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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walker County, GA
Walker County 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 122 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Walker County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Walker County is about $3,904, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 958 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Walker County, GA
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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...
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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.
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My mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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The staff at Pruitthealth has been really nice. The meals have been good. I really like that the community feels really safe. It's a very clean and up-kept community. The staff cares about the residents...
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Mount Berry has a long commitment to quality healthcare in our community. We offer comprehensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing for adults of all ages who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. To meet the social needs...
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Thank you so much to both the team of nurses as well as the physical and occupational therapy staff! My mother-in-law is frail and needed more intense physical therapy than home healthcare could...
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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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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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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.
Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Walker County, GA
The average cost of senior living in Walker County is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $3,311 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walker County, GA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walker County, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walker County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Walker County, GA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Walker County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walker County
Highlands Senior Living Cartersville
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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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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.
Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL
5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Walker County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker County, 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 Walker County 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 Walker County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50.6%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Walker County 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 Walker County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walker County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walker County 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 Walker County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Walker County 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 Walker County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker County 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 Walker County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Senior Living Rome, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive and Burnt Hickory Residences are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walker County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Walker County
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- Sugar Valley, Georgia
- Hill City, Georgia
- Nance Springs, Georgia
- Pratersville, Georgia
- Carbondale, Georgia
- Beatum, Georgia
- Reo, Georgia
- Naomi, Georgia
- New Home, Alabama
- Alpine, Georgia
- Cloudland, Georgia
- Chesterfield, Alabama
- Chelsea, Georgia
- Council Bluff, Alabama
- Berry Springs, Alabama
- Mentone, Alabama
- Riverdale, Alabama
- Hammondville, Alabama
- Valley Head, Alabama
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