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8 Best Nursing Homes in Banks County, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Banks County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Banks County, GA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Banks County or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Banks County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellton, Lakeshore Estates and Sunset Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Talmo, Pendergrass and Brockton.
Nursing homes facilities near Banks County, GA
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9.0
Review score
37 reviews
Staff have been helpful with those special, individualized needs that my aunt has. They do their best to work with us on special requests. Food needs to have more flavor. When I've tasted my aunts food,...
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.
Brookside Commerce is a senior living community offering a wide range of care services in Commerce, GA. Commerce boasts small town southern charm with convenient access to the metropolitan areas of Athens and Atlanta. Our town has many fun events year-round, a thriving downtown area, eclectic...
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6.5
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18 reviews
They were kind and compassionate to my husband and kind to me and other family members. My husband was only there for a total of 22 days with a hospital stay in the middle which lasted 6 days. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Southern Pines Assisted Living is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. Southern Pines provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment. Southern Pines provides three meals...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Banks County, GA
The average cost of senior living in Banks County is $3,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toccoa, GA with an average of $3,579 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Banks County, GA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Banks County, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Banks County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Banks County, GA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Banks County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Banks County
BeeHive Homes of Toccoa
5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brookside Commerce
4.4
The Director went out of her way to help get my dad in quickly. He is in the cottage and it is huge. I can't believe what all he has for the price. I'm really pleased with the whole experience so far.
Ashton Senior Living in Gainesville, GA
4.6
It's been a very good experience. The staff is very friendly. Overall the care is very good, and the facility is beautiful. Right now with the pandemic, they're a little bit understaffed. But they do still stay on top of things.
Banks County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Banks County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Banks 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 Banks County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Banks 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
80%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Banks County nursing homes
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 Banks County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Banks County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Banks County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Banks County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Banks County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Banks County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Banks County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Phoenix at Lake Lanier, Hamilton Place and Brookside Commerce are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Banks County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Banks County, Georgia. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Banks County
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