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Photo of Sunrise of Five ForksCommunity card badge
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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73 reviews
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Both of my parents are receiving the best of care. We are very pleased with the staff at all levels. It takes a team and they have an awesome caring experienced team. Much appreciated and highly recommend.
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.
Sunrise at Five Forks, a Sunrise Senior Living Community is located in Lilburn, GA close to shopping, physician offices, churches, and major hospitals. At Sunrise, we welcome seniors into a warm, inviting community. We offer a choice of accommodations, from Companion to Two-Bedroom Suites. Each...
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88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
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72 reviews
9.7
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This review is based off of our experience back in August of 2022- The office and front desk staff were very helpful, explained things clearly, and were understanding of the emotions our family was going...
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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9.7
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My mom needed memory care and we found The Joy to be the perfect place for her. The management and staff are friendly and attentive to each resident. Medication is provided as scheduled and they don’t mind...
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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9.7
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Very pretty, clean, decorated like a nice hotel, tons of activities. My mom has a corner balcony with tons of her plants and room for family too. Staff is very friendly and kind to mom, and rooms have full...
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.
Dogwood Forest of Grayson is considered one of the top assisted living communities in Gwinnett County! Our community includes top amenities for residents, including a wellness center, bistros, full-service dining, salon, tavern and movie theatre. Our exterior spaces include healthful outdoor...
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2222 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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103 reviews
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103 reviews
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The Retreat is a very clean community, the food is pretty good and they have a lot of activities for the residents to participate in. We would recommend this community to other families based on 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.
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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24 reviews
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The staff was very accommodating to us having my mothers 90th birthday party there recently. They provided us a great spot for the party and came by and brought in other residents to wish her a happy...
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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9.5
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18 reviews
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Some building maintenance issues need addressing. Our loved one mostly cooks their own meals. What we like the most about The Phoenix, is just having eyes on my father and the ability to call and see if...
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.
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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Loganville
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9.5
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9.5
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5 on all. it's clean and staff is friendly and we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Magnolia Senior Living is located in Loganville, Georgia, a city in Walton County. This quiet and serene community in Walton County is beautiful and filled with excellent amenities. Magnolia Senior Living has three different types of living quarters and seniors are pampered by the luxurious...
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My parents are being well cared for. We as a family are satisfied that we made the right choice for them. There have been minor issues, but the staff has been quick to correct the problem. We would recommend...
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.
The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, Georgia is the third community in North Georgia that we have had the pleasure of welcoming seniors to call home. We pride ourselves on providing our residents a comfortable, caring home, a sense of community and the endless love and support they deserve. Our...
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1717 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
9.4
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I had a wonderful experience with [name removed] during the first tour. She was informative & welcoming. I loved the atmosphere and the people. I have lived at other communities & this is by far the best!...
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.
Smoky Springs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled near the Northeast Georgia Mountains and overlooking Lake Lanier, Smoky Springs is the home you've been looking for. Residents love the peace and quiet of a country home with big city conveniences...
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Photo of Arbor Terrace Athens
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29 reviews
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Long story short, they were awesome! My Dad was supported through his passing. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families, thanks again!
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 Athens is the premier assisted living community in the greater Athens, Georgia, area, providing the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living, including innovative memory care designed specifically to support residents affected by Alzheimer's disease and other...
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Photo of Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living
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9.2
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21 reviews
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Gracious employees...wonderful food. My only concern is that there is no outside area for activities. A nature walkway would be terrific. Ivdo walk around the building. They have a movie theater, and a...
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.
At Linwood Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities and pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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Great Oaks is very well Staffed with plenty of resident support people. The apartments are generously sized and well maintained. The genuine caring, mentally and physically, is all over the place. 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.
Great Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community located in the beautiful city of Monroe, Georgia. Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Walton County and is known for its beautiful architecture, scenic views and access to big-city amenities. Situated just east of Atlanta, this...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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21 reviews
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They really care about everyone and have lots of patience. We really like how everything is included in the price! There are no add on fees.
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.
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, Georgia, offers an elegant setting for seniors looking for an independent living community to call home.Residents at Garden Plaza enjoy a carefree lifestyle, with friendly staff taking care of life’s tedious tasks such as apartment maintenance and housekeeping. This...
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I cannot speak highly enough of Laurel Grove. From the moment I visited, I felt welcomed by the staff. The environment here is beautiful, clean, and truly feels like home. What stands out most is the sense...
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.
Laurel Grove provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in Lawrenceville, a picturesque, friendly suburb of Georgia, Laurel Grove offers you a cozy home just minutes away from the convenience of the city. We're close to The Avenue Mall, two area hospitals...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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The activities are great and have a lot of events that include family members as well. The food could be improved, I think they should use less frozen vegetables. Overall I would recommend Delmar Gardens...
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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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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At a point in my life when I needed help, Sunrise became a lifesaver for me. Being wheelchair bound because of MS, I found living accommodations where I could receive daily help from kind, nonjudgmental...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living is pleased to announce our newest community in Georgia, Sunrise Assisted Living at Webb Gin, a cottage-style community which opened in February, 2008.  Nestled at the border of Lawrenceville and Snellville, Sunrise at Webb Gin is adjacent to the new retail area of...
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77 Floor plans available
9.1
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I am comfortable with the care my wife is experiencing. A friendly and caring staff. Good food. Many activities to choose from. Facility is clean and well maintained. The visiting hours are pretty much...
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.
Pave the way to a carefree life when choosing to reside at Cedarhurst of Oakwood with today's most desired amenities and thoughtful features. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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Early in my brother’s stay, but he is pleased. The only area for improvement at this time is the wait time for meals. My brother is very happy with the visiting physician. Everything is going well at this...
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.
Experience senior living like no other at TerraBella Epps Bridge. Our extraordinary combination of amenities, personalized services, and senior lifestyle programs will elevate your lifestyle. Our Active Independent Living community offers supportive options for seniors at every stage. With our...
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She likes everything about the Cottages, except the meals. I thought the meals look pretty good myself! The facility is nice and the staff and residents are friendly! Renee does a great job with activities...
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.
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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I would give the retreat at Conyers a 5 in all areas. My mom's overall experience was pleasant. She missed being able to just go outside was her only complaint. The Retreat was clean and the staff was very...
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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Staff was very friendly. I felt like she got good quality of care. Food struggled at times. Some activities limited. Pretty good value for the care provided and the facility. I would overall recommend...
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
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Staff have been helpful with those special, individualized needs that my aunt has. They do their best to work with us on special requests. Food needs to have more flavor. When I've tasted my aunts food,...
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.
Brookside Commerce is a senior living community offering a wide range of care services in Commerce, GA. Commerce boasts small town southern charm with convenient access to the metropolitan areas of Athens and Atlanta. Our town has many fun events year-round, a thriving downtown area, eclectic...
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9.0
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The Oaks at Conyers was excellent!!! They did an awesome job and were very accommodating for us. The food was excellent. They feed her well. They did many daily activities that kept them engaged and they...
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.
Oaks At Conyers Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Alzheimer's care community conveniently located behind Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in the heart of Wellbrook Medical Office Park. We are best known for our loving care and great food. In order to meet the needs of many people in our...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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My wife passed away on [date removed] of this year, so she was only at Ivy Springs for 2 1/2 months. It's been awhile since I was there and my wife was in a unique situation, so hard to comment. The biggest...
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.
At The Retreat at Buford, you can find comfortable community living for your senior. We are located in Buford, Georgia, on luscious landscaped courtyards complete with walking trails. Through our apartment style rooms, that come in four different layouts, we provide independence to the elderly...
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Cost of independent living in Elder, GA

