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Assisted living costs in Amicalola average about $4,026 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 20 communities in Amicalola. Our detailed directory has 172 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 Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville
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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.
Photo of The Retreat at Jasper
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The staff is wonderful but stretched. The atmosphere of the facility is amazing. I grew up in Montana and from the first moment after coming through the front entrance - I thought I was home in Montana...
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 Oaks at Ellijay
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
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Such caring people. They go above and beyond for there residents. My uncle has had alot of health issues since moving in and they make sure to keep an eye on him and keep me informed
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.
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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Photo of Dahlonega Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
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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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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.
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
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.
Photo of Oaks at Gracemont
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55 Floor plans available
6.9
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My mom lives here and besides the fact that she isn't completely independent anymore, The Oaks at Gracemont gives her as much independence as she can handle. The apartment is nice, the only real complaint is...
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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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.
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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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...
Photo of The Lodge at Jasper
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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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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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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, 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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Cost of assisted living in Amicalola, GA

The average cost of senior living in Amicalola is $4,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $3,406 per month.

Assisted living costs in Amicalola, GA, vs. nearby cities

Amicalola, GA
$4,026/mo
$4,023/mo

Assisted living costs in Amicalola, GA, vs. state and national averages

Amicalola, GA
$4,026/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Amicalola, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,026/mo
$4,406/mo

Assisted living costs in Amicalola, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,725/mo
Studio
$4,329/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,507/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Amicalola vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Amicalola, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmicalola, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,026/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,406/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,169/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Amicalola, GA:$4,026/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Amicalola, GA:$4,406/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Amicalola, GA:$4,169/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Amicalola, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Amicalola and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Amicalola, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Amicalola have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Amicalola, GA$4,130/mo$3,213/mo+28.5%
Georgia$4,115/mo$3,832/mo+7.4%
National$5,129/mo$4,794/mo+7.0%
Amicalola, GA
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,213/mo
Percent change:+28.5%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,115/mo
2023 average cost:$3,832/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Amicalola, GA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Amicalola

Recent reviews for assisted living in Amicalola

The Landing of Canton Hills

3.4
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 use more of them. The facility is very clean, but her room is not cleaned as it should be. ...
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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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Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The food at this community is excellent. They offer three meals a day as well as two snacks. They have a bistro and drinks available all day. The staff strive to please and are friendly. The housekeeping staff does a good job of keeping the community clean. I like the design of the community. ...
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Amicalola review score based on 45 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 16 Amicalola assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Amicalola 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

Amicalola review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Amicalola, GA16 facilities
8.0
Dawsonville, GA7 facilities
8.2
Jasper, GA430 facilities

Review subcategories for Amicalola 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 45 reviews of 16 Amicalola assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Amicalola 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.
Amicalola, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Amicalola assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amicalola assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amicalola, 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 Amicalola 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 Amicalola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Amicalola 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 Amicalola Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amicalola 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 Amicalola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Amicalola 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 Amicalola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amicalola 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 Amicalola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amicalola, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Amicalola

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Amicalola protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville, The Retreat at Jasper and Oaks at Ellijay are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Amicalola, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 20 assisted living facilities near Amicalola, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Amicalola, Georgia is Oaks at Hampton. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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