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I would write them five on everything. The people that run it are fantastic. Their staff are so caring and so nice. The place is beautiful. It's in a wonderful location. I'm very happy. We were able to get...
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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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
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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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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
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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.
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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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
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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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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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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
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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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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: 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.
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: 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.
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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
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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: 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: 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.
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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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.
Grace Assisted Living facilities are all on one level, located in idyllic wooded settings with gazebo, fountain, walking trails and more than 50 species of plants growing around the landscape and tended by residents and their families. Intimate and refreshing conversations just seem to come...
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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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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: 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.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....

Cost of independent living in Foster Mills, GA

The average cost of senior living in Foster Mills is $3,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buchanan, GA with an average of $3,062 per month.

Independent living costs in Foster Mills, GA, vs. nearby cities

Foster Mills, GA
$3,446/mo
$3,949/mo

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

Foster Mills, GA
$3,446/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Foster Mills, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,024/mo
Independent Living
$3,446/mo

Independent living costs in Foster Mills, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,598/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,139/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,373/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,123/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,248/mo

Senior living costs in Foster Mills 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: Foster Mills, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFoster Mills, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,446/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,527/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,024/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Foster Mills, GA:$3,446/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Foster Mills, GA:$3,527/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Foster Mills, GA:$4,024/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Foster Mills, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Foster Mills 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
Foster Mills, GA$3,271/mo$3,003/mo+8.9%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Foster Mills, GA
2024 average cost:$3,271/mo
2023 average cost:$3,003/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
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 Foster Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Foster Mills

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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Green Park at Kennesaw

4.0
My loved one has had great improvement since being here. They have been able to mange her medications closely and it has been a great place for her to be for the time being. They are understaffed but they are really trying their hardest.

Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Foster Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Foster Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Foster Mills, 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 Foster Mills 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 Foster Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Foster Mills, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Foster Mills 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 Foster Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Foster Mills, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Foster Mills 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 Foster Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Foster Mills, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Gardens of Rome, The Fountains of Calhoun and Presbyterian Village of Austell are the top-rated independent living facilities near Foster Mills, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 173 independent living facilities near Foster Mills, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Foster Mills, Georgia are The Gardens of Rome, Presbyterian Village of Austell and McClellan Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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