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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oakwood, GA

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Oakwood 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 23 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Oakwood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Oakwood is about $4,603, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 354 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oakwood, GA

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Oakwood
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77 Floor plans available
9.5
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The activities are limited for men, especially for those with good cognition. My Dad didn't enjoy crafts or flower arranging and was not a particularly spiritual person. He did like listening to some 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.
At Cedarhurst of Oakwood, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Oakwood, Georgia, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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My experience with Waypoint Senior Living was great. The staff was very attentive and caring. I couldn't have placed my aunt in a better facility. I only wish that I used A Place for Mom when I was looking...
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.
Country Heritage II, Inc. is located in Flowery Branch, GA in Hall County. Our residential care home provides help to you when you need it in an area that is as beautiful as the city name. Those who spend time in Flowery Branch appreciate what it offers including Liberty Candy Company, New Wave...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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30 reviews
9.5
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30 reviews
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The food is excellent and the staff is great. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Oaks at Braselton is conveniently close to local churches, shopping areas, the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and other medical offices. The single story stylish craftsman style property features 46 assisted living apartments and 34 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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21 reviews
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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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8.9
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10 reviews
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The facility is small which provides more of a family atmosphere. My mom was treated well by the staff and several of them came up to me after she passed and said that they loved taking care of her.
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
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8.8
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34 reviews
8.8
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I'm very happy with both the staff and the team at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. They have activities and family times arranged for the seniors. I highly recommend living at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. I...
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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What we like the most about Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is that the workers are friendly. They adapt to the patients changing needs. Cheerful atmosphere with enjoyable activities, and yes we would...
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.
In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the 'Hospitality Capital of the World,' Morningside of Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia Mountains and the city of Atlanta. We rank at the top as a prestigious community and are committed to the health and happiness of older adults. For...
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1212 Floor plans available
8.4
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I have found everything to be as I expected. Food is very good., staff is great and friendly and the residents are very friendly and helpful. I have a hard time doing all I want to do. The pool is great.
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.
The Gardens of Gainesville is situated at the base of the North Georgia Mountains on the outskirts of downtown Gainesville and a short distance from Lake Lanier. Offering Independent Senior Living (with services available), Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Gardens of Gainesville offers true...
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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...
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Manor House and the whole team there gets a big thumbs up from me! The confidence that you know that your loved one is being cared for in a loving compassionate manner is worth its weight in gold. My mother...
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.
Our Mission & Values By confirming that all senior living communities we partner with have the best services and management design available, we are able to assure the residents and their families that not only are they receiving the best care available, but also that they are in a place...
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Photo of Ashton Senior Living
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This facility is a friendly place for sure, but wasn't the best fit for dad. I can't fault them completely, but they did tell us they could handle his level of care needs and accept him based on his...
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.
Photo of Regency House of Buford
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.0
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The staff is absolutely wonderful and truly care for my mom. They are priced just right and have good facilities and activities. They have taken the time to get to know my mom to help draw her out and make...
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.
Built for One Thing: YouOur community is designed from the ground up to provide you with the perfect canvas on which you can paint your best senior living life. Choose us for your next home sweet home and you can trade the worries and hassles that often come with living at home for a better, more...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Oakwood, GA

The average cost of senior living in Oakwood is $4,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dahlonega, GA with an average of $3,874 per month.

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

Oakwood, GA
$4,603/mo

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

Oakwood, GA
$4,603/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,598/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,603/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,886/mo
Studio
$4,278/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,988/mo

Senior living costs in Oakwood 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: Oakwood, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakwood, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,603/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,139/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,598/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,160/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Oakwood, GA:$4,603/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Oakwood, GA:$4,139/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Oakwood, GA:$4,598/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Oakwood, GA:$4,160/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oakwood, GA, over time

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

Oakwood, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Oakwood, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oakwood 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
Oakwood, GA$4,893/mo$4,869/mo+0.5%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Oakwood, GA
2024 average cost:$4,893/mo
2023 average cost:$4,869/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,405/mo
2023 average cost:$4,190/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Oakwood

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oakwood

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

St. Ives Memory Care in Johns Creek, GA

5.0
My father lived at St. Ives Memory Care for 5 years. As a registered nurse of 30 years I can testify to the amazing care daddy received. The staff was attentive, activities were appropriate and fun for him. The facility is clean and well ran.

Benton House of Grayson

4.9
We chose Benton House of Grayson because of the alignment of value system and also I was able to see how they care for their community. My mother is in the memory care unit and the staff are all very responsive and we are very happy with the quality of care that she is getting. The staff, ...
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Oakwood nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood, 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakwood, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
82.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakwood 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 Oakwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakwood, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakwood 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 Oakwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwood, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwood 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 Oakwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakwood, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood 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 Oakwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakwood, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarhurst of Oakwood, Waypoint Senior Living and Oaks at Braselton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Oakwood, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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