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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckhead, GA

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Photo of Lake Vista at Eagle's Landing
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: 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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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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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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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
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.
Southern Pines Assisted Living is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. Southern Pines provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment. Southern Pines provides three meals...
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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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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.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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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.
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...
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
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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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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 Buckhead, GA

The average cost of senior living in Buckhead is $7,780 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawfordville, GA with an average of $2,926 per month.

Independent living costs in Buckhead, GA, vs. nearby cities

Buckhead, GA
$7,780/mo
$6,318/mo

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

Buckhead, GA
$7,780/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Buckhead, GA, vs. other senior living options

$3,760/mo
Independent Living
$7,780/mo

Independent living costs in Buckhead, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,029/mo
Studio
$4,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,534/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,946/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,688/mo

Senior living costs in Buckhead 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: Buckhead, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckhead, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$7,780/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,208/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,760/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buckhead, GA:$7,780/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buckhead, GA:$3,208/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buckhead, GA:$3,760/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Buckhead, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buckhead 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
Buckhead, GA$2,970/mo$3,095/mo-4.0%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Buckhead, GA
2024 average cost:$2,970/mo
2023 average cost:$3,095/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Buckhead

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckhead

Oaks at Eagles Landing in Stockbridge, GA

5.0
My wife and I moved to this beautiful community and have thrived. The fellowship is amazing! Food is great activities are fun and the staff are very friendly.

Benton House of Grayson

4.9
We chose Benton House of Grayson because of the alignment of value system and also I was able to see how they care for their community. My mother is in the memory care unit and the staff are all very responsive and we are very happy with the quality of care that she is getting. The staff, ...
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Brookside Commerce

5.0
The Director went out of her way to help get my dad in quickly. He is in the cottage and it is huge. I can't believe what all he has for the price. I'm really pleased with the whole experience so far.

Buckhead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhead, 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 Buckhead 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 Buckhead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhead, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhead 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 Buckhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckhead, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhead 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 Buckhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhead, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vitality Living Madison, The Cottages of Monroe and The Joy Senior Living of Loganville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckhead, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 140 independent living facilities near Buckhead, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buckhead, Georgia are The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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