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Nelson 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 396 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nelson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nelson is about $5,167, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Nelson, GA

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Photo of Atria North Point
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The staff is wonderful and caring and will do anything they can to accommodate your particular needs. They go out of their way to be helpful and make residents feel comfortable and supported.
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.
Atria Senior Living is proud to offer exceptional independent living, assisted living and supportive living communities in Georgia. Atria North Point provides gracious senior living in the Metro Atlanta area. When searching for a retirement living community or senior apartment to call home, visit...
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It is a good place. the staff are friendly and professional. the food is well prepared and good. the facility is decorated beautifully and kept clean. there seems to be a feeling of kindness and real caring...
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 over 40 years, we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition.At Country Gardens Duluth Assisted Living Community we offer a choice of lifestyles based...
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The rooms are nice. The people all seem nice. I'm not sure how well they handle people with dementia. My sister-in-law was in the assisted living facility part, and she had a little breakdown of wanting to...
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.
Redefine your independence and strengthen your sense of purpose.At senior living community in Lawrenceville, Georgia, we can assist you with the little things — like housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With personal care home and memory care on one campus, we...
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I used A Place for Mom to find Phoenix at James Creek and Mom and I couldn't have been more satisfied with the choice. For the 27 months she lived there she was well cared for, enjoyed the amenities 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.
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Very supportive to my mom's needs. Food is tasty, place is always clean no odor. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The activities are excellent and very meaningful. I highly recommend this place.
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.
The Cambridge offers a vibrant senior living community in the heart of Smyrna and Vinings. Conveniently located off South Cobb Drive between the East-West Connector and I-285, our community provides easy access for families throughout Metro Atlanta. We proudly offer both Assisted Living and...
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Our experience at chapters has been positive. My mom is very happy there. They've had turnover with people and ownership, but I think it's all been pretty good. As long as my mom is happy there, I am happy.!
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.
Welcome to Chapters Living of Alpharetta!Discover a new chapter of living—where elegance, comfort, and compassionate care come together seamlessly. At Chapters Living of Alpharetta, every detail is designed to inspire connection and well-being. Our thoughtfully appointed community features...
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Currently residing in Holbrook. I find the facility to be very comforting and the staff to be very caring. The activities are wide range from informative, lectures, exercise, card, games, book clubs, etc. ...
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.
At Holbrook Woodstock, we have 300 custom designed apartments and 16 state of the art cottages on a 21 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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They answer the phone. They check on mom even though she is independent. Their processes are easy to follow. The cook works with my mom with all her requests. The home is clean and smells great. The staff...
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 decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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Facility fairly new and well maintained. About 250 residents when full. Independent and assisted mixed which is nice for everyone. Four added levels of care for those in assisted. They do not offer...
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Welcome to Village Park - where days are for rediscovering and reconnecting, recreation is an art worth mastering and relaxation is always well deserved. We call it Next-Level Senior Living. You'll just call it home.NOW OPEN in the heart of Alpharetta. We offer bungalows,...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
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My mother is in memory care! Recently there has been a problem with getting in & out of the doors! We had a security key to get in & out! But someone did not let the door completely close & one of the...
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 TerraBella Roswell
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Overall 5 stars. My husband was only there 3 weeks , then back in the hospital and then passed away . Staff was wonderful , food was very good - room was very nice -I really was very pleased.
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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I have found the staff to be very knowledgeable and helpful and always very friendly. The apartment is a really nice size for a single person and easy to take care of and will laid out. Haven't had any...
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.
We make true retirement living easy and enjoyable at the Retreat at Loganville. Whether in our independent living Villas and Cottages, our personal care Manor House, or our Alzheimer's Pearl, residents focus on living each day to the fullest. We greet all residents and their families with...
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Overall good... the management and admin staff was very professional and diligent... a pleasure to work with. The care teams were good and attentive to mom's needs overall. There is always a transition...
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.
This community is proud to be family owned and operated. This is evident in our commitment to our residents, staff and families. We are flexible, able to adapt to what our families desire while maintaining the sense of community that is important to our staff and families. We will not sacrifice...
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[name removed] loves her new home. It is plenty big enough for her. The environment is safe. Staff are so kind and helpful. The food is all she talks about. She is loving every thing the kitchen serves. It's...
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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The staff are very kind. The food is edible, but could be better. My loved one is in memory care and doing well there. The room and overall facility are clean. Her apartment is a comfortable size. A lot of...
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.
Historic Roswell Place offers a beautiful assisted living and memory care community for seniors in the Roswell, GA area.With a warm and welcoming environment, our intimate setting provides a relaxing retreat filled with historic charm and southern hospitality.Our residents become friends quickly,...
