of things.

Manor Lake Dawsonville

4.4
The facility is good, the staff is very friendly. However recently the food isn't as good as it use to be but hope it improves. Activities are good, they have live music, bingo, and they take the residents to stores and on field trips, like for example the pumpkin patch as well as many more ...
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Dahlonega Assisted Living

5.0
Dahlonega Assisted Living provides individual care for individual needs, with not too much fuss about the level of care. Everyone is treated equally based on their needs, so you don't have to be so concerned about the costs of this and that. Everyone gets good care all around, instead of nickel ...
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Fort Smith review score based on 31 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 17 Fort Smith assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Smith review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fort Smith review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Fort Smith, GA17 facilities
7.9
Dahlonega, GA14 facilities
8.5
Cleveland, GA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Smith assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 31 reviews of 17 Fort Smith assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Smith resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fort Smith, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Fort Smith assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Smith assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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
41.2%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Smith, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Smith, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Smith, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Smith, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Smith

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 Fort Smith protect seniors.

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Oaks at Hampton, The Phoenix at Lake Lanier and Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Smith, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 23 assisted living facilities near Fort Smith, Georgia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Fort Smith, Georgia is Oaks at Hampton. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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