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10 Best Nursing Homes in Howard, GA

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Howard 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 80 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Howard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Howard is about $4,960, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 808 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Roland, Lincoln Park and Sunset Village.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Howard, GA

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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.
Photo of New Horizon Management Inc
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.
Photo of Laurel Bay Health Care
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.
Photo of George H Lanier Memorial Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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 Howard, GA

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $4,960 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Junction City, GA with an average of $4,960 per month.

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

Howard, GA
$4,960/mo
$5,101/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Howard, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,976/mo
Private
$5,243/mo

Senior living costs in Howard 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: Howard, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoward, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,960/mo$5,101/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Livingunavailable$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Howard, GA:$4,960/mo
Georgia:$5,101/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Howard, GA:unavailable
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Howard, GA:unavailable
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Howard, GA:unavailable
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Howard, GA, over time

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

Howard, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Howard, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Howard 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 average 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
Howard, GA$4,922/mo$4,696/mo+4.8%
Georgia$4,791/mo$4,633/mo+3.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Howard, GA
2024 average cost:$4,922/mo
2023 average cost:$4,696/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,791/mo
2023 average cost:$4,633/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Howard

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Howard

The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Spring Harbor at Green Island in Columbus, GA

5.0
My parents moved into spring harbor this fall. The whole process was so smooth. My mom chose an available floor plan and it was then renovated to the finishes of her choice. It looks beautiful. Overall, we have had such a wonderful experience at Spring Harbor. The facility itself is lovely. The ...
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Magnolia Manor of Americus

5.0
The staff are always very friendly and courteous when I ask questions. They are very kind to my Dad, even when he is grumpy and hard-headed. They have a way of working with him that isn't threatening or intimidating.

Howard nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howard 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 Howard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.8%
0.4%
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John-Wesley Villas, Arlington Senior Living and Alexander IV are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Howard, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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