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Assisted living costs in Higgston average about $3,111 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Higgston. Our detailed directory has 86 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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The staff treats your love one as one of their own. They are knowledgeable about how to handle the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and how to put family at ease during the time of uncertainty. Best...
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.
Some seniors reach a point when they are unable to care for all the little details of daily living and need a helping hand now and then. In many cases, The Suites at Willow Pond can be the ideal alternative for those who need modest personal assistance, housekeeping, meals, and supervision with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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.
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So far things are going good for my father here at Gentilly Gardens. He seems to be adjusting well with the transition into the community. The staff has been great and really helpful to us. He says the food...
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.
Gentilly Gardens is a gorgeous retirement and senior care living facility located in the heart of Statesboro, Georgia. We are a quaint little community with a home like feel and we are 'Inspired by You'. When you are a resident at a Tutera community, you and your needs are at the heart of...
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We have had our grandmother there since February 2021. She loves it there. We had to temporary move to a new facility due to a situation beyond our control; she, nor the staff, couldn’t wait to have her...
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, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Higgston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Higgston is $3,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metter, GA with an average of $3,046 per month.

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

Higgston, GA
$3,111/mo
$3,111/mo
$3,352/mo

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

Higgston, GA
$3,111/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,111/mo
$3,269/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,430/mo
Studio
$4,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Higgston 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: Higgston, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHiggston, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,111/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,269/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,269/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Higgston, GA:$3,111/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Higgston, GA:$3,269/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Higgston, GA:$3,269/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Higgston, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Higgston 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 Higgston, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Higgston 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Higgston, GA$3,820/mo$3,478/mo+9.8%
Georgia$4,158/mo$3,872/mo+7.4%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Higgston, GA
2024 average cost:$3,820/mo
2023 average cost:$3,478/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,872/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Higgston, GA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Higgston

Recent reviews for assisted living in Higgston

The Gardens at Southern Manor in Statesboro, GA

4.7
I think they paid very good attention to my mom. They were very concerned about her and very caring towards her. They were very helpful and if we had any questions they got the answers to our questions.

Cedar Plantation in Metter, GA

5.0
My mom has resided at Cedar Plantation for over 1 month. So far I have been very pleased with the level of care and her response to the staff and ambiance.

Addington Place of Dublin

4.0
I was in a crunch and didn't have time to search for a place. A Place for Mom was so helpful!!!! I had 2 places that had availability asap. Addington Place was beautiful inside and was sonlycky to find that place!!!!

Higgston review score based on 29 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 31 Higgston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Higgston 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

Higgston review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Higgston, GA31 facilities
8.5
Vidalia, GA37 facilities
8.7
Ailey, GA42 facilities

Review subcategories for Higgston 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 29 reviews of 31 Higgston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Higgston 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.
Higgston, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.7
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Higgston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higgston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higgston, 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 Higgston 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 Higgston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Higgston, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Higgston 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 Higgston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Higgston, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Higgston 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 Higgston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Higgston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Higgston 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 Higgston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Higgston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higgston 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 Higgston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Higgston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
3.2%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Higgston

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 Higgston protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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