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Photo of Magnolia Manor of Americus
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The staff are always very friendly and courteous when I ask questions. They are very kind to my Dad, even when he is grumpy and hard-headed. They have a way of working with him that isn't threatening or...
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.
Magnolia Manor's corporate office and longest operating senior community is located in the Southwest Georgia town of Americus. All levels of care are provided on the Americus Campus: independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. Moreover, a Wellness Center for Magnolia...
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My dad has been at The Oaks for 9 months. The staff members are very kind. The environment is clean and peaceful. I am thankful that my dad is part of this community. It’s been a very positive experience....
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 Oakland Plantation stretched across 10-acres of beautiful property, we are proud to offer a vast array of person-centered services and amenities that encourage residents to maintain the independent lifestyle they are accustomed to and promote their overall health and wellness. The stylish...
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First time was great and coming back was even better. Everyone genuinely welcomed my mom back and checked on her. I've already had friends/family saying they would be interested for their family member or...
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.
The Phoenix at Lake Joy offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and a compassionate staff. Situated in Warner Robins, GA, our state of the art community offers luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel.Everything we do at The Phoenix at...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Albany
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44 Floor plans available
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it's a great relief to go to a place you actually trust and where you feel you're getting good care. The Phoenix has been a blessing to us, and I highly recommend them.
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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Photo of Antebellum Grove Senior Living
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Outstanding and caring staff. Constantly plans activities for the residents. Management and caregivers are always open to changes or recommendations to better the residents experiences and care. It's a...
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.
Antebellum Grove is a licensed assisted living community located in Warner Robins, Ga. providing a warm and inviting residence that conforms to the needs and preferences of each resident. Our apartments are large and cozy, our personal care services are designed to assist residents and provide...
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I like that you can call anytime you want and check in on your loved one. I gave the food a three because they don't go along with published menu a lot. Meals often look thrown together and not special at...
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.
The Canopy is a brand new assisted living and memory care community in the Warner Robins area. We provide fine dining experiences, zestful activities, person centered care, concierge services and so much more!
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I am happy to see that my mom is improving in this community for care. The staff has been very helpful. The menu is very good and she has been pleased with the nice variety. We have been happy with the...
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.
Philosophy of Care From the gracious charm of our comfortable home-like setting to the spacious and inviting feel of our private suites, Seymour Southern Comforts offers older adults the opportunity to live independently while receiving personal care and assistance that they may need. We have...
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Overall our experience with Century Pines has been a good one. It's a nice looking, clean community, the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. They've been very responsive to any issues that have...
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.
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My mother is doing very well here at this community. I'am pleased with her move here, and she likes it. The community looks great, they are doing some updating around the place. She is engaging in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Willow Creek Centerville is senior community located in Centerville, GA. This community is available to those seniors who would like a quiet and comfortable place to call home. Centerville is located in Houston County. Those that spend time in Houston County will find that there are many options...
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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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Photo of Sumter Retirement Village
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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.
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Photo of Park Senior Village
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of High Cotton Homes
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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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Photo of Blackshear Retirement Villas
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.
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Everything is working out pretty well for my mother since her move to this community. The community looks nice, they do a good job with keeping everything neat and tidy. The staff is very good, they are...
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.
Cordelia Manor is a senior living community located in the quiet town of Cordele, Georgia. The town of Cordele is a quiet little place that offers the kinds of accommodations that visiting family members will enjoy.At Cordelia Manor, it is all about establishing that feeling of family with each...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Country Gardens Assisted Living
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, 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.
Morningside of Albany offers all the character and comfort of home, as well as unique programs and resources designed to meet the total needs of both resident and their family. We offer a family atmosphere, assistance with daily living activities, nutritious dining plans, active and meaningful...
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I would tell them that is a good place to take their mother. I think the friendliness and caring of the staff makes it the place to go. My mom says the food isn't very good, but at 89 and she has...
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.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Photo of Houston Springs Retirement
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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.
Houston Springs features a tranquil setting that allows its residents to feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located on nearly 500 lush acres we offer a resort lifestyle community for adults 55 or better. Each and every acre has been thoroughly designed to bring recreation...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Americus, GA

The average cost of senior living in Americus is $2,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dooling, GA with an average of $1,687 per month.

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

Americus, GA
$2,628/mo
$2,908/mo

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

Americus, GA
$2,628/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,010/mo
Independent Living
$2,628/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,313/mo
Studio
$4,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,855/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Americus over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Americus

Recent reviews for independent living in Americus

Viva Senior Living at Albany

4.6
This is a place I would recommend you check out for your loved one. The staff are wonderful and friendly to work with. The staff communication has been great with the family. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and it is a dining room. If the resident doesn't like what is ...
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The Phoenix at Lake Joy in Warner Robins, GA

3.4
Our loved one was previously a resident at The Phoenix at Lake Joy. The quality of care declined. If not for hospice, I don't know what we would have done. We ended up moving our loved one to another facility. I would not recommend The Phoenix at Lake Joy to others.

Summer's Landing of Warner Robins

4.3
My brother was in the Memory Care unit at Summer's Landing. Each resident has a private room which is quite spacious. My brother felt as though he had his own apartment. The staff is wonderful - very kind, caring and patient, exactly what you want for your loved one. The food is good - not ...
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Americus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Americus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Americus, 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 Americus 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 Americus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Americus, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Americus 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 Americus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Americus, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Americus 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 Americus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Americus, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
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Oaks at Oakland Plantation, The Phoenix at Lake Joy and Viva Senior Living at Albany are the top-rated independent living facilities near Americus, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 47 independent living facilities near Americus, Georgia. See the full list.

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