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Shake Rag 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 68 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shake Rag, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shake Rag is about $4,701, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2007 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shake Rag, GA

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The community is clean and the day to day staff are very friendly. The management team is really friendly and always call us with updated, they are very good. They do have daily activities, and they actually...
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.
Tapestry House Memory Care is warm and inviting, the intimate setting creates a comfortable and homey environment. Beautiful surroundings, including award winning gardens are appreciated by everyone who enters. Our continuum of care extends to those who need help in their daily routine. The...
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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, 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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My mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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.
A Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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My 90-year-old father was convinced to go to subacute rehab and not just any subacute rehab. He was fortunate to be accepted to salude rehab in Suwannee that selects patients based on their potential for...
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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We liked the place. She was there a year and a half ago and we asked to go back there this time. The only thing I think they could improve on is their response time when my wife pushes her button.
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.
Cumming Nursing Center is the premier provider of senior rehab services and long-term care in Forsyth County. Our short-term recovery program provides innovative sub-acute care for those needing various levels of skilled nursing, therapy, and rehabilitation following a serious injury or...
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We chose this location to move our loved one to as her care needs advanced beyond what her previous residence could provide. Overall I'd say they do a good job, although it is a much different environment...
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.
MeSun was founded in 2006 by a compassionate and humble physician with a heartfelt vision: to create a community where care is delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Rooted in this vision, MeSun Hospice was born, serving as a beacon of hope and support for patients and...
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Morning Starr Communities, Inc.
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 Bridge At Lawrenceville
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shake Rag, GA

The average cost of senior living in Shake Rag is $4,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dacula, GA with an average of $4,501 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shake Rag, GA, vs. nearby cities

Shake Rag, GA
$4,701/mo
$4,692/mo
$4,717/mo

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

Shake Rag, GA
$4,701/mo
$4,286/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$4,691/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,701/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shake Rag, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,176/mo
Studio
$4,972/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,445/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,163/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,363/mo

Senior living costs in Shake Rag 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: Shake Rag, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShake Rag, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,701/mo$4,286/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,797/mo$3,748/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,691/mo$4,286/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$5,808/mo$4,363/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Shake Rag, GA:$4,701/mo
Georgia:$4,286/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Shake Rag, GA:$3,797/mo
Georgia:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Shake Rag, GA:$4,691/mo
Georgia:$4,286/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Shake Rag, GA:$5,808/mo
Georgia:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shake Rag, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag, GA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shake Rag 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
Shake Rag, GA$4,356/mo$4,232/mo+2.9%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shake Rag, GA
2024 average cost:$4,356/mo
2023 average cost:$4,232/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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 Shake Rag

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shake Rag

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.

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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Azalea House in Decatur, GA

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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Shake Rag nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shake Rag nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shake Rag, 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 Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
81%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
76.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
76.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shake Rag, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
82.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
81%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
84.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
79.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
61.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.5%
0.4%
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Arbor Terrace of South Forsyth, The Overlook at Suwanee and The Addison of Sandy Springs are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shake Rag, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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