Valdosta, Georgia is quickly becoming a popular retirement destination for seniors. Its mild weather, and beautiful little towns boasting gorgeous and stately antebellum architecture make it very attractive for those that wish to enjoy a bit slower pace and a premier small town living experience in retirement. There are many assisted living and nursing home facilities located in and around Valdosta, offering seniors a great selection.
There is a quaint downtown area in Valdosta, featuring its most famous building, the Lowndes County Courthouse which is on the national registry list of the most historic places. The Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum is another wonderful place to visit to capture the uniquely southern history of the Valdosta area.
Valdosta was named as one of the "Top 100 U.S. Small Towns" in 2003, a well deserved honor for a beautiful town. Valdosta is also known as the Azalea City, since gorgeous azaleas are seen everywhere especially during the Spring. In March there is an Azalea Festival held in Valdosta.
One of the best known attractions in Valdosta is the Wild Adventures Theme Park. This 4 star rated park is a combination zoo and theme park and provides an outstanding way to spend a gorgeous summer day. There are water attractions located at the park, along with rides. And of special interest to seniors, there are hundreds of exotic animals to discover along with a fun Safari Train Ride. Interactive animal exhibits make this a thrilling learning opportunity to discover more about the animals that share our world. One of the best adventures in this park is the not to be missed Giraffe Feeding Experience. It is unlike any other in that you experience truly interacting with the giraffes as you feed them.
For sports enthusiasts, there is a very strong southern tradition of high school football and a famous high school football rivalry. Watching high school football in the south provides a thrilling and memorable experience. And for those that wish to enjoy walking experiences for exercise and enjoyment, there are nine pretty municipal parks conveniently located in Valdosta.
There are two major hospitals located in Valdosta, Georgia with three more located within 20 miles. The Smith Northview Hospital and the South Georgia Medical Center both provide great emergency services. The cost of assisted living in Valdosta Georgia is about $30,000 per year compared to $59,000 to $64,000 per year for nursing home care. There are many assisted living opportunities to choose from in Valdosta.
For seniors that desire a small town living experience in their retirement years, Valdosta is a great destination. For help in selecting the perfect assisted living facility, rely on the expertise provided by AssistedSeniorLiving.net.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $4,960 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $5,320 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $3,240 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $3,240 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $1,300 |
No memory care communities are listed directly in Valdosta yet. Here are the closest options within about 120 miles.
1980 Centre Pointe Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32308-4873
Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard, formerly Clare Bridge of Tallahassee, is a Tallahassee, FL Alzheimer’s Care community for seniors. Conveniently located in near I-10, Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard is in close...
2507 Old St. Augustine Road
Tallahassee, FL 32301
In order to better serve our senior community, we at St. Augustine Plantation are offering three choices. We are proud to be able to provide a wide range of assistance, from companion services a few times a week in...
2039 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
1660 11 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
36261 Okefenokee Drive
Folkston, GA 31537-7853
Folkston Park Center is a 84 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in the train watching capital of Southeast Georgia. Laid back country with lifestyle close to big city amenities featuring...
1721 Beattie Rd
Albany, GA 31721-2911
Morningside of Albany is an assisted living and Alzheimer's community associated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. As the leading health care provider in Albany Georgia since 1911, Phoebe is the area's only...
180 Burketts Ferry Road
Hazlehurst, GA 31539-7132
Hazlehurst Center is a 73-bed facility located in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Nestled among the pines, we offer short and long-term care with a dedicated staff that is highly competent and motivated to provide the best care...
3407 Glory Road
Quincy, FL 32352
3411 Nw 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
4607 Northwest 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
Brookdale Hunter’s Crossing is a Gainesville, FL Alzheimer’s Care community for seniors. Its sister community offers Assisted living for seniors.
8000 Nw 27th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
When selecting a place to retire, you weigh a lot of factors - amenities, people, location and, of course, cost. The Village provides the best of all these things.
