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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dorchester, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dorchester area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dorchester. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 49 independent living facilities in Dorchester, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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It was a good experience and would have been so much better if my aunt would have participated in her own care. We picked this community because of good reviews, friendly atmosphere, nice accommodations,...
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. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Always clean and everyone is smiling. Mom really enjoys all the activities and staff. Meals are delicious when I come to visit I always eat there. Excellent place and experience with The Palmettos.
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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13 reviews
The community is very clean, the staff members are very friendly and overall we are pleased with the community. We have not been there for normal meal time, but we did get a chance to go there for 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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63 reviews
Such a caring community at Village Cove! My relative has been at Village Cove for over a year. Recently, my relative's son-in-law died, and I reported this to my relative. Being upset, I told staff that we...
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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceA better kind of senior living is within your reach. You can still have a lifestyle that has less stress and more options for living life well, all in a comfortable community that feels just like home sweet home. You’ll find all that and more at our assisted living...
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I'am still getting adjusted to this community, but so far everything is working out well. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean. They have the best staff here, they are always willing...
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: 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.
Enjoy Senior Living at its Best, Ways Station Apartments! Senior residents 55 years or older can enjoy quality living at an affordable price.New senior community built in 2018/2019 for residents 55 years or older, Ways Station in Richmond Hill offers well-appointed 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans...
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
A little assistance can help maximize your life.The Oaks Health Center, located on the campus of The Marshes, provides assisted living services administered by trained, caring professionals to those who need a little extra help with daily tasks. All our assisted living residences in Savannah are...
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.
Buckingham South Buckingham South is a senior living community located in Savannah, Georgia. Our residents and their guests get to enjoy the elegant beauty of Savannah, and we incorporate all of that beauty into the layout of our community. Buckingham South is a quaint place to live that offers...
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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.
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, 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 Griffin House is a small, family owned facility which allows us to provide quality, personalized attention to each of our residents. We understand that each person has different needs and our plan of care is flexible to accommodate each resident. Our facility has a home-like atmosphere and...
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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This is a amazing community and we love the staff. I like knowing that my mom is happy and likes the environment. The menu is country cooking and wonderful. My mom is happy with all the activities that she...
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.
Lakeview ManorLakeview Manor is a senior living community in the compact, historic city of Springfield, GA. Our beautiful lakeside community overlooks White Deer Lake, and features numerous paved walking trails, gardens and outdoor sitting areas. Springfield is a scenic city that is filled with...
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.
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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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: 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.
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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So far things are going good for my father here at Gentilly Gardens. He seems to be adjusting well with the transition into the community. The staff has been great and really helpful to us. He says the food...
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.
Gentilly Gardens is a gorgeous retirement and senior care living facility located in the heart of Statesboro, Georgia. We are a quaint little community with a home like feel and we are 'Inspired by You'. When you are a resident at a Tutera community, you and your needs are at the heart of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Dorchester, GA
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $4,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daisy, GA with an average of $2,655 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dorchester, GA by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Dorchester over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Dorchester
Recent reviews for independent living in Dorchester
Lakeview Manor in Springfield, GA
5.0
Lakeview Manor is a beautiful location with a warm and welcoming staff. Our family selected Lakeview based on its' friendly, family atmosphere. Our senior family members settled in within the first week, enjoying new friends and activities.
Benton House of Bluffton
5.0
We couldn't be any more pleased with my parents move to this community. Everything is working out very well, and they are doing great. We are pleased with everything they have done for our family. They have a great staff in this facility. They are very caring, and have been friendly when we ...
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Okatie Pines Retirement Community
4.9
I would definitely recommend Okatie Pines Retirement Community! The staff go out of their way to be helpful. There has not been a need for the staff to communicate with us yet, so I'm not sure about communication with the family. The meals, I would give a 4 out of 5, they could be improved.
Dorchester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Indigo Pines, Magnolia Manor on the Coast and Thrive on Skidaway are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dorchester, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Dorchester, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Dorchester, Georgia is Holiday Indigo Pines. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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