Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Dalton, GA

Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Dalton, GA

Overview of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven

Southern Haven, part of the Lighthouse Personal Care Homes family in Dalton, Georgia, is a warm and inviting personal care home where every resident feels valued and cared for. With an intimate setting and a limited number of residents, Southern Haven provides highly personalized attention, promoting both comfort and independence.

Our compassionate caregivers create meaningful connections through engaging routines, uplifting activities, and genuine companionship. Families appreciate the home’s peaceful atmosphere, outstanding caregiver ratios, and the heartfelt dedication behind everything we do — ensuring residents experience a true sense of belonging and joy each day.

🌟 When creating moments of joy is at the heart of everything we do, excellent care & loving relationships just come naturally.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #58 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 549 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
27 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #637 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 637th out of 701 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
7 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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Safety & Compliance

Safety Featureson-premise public area video monitoring with Care Predict technology

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 6:1

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dalton's city center to Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven
AL
MC
RESC
Dalton13 ResidentsNo
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 40
Rank #637 / 701
Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
GA AVG 12
Rank #58 / 549
A+
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes
AL
MC
RESC
Dalton-No
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 40
Rank #49 / 701
Private Rooms--

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven is located in Dalton, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven

Is Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven in a walkable area?

Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven been in business?

Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven?

No, Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven?

Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven is located at 279 Haigmill Rd Nw, Dalton, GA 30721.

What is the phone number of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven?

(706) 225-2550 will put you in contact with the team at Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Southern Haven.

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