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Photo of Tapestry House Assisted Living
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We chose Tapestry House because we were more impressed during our tour than we were at the others ones we looked at. The room sizes here were very nice, a lot of space. The meals are chef prepared and you...
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.
Tapestry House Assisted Living, as an Insignia Senior Living Community, is guided by its mission of providing "Safe and Joyful" Environments for seniors. Tapestry House's location is one of its many attributes. It is in the midst of Alpharetta, GA with convenience to retail opportunities but also...
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This is a good community. The staff is caring. We like the clean and a good environment for my sister. The menu is appealing and she is pleased with the variety. I like knowing that she does try and...
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.
Affordable, independent living, Retirement Center, located in East Ridge, Tennessee, approximately 5 miles from downtown Chattanooga and 12 miles from Ringgold, Georgia. We are 3 miles from the nearest hospital and physician's building and within walking distance to Cracker Barrel, an Antique...
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My wife [name removed] and I moved to Sterling West Cobb recently. We have found the entire Sterling team to be wonderful from the owners, to Senior management, to the employees serving us everyday. The...
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.
Sterling Estates Senior Living CommunitySterling Estates Senior Living Community is located just outside of Marietta, Georgia on a large and well-maintained campus. Visiting relatives will have access to the accommodations in Marietta, but our residents enjoy such luxury as our huge entrance...
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I was a little hesitant about my mother coming to your place mainly because I could not talk with staff and look at references before mother was put into Winthrop Memory Care. Each time I’ve visited my...
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.
Winthrop Court is locally owned and operated. Since 1984, our community continues to set the standards for excellent service and personalized, self-directed quality care. Experience, tradition, and leadership. That's what Winthrop Court brings to Winthrop family of senior living communities....
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The staff at Somerby is top notch. The help and love they have given my mom since she moved in has been next level. Any senior looking for a new residence should give this place a look. It is by far 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.
So convenient to the perimeter of Atlanta, our community of Somerby Sandy Springs is a real gem offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care living and care options on one campus. Situated on a full six acres, it’s tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet is easy for family...
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In a nutshell, Vernon Springs rates very high for me. It is a smaller, private family run facility. Immaculately clean, newly renovated, fabulous location, wonderful caring caregivers, reasonably priced,...
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.
At Vernon Springs Senior Living, we have elevated senior living to a new level of luxury and style in a distinctive community. We area a family owned and operated facility. Our family has been in the senior care business for over 25+ years. We care about you and your family. We too are mothers...
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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.
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The owners and the caregivers are all extremely caring and competent. We haven't run into one person who hasn't been lovely. I would recommend them.
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 Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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I have had a family friend residing in this facility for several years, and our expectations have been consistently exceeded. This place truly feels like a home for him. He receives excellent support and...
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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We are happy with all. The staff is great and the facility is new but also really well done in décor. Room size is fine, the care is really good so far. I know the facility wasn't open yet but APFM did not...
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 a small and very quaint community with only 24 apartments.          
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Photo of Gaines Park Senior Living
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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
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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What we like the most about Sterling Estates is that they have an assigned table to eat at and easier to make friends. Very helpful, attentive to the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to...
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.
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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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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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: 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, 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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ella Gap, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ella Gap is $3,961 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $3,121 per month.

Independent living costs in Ella Gap, GA, vs. nearby cities

Ella Gap, GA
$3,961/mo
$3,919/mo

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

Ella Gap, GA
$3,961/mo
$4,251/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Ella Gap, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,345/mo
Independent Living
$3,961/mo

Independent living costs in Ella Gap, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$3,322/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,087/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,714/mo

Senior living costs in Ella Gap 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: Ella Gap, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElla Gap, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,961/mo$4,251/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,081/mo$3,594/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,345/mo$4,097/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Ella Gap, GA:$3,961/mo
Georgia:$4,251/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Ella Gap, GA:$4,081/mo
Georgia:$3,594/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Ella Gap, GA:$4,345/mo
Georgia:$4,097/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Ella Gap, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ella Gap 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
Ella Gap, GA$3,632/mo$3,583/mo+1.4%
Georgia$3,067/mo$3,106/mo-1.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Ella Gap, GA
2024 average cost:$3,632/mo
2023 average cost:$3,583/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,106/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ella Gap

Recent reviews for independent living in Ella Gap

TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
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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Ella Gap independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ella Gap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ella Gap, 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 Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
50.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ella Gap, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
46.9%
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Oaks at Ellijay, The Phoenix at Milton and Park at Johns Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ella Gap, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 238 independent living facilities near Ella Gap, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ella Gap, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, The Mansions at Sandy Springs and Ashwood Meadows. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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