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Assisted living costs in Nelson average about $3,806 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 523 communities in Nelson. Our detailed directory has 9006 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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This is an excellent community where the staff is attentive to your comfort at all times and is always ready to go the extra mile.
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.
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Premium personal Care home was a godsend. Hugh and his staff took great care of my mom. The setting was like a family home and not institutional at all. Mom was well cared for, clean and well fed. They...
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.
Premium Personal Care Home, licensed by the state of Georgia is the perfect alternative to a nursing home. We are conveniently located near hospitals, physicians, pharmacies, parks, churches, and shopping in Marietta, Georgia. Our trained, compassionate, and watchful caregivers provide excellent...
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We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Azalea House! It's a clean, nice looking facility, and the people here all seem very friendly. It's a smaller community, with somewhere around I think 14...
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 Azalea House is licensed by the State of Georgia to provide personal care in our home or yours. Unlike most personal care homes or assisted living facilities, the Azalea House is licensed both as an assisted living facility and a home care provider offering an array of senior care options. ...
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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.
The Olive Branch is the only State Licensed Personal Care Home located in Braselton, Georgia, Jackson County. We are here to protect the health, safety and the well being of our residents and to ensure that our home meets the Health and Safety standards required by the Georgia Department of Human...
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Humble abode is a very clean facility than the usual assisted living centers that I’ve seen. Each room that the residents stay is self contained and very clean. The staff are very friendly and the food...
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.
Humble Abode makes growing older easy and safe because we are here 24 hours a day and 7 days per week for our residents. We are a nurse owned and operated personal care home located in Gwinnett County. Our focus is to offer seniors affordable compassionate care in a comfortable setting that feels...
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We like the location of this community, it is just a few miles away so we are able to visit often and get their quickly if needed. They have been meeting all of our loved ones needs so far. Everything is...
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.
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 Benton House of Decatur the most desired in the...
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It's expensive, but I feel like my dad is in a safe place and well cared for. The Holbrook has great staff who care a lot about the residents. It's a good community to be a part of.
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.
At Holbrook Decatur, we have 200 custom designed apartments for Active Adult, Assisted Living and Memory Care. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of light....
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The room size for one person is great. They do have quite a bit of staff changes. I'm not sure about activities as my brother doesn't participate. I know they have a church group come on Saturday to sing and...
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.
Bethel GardensBethel Gardens is a senior living community in the compact, historical city of Powder Springs, GA. Our inviting community is located on a lush, landscaped property near churches, parks and shops. Powder Springs is a friendly, scenic city that offers easy access to Atlanta, making...
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In a few months, it will be seven (7) years for my mother at Comfort Care Personal Care Home (PCH). Although mom's health has declined tremendously due to dementia/Alzheimer, the proprietor and staff at...
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.
Comfort Care PCH is 3 b/room license facility operated by an RN) in the Gwinnett county area since 2010 . We are located in Stone Mountain near Shopping areas, Parks, Churches, Hospitals and Pharmacies. At Comfort Care Personal Care Home, we offer 24hrs, 7 days a week quality care to Alzheimer,...
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I cannot say enough about the outpouring of love and care my mother recently received at The Golden Jubilee House while transitioning into Assisted Living. After I spent two weeks tending to my mother's...
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.
The Golden Jubilee House Personal care homes offer a smaller, exquisite home-like family setting for seniors and disabled individuals. Our homes are located in traditional homes in a nice neighborhood; and we provide care for fewer patients than a traditional nursing home. Living in a residential...
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This is a community that is close to family to visit our loved one. The staff are very friendly and they know the entire family by name. My loved one seems to be happy here. The staff communication with...
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 Benton House of Grayson the most desired in the...
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My Dad had Alzheimer's. We found Mountain View to be the perfect place for him. They were clean, with a very friendly and engaging community. The staff was attentive and also available. Thank you all!
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.
Mountain View Personal Care Home, Inc. Was established as a 'pauper's farm and poor house' for DeKalb County's elderly indigent population in 1882 — yes, 1882! We have a history of providing long term care, a variety of services and stability for our residents. Mountain View becomes home for...
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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...
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This is an outstanding community for great care for a loved one. The staff is wonderful. I have been with my mom when she has had several meals and the food is wonderful. I like knowing how attentive the...
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.
Life Care of Georgia Personal Care Home is a residential care home located in Stone Mountain, GA in DeKalb County. The actual Stone Mountain does not reside in the city limits, but you can see it from the area and it is highly beautiful. Seniors enjoy the warm climate in the area and the peaceful...
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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.
Young@Heart Place mission is to provide top-level senior care with the intent to attract and maintain full residency with our exceptional care, love, peace of mine, and laughter, as we celebrate individuality, encourage freedom of expression and independence, along with a family friendly...
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I'm very thankful for the opportunity and support I've received while being a resident. Staff are very friendly and very thoughtful when taking care of people's needs. Staff made sure that my medical needs...
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.
J & D COMFORT LIVING is dedicated to quality and family style living. We offer a home away form home like atmosphere with security and personal care. We focus on providing a caring home where residents can live in a low stress environment, with comfort and the assurance that help is always...
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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.
Hearts of Love revolves within the provision of accessible and reliable non-medical home care services centered on genuine relationship building with those we serve. We are committed caregivers assisting individuals in the home and community while giving them 24 hour care. For five years our...
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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
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.
The Pines of Maysville is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. The Pines of Maysville provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment.
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We have not seen the meals ourselves just due to certain restrictions but our loved one has yet to really complain so we assume they are pretty good. We have heard they do more activities in the spring 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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I’m impressed with the care my Mother is receiving! She’s 98 with dementia and seems happy as can be! She’s made friends and I’ve not heard one complaint! She loves game day with Bingo and Scrabble. Shes...
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.
Bright Rose Personal Care Home was founded in 2018, and is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults who require a higher level of personal attention. The Homes offer first-class quality services to residents who need special care, such as...
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My elderly mother, a dementia patient for 13 years, has been at this home since [date removed]. She was moved here from a large memory care facility b/c she could no longer eat normally. She required a...
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.
Our Home is the best alternative for your senior loved ones. It is family owned and operated. We have many years of experience in the health field, working in Adult Homes and with private patients. We provide a home-like environment for those who may need help with daily living activities, but do...
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I have had a family friend residing in this facility for several years, and our expectations have been consistently exceeded. This place truly feels like a home for him. He receives excellent support and...
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 are happy with all. The staff is great and the facility is new but also really well done in décor. Room size is fine, the care is really good so far. I know the facility wasn't open yet but APFM did not...
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.
We are a small and very quaint community with only 24 apartments.          
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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Nelson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $3,806 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johns Creek, GA with an average of $3,826 per month.

