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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 398 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 $5,342, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 9094 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mica, Tate and Marblehill.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Nelson, GA

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Photo of The Phoenix at Dunwoody
1010 Photos available
8.0
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33 reviews
8.0
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33 reviews
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I would ask your facility to work with other residences, family, and friends who have visited patients to be sure to contact / lobby government officials about the need for hospice and other types of care...
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 Dunwoody understands that at any age, maintaining a sense of freedom and independence is very important. At The Phoenix at Dunwoody, we strive for Excellence and Compassion in serving others. Our Assisted Living Associates ensure that interactions are Meaningful and Personalized...
Photo of Mann House Sandy Springs
2323 Photos available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
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There just something about a smaller place. The staff is awesome it's great to see the same people for do many years. The care is truly heartwarming it feel like home. Older community but it's kept well.
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.
With all the amenities here, it's silver tray, residential assisted living. It began back in 1988, when The Mann House launched the whole luxury-care, assisted-living concept. Today, as large corporations clamor to compete, we stand in quiet contrast. Judged by every criteria — reputation,...
Photo of Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory
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8.0
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20 reviews
8.0
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I have included "Transportation" in "Activities". Very frustrated with the Transportation. Make sure you get details about the Transportation. How many cars they have and the schedule. Chef who was there...
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.
Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Marietta, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized...
Photo of The Bridge at Lawrenceville
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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What we like the most about The Bridge community is the proximity to our home. The bride is less than 15 minutes from our house. The new director is very responsive to our concerns, and the staff is very...
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.
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Photo of Hope Memory Care
99 Photos available
8.0
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61 reviews
8.0
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My mother just recently passed away and I could not have picked a better facility for her to be. Since day one everyone showed my mother love and made us feel like family. I would recommend this facility to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For Dacula area seniors seeking compassionate senior living in Georgia, especially memory care support, Hope Memory Care Center is your premier option. Because our professional team adopts a family-based approach to senior memory care, residents enjoy unique and person-centered programs in a...
Photo of Stonehenge Senior Living
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8.0
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The staff were the best. Accommodations were excellent. I would most definitely recommend them to others who are needing to find a place for their loved one.
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.
We appreciate your interest in Stonehenge Senior Living and would like to tell you a little bit more about Stonehenge. We are a family-owned business and have been in business for over 32 years. Stonehenge has five different buildings and provides family style living to our residents. We limit...
Photo of Benton House of Grayson
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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23 reviews
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This is a community that is close to family to visit our loved one. The staff are very friendly and they know the entire family by name. My loved one seems to be happy here. The staff communication with...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Grayson the most desired in the...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Eastside
1313 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.0
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Lovely facility, friendly residents, great food and my husband and I plan to go there when decide to leave our house. We loved our tours and my father-in-law chose it as soon as he visited
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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Photo of Summerset Assisted Living
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8.0
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60 reviews
8.0
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It is a very well kept clean, aesthetically pleasing facility. The owners and administrative staff there are helpful and attentive, but my only complaint is the Follow-up for issues that my brother has is...
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.
Summerset Assisted Living is a senior living community in Atlanta, Georgia that was founded in December of 2000. Here at Summerset we offer families a home away from home that is warm and friendly. The staff is warm and friendly, and we offer plenty of activities for our elderly residents to do....
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Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
1313 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
7.9
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18 reviews
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It's been an amazing experience. From the tour to my father's assessment. When my father arrived on first day the entire staff was there to great him.
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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Photo of Sunrise at Ivey Ridge
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.9
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73 reviews
7.9
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73 reviews
5 star
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Sunrise John's creek was a 4, only because they didn’t tell me when I moved him in that they were getting sold a few weeks later. never talked to the new owners. The new owners didn't communicate and when...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Photo of Dogwood Forest of Grayson
1313 Photos available
7.9
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19 reviews
7.9
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Dogwood Forest was wonderful. Recommendations from others, visiting and having residents tell us how great it was, the time the staff took to answer all of our questions and address some concerns about our...
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.
Dogwood Forest of Grayson is considered one of the top assisted living communities in Gwinnett County! Our community includes top amenities for residents, including a wellness center, bistros, full-service dining, salon, tavern and movie theatre. Our exterior spaces include healthful outdoor...
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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville
55 Photos available
7.9
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20 reviews
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They truly care about their residents and are willing to sit down and work through any issues you might have. They do a good job of getting them involved with activities as well. The facility is clean 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.
Photo of Brickmont of West Cobb
1010 Photos available
7.9
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It's fine but the food is awful. I would tell a friend do not come here. I would leave here myself except I have only been in this place about almost 6 months and I just could not in good conscience. Tell...
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 Amber Glen Personal Care DUP
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We chose Amber Glen Personal Care because they came to assess him and they said they would be able to take care of him and his needs at that time, but later they could not. Anytime I had a problem, they...
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.
Located in the beautiful town of Gainesville, GA, Amber Glen offers a new level of quality and excellence in Personal and Memory Care.Our philosophy is simple: We care for out residents, as we would like to be cared for – with respect, dignity, and supportive compassion.Amber Glen provides a...
Photo of The Retreat at Sandy Springs
11 Video available
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7.8
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This is not a new facility so it's not full of glamor. But it is well kept and comfortable. My sister and I had lunch there on our tour, just testing the food. It was really good. I would say served with...
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.
At The Retreat at Sandy Springs, our pet friendly senior living community, delivers compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide...
Photo of The Retreat at Dalton
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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The staff was awesome and took excellent care of my mom. Unfortunately her dementia had progressed and I was unable to afford to keep her there. I Unfortunately had to move her in December. I would recommend...
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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
Photo of The Memory Center Atlanta
1111 Photos available
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One of the most important items to me was that it is all memory care, which means everyone on the staff is trained in dealing with people that have cognitive challenges.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At The Memory Center we believe the challenging conditions of an aging brain should be met with a caring, interactive community designed around the individual. One that recognizes them for who they are today.Our newest community, The Memory Center, Atlanta is scheduled to open Spring 2017 and...
Photo of Marietta Life Center
1111 Photos available
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I love Marietta Life Center! Words cannot express my appreciation for the care that my father receives. Thumbs up! I rate the staff and facility a 5. Everything your loved one needs is at Marietta Life...
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.
We are a beautiful Personal Care Home located off the Marietta Square about a mile from Kennestone Hospital. We have recently undergone extensive renovation to our community and added several new amenities that provide our residents with the best, therapeutic environment possible. Our care staff...
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Photo of Pleasant Valley Personal Care
1717 Photos available
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
Photo of Camellia Place
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Mom had a clogged drain in her bathroom for 7 months. Multiple reports to admin. Staff does not write anything down. No communication between shifts. Mom pays an additional [Amount Removed] a month and 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.
Camellia Place an Oaks Senior Living Community is a distinctive neighborhood of six single-story homes and a community house. Each home features 16 individual suites with walk-in closets and private baths, common living areas and central dining as well as gated courtyards and front porches. A...
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Photo of The Fountains in Cartersville
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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
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 Hammond Glen Retirement Community
11 Video available
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11 Floor plan available
7.7
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It's a very friendly place to be. The food is good and there is always something to do. If you are looking for a nice place to settle, this place is old, but the rooms are big and the closets are great.
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.
Located in the heart of Sandy Springs, Hammond Glen offers the feel of the country and the convenience of the city. Our one and two bedroom apartments have full-service kitchens, balconies, and large walk-in closets. We offer 24-hour staff, scheduled transportation, restaurant, housekeeping,...
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Photo of Pruitt Place - Scenic View
1010 Photos available
7.7
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Administration took her time in our introductory meeting. Answered questions thoroughly (and multiple times if we needed). Staff all seem happy to be there. Smiling and speaking kindly to residents. Quickly...
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.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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Photo of Seven Hills Square Memory Care
99 Photos available
7.7
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28 reviews
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The Staff and Nurses have all been wonderful at taking care of my Mom. When we moved in three years ago, the price was great. Its clean, the food is good, and the activities director keeps them busy....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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Cost of nursing homes in Nelson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $5,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dahlonega, GA with an average of $4,131 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Nelson, GA, vs. nearby cities

