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Wickshire Canton

Wickshire Canton is an assisted living and memory care community in Canton, GA.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

125 Riverstone Terrace, Canton, GA 30114

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 75 reviews

5 stars

49

4 stars

14

3 stars

8

2 stars

1

1 stars

3

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Wickshire Canton Costs & Pricing

Wickshire Canton offers competitive pricing for its living spaces compared to both Cherokee County and the broader state of Georgia. For instance, the cost of a studio apartment at Wickshire is $2,495, significantly lower than the county average of $3,873 and the state average of $3,520. Similarly, a one-bedroom unit is priced at $2,795, which again stands out as more affordable than Cherokee County's $3,438 and slightly higher than Georgia's overall rate of $3,412. However, the two-bedroom apartments at Wickshire are priced at $4,695, which is higher than both the county's figure of $4,050 and the state average of $3,921. Overall, while Wickshire Canton excels in providing value for smaller living spaces, it does reflect a premium for larger units when compared to local and state averages.

Floor plans	Wickshire Canton	Cherokee County	Georgia
Studio	$2,495	$3,873	$3,520
1 Bedroom	$2,795	$3,438	$3,412
2 Bedrooms	$4,695	$4,050	$3,921

Overall Review of Wickshire Canton

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Caring, helpful staff stand out

Staff care and responsiveness are a consistent highlight in resident and family feedback.

Many reviewers describe a smooth transition helped by staff and feel confident about leaving loved ones in their care. Across multiple reviews, families say the team is attentive, caring, and quick to help, with communication that reduces stress for caregivers. A few reviews temper this praise by citing problems with training, continuity, or staffing coverage, but overall the majority sentiment centers on staff who treat residents with warmth and respect.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families often mention regular activities and day-to-day engagement.

Several reviewers say there are plenty of things to do, including community-sponsored activities, day trips, and resident-focused social time. Families also mention seeing their loved ones more active than they would be on their own, and enjoying common spaces and events. For memory care specifically, a few reviews say activity options can feel limited, with more time spent watching TV or sitting on a patio.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Dining feels hit-or-miss

Dining quality and pacing are frequent points of both praise and frustration.

Some reviewers say the food is pretty good, with good meals and even chef-prepared dining in certain feedback. Others describe meals as less appealing, served later than expected, or requiring a longer wait for delivery—sometimes affecting residents who have mobility issues. There are also complaints tied to diet textures and meal service consistency, including instances where food or timing did not meet expectations.

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Memory care support can vary

Memory care reviews include both reassurance and concerns about staffing and training.

A number of reviewers say their loved ones felt secure in memory care and that staff supported dementia progression with caring help and medication handling. Several also mention bright, home-like memory care spaces and families who felt their loved ones were being well managed. At the same time, multiple reviews raise issues such as staffing turnover, undertraining, communication breakdowns, and coverage gaps that sometimes affected care tasks like medications, showers, and toileting.

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Pricing is a clear value

Families frequently chose Wickshire Canton because rates feel reasonable.

Reviewers often describe the community as having reasonable rates or being priced more affordably than other places they toured. One review mentions choosing it specifically for low price, while others compare value favorably even when noting the building can feel a bit dated. Pricing is consistently framed as a reason families felt comfortable committing, though a few reviews still criticize care consistency and overall value when expectations were not met.

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Cleanliness and homey feel matter

Reviewers commonly describe the community as clean and comfortable.

Many families and residents mention the facility being clean and having a warm, home-like atmosphere rather than something institutional. A few also call out specific positives like room comfort and memory care layout. However, some reviews still report lapses such as needing reminders for room cleaning or concerns about management presence.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care

Pets

Cats allowed
Dogs allowed

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Hospice waiver
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities on-site
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Canton, Georgia offers a variety of medical services including cardiology, imaging, women's health, endocrinology, dermatology, cancer treatment, and cardiovascular care all within close proximity. There are also several dining options ranging from casual eateries like Sidelines Grille and Jersey Mike's to sit-down restaurants like O'Charley's and Applebee's. Additionally, there are multiple coffee shops such as Starbucks for a morning pick-me-up. For pharmaceutical needs, there are several pharmacies nearby including Walgreens and CVS. In terms of recreation, there are several parks in the area that provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Transportation options include U-Haul for moving needs. Places of worship offer spiritual support while theaters provide entertainment options. The nearest hospitals are Piedmont Mountainside and Piedmont Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology Jasper for any medical emergencies. This part of Canton provides a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors considering the area for living.

Physicians

Sibley Heart Center Cardiology (0.1 miles)
Northside Cherokee Imaging At Riverstone (0.1 miles)
Cherokee Womens Health Clinic (0.3 miles)
Georgia Mountain Endocrinology (0.5 miles)
Marietta Dermatology (0.5 miles)
Northside Hospital Cherokee Cancer Center (0.5 miles)
Wellstar Medical Group Cardiovascular Medicine (0.5 miles)

Restaurants

Sidelines Grille (0.2 miles)
7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant (0.3 miles)
Jersey Mike's (0.3 miles)
O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar (0.4 miles)
Applebee's (0.5 miles)
McDonald's (0.5 miles)
Arby's (0.6 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.3 miles)
Starbucks (6.7 miles)
Starbucks (6.7 miles)
Barrel House Coffee (8.4 miles)
Starbucks (11.8 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
Walgreens (4.5 miles)
Walmart Grocery Pickup & Delivery (5 miles)
Northside Pharmacy & Medical Supply (5.8 miles)

Parks

Towne Mill Park (3.2 miles)
Cherokee Veteran's Park (6.2 miles)
Dwight Terry Park (6.2 miles)
Clubhouse River Park (8 miles)
Great Festival Park (8.1 miles)
Dupree Park (10.2 miles)
Woofstock Park (11 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Moving & Storage (6.6 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Antioch (7.9 miles)
Woodstock City Church (9.5 miles)
First Baptist Church Woodstock (11.1 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (11.9 miles)
Encounter Life Church (12.4 miles)
Calvary Chapel Woodstock (13.2 miles)

Theaters

Movie Tavern Sandy Plains (13.5 miles)

Hospitals

Piedmont Mountainside (13.6 miles)
Piedmont Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology Jasper (13.6 miles)

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