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

Nelson, GA
$3,808/mo
$4,078/mo

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

Nelson, GA
$3,808/mo
$3,796/mo
U.S. national average
$4,753/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,808/mo
$4,612/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,177/mo
Studio
$4,192/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,137/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,259/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,195/mo

Senior living costs in Nelson 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: Nelson, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelson, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,808/mo$3,796/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$4,612/mo$4,351/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$5,007/mo$4,424/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, GA:$3,808/mo
Georgia:$3,796/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, GA:$4,612/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, GA:$5,007/mo
Georgia:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nelson, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nelson 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
Nelson, GA$4,356/mo$4,151/mo+4.9%
Georgia$4,318/mo$4,109/mo+5.1%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Nelson, GA
2024 average cost:$4,356/mo
2023 average cost:$4,151/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,318/mo
2023 average cost:$4,109/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nelson, 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 Nelson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nelson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nelson

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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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.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and competent staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at different communities. For instance, at The Retreat at Jasper, the staff made a difficult transition smoother for a resident and their family, while at Oaks at Hampton, the staff's genuine care and professionalism sto ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a common theme in reviews, with residents at Chapters of Canton and Oaks at Post Road appreciating the food and expressing satisfaction with the dining experiences. Staff at Oaks at Hampton and The Retreat at Jasper accommodate individual preferences and dietary needs, ma ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in various communities, such as Cedarhurst of Canton, where residents enjoy activities like fashion shows, Mother's Day luncheons, and movie nights. Activities cater to various interests and abilities, encouraging socialization and ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating environment. Communities like Oaks at Hampton and Chapters of Canton cater to their residents' needs, creating a thoughtful and comfortable living environment. This includes accommodating dietary restrictions, managing caregiver transitions, and offering personalized attention to ensure residents feel at ...
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Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at communities, such as The Retreat at Canton, Oaks at Hampton, and Chapters of Canton, creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for residents.
Active and social community. Communities like The Retreat at Jasper and Cedarhurst of Canton foster a lively and engaging environment for residents, with various social and recreational opportunities to keep them active and connected to their peers. Activities cater to various interests and abilities, ensuring there is ...
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Nelson review score based on 1,684 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 1684 reviews of 426 Nelson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nelson 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

Nelson review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Nelson, GA426 facilities
7.8
Ball Ground, GA8 facilities
8.1
Jasper, GA428 facilities

Review subcategories for Nelson 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 1,684 reviews of 426 Nelson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson 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.
Nelson, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.5
3.6
Staff
3.6
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.3
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Nelson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.6%
52.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.9%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.5%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
18.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nelson

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