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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Free Home, GA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Free Home area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Free Home. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Free Home, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lynwood Park, Murphey Candler Park and Byrnwyck / Nancy Creek.
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Photo of Park at Johns Creek
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I LOVE living here, and what makes it so special is the people and the activities. The Park gets a BIG 5. The apartments are spacious, the closet safe large walk in. We are located walking distance of 3...
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.
Stylish and vibrant. Modern and uncomplicated. Spacious and thoughtfully designed. Urban excitement and suburban convenience. That's what living is like at Park at Johns Creek. If you're looking for sophistication, warmth and a sense of community, you've come to the right place. You'll find a...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Milton
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9.6
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52 reviews
9.6
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52 reviews
5 star
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The Phoenix At Milton is a top- quality assisted living and memory care facility. Their staff is a caring and dedicated group of associates. The food, daily activities, and services provided were all top...
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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9.0
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51 reviews
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51 reviews
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Lotus Village has been wonderful with a couple of hiccups which I'm sure are normal. My mother loves it there which is 95% of the battle when transitioning. So we very pleased and in the whole scope of all...
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.
Lotus Village, our senior living community located in the heart of Cumming, is known for being warm, inviting, and active. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination...
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83 reviews
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83 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. My dad has fallen several times and the staff is right there to help him. They also contact me when this happens. My dad and step mom have dr appts regularly and they...
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 Villas at Canterfield is a senior living community located in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Cumming, Georgia which is in Forsyth County. It was planned for convenience and offers a luxury home atmosphere with a world class standard of living. The community has spacious,...
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Photo of Vitality Living Milton
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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46 reviews
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46 reviews
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Facility is very pretty & clean & apartments are spacious. Staff are very kind & responsive & work well as a team. Doesn't seem to be a lot of turnover. Mom only there 3 weeks so don't know much more at this...
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 Vitality Living Milton our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. At the core of this is our vision to have a community where residents thrive, families engage, and...
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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74 reviews
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There is a new executive director. Since he came, the communication has been 100% better, and just the overall day-to-day seems to have greatly improved. It seems to be better staffed than it was previously....
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 Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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When our family was in crisis and desperately needed help for my father, Cumming Senior Living welcomed him with compassion, dignity, and kindness. During the final two months of his life, the care he...
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.
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
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1515 Floor plans available
7.9
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18 reviews
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It's been an amazing experience. From the tour to my father's assessment. When my father arrived on first day the entire staff was there to great him.
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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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.6
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17 reviews
7.6
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The retreat was fine. Served its purpose well. Would recommend. We moved our senior back home in March. As always suggest people access any facility for their own needs. I would 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.
We are a family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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Photo of Village Park Milton
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14 reviews
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The facility is beautiful and luxurious, by far the nicest of any we saw. There have been some bumps in getting the new phase launched that are gradually working themselves out. Despite those annoyances,...
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.
Village Park Milton is a former equestrian property, with pieces and parts of the new community re- purposed from the former. The goal of the community is the whole person. This is achieved through chef-led dining, health and wellness and an active social life. Come join us!
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Photo of Oaks at Shiloh Point
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.1
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35 reviews
7.1
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35 reviews
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it's a simple community. They do not offer much outside of the facility for the residence to go to or do they're very limited. Also on taking residence to doctor appointments and the billing has been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The services, amenities, care wellness and life-enrichment programs truly set us apart. We intentionally create living environments that are clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in seniors. Our mission is simple: we want to improve the lives of those we serve. Come experience the Oaks...
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44 Floor plans available
7.0
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54 reviews
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54 reviews
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My father and mother both live at Country Gardens. I believe the caretakers are genuinely concerned about the folks who live there. The caretakers know each person on a personal level, and the environment...
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.
Country Gardens Lanier Country Gardens Lanier offers a beautiful senior living community home for those who are looking to live in Cumming, GA. Our community is in close proximity to several beautiful parks, the library, senior center, great shopping, the Cumming Aquatic Center and Veterans War...
Photo of Mann House Cumming
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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Free Home, GA

The average cost of senior living in Free Home is $3,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flowery Branch, GA with an average of $3,394 per month.

Independent living costs in Free Home, GA, vs. nearby cities

Free Home, GA
$3,563/mo
$3,723/mo

Independent living costs in Free Home, GA, vs. state and national averages

Free Home, GA
$3,563/mo
$3,397/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Free Home, GA, vs. other senior living options

$5,240/mo
Independent Living
$3,563/mo

Independent living costs in Free Home, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,770/mo
Studio
$3,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,054/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,355/mo

Senior living costs in Free Home 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: Free Home, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFree Home, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,563/mo$3,397/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$4,597/mo$4,630/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$5,240/mo$5,202/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Free Home, GA:$3,563/mo
Georgia:$3,397/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Free Home, GA:$4,597/mo
Georgia:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Free Home, GA:$5,240/mo
Georgia:$5,202/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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Independent living costs in Free Home, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Free Home 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
Free Home, GA$3,339/mo$3,392/mo-1.6%
Georgia$3,208/mo$3,312/mo-3.1%
National$3,411/mo$3,314/mo+2.9%
Free Home, GA
2024 average cost:$3,339/mo
2023 average cost:$3,392/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,208/mo
2023 average cost:$3,312/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,411/mo
2023 average cost:$3,314/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Free Home

Recent reviews for independent living in Free Home

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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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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Annabelle on Main in Duluth, GA

4.8
It has been wonderful. I don't go to many activities, but the ones I have been to are great and they have a lot provided. I have a one bedroom apartment and it is a little small, but the others I have seen are awesome size. I definitely recommend Annabelle on Main to others.

Free Home independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Free Home independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Free Home, 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 Free Home 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 Free Home partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Free Home, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Free Home 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 Free Home communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Free Home, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Free Home 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 Free Home offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Free Home, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.3%
46.9%
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Park at Johns Creek, The Phoenix at Milton and Lotus Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Free Home, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Free Home, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Free Home, Georgia are The Mansions at Sandy Springs, Ashwood Meadows and Cedarhurst of Oakwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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