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Photo of Benton Village of Stockbridge
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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I thought the costs were good in relation to other homes we inquired about. The administration was great because they were very communicative throughout the process. Other residents seem happy there and the...
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 Village of Stockbridge the most desired in the...
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I give them 5 stars. The staff is great. They have good activities. The rooms are beautiful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Schedule a tour today!Carriage Crossing Jonesboro, GA At Carriage Crossing Mt Zion, we are dedicated to providing compassion and kindness to our residents and fellow employees. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those who live and work with us by responding to their unique needs and universal...
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We love Dunwoody Pines. This is a much nicer place than anything we ever imagined. The staff has been very welcoming and accommodating, and we really appreciate all the amenities here.
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.
Dunwoody Pines is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, located in the heart of Dunwoody, just minutes from shops, restaurants and major hospitals. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared meals daily,...
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55 Floor plans available
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When I first visited The Oaks, I was instantly greeted by very friendly staff, and a very welcoming and clean environment. The facility us very clean is really feels like a home. My dad has been living in...
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 Oaks at Tucker is a beautiful assisted living and Alzheimer's care community located in Tucker, Georgia conveniently located near I-285 and I-85. Step inside our doors and discover fine retirement living, where excellent care meets the comforts of home. Spacious apartments, thoughtful...
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I would give all of them a 5. My friend, [name removed], mental and physical health has improved dramatically since she moved into Brighton Gardens. She and I couldn't not be more pleased with the staff,...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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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.
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.
Ideally situated minutes from downtown Atlanta, The Palms at Lake Spivey is Located just off Interstate 75 in Lake Spivey, Georgia. A cozy community located in between Stockbridge and Jonesboro. Enjoy resort style, all inclusive living here at The Palms at Lake Spivey. We will keep you busy with...
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Photo of Oaks at Lake Wildwood
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Although staff seems to change often with no notice to family everyone is extremely nice and very attending. They have special activities for families but they are usually during week when most people are...
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.
The Oaks of Lake Wildwood sits quietly nestled away in the Cherry Blossom capital of the world -- Macon, Georgia. Just as the cherry trees in the springtime welcome the sunshine, we welcome you to come and tour our lovely community. We are conveniently located near I-475. You will experience a...
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Our experience was great. We visited 2 times before deciding on Avery Village. The staff was friendly and the administrators were accommodating. We felt like everyone truly enjoyed working there, which was...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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22 Floor plans available
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I enjoy living at Vitality. Now with the warmer weather it's great to have coffee in the morning on the patio, surrounded by my favorite plants and saying hello to residents out walking their dogs. Later, I...
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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Photo of Brookdale Lawrenceville
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The rooms are nice. The people all seem nice. I'm not sure how well they handle people with dementia. My sister-in-law was in the assisted living facility part, and she had a little breakdown of wanting to...
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.
Redefine your independence and strengthen your sense of purpose.At senior living community in Lawrenceville, Georgia, we can assist you with the little things — like housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With personal care home and memory care on one campus, we...
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Photo of Country Gardens Duluth
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It is a good place. the staff are friendly and professional. the food is well prepared and good. the facility is decorated beautifully and kept clean. there seems to be a feeling of kindness and real caring...
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.
For over 40 years, we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition.At Country Gardens Duluth Assisted Living Community we offer a choice of lifestyles based...
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Photo of The Phoenix at James Creek
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I used A Place for Mom to find Phoenix at James Creek and Mom and I couldn't have been more satisfied with the choice. For the 27 months she lived there she was well cared for, enjoyed the amenities and...
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 phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of The Cottages of Milledgeville
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Everything is good! 5 on each. I went to school at Ga College and when I got married, I lived there for 5 years! I love Milledgeville.
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.
The Cottages of Milledgeville is a gated, luxury patio home community specially designed for seniors. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, The Cottages are just a one and a half hour drive from Atlanta. If your parents are tired of running around in the rat race and want to settle down a bit, our...
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Photo of The Retreat at Loganville
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I have found the staff to be very knowledgeable and helpful and always very friendly. The apartment is a really nice size for a single person and easy to take care of and will laid out. Haven't had any...
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.
We make true retirement living easy and enjoyable at the Retreat at Loganville. Whether in our independent living Villas and Cottages, our personal care Manor House, or our Alzheimer's Pearl, residents focus on living each day to the fullest. We greet all residents and their families with...
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Overall good... the management and admin staff was very professional and diligent... a pleasure to work with. The care teams were good and attentive to mom's needs overall. There is always a transition...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
This community is proud to be family owned and operated. This is evident in our commitment to our residents, staff and families. We are flexible, able to adapt to what our families desire while maintaining the sense of community that is important to our staff and families. We will not sacrifice...
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We love The Oaks at Stockbridge. They have been taking very good care of my sister. The place is very clean. Her room stays pretty clean as well. The food is very good and they have great side options if you...
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.
