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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee County, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 87 independent living facilities in Cherokee County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Grace Assisted Living facilities are all on one level, located in idyllic wooded settings with gazebo, fountain, walking trails and more than 50 species of plants growing around the landscape and tended by residents and their families. Intimate and refreshing conversations just seem to come...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located at 1050 West Highway 78 in Carroll County in the city of Villa Rica, Georgia, less than 2 miles from I-20. Bellevue is minutes from Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, and the stores and shops in Carrollton. No stairs. Small pets welcome. Storage space available. Individual attached covered...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amberley is located at 890 Macland Road Paulding County in Dallas, Georgia, 12 miles west of Marietta. Amberley maintains the small-town atmosphere of Dallas, yet is convenient to Town Center Mall and Hartsfield International Airport. 2 bedroom, 1 or 11/2 bath units are available. No stairs....

Cost of independent living in Cherokee County, AL

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $3,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leesburg, AL with an average of $3,032 per month.

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, AL, vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, AL
$3,368/mo
$3,391/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, AL, vs. state and national averages

Cherokee County, AL
$3,368/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,633/mo
Independent Living
$3,368/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee County, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,545/mo
Studio
$3,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,705/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cherokee County, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee County, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,368/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,603/mo$3,866/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,633/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee County, AL:$3,368/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee County, AL:$3,603/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee County, AL:$3,633/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cherokee County, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cherokee County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Cherokee County, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cherokee County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cherokee County, AL$1,737/mo$1,614/mo+7.7%
Alabama$2,610/mo$2,533/mo+3.0%
National$3,058/mo$2,897/mo+5.6%
Cherokee County, AL
2024 average cost:$1,737/mo
2023 average cost:$1,614/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,610/mo
2023 average cost:$2,533/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,058/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee County

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Serenity Place Assisted Living in Fort Payne, AL

5.0
This community is absolutely outstanding, they are newly remodeled and have lots of great amenities and features throughout the entire building. My father is loving the view from his bedroom, he has lots of beautiful scenery to look at and loves to watch the deer play in the morning. They have a ...
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Cherokee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
47%
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Brookdale Rome, The Gardens of Rome and The Fountains of Calhoun are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee County, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 87 independent living facilities near Cherokee County, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cherokee County, Alabama are The Gardens of Rome, McClellan Senior Living and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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