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10 Best Nursing Homes in Portland, GA

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Portland 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Portland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Portland is about $4,261, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 111 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Portland, GA

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5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the over community spirit with the residents. Yes we would recommend Highland Senior Living Rome to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Highlands Senior Living Rome, formerly The Gardens of Rome, is located in Rome, Georgia, surrounded by the stunning Appalachian foothills. Our community is proud to offer All- Inclusive Rates while providing exceptional personalized care and memory care services. We are also proud to have...
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9.8
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22 reviews
9.8
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22 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
23%
3 star
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It was clean and the people were friendly. I also know the owner. The place has taken good care of my sister since she has been there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Waldrop Residences is a lovely senior living community located in the picturesque and quaint Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a township located against the Allatoona Dam and right next to the so-formed Lake Allatoona. The Etowah River also borders the town. As such, there are numerous...
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9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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23 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
13%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
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4%
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Coming from someone who has been in Assisted living since 2020, this assisted living is by far the best one yet. The care is great and the care staff meets all my needs. Since moving here I feel like I have...
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 Big Springs Village, we help our residents thrive, aid them in their daily routines, and can provide rehabilitation and therapy services through our home health partners. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide...
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8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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My mom's a very picky eater. They send me the menu on Monday morning, so I can make adjustments to food she likes. The room is small, but she only sleeps in her room. She prefers to sit with her friends in...
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.
Kimberly Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Dallas, GA, in Paulding County. Dallas is a small historic city with a few schools, stores, restaurants and shops. Residents will enjoy the beautiful landscaped lawns, park-like environment and walking paths.Kimberly Personal...
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7.0
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19 reviews
7.0
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19 reviews
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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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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 Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...
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They did a good job keeping the community clean. The staff was attentive to my mother and all treated her well. They were very nice to her and made her feel special. They took good care of her and helped her...
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.
Cedar Hill Senior Living is a privately owned personal care facility in Cedartown, Georgia. Our members have over 15 years experience in serving seniors. We are a community that offers safe and secure personalized living plans, memory care and respite care. Our goal is to provide a community with...
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.
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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.
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Portland, GA

The average cost of senior living in Portland is $4,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waco, GA with an average of $3,645 per month.

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

Portland, GA
$4,261/mo
$4,242/mo
$4,279/mo

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

Portland, GA
$4,261/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,254/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,261/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,658/mo
Studio
$4,420/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,290/mo

Senior living costs in Portland 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: Portland, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortland, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,261/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,097/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,254/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,753/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Portland, GA:$4,261/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Portland, GA:$4,097/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Portland, GA:$4,254/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Portland, GA:$3,753/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Portland, GA, over time

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

Portland, GAGA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Portland, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Portland 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
Portland, GA$3,893/mo$4,671/mo-16.6%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Portland, GA
2024 average cost:$3,893/mo
2023 average cost:$4,671/mo
Percent change:-16.6%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Portland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Portland

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

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

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

4.3
When my parents first got there, the staff did a great job caring for my parents. When the new management took over there was a decline. I don't think the new staff is doing as well taking care of the residents. The food is good. They have a lot of outdoor space.

Portland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portland, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Portland 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 Portland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portland, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Highland Senior Living Rome, Burnt Hickory Residences and Big Springs Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Portland, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Portland, Georgia. See the full list.
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