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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dakota, GA

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Dakota 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 19 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dakota, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dakota is about $3,203, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 8 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dakota, GA

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My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Tifton and the whole experience has been great for her so far. The staff, care services, and value for cost are great. The cleanliness 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.
Situated in the 'Friendly City' of Tifton, GA, Southern Care Assisted Living offers a unique and comfortable living experience. The community, which is located in Tift County, truly exemplifies all that is southern hospitality. Found just off of Interstate 75, US 41, Highway 319 and Highway 82,...
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Everything is working out pretty well for my mother since her move to this community. The community looks nice, they do a good job with keeping everything neat and tidy. The staff is very good, they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Cordelia Manor is a senior living community located in the quiet town of Cordele, Georgia. The town of Cordele is a quiet little place that offers the kinds of accommodations that visiting family members will enjoy.At Cordelia Manor, it is all about establishing that feeling of family with each...
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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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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, Independent 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.
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: 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
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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.
For older adults seeking companionship, security, or more customized assisted living care, Maple Court Senior Residence provides the perfect place to enjoy life. We offer a varied activity program that focuses on each resident's social, physical, spiritual, emotional, and cognitive well-being....
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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.
Photo of The Suites At Cypress Pond
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.
Some seniors reach a point when they are unable to care for all the little details of daily living and need a helping hand now and then. In many cases, The Suites at Cypress Pond can be the ideal alternative for those who need modest personal assistance, housekeeping, meals, and supervision with...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...

Cost of nursing homes in Dakota, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dakota is $3,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arabi, GA with an average of $1,979 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota, GA vs. nearby cities

Dakota, GA
$3,203/mo
$1,979/mo
$3,378/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota, GA vs. the state and national average

Dakota, GA
$3,203/mo
$4,095/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota vs. other types of senior living

$3,043/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,203/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dakota, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,017/mo
Studio
$4,033/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota over time

Dakota, GAGA stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dakota

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dakota

Legacy Village of Tifton

4.0
They were too high for me. I think the staff did the very best they could. I just didn't have the money. They had a regular cleaning schedule. They gave me a terrible bed that threw my back out of place, and they wouldn't change it. That made it a terrible experience for me. I liked the ...
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Dakota nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota, 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 Dakota 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 Dakota that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota 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 Dakota Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota 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 Dakota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota 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 Dakota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota, GANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota 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 Dakota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.4%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Village of Tifton, Fellowship Home At Cordelia Manor and Ashburn Health Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dakota, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Dakota, Georgia. See the full list.

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