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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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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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: 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.
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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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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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
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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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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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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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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, 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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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cartecay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Cartecay is $3,992 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blairsville, GA with an average of $3,119 per month.

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

Cartecay, GA
$3,992/mo
$3,951/mo

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

Cartecay, GA
$3,992/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,385/mo
Independent Living
$3,992/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,820/mo
Studio
$4,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,626/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,959/mo

Senior living costs in Cartecay 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: Cartecay, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCartecay, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,992/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,078/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,385/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cartecay, GA:$3,992/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cartecay, GA:$4,078/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cartecay, GA:$4,385/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cartecay, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cartecay 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
Cartecay, GA$3,473/mo$3,403/mo+2.0%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cartecay, GA
2024 average cost:$3,473/mo
2023 average cost:$3,403/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cartecay

Recent reviews for independent living in Cartecay

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.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Helpful and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across various communities, such as The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, Winnwood Retirement Community, and Atria North Point. Families and residents express appreciation for the long-term relationships ...
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Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Activities are a key feature in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Cottonwood Estates, Heartis Suwanee, and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland. Residents enjoy activities such as card games, bingo, arts and crafts, gardening, and outings to local ...
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Caring and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. Residents of Sanford Estates, Canterfield of Kennesaw, and Ashwood Meadows praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces.
Thoughtful and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Canterfield of Kennesaw, Brookdale Chambrel Roswell, and Sanford Estates, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, and residents look ...
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Supportive and inclusive community environment. Many reviews mention the sense of community and friendship that residents have built within their communities, such as Holiday Smoky Springs, Winnwood Retirement Community, and Ashwood Meadows. The welcoming atmosphere allows seniors to form connections with their neighbors and engage in s ...
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Comfortable and accommodating apartment sizes. Reviews often highlight the comfort and suitability of the apartment sizes for residents at various communities, including Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, Sanford Estates, and Cottonwood Estates. The apartments are designed to make seniors feel at home and provide enough space for their in ...
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Cartecay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cartecay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cartecay, 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 Cartecay 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 Cartecay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cartecay 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 Cartecay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cartecay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cartecay 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 Cartecay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cartecay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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47%
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