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Photo of Oaks at HamptonCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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5 across the board They were wonderful with mom She was very content and loved. They were very affectionate with her. She loved them. We had some hospital trips for various things... nothing to do with her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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10 reviews
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Our family has been very pleased with the level of care and service provided by a great team at The Retreat. The facility is always clean, and the staff meet you with a smile. Due to a loved one's urgent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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55 Photos available
9.0
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12 reviews
9.0
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12 reviews
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What makes Magnolia Senior Living so great is the caring and loving family environment. The daily activities are posted on Facebook with pictures of residents smiles, which comforts the family members who...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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53 reviews
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53 reviews
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My mom has been at Oaks Post Road memory care for a year now, and it has been wonderful for her. The staff is so loving and take really good care of her. She is more active than she was at our previous...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oaks at Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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Photo of Oaks at Ellijay
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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18 reviews
8.2
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18 reviews
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We've been very happy with the Oaks. The staff is very caring and attentive. Almost too attentive as my mother takes advantage of that. I get regular texts on how my mom is doing for if she needs me to...
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Rock Creek Manor
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Villas at Willow Lake offers independent living for active seniors seeking a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. Residents have access to an engaging social calendar, while benefitting from superior amenities and services. We are currently undergoing the application process for a state issued...
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66 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.3
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47 reviews
6.3
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47 reviews
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What our family likes the most about the Oaks at Gracemont is the overall facility, it is very clean and the staff members who work there are very friendly. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Gracemont Senior Living is a senior community located on the northern border of Georgia in the town of Cumming. Gracemont is located in a lightly populated rural countryside that is dotted with small forests and neighbors Dunroven Lake. The nearby city of Dawsonville offers a wide selection of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
5 star
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Afton, GA

The average cost of senior living in Afton is $4,027 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Afton, GA vs. nearby cities

Afton, GA
$4,027/mo
$4,282/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Afton, GA vs. the state and national average

Afton, GA
$4,027/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Afton vs. other types of senior living

$4,338/mo
Independent Living
$4,027/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Afton, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,748/mo
Studio
$4,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,232/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Afton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Afton

Recent reviews for independent living in Afton

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Regency Manor Personal Care Home in Cumming, GA

5.0
Best care available today! Both my parents have been cared for by [name removed] at Regency, and my family and I are very grateful for her loving care. House is always clean, the food is amazing and each resident is clean and happy. Thank you for all the good times you provided my parents and ...
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Afton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Afton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Afton, 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 Afton 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 Afton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Afton, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Afton 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 Afton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Afton, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Afton 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 Afton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Afton, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.1%
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Oaks at Hampton, The Retreat at Jasper and Cumming Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Afton, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Afton, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Afton, Georgia is Oaks at Hampton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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