The average cost of senior living in Elder is $7,003 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greensboro, GA with an average of $3,464 per month.

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

Elder, GA
$7,003/mo
$3,942/mo

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

Elder, GA
$7,003/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,215/mo
Independent Living
$7,003/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,118/mo
Studio
$4,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,412/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elder over time

Elder, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Elder

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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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Dogwood Forest of Grayson

5.0
My husband ended up at Dogwood Forest in Grayson. It was expensive but I would give it a 10+. The food is so important to the residents, the high light of their day. They have a 'real' chef there and I ate many meals there myself. So number one is meals. They also had awesome entertainment. ...
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The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA

4.5
Very nice facility. Friendly and caring staff. They made a point to know my father's name from day one. They were great at communicating with me as well.

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Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities. At Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett, the activities team is praised for their effort to include family members in events, while at The Retreat at Loganville, the staff are appreciated for checking on re ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents and families express their enjoyment of the activities offered, with many remarking on the diversity of offerings. At Holiday Laurel Grove, activities such as bingo, exercise classes, and crafts are highlighted, while at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, residents enjoy o ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Several reviews commend the quality of the meals served at different communities, with staff making accommodations based on dietary restrictions and preferences. At Holiday Laurel Grove, the meals are described as 'beyond fantastic', and at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, the foo ...
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Spacious and comfortable living spaces. Reviews mention the ample living spaces at various communities, enabling residents to have plenty of room and privacy. At The Retreat at Loganville, the apartments are praised for their size and comfort, and at Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, the facility is described as 'head and shoulders a ...
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Dedicated and responsive staff. Several reviews emphasize the commitment and attentiveness of the staff at different communities. At Holiday Laurel Grove, the staff are described as 'extremely friendly and helpful', while at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, the management team's willingness to listen and address ...
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Community atmosphere and social opportunities. Residents and families appreciate the sense of community and social opportunities provided by the various communities. At Holiday Laurel Grove, the activities calendar is filled with options for socializing and staying active, while at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living, ...
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Elder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elder, 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 Elder 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 Elder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elder, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elder 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 Elder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elder, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elder 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 Elder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elder, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Five Forks, Atria Park of Tucker and The Joy Senior Living of Loganville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elder, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 166 independent living facilities near Elder, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Elder, Georgia are Sunrise of Five Forks and Sunrise of Webb Gin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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