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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly and...
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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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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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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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...
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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, 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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cornelia, GA

The average cost of senior living in Cornelia is $3,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helen, GA with an average of $3,093 per month.

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

Cornelia, GA
$3,939/mo
$3,973/mo

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

Cornelia, GA
$3,939/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,319/mo
Independent Living
$3,939/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,978/mo
Studio
$4,583/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,723/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,467/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,446/mo

Senior living costs in Cornelia 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: Cornelia, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCornelia, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,939/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,934/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,319/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cornelia, GA:$3,939/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cornelia, GA:$3,934/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cornelia, GA:$4,319/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cornelia, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cornelia 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cornelia, GA$3,179/mo$3,353/mo-5.2%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cornelia, GA
2024 average cost:$3,179/mo
2023 average cost:$3,353/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
Georgia
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 Cornelia

Recent reviews for independent living in Cornelia

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.

Annabelle on Main in Duluth, GA

4.8
It has been wonderful. I don't go to many activities, but the ones I have been to are great and they have a lot provided. I have a one bedroom apartment and it is a little small, but the others I have seen are awesome size. I definitely recommend Annabelle on Main to others.

Cornelia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cornelia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cornelia, 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 Cornelia 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 Cornelia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cornelia, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cornelia 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 Cornelia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cornelia, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cornelia 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 Cornelia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cornelia, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
47%
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Park at Johns Creek, Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living and Oaks at Hampton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cornelia, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 181 independent living facilities near Cornelia, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cornelia, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Holiday Smoky Springs and Keowee Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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