Add Oaks at Stockbridge, formerly Eagles Landing Senior LivingBuilding CredibilityOur community has been in Stockbridge for over 20 years, formerly known as Eagles Landing Senior Living.Our staff members very long length of service at our community, many having in excess of 5 years up to 17...
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The entire staff are all wonderful. Professional, very knowledgeable and kind. The apartments are not only spacious and fully equipped kitchen and laundry room. We also have a beautiful sky top view of the...
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.
OPENING 2022 | Brimming with energy and sophistication, Heartis Buckhead is a luxurious boutique community for passionate people looking to fill their lives with their favorite things. Enjoy modern touches, expansive views,and endless activities for all the beautiful days ahead.Independent...
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My parents are currently at Atria, and I can rest easy knowing that they are well cared for. The leadership team there also are very responsive, and they clearly care about my parents and love what they do....
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.
With a beautiful setting beneath the Georgia pines, Atria Park of Tucker is the preferred supportive living community for older adults in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. We are convenient to downtown Tucker, Main Street, Lucky Shoals Park and Stone Mountain.Our compassionate staff provides discreet...
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They are kind and positive. I would like to see my mother participating in more activities. I think she misses out on activities. My mother's experience has been good.
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.
Live life to the fullest in South Lee Buford. Select your apartment or cottage and make it your own. Each apartment has abundant natural light, space and kitchenettes. Cottages feature full-kitchens with up-to-date appliances. Sit on the porch of your cottage and connect with neighbors around the...
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Staff is friendly and considerate. Facility is clean and free of pest. Food is good but prices could be a little better for senior facility. One $[removed] meal per day is extra $[removed] per month., and...
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 Retreat at Conyers offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and a compassionate staff. Situated in Conyers, Georgia, our state of the art community offers luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel.
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Merryvale is a very clean facility. My mom is in the memory side. Everyone that works there is very nice and helpful. I'm very pleased. I most definitely would recommend them to others who are searching 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.
Merryvale Assisted Living is a senior community located in Oxford, Georgia, a city in Newton County. Home to the famous Oxford University, this student city is rich in history. Locals enjoy the small town culture and beautiful historical architecture. The town is a designated shrine of the United...
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I am still satisfied with Sandy being at Delmar Gardens. Of course there are glitches, human errors, and such. My level of satisfaction is unchanged. I would recommend it
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.
UNIQUELY AFFORDABLE CAREFREE RETIREMENT LIVINGCarefree retirement living means knowing that all services are included and available to you. • Fully-equipped alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments • Superb cuisine • State of-the-art Fitness Center• Fully-equipped Theatre with...
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My family member has lived in several facilities and without a doubt Medlock Gardens has the best staff I have ever encountered at a facility. From the director all the way to the kitchen staff, they are...
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.
About Medlock Gardens…Located in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur, Medlock Gardens is the “Bed and Breakfast” of Senior Living. With its quaint and cozy setting, Medlock Gardens features a three level floor plan with apartments on the first two levels, and a terrace level downstairs ideal for...
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The food is very good, attendants are very cordial, premises are kept nicely. Very good activities. Only negative thing is sometimes response time is slow. Any problems are easily resolved with upper...
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.
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Suwanee, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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My father recently moved into Renaissance on Peachtree, and from our first visit, we were given the red carpet treatment—literally. Ms. Mary went above and beyond, even arranging a birthday dinner and happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Renaissance on Peachtree, the characteristics are distinctive and luxurious, while the hospitality is charming and unmistakably Southern. Nestled in the heart of Atlanta's affluent Buckhead community, Renaissance on Peachtree's lifestyle is remarkably upscale and instinctive - providing the...
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Cost of independent living in Dickson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dickson is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe, GA with an average of $2,989 per month.

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

Dickson, GA
$3,568/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$3,568/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,909/mo
Studio
$3,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,354/mo

Senior living costs in Dickson 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: Dickson, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDickson, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dickson, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dickson, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dickson, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Dickson, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dickson 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.

Dickson, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Dickson, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dickson 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 average 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
Dickson, GA$3,337/mo$3,385/mo-1.4%
Georgia$3,229/mo$3,281/mo-1.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Dickson, GA
2024 average cost:$3,337/mo
2023 average cost:$3,385/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,281/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dickson

Recent reviews for independent living in Dickson

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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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.

Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

Dickson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickson, 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 Dickson 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 Dickson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickson 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 Dickson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickson 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 Dickson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
65%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.7%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
67.8%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
53.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Park at Johns Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dickson, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 251 independent living facilities near Dickson, Georgia. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Dickson, Georgia are The Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Mansions at Sandy Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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