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Assisted living costs in Padena average about $4,082 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 116 communities in Padena. Our detailed directory has 1470 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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My experience with Waypoint Senior Living was great. The staff was very attentive and caring. I couldn't have placed my aunt in a better facility. I only wish that I used A Place for Mom when I was looking...
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.
Country Heritage II, Inc. is located in Flowery Branch, GA in Hall County. Our residential care home provides help to you when you need it in an area that is as beautiful as the city name. Those who spend time in Flowery Branch appreciate what it offers including Liberty Candy Company, New Wave...
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The facility is small which provides more of a family atmosphere. My mom was treated well by the staff and several of them came up to me after she passed and said that they loved taking care of her.
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
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They truly care about their residents and are willing to sit down and work through any issues you might have. They do a good job of getting them involved with activities as well. The facility is clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff was awesome and took excellent care of my mom. Unfortunately her dementia had progressed and I was unable to afford to keep her there. I Unfortunately had to move her in December. I would recommend...
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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
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it's a simple community. They do not offer much outside of the facility for the residence to go to or do they're very limited. Also on taking residence to doctor appointments and the billing has been...
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 services, amenities, care wellness and life-enrichment programs truly set us apart. We intentionally create living environments that are clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in seniors. Our mission is simple: we want to improve the lives of those we serve. Come experience the Oaks...
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
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The Phoenix at Union Hill building layout is very good, rooms are most adequate, and the location is within 3-5 miles of restaurants, grocery, clothing stores, Walmart, Home Depot, etc. . My wife is in...
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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Administration took her time in our introductory meeting. Answered questions thoroughly (and multiple times if we needed). Staff all seem happy to be there. Smiling and speaking kindly to residents. Quickly...
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.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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The retreat was fine. Served its purpose well. Would recommend. We moved our senior back home in March. As always suggest people access any facility for their own needs. I would recommend
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 family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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Everything was very nice and clean. Did not experience any issues with Landing's for the short time [name removed] was there.
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.
Welcome to The Landings of Canton HillsThe Landings of Canton Hills is a vibrant senior living community in Cherokee County, Georgia. Just 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton sits in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its charming Main Street and landmarks like The...
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I agree with all of the positive reviews but add that the facility is very well maintained I could not find the slightest issue As for the meals, most weekday meals are sometimes disgusting and barely...
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.
Hayesville House is a memory care community located in Hayesville, NC. Hayesville is a small town located in the western tip of North Carolina. It provides a warm and homey community for all who live there. The Hayesville House uniquely provides care through all the stages of Dementia. Because...
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Don't let the look throw you - the care is really good. My mom lived here and loved it. She didn't have much money but need 24 hour care and monitoring to be safe. The staff did a great job and she...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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 mom lives here and besides the fact that she isn't completely independent anymore, The Oaks at Gracemont gives her as much independence as she can handle. The apartment is nice, the only real complaint is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gracemont Senior Living is a senior community located on the northern border of Georgia in the town of Cumming. Gracemont is located in a lightly populated rural countryside that is dotted with small forests and neighbors Dunroven Lake. The nearby city of Dawsonville offers a wide selection of...
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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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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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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 facility is a friendly place for sure, but wasn't the best fit for dad. I can't fault them completely, but they did tell us they could handle his level of care needs and accept him based on his...
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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Manor House and the whole team there gets a big thumbs up from me! The confidence that you know that your loved one is being cared for in a loving compassionate manner is worth its weight in gold. My mother...
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.
Our Mission & Values By confirming that all senior living communities we partner with have the best services and management design available, we are able to assure the residents and their families that not only are they receiving the best care available, but also that they are in a place...
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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...
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.
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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We were fortunate to get Mom in this facility. Some of our family visits daily and at random times, so we get to see the facility for what it is. We find Mom loves it there. The staff is always very...
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.
Traces of Tiger Senior Living Community is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. We are a one story 24 apartment community with services ranging from independent living through personal care support services and coming soon a dedicated memory care neighborhood. We offer two...
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They do a great job at Memory Lane! The staff are all so nice and friendly, and they give each resident a lot of individual attention. I really like that the employees actually live at the facility, there...
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.
Memory Lane at Forest Plaza is a Residential care facility for Elderly. Our small number of residents makes it possible for us to provide a wide range of individual services working to enhance each residents quality of life. The ratio of live in caregivers to a resident is one to one. We provide...
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We chose Amber Glen Personal Care because they came to assess him and they said they would be able to take care of him and his needs at that time, but later they could not. Anytime I had a problem, they...
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.
Located in the beautiful town of Gainesville, GA, Amber Glen offers a new level of quality and excellence in Personal and Memory Care.Our philosophy is simple: We care for out residents, as we would like to be cared for – with respect, dignity, and supportive compassion.Amber Glen provides a...
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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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Cumming Senior Living has been a very nice, clean loving home for our mother for several years. The staff is like family, and treats Mom with great respect and comfort. They bring a smile to her face, so I...
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.
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
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Cost of assisted living in Padena, GA

The average cost of senior living in Padena is $4,082 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $3,318 per month.

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

Padena, GA
$4,082/mo
$4,058/mo

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

Padena, GA
$4,082/mo
$3,807/mo
U.S. national average
$4,784/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,082/mo
$4,270/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,421/mo
Studio
$4,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,119/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,380/mo

Senior living costs in Padena 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: Padena, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePadena, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,082/mo$3,807/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,270/mo$4,373/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$3,994/mo$4,447/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Padena, GA:$4,082/mo
Georgia:$3,807/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Padena, GA:$4,270/mo
Georgia:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Padena, GA:$3,994/mo
Georgia:$4,447/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Assisted living costs in Padena, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Padena 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
Padena, GA$4,300/mo$3,905/mo+10.1%
Georgia$4,316/mo$4,119/mo+4.8%
National$5,378/mo$5,133/mo+4.8%
Padena, GA
2024 average cost:$4,300/mo
2023 average cost:$3,905/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,316/mo
2023 average cost:$4,119/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,378/mo
2023 average cost:$5,133/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Padena, GA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Padena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Padena

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.

Hamilton Place in Gainesville, GA

5.0
Our overall experience was very good. The facility was very clean and all the staff was great! Very friendly and helpful! I was impressed with the quality of care from all the staff. The staff always provided my dad with the care he needed and made him feel loved. The food was on point and dad ...
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The Retreat at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Padena review score based on 334 family reviews

8.3
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Padena review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Padena, GA96 facilities
8.4
Morganton, GA113 facilities
8.9
Blue Ridge, GA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Padena 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 334 reviews of 96 Padena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Padena 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.
Padena, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.8
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.1
3.4
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Padena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Padena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Padena, 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 Padena 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 Padena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Padena, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.4%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.4%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.5%
52.8%
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 Padena 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 Padena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Padena, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.6%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Padena 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 Padena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Padena, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Padena 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 Padena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Padena, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.8%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Padena 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 Padena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Padena, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
49%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.9%
46.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Padena

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