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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carey, GA

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Last Updated: 12/24/24
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Photo of Vitality Living Madison
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22 Floor plans available
8.9
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I like it here and would recommend it to my friends.I picked this community because of the appearance and staff.It's all good.
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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22 Floor plans available
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The memory care staff is very kind and sweet with their residents. While I know Mom doesn't have the 1 on 1 care she had at home, she is safe, and treated kindly. Her room is typically in good shape. 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.
For retirement-aged individuals in prestigious Reynolds Lake Oconee who wish to preserve the affluent lifestyle they have come to love, The Glen offers vibrant resort-style senior living set apart by signature service, sophistication, and unparalleled excellence in independent living, assisted...
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33 Floor plans available
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Thank you just doesn't seem adequate to tell you how much we have appreciated all you have done for Mom and Dad. I will miss seeing everyone at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee.
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.
Savannah Court of Lake Oconee offers gracious hospitality in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. You'll fall in love with our beautiful courtyards and spacious porches—true 'meeting places' for residents. At Savannah Court, the accent is on familiarity. Quaint and relaxed common areas invite...
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This home has been renavated and it looks beautiful. The staff is wonderful my mother loves it here. They do many activities and their food is amazing. They do an amazing job taking care of my mother. I know...
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 owners and staff of Madison House Assisted Living realize that we serve both our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are provided with the services and support that they need with dignity, respect, care, sensitivity and joy.
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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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Cost of independent living in Carey, GA

The average cost of senior living in Carey is $3,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawfordville, GA with an average of $2,926 per month.

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

Carey, GA
$3,464/mo
$7,778/mo

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

Carey, GA
$3,464/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,570/mo
Independent Living
$3,464/mo

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

Studio
$5,133/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,013/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,538/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carey over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carey

Recent reviews for independent living in Carey

Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

4.4
The staff is very friendly and they let me bring my dog in to visit. Communication is not as good as when we first moved in and I hope that changes. They have activities for the residence to do and my loved one is participating more. I would recommend this community to others based on my ...
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Madison House

4.5
This is a beautiful older community that is nice and clean. The staff is outstanding and offer assistance in everyway. A good variety of healthy meals . They offer good variety of activities are offer to those who want to participate and enjoy. A Great value for great care!

The Glen at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

3.9
The memory care staff is very kind and sweet with their residents. While I know Mom doesn't have the 1 on 1 care she had at home, she is safe, and treated kindly. Her room is typically in good shape. Have had clothes, sheets, towels, shoes and socks go missing in laundry. It is supposed to ...
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Carey independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carey, 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 Carey 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 Carey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carey, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carey 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 Carey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carey, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carey 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 Carey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carey, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.1%
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Vitality Living Madison, The Glen at Lake Oconee and Savannah Court of Lake Oconee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carey, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Carey, Georgia. See the full list.

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