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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Allendale, GA

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My daughter and her husband checked out a number of Independent Living facilities for us since we live in FL, and then they showed us what was available, and Wickshire South Lee Buford beat out all of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Live life to the fullest in South Lee Buford. Select your apartment or cottage and make it your own. Each apartment has abundant natural light, space and kitchenettes. Cottages feature full-kitchens with up-to-date appliances. Sit on the porch of your cottage and connect with neighbors around the...
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I'm impressed with the new management team especially their handling of issues with professionalism and follow-through with resolve concerning tenants. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate their performance thus...
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.
Sweetwater Terraces is a brand-new Senior Community in Gwinnett.  We offer a luxurious and carefree lifestyle at very affordable rates.  You will enjoy 22,000 square feet of community space with an extensive amenities package that surpasses all others. Come and be part of a community...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
We call it a Quality Retirement Lifestyle; You'll call it home with a happy smile. Our motto is kindness and we understand, compliment each day to do all we can. Our dining area open, meals sprinkled with sunshine, our environment smoke-free to enjoy as we dine. Pleasing conversation in a warm...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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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: 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.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
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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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.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Allendale, GA

The average cost of senior living in Allendale is $5,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethlehem, GA with an average of $4,824 per month.

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

Allendale, GA
$5,858/mo
$7,016/mo

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

Allendale, GA
$5,858/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,493/mo
Independent Living
$5,858/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,385/mo
Studio
$4,581/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,180/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,844/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Allendale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Allendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Allendale

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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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.

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.

Allendale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allendale, 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 Allendale 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 Allendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allendale, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Allendale 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 Allendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allendale, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allendale 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 Allendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allendale, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
67.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
55.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.6%
46.1%
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Park at Johns Creek, Sunrise of Five Forks and Oaks at Hampton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Allendale, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 44 independent living facilities near Allendale, Georgia. See the full list.

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