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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gum Springs, GA

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Gum Springs 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 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gum Springs, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gum Springs is about $4,437, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 88 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gum Springs, GA

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Photo of The Fountains of Calhoun
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The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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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It was clean and the people were friendly. I also know the owner. The place has taken good care of my sister since she has been there.
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.
Waldrop Residences is a lovely senior living community located in the picturesque and quaint Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a township located against the Allatoona Dam and right next to the so-formed Lake Allatoona. The Etowah River also borders the town. As such, there are numerous...
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We could not be happier with Tiger Lily Estates My mother has lived there for almost a year. She enjoys the activities and fellowship with other residents. The faculty has a caring, at home feeling. I am...
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.
Tiger Lily Estates is an assisted living and memory care community founded on the principles of embracing, empowering, and experiencing life to its fullest. Our leadership team has over 80 years of combined experience and is dedicated to changing the approach to senior care. While aging lessens...
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I would write them five on everything. The people that run it are fantastic. Their staff are so caring and so nice. The place is beautiful. It's in a wonderful location. I'm very happy. We were able to get...
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 Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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The nursing staff were always nice. The salesperson was very nice when we signed but cooled down afterwards. Probably the worst was my mom died on [date removed] and we had to have everything out by the...
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.
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I am extremely pleased with Morning Pointe of Calhoun. The communication with the staff has been good. It's a very safe and clean environment for my mother. They offer activities onsite. One thing i really...
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.
Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW, Morning Pointe of Calhoun is a single level state-of-the-art senior living community with 35 spacious apartments and multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers The Lantern...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Gum Springs, GA

The average cost of senior living in Gum Springs is $4,437 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Resaca, GA with an average of $3,742 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Gum Springs, GA, vs. nearby cities

Gum Springs, GA
$4,437/mo
$4,562/mo
$4,574/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gum Springs, GA, vs. state and national averages

Gum Springs, GA
$4,437/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gum Springs, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,468/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,437/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gum Springs, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,708/mo
Studio
$4,619/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,170/mo

Senior living costs in Gum Springs 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: Gum Springs, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGum Springs, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,437/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,335/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,468/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,116/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Gum Springs, GA:$4,437/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Gum Springs, GA:$4,335/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Gum Springs, GA:$4,468/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Gum Springs, GA:$4,116/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gum Springs, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Gum Springs 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.

Gum Springs, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Gum Springs, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gum Springs 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
Gum Springs, GA$3,076/mo$4,057/mo-24.2%
Georgia$4,254/mo$3,939/mo+8.0%
National$5,469/mo$5,121/mo+6.8%
Gum Springs, GA
2024 average cost:$3,076/mo
2023 average cost:$4,057/mo
Percent change:-24.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,254/mo
2023 average cost:$3,939/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gum Springs

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gum Springs

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Oaks at Acworth

5.0
It was close to my home and my parents were in a rush to find a place due to frequency of falling and leaving rehab soon and could not go home without 24 hour care and that was too expensive. Other places weren't sure if they could accept him. They also had a special at the end of the month. But ...
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The Oaks at Fairmount

4.6
We chose The Oaks at Fairmount because I was looking for a long time and I was looking for one she could afford and we would not have to sell her house but was still nice. The Oaks fit the bill great. The room sizes are smaller and they do have shared bathrooms, but they have options depending ...
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Gum Springs nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Springs nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Springs, 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 Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gum Springs, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gum Springs, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum Springs, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Springs, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum Springs, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fountains of Calhoun, Burnt Hickory Residences and Tiger Lily Estates are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gum Springs, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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