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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dawson County, GA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 414 independent living facilities in Dawson County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Canton, Lakeshore Estates and Sunset Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cumming, Gainesville and Dahlonega.

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I am very happy with the care here. The community is clean and enjoyable. He is very happy with the meals and the good variety. He is liking the activities and is happy that he is able to walk a lot. I would...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Daily Living at Philips Tower-Live in The Heart of Decatur Your Apartment A lease is required. Residents may cancel with a written thirty day notice. Each apartment is provided with carpet, window coverings, electric stove, a frost-free refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Laundry facilities are...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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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.
Lutheran Towers is an independent living community that is located in the city of Atlanta, GA. As part of Fulton County, those who visit Atlanta will find that the city has much to offer, and those that choose this city as their home will love all of the entertainment options found there. Atlanta...
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Hi, my 1yr anniversary living here was [date removed]. I love living here. The management team in the office do their best to make sure problems are taken care of in a timely manner. The maintenance men are...
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.
The Retreat at Madison Place The Retreat at Madison Place is a senior housing community located in Decatur, the county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia. This friendly city has many amazing sites and sounds to discover. From their beautiful downtown, beautiful scenery and casual feel, its hard not...
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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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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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.
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: 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.
Our high rise community features ten floors of modern and newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments for senior citizens. We offer such amenities as a new fitness center, computer lab, fully equipped arts and craft center and a cozy library. We are on the Marta line too! These are just a few...
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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.
Veranda at Auburn Point The Veranda at Auburn Point is senior living community located in the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County. This popular city is home to many world renown restaurants, and is a known arts and cultural hub. This city is rich in history and extremely diverse....
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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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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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After growing pains in the beginning, the new management company and new Executive Director have really turned this place into a first class home for our Dad. I am so pleased and would recommend them to...
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.
Oasis at Scholars Landing Oasis at Scholars Landing is a senior residence provides seniors with a safe place to call home in the great city of Atlanta, GA. The individuals who choose this community as their own will find that its location allows for much entertainment, as Atlanta has a lot to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dawson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson County is $5,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, GA with an average of $3,548 per month.

Independent living costs in Dawson County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Dawson County, GA
$5,038/mo
$4,287/mo

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

Dawson County, GA
$5,038/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson County, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,394/mo
Independent Living
$5,038/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,910/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,612/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,779/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,536/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,570/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson County 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: Dawson County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,038/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,657/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,394/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dawson County, GA:$5,038/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson County, GA:$3,657/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dawson County, GA:$4,394/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dawson County, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dawson County 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
Dawson County, GA$3,285/mo$3,278/mo+0.2%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dawson County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,285/mo
2023 average cost:$3,278/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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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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 Dawson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson County

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.

Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

Dawson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson County, 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 Dawson County 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 Dawson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson County 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 Dawson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson County 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 Dawson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville and Dahlonega Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 414 independent living facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dawson County, Georgia are Presbyterian Village of Austell, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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