Senior Living in Tignall, GA

Name: Senior Living in Tignall, GA: directory summary
Creator: WeFoundCare

Nearby

Senior living communities near Tignall

Counting neighboring towns, there are 20 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Tignall, 18 more than in Tignall itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Tignall

See all 20 within 25 miles

Hulin Personal Care
948 Sandtown Rd, Washington, GA 30673
2.2 mi from Tignall
Harpers Personal Care Home
186 Bootlegger Ln, Washington, GA 30673
9.1 mi from Tignall
Pruitthealth - Washington
112 Hospital Dr, Washington, GA 30673
9.6 mi from Tignall
Southern Manor Senior Living
184 Pine Ln, Washington, GA 30673
10.2 mi from Tignall
Nancy Hart Operation LLC
2117 Dr George Ward Rd, Elberton, GA 30635
10.4 mi from Tignall
Echols PCH
5266 Lexington Rd, Rayle, GA 30660
10.7 mi from Tignall

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Tignall at a glance

Tignall has 2 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records.

By licensed capacity

16 residents or fewer2
17 to 60 residents0
More than 60 residents0

Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Georgia

In Georgia, the Georgia Department of Community Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.¹

Report a problem: Contact the Georgia Department of Community Health about a licensed community, or the Georgia long-term care ombudsman at (404) 657-5327².
Check a license: Open the Georgia Department of Community Health records¹

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Georgia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid: The Georgia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.³ Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.⁴ Georgia Medicaid agency
Medicare: Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.⁵
Veterans benefits: Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.⁶ The Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (404-656-2300).⁷
Medicare counseling: Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-866-552-4464.⁸

Local resources

Local help for families in Tignall

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

Area Agency on Aging
Aging services for Wilkes County⁹
1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Wilkes County.
Website
Long-term care ombudsman
Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program²
(404) 657-5327
Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.
Website
Report abuse or neglect
Georgia Adult Protective Services
888-774-0152
Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.
Website
Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program⁸
1-866-552-4464
Website
Veterans benefits
Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs⁷
404-656-2300
Website
Medicaid
Georgia Medicaid agency³
Website
Dementia support
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline¹⁰
1-800-272-3900
Find the chapter that serves Georgia.
Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Tignall

How many senior living communities are in Tignall, GA?

WeFoundCare lists 2 senior living communities in Tignall, GA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Tignall there are 20.

How many residents can senior living communities in Tignall serve?

2 of the 2 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 25 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 172 adults age 65 and older live in Tignall.

Who licenses senior living in Georgia?

The Georgia Department of Community Health licenses senior living in Georgia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Tignall?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Wilkes County, call (404) 657-5327. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Georgia Adult Protective Services at 888-774-0152.

Are there senior living communities near Tignall?

Nearby cities with listings include Washington (4, 9.1 mi), Rayle (1, 10.9 mi), Lincolnton (4, 16.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Tignall

Assisted Living in Tignall2 assisted living communities

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Tignall (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.¹¹
Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 senior living communities report it.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Tignall (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. forms.dch.georgia.gov/HFR Accessed .
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.

Senior living in Tignall, GA