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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waleska, GA

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Waleska 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Waleska, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Waleska is about $4,742, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 188 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Waleska, GA

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Canton
1515 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.8
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48 reviews
8.8
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
19%
3 star
10%
2 star
6%
1 star
2%
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The staff is very kind and pleasant. Our family member has mid/late stage dementia and was not promoted on a regular basis to change clothes or bath. The food seems ok, however they do not take into...
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 Canton, 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 Canton, Georgia, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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88 Photos available
8.8
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43 reviews
8.8
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43 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
19%
3 star
19%
2 star
5%
1 star
7%
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Chapters of Canton is working out very well. They are kind & helpful. Kind to the people living there. I highly recommend this facility to other families looking.
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
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Photo of Cameron Hall of Canton
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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46 reviews
8.7
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46 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
30%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
9%
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So far, everything's been good they help mom out a lot. It's a very clean place. They keep her laundry done. Give her medicine on time.
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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7.0
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19 reviews
7.0
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19 reviews
5 star
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4 star
42%
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It is a good facility for the money, but they seem to be short staffed which makes it hard for everybody need to be met. No fault of the persons here, they are all great and super friendly, but they could...
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.
Welcome to The Landings of Canton HillsThe Landings of Canton Hills is a vibrant senior living community in Cherokee County, Georgia. Just 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton sits in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its charming Main Street and landmarks like The...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Waleska, GA

The average cost of senior living in Waleska is $4,742 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adairsville, GA with an average of $4,188 per month.

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

Waleska, GA
$4,742/mo
$4,812/mo

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

Waleska, GA
$4,742/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,762/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,742/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,625/mo
Studio
$4,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,936/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Waleska 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: Waleska, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaleska, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,742/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,258/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,762/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,269/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Waleska, GA:$4,742/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Waleska, GA:$4,258/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Waleska, GA:$4,762/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Waleska, GA:$4,269/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Waleska, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Waleska 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
Waleska, GA$3,673/mo$3,373/mo+8.9%
Georgia$4,405/mo$4,190/mo+5.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Waleska, GA
2024 average cost:$3,673/mo
2023 average cost:$3,373/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
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 Waleska

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waleska

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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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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Waleska nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waleska nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waleska, 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 Waleska 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 Waleska that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waleska, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waleska 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 Waleska Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waleska, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
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
80%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waleska 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 Waleska partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waleska, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Waleska 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 Waleska communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waleska, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Waleska 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 Waleska offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waleska, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
80%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarhurst of Canton, Chapters of Canton and Cameron Hall of Canton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waleska, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Waleska, Georgia. See the full list.
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