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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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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, 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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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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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Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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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: 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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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.
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My ratings are based on the pandemic. The doors are locked as is the office. You have to make an appointment to see the staff. The only staff member is a maintenance man that we are able to talk to. The...
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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.
Secure independence and relaxation for your relative in beautiful North Cleveland Towers when you need a superior senior housing in Bradley County of Cleveland, Tennessee. Picturesquely located between the ridges and rolling hills of Tennessee, on a clear morning you may be able to catch a...
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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.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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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: 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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in East Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in East Ellijay is $3,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tunnel Hill, GA with an average of $3,019 per month.

Independent living costs in East Ellijay, GA, vs. nearby cities

East Ellijay, GA
$3,942/mo
$3,951/mo

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

East Ellijay, GA
$3,942/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in East Ellijay, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,314/mo
Independent Living
$3,942/mo

Independent living costs in East Ellijay, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,741/mo
Studio
$4,467/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,797/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,700/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,827/mo

Senior living costs in East Ellijay 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: East Ellijay, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Ellijay, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,942/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,034/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,314/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
East Ellijay, GA:$3,942/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
East Ellijay, GA:$4,034/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
East Ellijay, GA:$4,314/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in East Ellijay, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Ellijay 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
East Ellijay, GA$3,552/mo$3,624/mo-2.0%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
East Ellijay, GA
2024 average cost:$3,552/mo
2023 average cost:$3,624/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
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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 East Ellijay

Recent reviews for independent living in East Ellijay

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.

The Phoenix at Roswell

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My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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East Ellijay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Ellijay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Ellijay, 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 East Ellijay 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 East Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Ellijay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Ellijay 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 East Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Ellijay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Ellijay 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 East Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Ellijay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.8%
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Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek and The Gardens of Rome are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 259 independent living facilities near East Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Ellijay, Georgia are The Gardens of Rome, The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir and Oaks at Hampton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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