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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dougherty County, GA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dougherty County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dougherty County, GA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dougherty County or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dougherty County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Turner City, Four Points and Four Points.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Anderson City, Pebble City and Sale City.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dougherty County, GA
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16 reviews
My dad has been at The Oaks for 9 months. The staff members are very kind. The environment is clean and peaceful. I am thankful that my dad is part of this community. It’s been a very positive experience....
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 Oakland Plantation stretched across 10-acres of beautiful property, we are proud to offer a vast array of person-centered services and amenities that encourage residents to maintain the independent lifestyle they are accustomed to and promote their overall health and wellness. The stylish...
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it's a great relief to go to a place you actually trust and where you feel you're getting good care. The Phoenix has been a blessing to us, and I highly recommend them.
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.
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Overall our experience with Century Pines has been a good one. It's a nice looking, clean community, the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. They've been very responsive to any issues that have...
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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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.
Morningside of Albany offers all the character and comfort of home, as well as unique programs and resources designed to meet the total needs of both resident and their family. We offer a family atmosphere, assistance with daily living activities, nutritious dining plans, active and meaningful...
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I would tell them that is a good place to take their mother. I think the friendliness and caring of the staff makes it the place to go. My mom says the food isn't very good, but at 89 and she has...
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.
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
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Dougherty County, GA
The average cost of senior living in Dougherty County is $3,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sale City, GA with an average of $3,147 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dougherty County, GA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dougherty County, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dougherty County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dougherty County
Viva Senior Living at Albany
4.6
This is a place I would recommend you check out for your loved one. The staff are wonderful and friendly to work with. The staff communication has been great with the family.
There are three meals a day served to the residents, and it is a dining room. If the resident doesn't like what is ...
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Oaks at Oakland Plantation in Leesburg, GA
5.0
My husband had a stroke on [date removed]. I had no clue what I should do. After his stay in intensive care at [name removed] he went to a nursing/physical therapy facility. He is getting better and [name removed] has been so informative as to what the next steps will be. I am grateful that ...
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Savannah Court of Camilla
4.0
Having only been in this community 2 months. I can only tell you this because of Covid, the place has been more or less shut down. I do not feel I can fairly make a positive review since our time is mostly spent in one apartment. I feel communications is not up to par. A weekly report would ...
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Dougherty County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dougherty County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dougherty 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 Dougherty 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 Dougherty 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%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dougherty County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dougherty 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 Dougherty County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oaks at Oakland Plantation, Viva Senior Living at Albany and Seymour Southern Comforts are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dougherty County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Dougherty County, Georgia. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Dougherty County
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- Pebble City, Georgia
- Sale City, Georgia
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- Herod, Georgia
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- Bridges Crossroad, Georgia
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