Health Care and Wellness in Toccoa near Currahee Club

 "You can discover more in an hour of play than you can in a lifetime of conversation." Unknown

While driving through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, folks are always intrigued when they stumble upon the quaint and historic town of Toccoa. The Cherokee word "Toccoah" means beautiful and accurately describes the radiance captured here.  Listed on both the Georgia and National Registers of Historic Places, this revitalized Northeast Georgia community offers a variety of activities and events as well as retail shops, an interactive historical museum and restaurants that serve up everything from gourmet to "good ole" southern cooking. 

As if the scenery weren't enough, Baby boomers are flocking to this region due to the appeal of sophisticated retirement living along with the access to the excellent Toccoa, Georgia hospitals and health care Toccoa has to offer.  There are several excellent health care providers in the region and are worth noting.

Stephens County Hospital, established in 1937, is a 96-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community facility with more than 600 physicians on staff.  Ranked at the No. 8 Best Small Hospital by Georgia Trend Magazine, it offers a wide array of services and include:

• 24-hour laboratory services, respiratory therapy, a sleep lab and radiology services.
• State of the Art radiology equipment and new Optima CT660 scanner 
• Newly opened Wound Care Center
• Inpatient and Outpatient Comprehensive Rehab Services
• Newly expanded Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department
• Surgical Services 
• New Impressions - an award winning Family Centered-Maternal Child Unit
• Kid's Korner is the pediatric decorated and designed just for children
• The Clary Care Center and The Wilkinson Center - personal care homes staffed 24 hours

Toccoa Clinic, established in 1946 to provide Northeast Georgia residents a convenient and accessible care center capable of addressing non-emergency medical needs.  With 2 convenient locations in Toccoa, this family-oriented facility provides:

• 13 Specialties with more than 27 major medical services offered
• 22 physicians on staff
• Demorest Pediatrics and Women's Wellness are located in Demorest
• Clarksville Dermatology located in Clarksville
• Med Access is the clinic's after hours service  and operates 4pm to 9pm week nights and 9am to 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Toccoa Cancer Center  - The Toccoa Cancer Center is a state of the art cancer treatment center and is a part of the Northeast Georgia Health system which serves the oncology needs of seven surrounding counties. In addition to radiation therapy the center also offers:

• Linear accelerator and simulator rooms that are built into the hillside for radiation shielding.
• A chemo infusion room to treat up to 4 patients at a time
• 4 exam rooms for post follow-up care
• Community Cancer Awareness programming
• Clinical Trials for New Patients

Ty Cobb Healthcare Systems - Located in Lavonia, Georgia, TCHS opened in July of 2012 and features some of the most modern equipment available and also offers the community several services:

• 56 Private Inpatient Rooms 
• Emergency Department providing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
• Critical Care Unit 
• 4 Surgical Suites 
• Mother/Baby Unit 
• Imaging Services Department with the latest technology equipment 
• Wellness Facility 
• Dining area open to the public with indoor and outdoor seating 
• Medical Office Building attached to the hospital with 13 different specialties represented 

Heritage Healthcare of Toccoa Rehab - HHC of Toccoa offers "Compassionate Care" in the areas of in and outpatient therapy services.  With a staff of highly skilled and trained professionals, their team approach of insuring quality care for residents in the community makes them stand out as one of the notable rehab units in the area.  Their newly renovated facility offers the following services:

• 24 Bed Unit offering both Private and Semi-Private Rooms
• State of the Art Rehab Equipment 
• Rehab Gym and Private Dining
• In and outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies

Folks approaching retirement years, understand the importance of quality healthcare and accessibility to those services when choosing the perfect place to retire.  Additionally, individuals who concentrate on staying healthy and active look for a master-planned community that incorporates a wide variety of wellness options and outdoor recreational opportunities nearby.  The Currahee Club community is one of the most notable options when it comes to offering high quality wellness amenities.  

Currahee Club is located between Atlanta and Greenville, South Carolina on the serene and impressive Lake Hartwell and features spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains from its award winning 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jim Fazio. In fact, Currahee Club won Community Finder's 2014 Bliss Award for Best Golf Community of the Year!  Golfing is a great way to not only enjoy the scenic views of the region, but is also a notable resource for staying fit. For example, the average size man walking and carrying his clubs can burn up to 1400 calories during one round of golf.

For those who are not golf enthusiasts, Currahee Club also boasts an impressive $2.5 million dollar Sports Amenity Campus featuring a resort-style pool, state of the art fitness center and 2 tennis courts to cater to residents conscious of staying active and fit. The great outdoors at this mountain community also provides a wide array of fitness options. Whether it be mountain hiking and biking or kayaking on the pristine waters of Lake Hartwell, wellness is a key benefit offered in this friendly neighborhood.

Take a peek at Currahee Club homes

After a refreshing workout, residents at the Currahee Club can enjoy the impressive 48,000 square foot clubhouse which features healthy gourmet dining, both inside and out while watching the burning embers of the fireplaces which add to the ambiance of this scenic and relaxing "lodge style" amenity.

So when planning a getaway this fall season, enjoy the colorful changing of the foliage at Lake Hartwell, check out the medical care at Toccoa and the beautiful mountain community Currahee Club, a Southern Living Inspired Community. It's the perfect chance to tour the community's newest neighborhood, Deer Run featuring picture perfect new cottage homes.

Call directly to check on availability about staying of one of their guest cottages to experience the lifestyle up close at 706-827-1000.