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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.
Shoal Creek ManorShoal Creek Manor is senior housing located in central Georgia in the city of Locust Grove, Henry County. This lightly populated residential area is home a tight knit community of people who are polite, friendly, and practically define the term "southern hospitality." With the...
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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.
NOW LEASING ONLINE! Affordable Apartment & Cottages for Adults 55 and Older.Experience a higher quality lifestyle in a 55 & older community centered around active adults in McDonough, GA. Willow Place welcomes you with sophisticated amenities, spacious floor plans, and maintenance-free...
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My mother lives here and we have no complaints.
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.
Grier ManorGrier manor is a senior housing community situated in the beautiful neighborhoods of McDonough, GA in Henry County. Grier manor is located on a picturesque terrain and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When...
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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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The community is outstanding. The food is good,but needs more foods for diabetics. The staff is always helpful. The activities are great. A great community for others.
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.
Senior Solutions of Social CircleWhen you need superior care and comfort for your senior relative due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other concerns, Senior Solutions of Social Circle, Georgia offers an excellent option worthy of your consideration. Social Circle is a small community with an...
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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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All staff members and caregivers are helpful, professional and really concerned about the residents. My aunt likes the food and room. Just wish she would make more friends. [Name removed], [name removed] and...
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.
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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.
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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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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.
Forsyth Station is an active 55 plus adult gated community that will be comprised of 60 residences located in the city limits of Forsyth and within walking distance of the Historic Courthouse Square. The residents will be able to choose between one or two bedroom floor plans. These beautiful...
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The place at The Woods is a very beautiful and clean facility. One area I can think of where they might could improve a little is that I do think they could use a little more instruction in memory care. ...
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.
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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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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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, 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.
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The personal care home has a very welcoming, friendly health care environment. The staff is very attentive to the residents. The facility is clean and nice. I place my father there and he is happy....
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: 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: 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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My mom is settling in nicely at Brightmoor Senior Living. It is a nice and clean community. The staff is very friendly and attentive to her needs. I've come and kept my mom company during dinner and the food...
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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.
Brightmoor Assisted Living is a 58 bed personal care home with a Memory Care Unit. We are excited to offer a newly remodeled Assisted Living Facility for seniors who desire a secure environment and also need assistance with day-to-day activities. Our Assisted Living offers graduated...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Alcovy Shores, GA

The average cost of senior living in Alcovy Shores is $5,040 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, GA with an average of $2,557 per month.

Independent living costs in Alcovy Shores, GA, vs. nearby cities

Alcovy Shores, GA
$5,040/mo
$3,233/mo
$2,983/mo

Independent living costs in Alcovy Shores, GA, vs. state and national averages

Alcovy Shores, GA
$5,040/mo
$4,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Alcovy Shores, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,204/mo
Independent Living
$5,040/mo

Independent living costs in Alcovy Shores, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,080/mo
Studio
$4,640/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,929/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,807/mo

Senior living costs in Alcovy Shores 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: Alcovy Shores, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlcovy Shores, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,040/mo$4,250/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,104/mo$3,592/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,204/mo$4,095/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alcovy Shores, GA:$5,040/mo
Georgia:$4,250/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Alcovy Shores, GA:$3,104/mo
Georgia:$3,592/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Alcovy Shores, GA:$4,204/mo
Georgia:$4,095/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Alcovy Shores, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alcovy Shores 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 Alcovy Shores, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alcovy Shores 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alcovy Shores, GA$2,988/mo$2,965/mo+0.8%
Georgia$3,113/mo$3,153/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Alcovy Shores, GA
2024 average cost:$2,988/mo
2023 average cost:$2,965/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alcovy Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Alcovy Shores

TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

Vineville Tower in Macon, GA

5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet. There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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Alcovy Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alcovy Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alcovy Shores, 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 Alcovy Shores 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 Alcovy Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alcovy Shores, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Alcovy Shores 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 Alcovy Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alcovy Shores, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alcovy Shores 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 Alcovy Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Mansions at Sandy Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alcovy Shores, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 325 independent living facilities near Alcovy Shores, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alcovy Shores, Georgia are The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, Legacy Ridge at Peachtree and John-Wesley Villas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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