The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in August, GA

Augusta Gardens Senior Living and Memory Care provides a high level of personal care to seniors, while respecting each person's individuality and encouraging creativity and independence. Residents can get their haircut and colored and enjoy manicures and pedicures in the on-site beauty salon and barbershop. In addition to special events, crafts and restaurant-style meals, seniors can also participate in pet therapy days. We chose Augusta Gardens for our top 10 list because of its partnership with Legacy Health Care Services, an arrangement that gives residents access to on-site physician care and rehabilitation therapy.

At Brookdale Augusta, seniors have unique opportunities to enjoy the company of others, with activities such as sand art classes, off-campus excursions and ice-cream socials. Friendly staff members are available 24 hours a day to assist residents with their needs, and seniors can sing along at the piano or choose a book from the library to read in the fireside living room. Residents are welcome to garden in the warmer months and enjoy the enclosed sunroom when the weather gets chilly. We chose Brookdale Augusta for our list because of the variety of amenities it offers, such as an arts and crafts room, a therapy room and a private dining room for family events.

Benton House offers seniors a balance between independence and discreet assistance, providing the freedom to enjoy friends, family and activities. Nutritious and appetizing meals are served daily in the dining room, and seniors have a choice at each meal. During move-in, residents are asked to complete a questionnaire listing their interests and the types of activities they enjoy. The professional and friendly staff at Benton House is available to assist seniors in choosing from the excursions and activities offered daily. They're also happy to help with medication management and give seniors the level of assistance they need and desire.

The Claiborne at West Lake is an upscale senior living community featuring a wellness center for physical therapy sessions provided by Augusta University Health. One of the many other amenities is a 20-seat theater that has padded movie chairs with cup holders. In addition to enjoying restaurant-style dining, seniors can visit the game room, library and spacious on-site beauty salon and barbershop. The Claiborne is a family-owned assisted living and memory care residence, and the staff there is helpful and caring. The one- and two-bedroom apartments with private baths have walk-in closets, contemporary window treatments and custom cabinetry in the kitchens. The Claiborne is included on our list because of the elegant atmosphere and high level of attentiveness to the needs of residents.

There's a choice of fresh, farm-to-table entrées at every meal in the beautifully appointed dining room at Elmcroft of Martinez, with coffee and snacks available all day at the bistro. Seniors can enjoy classes, activities and escorted excursions to local restaurants and places of interest. Elmcroft practices care coordination, communicating with each resident's doctor, dentist and specialists, and providing transportation to appointments. Elmcroft of Martinez is a continuous care community, and residents can transition from assisted living to memory care if necessary. This assisted living residence made our list because it has been recognized by the state for its excellent standards of care.

Residents can relax in front of the living room fireplace or stroll through the courtyard garden when they're not enjoying one of the many activities available at Brookdale North Augusta. This pet-friendly assisted living residence has a range of apartment floor plans, and staff is available 24 hours a day to assist seniors with their needs. Wi-Fi is available in every part of the community, and residents can surf the web on one of the available tablets or learn about new apps in a tech class. In addition to delicious meals served in a well-appointed dining room, Brookdale has an on-site ice cream parlor.

Seniors living at Hammond Place can enjoy outings for shopping, restaurant dining and other entertainment. Those who enjoy the outdoors can join a bird-watching group and walking club or spend time gardening on the landscaped grounds. In addition to the cheerful staff, the community has a full-time registered nurse available 24 hours a day to help seniors with medication management and other needs. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available with kitchenettes, individual mailboxes and roomy closets.

Thrive at Augusta is a community nestled on 17 acres adjacent to a horse farm, and it's also down the street from restaurants, shopping, doctors' offices and several houses of worship. A bistro beckons seniors in the two-story lobby filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments and companion suites, all with walk-in showers. We included this residence on our list because of the quality of the staff, which is on-call 24 hours a day and is specially certified to work with seniors.

Marshall Pines is an assisted living and memory care community that provides a full schedule of activities and specialized levels of care for residents. Located in the quiet community of Evans, Georgia, it's just 10 miles from downtown Augusta. The campus includes walking trails, enclosed gardens and a patio with plenty of seating. Seniors can visit the on-site beauty salon and barbershop, watch movies in the theater or exercise in the fitness room, and transportation is provided for off-campus activities. We chose to include this assisted living community because of its emphasis on life enrichment and memory therapy.

A wide menu of social and recreational activities is provided for seniors at Morningside of Evans. Chef-prepared meals are customized for those with dietary preferences, and outdoor dining is available during warm weather. Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, and seniors receive complimentary transportation for doctor's appointments and shopping trips. Intergenerational programs and in-house religious services are available, and residents can enjoy movie nights, exercise classes and pet therapy sessions.