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10 Best Nursing Homes in Doctortown, GA
Doctortown 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 49 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Doctortown, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Doctortown is about $3,871, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 511 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Wefanie, Flemington and Screven Fork.
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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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
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
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
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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.
Buckingham South Buckingham South is a senior living community located in Savannah, Georgia. Our residents and their guests get to enjoy the elegant beauty of Savannah, and we incorporate all of that beauty into the layout of our community. Buckingham South is a quaint place to live that offers...
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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.
The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island provides assisted living services administered by trained, caring professionals to those who need a little extra help with daily tasks.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Doctortown, GA
The average cost of senior living in Doctortown is $3,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daisy, GA with an average of $2,655 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Doctortown, GA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Doctortown
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Doctortown
Sunabella at Savannah
4.9
I would definitely recommend the place to anyone...my dad's experience at Sunabella was very good..he had his rough days when not feeling well but overall was very good.
The Social at Savannah
3.7
We cannot rate the care services because we are in the independent living center. What we like the most about The Social at Savannah is the management and the people as a whole.
Manor House of Savannah
4.0
I have no complaints so far about this community. My mom really enjoys being here. In fact, she is doing so well she no longer needs to be in hospice care. The staff is wonderful so nice and caring they treat mom well. She is liking the food. The inside and out are clean. In some spots ...
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Doctortown nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doctortown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doctortown, 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 Doctortown 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 Doctortown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Doctortown, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Doctortown 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 Doctortown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Doctortown, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Doctortown 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 Doctortown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doctortown, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Doctortown 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 Doctortown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doctortown, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doctortown 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 Doctortown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doctortown, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Manor on the Coast, Savannah Square and Harmony at Savannah are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Doctortown, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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