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They are kind and positive. I would like to see my mother participating in more activities. I think she misses out on activities. My mother's experience has been good.
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.
A Place Where Your Loved One Feels at Home – and Truly LivesNestled in the heart of Buford, GA—just minutes from the Mall of Georgia, local shopping, and exciting minor league baseball—our senior living community offers more than just care. We offer a lifestyle full of joy, connection, and...
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I moved my mother here after her previous facility closed, and I could not be more pleased with the experience. The staff is exceptional, treating each resident with love, respect, and constant positive...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry is a community built on love that spans generations. Located twenty minutes from downtown Marietta, GA in the community of East Cobb. We are dedicated to cultivating a community that invites you to live, love, and thrive. We offer premier services for seniors and...
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My parents are currently at Atria, and I can rest easy knowing that they are well cared for. The leadership team there also are very responsive, and they clearly care about my parents and love what they do....
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.
Conveniently located just east of the Perimeter near downtown Tucker, Main Street and Stone Mountain, Atria Park of Tucker offers a warm, welcoming senior living experience with personalized support available around the clock.Our community provides Supportive Living and Life Guidance® Memory...
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I'm totally impressed w/staff. [name removed], the director of Memory Care has her staff engaged w/the residents & activities, family style eating all together at long table, and keeping them awake & alert....
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.
Magnolia Place of Roswell is an assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Roswell, Georgia. A vibrant suburb of Atlanta, Roswell features beautiful parks, historical sites, exceptional medical centers and a variety of fun, entertainment and shopping. In a truly ideal location, all...
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Moving my mother to Smyrna Village was a decision made with a heavy heart and it still weighs heavily on me, but it has proven to be the right choice for us both. The team’s attentive and thoughtful care has...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Smyrna Village is a licensed memory care community that is under new ownership. We are family-owned and military-owned and we have a passion for creating a supportive environment for those closely involved in the lives of our residents. We believe that individuals with dementia can lead full and...
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I gave this facility a raving review on Google, but that was when [Name Removed] was the executive director. She left in May for an ED job with another facility. The activities director left as well. The new...
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.
Enjoy An Active LifestyleWhen you walk through the doors at our assisted living and memory care community in Woodstock, Georgia, you will quickly discover a vibrant and active group of seniors who are eager to embrace this season of life with passion. Tucked within the beautiful and historic...
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The only thing that seems a little subpar is the food. It's like basic cafeteria food. From a school cafeteria. Beyond that, the staff is extremely nice and her room is kept clean and she seems reasonably...
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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We feel the staff meets my mother-in-law where she is physically and emotionally and respond accordingly. They accommodate her and what her needs, desires and wants are. Our first impression of seeing...
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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I'm gonna say 4.5 and the reason for that is when we first got there, they were missing a activity Director and the woman that I was dealing with [name removed]. I just left so there was a little confusion...
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.
Sunabella of Towne Lake offers three types of apartment homes for seniors – deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments (includes a separate living room and private screened porch), and two-bedroom apartments – all with kitchenettes.This affordable community offers a safe and loving home-like...
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My family member has lived in several facilities and without a doubt Medlock Gardens has the best staff I have ever encountered at a facility. From the director all the way to the kitchen staff, they are...
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.
About Medlock Gardens…Located in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur, Medlock Gardens is the “Bed and Breakfast” of Senior Living. With its quaint and cozy setting, Medlock Gardens features a three level floor plan with apartments on the first two levels, and a terrace level downstairs ideal for...
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Cost of nursing homes in Nelson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $5,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cartersville, GA with an average of $4,990 per month.

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

Nelson, GA
$5,167/mo
$5,101/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$5,285/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,167/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,079/mo
Private
$5,275/mo

Senior living costs in Nelson 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: Nelson, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelson, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,167/mo$5,101/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Nelson, GA:$5,167/mo
Georgia:$5,101/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Nelson, GA, over time

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

Nelson, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Nelson, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Nelson 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
Nelson, GA$4,695/mo$4,513/mo+4.0%
Georgia$4,791/mo$4,633/mo+3.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Nelson, GA
2024 average cost:$4,695/mo
2023 average cost:$4,513/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nelson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nelson

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Serenity Empire at Decatur

4.5
This facility is unique. Mid 2015 it was purchased by a new owner, who is also the Director and she has improved the Home dramatically, with fresh paint, new carpet and hardwoods. It is a smaller facility that has a very residential feel. The rooms are big, the staff are friendly, caring ...
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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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Nelson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.8%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, Presbyterian Village of Cobb and The Fountains of Calhoun are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nelson, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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