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Buckhorn Tavern is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 29 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buckhorn Tavern, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buckhorn Tavern is about $3,970, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 362 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buckhorn Tavern, GA

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Photo of Dahlonega Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
5 star
67%
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0%
3 star
11%
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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55 Floor plans available
9.7
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96 reviews
9.7
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96 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
13%
3 star
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2 star
3%
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My mother was a resident in the memory care unit of the Oaks at Hampton for the last 2+ years until her recent passing. The care and attention she received during her time at the Oaks was beyond my...
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.
Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...
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8.8
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34 reviews
8.8
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34 reviews
5 star
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3 star
9%
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I'm very happy with both the staff and the team at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. They have activities and family times arranged for the seniors. I highly recommend living at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. I...
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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Photo of Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living
1515 Photos available
8.8
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24 reviews
8.8
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24 reviews
5 star
54%
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21%
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What we like the most about Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is that the workers are friendly. They adapt to the patients changing needs. Cheerful atmosphere with enjoyable activities, and yes we would...
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.
In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the 'Hospitality Capital of the World,' Morningside of Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia Mountains and the city of Atlanta. We rank at the top as a prestigious community and are committed to the health and happiness of older adults. For...
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2424 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.4
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52 reviews
8.4
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52 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
21%
3 star
17%
2 star
6%
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I have found everything to be as I expected. Food is very good., staff is great and friendly and the residents are very friendly and helpful. I have a hard time doing all I want to do. The pool is great.
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.
The Gardens of Gainesville is situated at the base of the North Georgia Mountains on the outskirts of downtown Gainesville and a short distance from Lake Lanier. Offering Independent Senior Living (with services available), Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Gardens of Gainesville offers true...
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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville
55 Photos available
8.3
Review score
20 reviews
8.3
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20 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
15%
3 star
15%
2 star
5%
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15%
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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.
Photo of Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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.
Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is where you can maintain an energetic lifestyle and have the right touch of care with the activities of daily living. With designated care partners throughout the community and a balanced variety of activities, outings, exercise, and entertainment...
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5 star
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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...
Photo of North Georgia Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
67%
4 star
0%
3 star
11%
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11%
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11%
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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
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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5 star
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4 star
31%
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0%
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6%
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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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Photo of Oaks at Gracemont
66 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.9
Review score
51 reviews
6.9
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51 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
2%
1 star
25%
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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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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.
5 star
15%
4 star
54%
3 star
15%
2 star
8%
1 star
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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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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, 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.
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.
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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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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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Buckhorn Tavern, GA

The average cost of senior living in Buckhorn Tavern is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helen, GA with an average of $3,432 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buckhorn Tavern, GA, vs. nearby cities

Buckhorn Tavern, GA
$3,970/mo
$3,874/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buckhorn Tavern, GA, vs. state and national averages

Buckhorn Tavern, GA
$3,970/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buckhorn Tavern, GA, vs. other senior living options

$3,970/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,970/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buckhorn Tavern, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,825/mo
Studio
$4,777/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,120/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,674/mo

Senior living costs in Buckhorn Tavern vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buckhorn Tavern, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckhorn Tavern, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,970/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,777/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,970/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,758/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Buckhorn Tavern, GA:$3,970/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Buckhorn Tavern, GA:$3,777/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Buckhorn Tavern, GA:$3,970/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Buckhorn Tavern, GA:$3,758/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buckhorn Tavern, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Buckhorn Tavern 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Buckhorn Tavern, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buckhorn Tavern 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
Buckhorn Tavern, GA$4,874/mo$4,743/mo+2.8%
Georgia$4,324/mo$4,010/mo+7.8%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Buckhorn Tavern, GA
2024 average cost:$4,874/mo
2023 average cost:$4,743/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,324/mo
2023 average cost:$4,010/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buckhorn Tavern

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buckhorn Tavern

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.

Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Regency Manor Personal Care Home in Cumming, GA

5.0
Best care available today! Both my parents have been cared for by [name removed] at Regency, and my family and I are very grateful for her loving care. House is always clean, the food is amazing and each resident is clean and happy. Thank you for all the good times you provided my parents and ...
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Buckhorn Tavern nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhorn Tavern nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhorn Tavern, 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 Buckhorn Tavern 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 Buckhorn Tavern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckhorn Tavern, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buckhorn Tavern 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 Buckhorn Tavern Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckhorn Tavern, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckhorn Tavern 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 Buckhorn Tavern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhorn Tavern, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhorn Tavern 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 Buckhorn Tavern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckhorn Tavern, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhorn Tavern 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 Buckhorn Tavern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhorn Tavern, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
65%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
0.4%
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