Nelson, GA
$5,342/mo
$5,449/mo

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

Nelson, GA
$5,342/mo
$4,803/mo
U.S. national average
$5,058/mo

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

$5,358/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,342/mo

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

Semi-Private
$10,470/mo
Private
$10,980/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$5,342/mo$4,803/mo$5,058/mo
Assisted Living$4,264/mo$4,110/mo$4,789/mo
Memory Care$5,358/mo$4,803/mo$5,058/mo
Independent Living$5,614/mo$4,798/mo$4,245/mo
Nursing Homes
Nelson, GA:$5,342/mo
Georgia:$4,803/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, GA:$4,264/mo
Georgia:$4,110/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, GA:$5,358/mo
Georgia:$4,803/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, GA:$5,614/mo
Georgia:$4,798/mo
U.S.:$4,245/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.

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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 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
Nelson, GA$4,443/mo$4,215/mo+5.4%
Georgia$4,417/mo$4,186/mo+5.5%
National$5,671/mo$5,389/mo+5.2%
Nelson, GA
2024 average cost:$4,443/mo
2023 average cost:$4,215/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,417/mo
2023 average cost:$4,186/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,671/mo
2023 average cost:$5,389/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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
69.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.6%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
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
67.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.2%
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%
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
24.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
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
52.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
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
61.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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