Located next to the Blue Ridge Mountains within the Chattahoochee National Forest, Blairsville offers natural amenities and access to 16 assisted living facilities within the city and nearby....
Assisted living facilities in and around Blairsville earn an average quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars. You can learn about the factors that contributed to this rating by reading through the 47 reviews reviews in our directory.
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168 Stonehenge Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Stonehenge Assisted Living two months ago. It is a one-bedroom. It has a separate bathroom and a closet. It is a nice room. And it has plenty of room in there. They offer food, breakfast, lunch, dinner every night, and sna..."
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81 Wellborn St, Blairsville, GA 30512
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I have been providing home health nursing services at this facility for 15 years. Although an older facility, it is kept very clean. Although I haven't eaten any meals at the facility, the food always smells great and my patients never complain abou..."
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493 Wesley Mountain Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We went on a weekend at Branan Lodge. It wasn't really a good time to visit because they're low in staff. I was given a brief tour and they showed me one apartment that was empty. It was nice and roomy. It had sliding glass doors to a patio, which wa..."
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108 Church St, Hiawassee, GA 30546
4.2
(19 reviews)
"I went on a tour with Julie who was very upbeat and professional and answered my questions and, as a retired healthcare professional, I was impressed with what I saw. I will be bringing my Mother here for a tour and I hope she loves it...."
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1600 Ballewtown Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We have chosen Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. My mom hasn't moved in yet. So far, the people there that we have spoken with have been incredibly helpful. One of the main staff (her name was Cindy) has been very helpful with answering que..."
READ MORE210 Hope Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Laurel Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I like all of it. That's why she's there. She loves the food, she loves the people, and she loves the staff. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's got huge living rooms, two ..."
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17 Moore St, Andrews, NC 28901
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The family really loves them.The employees there are so kind. It is a very clean facility. Grandpa really loves it there. At first he was really worried about living in someones eles home but now he loves it, the people there adore him.He loves the a..."
READ MORE53 NORTHWOODS DRIVE, Dahlonega, GA 30533
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My brother is already at the Evergreen Terrace. The place is clean, the staff is very caring, and they seem to be very helpful to the patients. They try to know each patient and they've had the same help for a long time. He shares a room with another..."
READ MORE10644 WOLF PEN GAP ROAD, Suches, GA 30572
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I think that this place was beautiful and it had so many rooms. The people in charge really knew what they were doing and they helped with whatever they could. The owners lived on the property and worked there. Meals were greatly prepared on time eac..."
READ MORE55 Mechanicsville Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533
2.5
(2 reviews)
"We chose Dahlonega Assisted Living and Memory Care for my mom because of its proximity to my house. The facility was nice and clean. It seemed like there was adequate staffing. The rooms were a nice size. The staff was very helpful and answered all m..."
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266 Pony Lake Lane, Dahlonega, GA 30533
"Dogwood Bluff is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assis..."
READ MORE350 MOORES DRIVE, Dahlonega, GA 30533
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READ MORE480 Old Highway 64 West, Hayesville, NC 28904
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Servic..."
READ MORE4025 Pisgah Road, Andrews, NC 28901
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Servic..."
READ MORE1600 Highway 76 E, Hiawassee, GA 30546
"Hiawassee Park is in a tranquil hilltop setting off U.S. Route 76 in Hiawassee, Georgia, overlooking Lake Chatuge. Its convenient location p..."
READ MORE4021 Pisgah Road, Andrews, NC 28901
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Servic..."
READ MOREBased on fees in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs in Blairsville hover near $4,695 per month. This rate surpasses costs in many nearby cities, including Rome and Athens, with respective fees of $4,215 and $3,500, and Dalton, where seniors pay approximately $2,545. Local costs also exceed the Georgia median of $4,120, marking this city as one of the costlier options in the state.
Blairsville
$4,695
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Atlanta
$4,620
Athens
$3,500
Rome
$4,215
Dalton
$2,545
Two key state programs provide Medicaid-eligible seniors help with the cost of care: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). The former provides assistance with intermediate-level nursing care in an assisted living environment, while the latter provides financial assistance for a lower level of care.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
Assisted living communities in Blairsville charge around $4,695 monthly. By comparison, home health care agencies charge considerably higher fees of around $5,911, and nursing home care costs approximately $6,388 for those in shared living units, showcasing the affordability of assisted living compared to specialized options.Â
Home Health Care
$5,911
Assisted Living Facility
$4,695
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Note: Since data for Blairsville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Gainesville, instead.
Aging adults in Blairsville seeking additional information on aging-related programs and services can use local resources. County, regional and statewide resources also offer free information and services to help seniors in assisted living remain active and independent.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging | (800) 845-5465 | Legacy Link is the AAA for 13 counties in the Georgia Mountains region, which includes Union County. It’s designated by the Georgia Department of Human Services to advocate for seniors and plan and administer programs and services that enhance their well-being. Services include senior legal assistance, community care programs, training and employment for mature workers and referrals and assistance for aging-related programs. |
| Union County Senior Center | (706) 439-6105 | The Union County Senior Center in Blairsville serves seniors aged 60 or older, providing programs to meet their needs and varied interests. It offers health and wellness, recreational and cultural programs and classes. The Senior Center also provides resources for social services, congregate and mobile meals and transportation to/from grocery stores and pharmacies. |
| Georgia Mountains RSVP | (770) 538-2650 | RSVP offers volunteer opportunities for seniors aged 55 or older who are interested in helping others. Georgia Mountains RSVP is part of a national organization that matches older adults with nonprofit agencies that provide services to the local community. Seniors can volunteer for weekly service or just a few times a year based on their desires. Although volunteer opportunities vary in Union County, they can include nonprofits that match a senior volunteer’s interests, skills and schedule. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (866) 552-4464 | The Georgia DHS, Division of Aging Services administers Georgia’s Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. An ombudsman investigates complaints against long-term care facilities made by or on behalf of a resident. The ombudsman advocates for the resident and works to resolve the issue. |
Blairsville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
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Debbie
5.0
Review of Stonehenge Assisted Living
My mother-in-law moved into Stonehenge Assisted Living two months ago. It is a one-bedroom. It has a separate bathroom and a closet. It is a nice room. And it has plenty of room in there. They...
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Timothy
4.0
Review of Stonehenge Assisted Living
Stonehenge Senior Living in Blairsville was quiet and quaint. It's up in the mountains near where my dad lived so it's a good location and has good facilities. The least I liked about it was that...
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JaneCollinsGoebel
5.0
Review of Stonehenge Assisted Living
We moved my Mother here from Florida, back in December of 2010. We had looked at a few places, and Stonehenge just felt like home when we walked in to look around. We moved her in, and we...
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