2002 Nw 36th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32605
5626 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32219
9857 Gibson Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
1001 Southwest 62nd Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32607
Brookdale Gainesville Southwest, formerly Emeritus at Gainesville is a Gainesville assisted living community for seniors. Brookdale Gainesville Southwest is close to shopping and entertainment venues and just five...
2040 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208
2680 Sw 53 Rd Lane
Gainesville, FL 32608
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida located in Gainesville, Florida is no ordinary retirement community.
700 Day Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
1500 Rowe Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
1000 Sw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
At Parklands we keep our focus on maintaining and strengthening each person’s abilities so he or she can be as independent as possible.
7541 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
5877 Old Timuquana Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32210
2001 South Lee Street
Americus, GA 31709
Magnolia Manor's corporate office and longest operating senior community is located in the Southwest Georgia town of Americus. All levels of care are provided on the Americus campus: independent living, personal care,...
4406 Notter Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32206
960 New Berlin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
1248 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073-4699
Brookdale Orange Park is an exclusive retirement community offering assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care services for seniors. Amenities include Transportation, Library, Beauty/Barber Shop, Courtyard and...
5739 Jack Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
10875 Saint Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257-1091
Brookdale Mandarin Central, formerly Sterling House of Jacksonville, is a Jacksonville, Florida Alzheimer’s Care community. This community offers Brookdale’s Clare Bridge Crossings early to middle stage Alzheimer’s...
1001 Town Center Dr
Orange City, FL 32763
6895 Belfort Oaks Place
Jacksonville, FL 32216-6242
Brookdale Southpoint, formerly Emeritus at Southpoint, is a Jacksonville, Florida Assisted Living community for seniors. It is located in an area called Southpoint, just off J. Turner Butler Blvd. and steps away from...
4870 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 38856
Sunrise of Jacksonville, FL, is proud to offer residents and their families the benefits of Sunrise Senior Living’s 30-plus years of expertise in caring for the needs of seniors. Situated on three beautiful acres with...
10050 Old Saint Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Brookdale Crown Point is an Alzheimer's and dementia care community for seniors. We're dedicated to the care of individuals with various forms of memory loss. Amenities include Emergency Alert System, Transportation,...
76 Osprey Village Drive
Amelia Island, FL 32034
The members who live at Osprey Village worked and lived all over the country. They came to Amelia Island Plantation because of the climate, the gorgeous surroundings and probably the abundance of golf (and golf...
10660 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Wyndham Lakes offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Jacksonville, Florida for seniors. Wyndham Lakes is conveniently located behind Southlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Old St....
1367 South 18th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
10875 Old Saint Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Brookdale Mandarin Central is an Alzheimer's and dementia care community for seniors in Jacksonville, Florida. We offer the Clare Bridge memory care program. Amenities include Emergency Alert System, Transportation,...
9601 Southbrook Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32256-0460
Brookdale Southside, located in Jacksonville, Florida, offers exceptional independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's care services for seniors. Amenities include Emergency Alert System, Outdoor Pool, Fitness...
604 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
7620 Timberlin Parc Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Elmcroft of Timberlin Parc is a Jacksonville assisted living and Alzheimer’s Care community offering accommodations for those who may require assistance in their daily living activities. It is staffed 24 hours a day...
1007 Bonner Drive
Perry, GA 31069
111 Renegar Way
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Literally at the marsh's edge, this community features single-family homes, villa homes, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, memory care, rehabilitation and a wellness program geared towards helping our members live a...
4600 Middleton Park Circle East
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cypress Village located in Jacksonville, Florida is a Continuing Care Retirement Community - or CCRC. We offer a full range of senior living solutions, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or...
3455 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
At HarborChase Assisted Living and Memory Care Community of Jacksonville, we believe in celebrating senior living every day and we have the perfect location to do just that. Shopping, dining and entertainment outings...
1560 Roberts Drive
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
This summary also covers Barney, Barwick, Dixie, Hahira, Lake Park, Lakeland, Moody AFB, Morven, Naylor, Quitman, Statenville, Stockton, Valdosta and all surrounding areas.