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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Folkston, GA
Assisted living costs in Folkston average about $3,868 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 79 communities in Folkston. Our detailed directory has 1005 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Kingsland, Hilliard and Evergreen.
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My family and loved one have had a good experience with Benton House at Oakleaf. The community is clean when we visit our loved one. The staff are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone seems to be friendly....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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Everything has been great so far at Mi Casa! The staff here are all very friendly people, and they take great care of the residents. The food they prepare here is fabulous, and the facility itself is well...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Mi Casa Adult Living Facility Home is a home support and care where the care and excellence comes first. Mi Casa Adult Living Facility Home is a residence for assistance with a special combination of home support and health care. Our staff is trained to provide the necessary services, with over...
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Overall, our experience has been good here at this facility. We're having a few difficulties at the present time, but we are working through them. The food is very good and includes a great variety. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Starling at San Jose is an elegant sanctuary offering unmatched comfort and vitality along the peaceful shores of Goodby’s Creek. Offering resort-style services and personalized care, this state-of-the-art community featuring luxurious amenities in a warm and inspiring environment is the perfect...
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Samson Villa provides a truly home like setting for your family member. Vastly different from a facility such as most nursing homes. Everyone is kind, courteous and professional. I wish l had found them long...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Samson Villa of Orange ParkSamson Villa of Orange Park is a senior care home that is located in the small suburban city of Orange Park, FL and in Clay county. Orange Park is a part of the larger city of Jacksonville and is situated on the St. John River coastline. The group home setting is backed...
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The staff at Anam Parc at Susanna Woods are very caring, communicative and personable. The food looks good and they offer healthy meals. I have showed up unannounced and the home is always clean. I would...
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.
nam Parc is an upscale 5-bed assisted living facility specializing in the care of Alzheimer's residents and those with other memory impairment disorders. This unique small facility located in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville provides a peaceful home that is calming, comforting and secure. It is...
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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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 have recently moved mom into Coastal Senior Living and she is delighted to be with such warm and friendly people. The staff is very attentive to her needs and the place is extremely clean. We can see...
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.
Coastal Assisted Living of St. Marys is located in historic St. Marys, Georgia. A quaint, serene and friendly town where one can experience the beauty of the waterfront and a village blending charm and southern hospitality. Only 10 minutes from the submarine base of Kings Bay and 30...
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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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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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 caretaker lives at the home and she is always there when needed. The owner also comes in to help. I have good communication with them. They offer some puzzles and they have an exercise bike available. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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: 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.
Sweet Alice's Place, Inc. is a residential care home located in the coastal city of Jacksonville, Florida in the county of Duval. Along with beautiful Atlantic coast white sand beaches, Jacksonville boasts many attractions for all ages and personality types. Jacksonville is home to PGA tournament...
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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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.
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.
Peterson Assisted Living is a retirement home located in beautiful Osage City, KS. This facility is ideal for those who are in late age and have difficult maintaining a healthy level of self-care. This retirement community has a very helpful staff that can assist with daily living tasks and...
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
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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.
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.
Autumn Village is an assisted living community located at the base of Milton, outside Fife. We are surrounded by lavish landscaping and mature trees that will make you feel peaceful. There are also restaurants, shopping malls and freeway access nearby. Milton is a great place to visit or even...
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 Folkston, GA
The average cost of senior living in Folkston is $3,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $2,800 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Folkston, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Folkston, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Folkston, GA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Folkston, GA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Folkston
Recent reviews for assisted living in Folkston
Brookdale Avondale in Jacksonville, FL
4.8
The community is very welcoming. The regular staff who have been there since mom moved in, know us all by name, so it feels very engaging.
Like everywhere right now, there is increased staff turnover, luckily Mom does not have memory issues, thus she picks up names of new people quite quickly. ...
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The Addison of Oakleaf in Jacksonville, FL
4.3
It has a very homey atmosphere. The staff is very friendly, and they work hard with the families to take care of their loved ones. The day to day care is as good as can be expected. It's very clean. They have plenty of activities, including bingo, church service on Sundays, movies, and ice ...
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Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL
4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in various communities. For example, at Brookdale Avondale, the staff goes above and beyond to make new residents feel at home. At Sunrise of Jacksonville, the staff's genuine smiles and caring hearts create a haven of frien ...
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Diverse range of activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered in communities. For instance, at The Windsor at Ortega, there are plenty of engaging activities for residents, such as bingo and group exercises, to keep them occupied and socially active.
Professionally maintained facilities. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with some mentioning specific improvements, like updated bathrooms and high-end furniture. At Brookdale Orange Park, the focus on maintaining the facility contributes to the residents' peace of mind and overall satisfacti ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Families appreciate clear and efficient communication with loved ones and staff to ensure everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Discovery Village at Deerwood, the leadership team, friendly staff, good meals, and enough activities to keep residents as occupied as they want creat ...
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Customized care plans. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers in various communities, including quick and thoughtful adjustments to meet residents' unique needs. At The Fountains at Mill Cove, the staff's dedication to customized care plans helps ensure a smooth transition for new residents a ...
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Thoughtfully designed common spaces. Residents enjoy the thoughtfully designed common spaces in communities, which facilitate socialization and community engagement. For example, at Noble Gardens of Jacksonville, the community's warm atmosphere and caring staff make residents feel right at home.
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Folkston review score based on 252 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 252 reviews of 68 Folkston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Folkston 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
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Review subcategories for Folkston 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 252 reviews of 68 Folkston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Folkston 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.Folkston, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Folkston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Folkston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Folkston, 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 Folkston 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 Folkston 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
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52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Folkston 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 Folkston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Folkston 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 Folkston 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
25%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Folkston 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 Folkston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Folkston 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 Folkston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Folkston
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 Folkston protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Brookdale Avondale are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Folkston, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 79 assisted living facilities near Folkston, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Folkston, Georgia are Brookdale Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Brookdale Avondale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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