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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Afton, GA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Afton, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Afton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Afton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Afton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 21 assisted living facilities in the Afton area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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9.9
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76 reviews
I have been very pleased with the caregivers and management. Many caregivers have been there for years, which is impressive. They are very friendly and let you know if your loved one has been doing well...
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.
Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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8 reviews
This facility can provide care through end of life. I would recommend to others. I'd say they make everyone feel welcome and at home. The staff is awesome. We're very pleased with everything.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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9 reviews
My loved one lives here and enjoys it very much. The food is outstanding for an Assisted Living Community. There are lots of Activities every day that keep the residents active. The care staff seem to really...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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52 reviews
My mom has been at Oaks Post Road memory care for a year now, and it has been wonderful for her. The staff is so loving and take really good care of her. She is more active than she was at our previous...
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.
Oaks at Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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8.3
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16 reviews
We've been very happy with the Oaks. The staff is very caring and attentive. Almost too attentive as my mother takes advantage of that. I get regular texts on how my mom is doing for if she needs me to...
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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9 reviews
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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1.0
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9 reviews
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.
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Don't let the look throw you - the care is really good. My mom lived here and loved it. She didn't have much money but need 24 hour care and monitoring to be safe. The staff did a great job and she...
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.
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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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.7
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46 reviews
What our family likes the most about the Oaks at Gracemont is the overall facility, it is very clean and the staff members who work there are very friendly. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Gracemont Senior Living is a senior community located on the northern border of Georgia in the town of Cumming. Gracemont is located in a lightly populated rural countryside that is dotted with small forests and neighbors Dunroven Lake. The nearby city of Dawsonville offers a wide selection of...
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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...
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, 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
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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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
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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Afton, GA
The average cost of senior living in Afton is $4,064 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $2,975 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Afton, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Afton, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Afton, GA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Afton, GA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Afton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Afton
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.
Oaks at Shiloh Point in Cumming, GA
4.5
Very friendly staff. Well run facility.
Rooms are plenty big enough. Good amenities provided for residents.
Highly recommend Oaks at Shiloh Point.
Regency Manor Personal Care Home in Cumming, GA
5.0
Best care available today! Both my parents have been cared for by [name removed] at Regency, and my family and I are very grateful for her loving care. House is always clean, the food is amazing and each resident is clean and happy. Thank you for all the good times you provided my parents and ...
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Afton review score based on 74 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 18 Afton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Afton 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
Afton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Afton 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 74 reviews of 18 Afton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Afton 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.Afton, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Afton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Afton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Afton, 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 Afton 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 Afton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Afton, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Afton 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 Afton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Afton, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Afton 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 Afton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Afton, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Afton 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 Afton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Afton, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Afton 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 Afton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Afton, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Afton
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 Afton protect seniors.
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