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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Georgia is $4,661, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Padena area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Morning Pointe of Athens
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I would highly recommend this community. It has been a great difference compared to the other community that my loved one came from. This is a great organization.
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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.
Conveniently located not far from downtown Athens, near Athens Regional Hospital and doctor's offices, Morning Pointe of Athens is a single level, state-of-the-art, assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At...
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TLC Ministries is a really nice community. They were willing to work with us with our situation. It was an overall very good experience. I would recommend the TLC Ministries to anyone. Everyone there is very...
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.
TLC Ministries is a residential care home in Oakwood, GA within Hall County. Oakwood is a small community located close to Gainesville. It is home to the University of North Georgia as well as other notable things like Wayne Farms. The lovely year round weather makes it a great place for seniors....
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I am extremely pleased with Morning Pointe of Calhoun. The communication with the staff has been good. It's a very safe and clean environment for my mother. They offer activities onsite. One thing i really...
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.
Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW, Morning Pointe of Calhoun is a single level state-of-the-art senior living community with 35 spacious apartments and multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers The Lantern...
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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
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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.
"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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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
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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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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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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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.
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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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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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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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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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.
Wedells Home has been in business since 2014 we closed briefly after a short renovation. We have over 20 years combined experience in senior care. We are a member with BBB of Blue Ridge, GA and Polk County TN. Wedells Home is the first in the area of Polk County to offer this unique service to...
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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.
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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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.
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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we felt secure in that my moms care was the best it could be under the circumstances. very lovely area that really reminded her of her own home.
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.
One floor living on 28 acres of beautiful land. Serene and peaceful describe this modern home, among flower gardens. Spacious private home with well appointed rooms. Licensed for 3 residents, but only having 2, in order to have customized, one on one quality time to spend with our residents in a...
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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.
Bridging the Gap Family Care Home, IncBridging the Gap Family Care Home, Inc is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Hayesville, North Carolina which is in Clay County. Hayesville is a community that is close-knit, small, and lovely in all of the quiet and the...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Padena, GA

The average cost of senior living in Georgia is $4,661 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Georgia vs. 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 state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeGeorgiaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$5,830/mo20.1% below national median
Memory Care$5,259/mo$6,999/mo24.9% below national median
Independent Living$3,405/mo$3,520/mo3.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:20.1% below national median
Memory Care
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:24.9% below national median
Independent Living
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.3% below national median
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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

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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North Georgia Assisted Living in Dawsonville, GA

5.0
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.

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 327 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 327 reviews of 95 Padena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Padena 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

Padena review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Padena, GA95 facilities
8.3
Ellijay, GA218 facilities
8.2
Blairsville, GA17 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 327 reviews of 95 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
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3.4
Friendliness
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3.5
Care services
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3.2
Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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
63.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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
16.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
19.4%
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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
27.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
18.5%
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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
48.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
47.1%
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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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The Fountains of Calhoun, Dalton Square and Oaks at Hampton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Padena, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 95 assisted living facilities near Padena, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Padena, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun and Cedarhurst of Oakwood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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