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Assisted living costs in Pickens County average about $4,942 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 425 communities in Pickens County. Our detailed directory has 8807 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Ellijay and Dawsonville.

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 The Holbrook of Decatur
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It's expensive, but I feel like my dad is in a safe place and well cared for. The Holbrook has great staff who care a lot about the residents. It's a good community to be a part of.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Holbrook Decatur, we have 200 custom designed apartments for Active Adult, Assisted Living and Memory Care. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of light....
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Humble abode is a very clean facility than the usual assisted living centers that I’ve seen. Each room that the residents stay is self contained and very clean. The staff are very friendly and the food...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Humble Abode makes growing older easy and safe because we are here 24 hours a day and 7 days per week for our residents. We are a nurse owned and operated personal care home located in Gwinnett County. Our focus is to offer seniors affordable compassionate care in a comfortable setting that feels...
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In a few months, it will be seven (7) years for my mother at Comfort Care Personal Care Home (PCH). Although mom's health has declined tremendously due to dementia/Alzheimer, the proprietor and staff at...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Comfort Care PCH is 3 b/room license facility operated by an RN) in the Gwinnett county area since 2010 . We are located in Stone Mountain near Shopping areas, Parks, Churches, Hospitals and Pharmacies. At Comfort Care Personal Care Home, we offer 24hrs, 7 days a week quality care to Alzheimer,...
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My Dad had Alzheimer's. We found Mountain View to be the perfect place for him. They were clean, with a very friendly and engaging community. The staff was attentive and also available. Thank you all!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Mountain View Personal Care Home, Inc. Was established as a 'pauper's farm and poor house' for DeKalb County's elderly indigent population in 1882 — yes, 1882! We have a history of providing long term care, a variety of services and stability for our residents. Mountain View becomes home for...
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1 = 5 2 = 4 It needs a little paint and decorating refresh. 3 = 5 4 = 5 Fine for my mother's current needs. 5 = 5 Via my sister's experience dealing with the owner. 6 = 5 They can adjust to your loved one's...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bright Rose Personal Care Home was founded in 2018, and is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults who require a higher level of personal attention. The Homes offer first-class quality services to residents who need special care, such as...
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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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What we like the most about Sterling Estates is that they have an assigned table to eat at and easier to make friends. Very helpful, attentive to the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community 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.
Photo of The Gardens At Royal Oaks
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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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Staff was extremely helpful and met all of my sisters needs during her stay. Yes, we would recommend House of Emmanuel at Sandy Plains to other families.
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.
Brittany House was founded in 1997, and is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults who require a higher level of personal attention. The Homes offer first-class quality services to residents who need special care such as behavioral and health...
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Photo of Reserve at Towne Lake
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They have very friendly staff and a great activity director. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one. It's a great value for the money.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Memory Care has a special meaning here. We understand how dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease or other related forms of dementia may be very distressing, but we also know that a fulfilling and meaningful quality of life can be achieved. At our communities, we look forward to creating a bond and...
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Photo of Budd Terrace At Wesley Woods
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I would very much like to recognize the hard-working efforts of [name removed] at Budd Terrace. His excellent efforts in taking care of my mother while in rehab have been truly outstanding. He specifically...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
From the moment you walk in our doors, you'll sense a positive difference, friendly greetings, warm smiles, cheerful staff and genuine caring attitudes. A private, not for profit nursing-care facility, Emory Healthcare’s Budd Terrace is the place where generations of Atlantans have honored 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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Trinity Manor
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.
Photo of Nelson's Personal Care 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.
Nelson's Personal Care HomeNelson's Personal Care Home is a senior care home that is located in the suburban city of Alpharetta, GA and in north Fulton county. Alpharetta is a medium sized city that is home to the North Point Mall and the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The group home setting...
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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.
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My Mother (who turns 103 on April 19, 2019) has been living at Regency Manor for the past 10 months. Mother had been living with me for the past 7 years and her care had become too much for me to handle...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Green Park Personal Care Home Woodstock
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Our experience with Green Park was a very good one! The main caregiver here, Angie, is caring and trustworthy! They worked really well in conjunction with Hospice to make my moms last months pleasant. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Green Park Personal Care Home Woodstock is located in Woodstock, GA in Cherokee County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you are seeking in an area that is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Those who spend time in Woodstock enjoy checking out all that it offers to...
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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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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.
Green Park personal care home is an assisted living that provides a loving home for our senior residents. Green Park Personal Care Home also help the residents live a better life and it is our belief that seniors stay healthier longer in an active and safe environment. Our activities coordinator...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Pickens County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Pickens County is $4,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilmer County, GA with an average of $4,206 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pickens County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Pickens County, GA
$4,942/mo

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

Pickens County, GA
$4,942/mo
$4,661/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Pickens County, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,942/mo
$5,495/mo

Assisted living costs in Pickens County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,247/mo
Studio
$4,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,320/mo

Senior living costs in Pickens County 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: Pickens County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickens County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,942/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,495/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pickens County, GA:$4,942/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pickens County, GA:$5,495/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pickens County, GA:unavailable
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pickens County, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pickens County 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 average 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
Pickens County, GA$4,606/mo$4,380/mo+5.2%
Georgia$3,757/mo$3,719/mo+1.0%
National$4,601/mo$4,568/mo+0.7%
Pickens County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,606/mo
2023 average cost:$4,380/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,757/mo
2023 average cost:$3,719/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,601/mo
2023 average cost:$4,568/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pickens County, 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 Pickens County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pickens County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pickens County

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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The Phoenix at Roswell

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

4.0
Mali and her team of caregivers really care for their clients and their loved ones. Mali brought my parent to the hospital and waited for me to meet her there before leaving the ER to return back to her staff and other residents. This is not what I experienced from another PCH in the past. ...
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Pickens County review score based on 1,552 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 1552 reviews of 357 Pickens County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pickens County 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

Pickens County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Pickens County, GA357 facilities
8.2
Gilmer County, GA0 facilities
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Review subcategories for Pickens County 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 1,552 reviews of 357 Pickens County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pickens County 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.
Pickens County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Pickens County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens County, 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 Pickens County 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 Pickens County 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
69.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.7%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.9%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.6%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pickens County 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 Pickens County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.4%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pickens County 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 Pickens County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.1%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.2%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.5%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickens County 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 Pickens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.5%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
51%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens County 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 Pickens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickens County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.7%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.4%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.5%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pickens County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, The Fountains of Calhoun and Presbyterian Village of Cobb are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 425 assisted living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Pickens County, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, The Addison of Sandy Springs and Sunrise of Five Forks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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