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Photo of Benton House at Oakleaf
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My husband and I retired several years ago and mom lived with us. When she moved in we have piece of mind to travel, day trip and relax again knowing mom is cared for.
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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Not sure if they do outside activities like trips to a lake/park like the last facility we were a party of. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
The Canopy at Harper Lake is a beautiful community that embodies excellence in every manner. You will feel right at home in one of our spacious apartments with several different floor plans to choose from to fit your needs. From the activities that our residents participate in, like bingo, nail...
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Photo of Canopy at Azalea Grove
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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26 reviews
9.1
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The experience would be positive, they were good to my dad and to others. We picked this community because of the value and the people were caring and professional.
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 at Azalea Grove is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness. Assisted LivingWhether you...
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1 very good 2 also very good 3 good - they become like family 4 food is good almost always 6 not much activity but [name removed] is usually up and out of her room 7 about as good as can be
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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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.
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
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6.8
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6.8
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9 reviews
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The workers at the community like our loved one and talk to him, he is told them about living in [name removed]. It is a super clean community, smart toilets that fall camera in our loved ones room.
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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A Great find! A home for any situation. Efficiency to single family type homes. Even manufactured home park. Motel and rv park for visitors. Has it's own shopping center and medical center as well as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Advent Christian Village in north Florida is that it’s not your typical retirement community. It’s a rare place — one that embraces community, celebrates living life to the fullest, and dedicates itself to serving others. Whether your lifestyle is...
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.
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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.
Photo of The Plantation On Summers LLC
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 WillowCreek Assisted Living and Memory Care
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: 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
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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.
Photo of Baptist Village Lake Park
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.
Photo of White House Personal Care
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.
Photo of Tebeau House
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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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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 Ashton Meadows
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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.
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Photo of Riverwood Lodge 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.
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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Very nice facility. Excellent staff. Rooms are well maintained Assisted living rooms are private rooms with full bathrooms. Highly recommended. My mother was resistant to the idea at first, as many people...
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 Golden Retreat Shelter Care
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.

Cost of independent living in Council, GA

The average cost of senior living in Council is $3,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Park, GA with an average of $2,470 per month.

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

Council, GA
$3,270/mo
$2,706/mo

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

Council, GA
$3,270/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,616/mo
Independent Living
$3,270/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,417/mo
Studio
$4,093/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,959/mo

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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 Council

Recent reviews for independent living in Council

Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL

4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.

Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland, GA

4.9
The community is very clean, and the staff members always seem happy. The meals and dining service seems to be okay and they always have a lot of activities going on for the residents.

Canopy at Azalea Grove in Valdosta, GA

4.4
We chose Canopy at Azalea Grove because of the interaction we saw between the staff and the residents. They are so professional and answer absolutely any question you might have in a timely manner. Highly recommend.

Council independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Council independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Council, 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 Council 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 Council partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Council, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Council 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 Council communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Council, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Council 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 Council offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Council, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benton House at Oakleaf, The Canopy at Harper Lake and Canopy at Azalea Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Council, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Council, Georgia. See the full list.

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