DAHLONEGA ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

My mother moved into DAL almost two years ago. It is a beautiful facility with landscaping and a wonderful location. The chef and his team do an amazing job. From preparing daily meals for the residents to hosting holiday meals for resident families, the food is always top notch. The ladies who work at the front desk are always polite and neatly dressed. But, each year there has been an increase, which is not a consistent increase because it varies from 2-5%. Prescription medications are outsourced to a pharmacy that packages their pills. (That's another expense.) Also, there seems to be a lot of turnover with employees, from the administrator and office personnel to the actual caregivers to who the residents get to know for only a short time and then they have someone new to learn. They seem very eager to medicate when more medication is not the answer. My advice to anyone looking to place a loved one in a facility is do your homework. Keep your loved ones Dr.'s, they know them and know what is best for them. Find out as much as you can about the people who run the facility. Is the head nurse a RN or LPN, and how long has the nurse worked with elderly people and does the office personnel have experience working in a facility like this. Do they know how to interact with people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia? I was pleased with this facility in the beginning of my mother's residency here but as I see all the changes going on I cannot say I am pleased any longer.

Friendly and compassionately staffed, beautifully landscaped assisted living shelter. They take the time to learn your needs and help you attain the care you need. The food prepared is nutritious and delicious, kinda like a resort.

I am so thankful for every staff member at Dahlonega Assisted Living. The amenities are wonderful, the property is beautiful, and they provide excellent care for the residents. More importantly, they truly care and take the time to get to know each resident and their family. My husband and I visit often, and we’ve seen not only the love they show my dad, but the genuine compassion they have for all the residents. I was nervous at first about this decision, but my dad couldn’t be in better hands.

Our Mom has been at Dahlonega Assisted Living for 4 years! She is happy there and feels well taken care of. They have an excellent staff, they have lots of activities like arts and crafts, exercise, Friday Happy Hours with music, Bingo, and lots of other resident involving activities. Families are included in special events and they occasionally have seminars on health related issues of their loved ones. Housekeeping is excellent! I do wish they had more activities on the weekend but I am sure staffing is limited.

I have a family member at Dahlonega Assisted Living and she could not be happier. The facility has a warm, comfortable, homey feel. She has enjoyed chair exercise, arts and crafts, musicians that come in to entertain and weekly field trips. The chef prepares great meals that taste homemade and the dining room is bustling at mealtimes. I cannot say enough good things about the absolutely amazing staff. They are professional, kind and know every resident by name. We can’t imagine a better place for our loved one.