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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 8998 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 Ridge Manor Residential Memory Care - Canton
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My prayers were answered when we found Ridge Manor for my mom with dementia. My dad and I looked at numerous memory care facilities in Canton, but none could compare to the love and attention she receives...
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.
Helping Hands & Caring HeartsRidge Manor Personal Care Home is nurse managed and provides care to seniors in a home-like environment. We provide activities that help engage our residents holistically physically, emotionally and mentally. We believe one size does not fit all. With our 1:6...
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They have all been very helpful and friendly and made her and us feel at home and cared about. Great. That was one of the reasons we picked it was she has two rooms vice one. The amenities are great also for...
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 a family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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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
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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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My father and mother both live at Country Gardens. I believe the caretakers are genuinely concerned about the folks who live there. The caretakers know each person on a personal level, and the environment...
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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.
Country Village offers a beautiful senior living community home for those who are looking to live in Cumming, GA. Our community is in close proximity to several beautiful parks, the library, senior center, great shopping, the Cumming Aquatic Center and Veterans War Memorial.
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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
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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.
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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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size 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.
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We came from Houston to visit my husbands Mother at the Harris Senior Center which had been chosen for his Mother by her 2 daughter who live in Atlanta. We thought the Ladies who looked after patients were...
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.
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We used Hembree Senior Care Center for a disabled family member and was totally satisfied with their excellent, compassionate and affordable care.
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.
Hembree Senior Care Center Hembree Senior Care Center is located Roswell, GA in Fulton County. Our residential care home provides the assistance that you would like in your life in an area that is filled with things to do and see. Those who choose to spend time in Roswell and to call it home...
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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.
Bella's Cottage is located in a quiet wooded subdivision in Cumming GA. We consider ourselves a home away from home. We offer home cooked meals made from the freshes ingredients, social games, and BBQ's on the back deck over looking the changing trees. Please feel free to contact us or a...
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
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Photo of The Crossings at Webb Bridge Road
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The staff communication was good with the family. Any questions we had were answered quickly, anything medically needed was tended to very fast and communicated well. For us, what I think the community did...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
You can trust that your loved one living with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at the Crossings at Webb Bridge Road, an assisted living and memory care community. We focus exclusively on memory care assisted living, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our...
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Celebration Village has created a beautiful space for my parents to be independent yet still get the support that they need. The independent-living cottages are gorgeous. My parents haven't had a chance to...
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.
Celebration Village is a Masterpiece Senior Living Community that promotes individualized growth in older adults. We do this by facilitating areas of engagement through spiritual, intellectual, physical and social enrichment. Celebration Village Forsyth has 5 distinct neighborhoods: Active Adult...
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In my opinion, Antebellum James Burgess has been a blessing for my parent in Memory Care due to the leadership of Director, [name removed]. [name removed] has been an asset to Antebellum with her personable...
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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The community is beautiful and the staff works hard and are very caring. The food could be better and we would like to see a better varity. But overall my loved one really likes the community. I would...
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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So very impressed with the Lambert care living area which s wide open for the residents to engage with the nurse, caregiver...very open, clean, bright home! THe owners are top notch folks that exude love and...
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.
This community is intended to nurture both social and private activities. Our capacity is just 3 residents, which means that everybody receives personalized care in a private home environment that feels warm and immediately familiar. Lambert Manor is privately owned and operated - the owner is on...
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The staff is very friendly, caring and dedicated. They attend to each indiviuals needs. I definitely like that it is clean, well- maintained and in a very nice area of the community. I would have to say...
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.
Wisdom Well Living is a family owned business located in Sugar Hil but serving all of Gwinnett, Forsyth and North Fulton County. We offer 24 hour a day personal care from certified caregivers who have over 12 years of experience. Our goal is to help our residents stay as independent as possible,...
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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.
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We could not be happier with Tiger Lily Estates My mother has lived there for almost a year. She enjoys the activities and fellowship with other residents. The faculty has a caring, at home feeling. I am...
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.
Tiger Lily Estates is an assisted living and memory care community founded on the principles of embracing, empowering, and experiencing life to its fullest. Our leadership team has over 80 years of combined experience and is dedicated to changing the approach to senior care. While aging lessens...
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We really like and appreciate the great communication and compassionate care. Based on our experience we would recommend St. Ives Memory Care for other families.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
St. Ives Memory Care, a licensed Memory Care/Assisted Living Community, has been serving residents in Johns Creek and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. We are convenient to Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. Through the years we have established deep roots as a result of strong...
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The community is clean and the day to day staff are very friendly. The management team is really friendly and always call us with updated, they are very good. They do have daily activities, and they actually...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Tapestry House Memory Care is warm and inviting, the intimate setting creates a comfortable and homey environment. Beautiful surroundings, including award winning gardens are appreciated by everyone who enters. Our continuum of care extends to those who need help in their daily routine. The...
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The level of care for the money is exemplary. Mom is very happy here. The staff has been extremely helpful in all aspects of her care including getting her moved from FL to GA. I couldn't have asked for...
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.
Peace of mind for Residents and their Families is the underlying tone of the Ivy Hall Assisted Living lifestyle. Located on the borders of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming and Duluth, the area offers immediate access to fine restaurants, theatres, and upscale shopping. Residents can select from...
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They were sold about a month or so ago, and now they're Villa Palazzo. I think everything is really well done here. They take care of the residents very well. If I were rating everything overall, I would...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Sandy Springs Place, our pet friendly senior living community, we deliver compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical...
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We chose Tapestry House because we were more impressed during our tour than we were at the others ones we looked at. The room sizes here were very nice, a lot of space. The meals are chef prepared and you...
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.
Tapestry House Assisted Living, as an Insignia Senior Living Community, is guided by its mission of providing "Safe and Joyful" Environments for seniors. Tapestry House's location is one of its many attributes. It is in the midst of Alpharetta, GA with convenience to retail opportunities but also...
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Their setup is good. Their meals are in 1 hour increments which means you see the same people. All the staff greet residents by name. They check on her periodically. Response time when I have a question 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.
Arbor Terrace Acworth is located in one of the most stunning areas of Acworth, GA. Nestled in historic downtown, this senior living community provides seniors with new accommodations to help them cope with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community works to produce a positive outcome in the life and...
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We chose Parc at Duluth because of the size of the apartments and the overall appeal of the facility itself. They have tons of activities provided for the residents. It has been a pleasant experience so far...
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.
Reader’s Choice Award 2018 – Best Senior Living!Gwinnett Daily PostOffering the premier lifestyle choice for active seniors, Parc at Duluth has served families in Duluth, Johns Creek and Gwinnett since 2003. From fine dining in the warm company of friends to wellness and engagement programs that...
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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
$3,806/mo
$4,075/mo

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

Nelson, GA
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$3,794/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
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$4,609/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,205/mo
Studio
$4,197/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,133/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,231/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$3,806/mo$3,794/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,609/mo$4,351/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$5,004/mo$4,423/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, GA:$3,806/mo
Georgia:$3,794/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, GA:$4,609/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, GA:$5,004/mo
Georgia:$4,423/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

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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

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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 1,686 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 1686 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 1,686 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
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*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%
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*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%
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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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