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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gillsville, GA

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Basic low cost Independent living. Lower than any other in the area. Improved varieties of food and more activities would make it a very good place to stay.
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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.
Four Seasons Independent Living CenterFour Seasons Independent Living Center is an independent living community which lies quietly in a discreet street in Winder, GA. This picturesque living community is located in the quiet area of the Barrow Country and holds a rustic charm. Winder is a...
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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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Mulberry Grove is an answer to our prayers for my mother! The staff and facility are absolutely wonderful. Mom now can attend various wonderful activities and is surrounded 24/7 by people that truly...
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 idea of Mulberry Grove was created due to rapid growth in the senior population and the desire to meet the needs of this population. It is a family owned business that focuses on a family oriented philosophy for its residents. Mulberry Grove can give you the best of both words by providing...
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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.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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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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 call it a Quality Retirement Lifestyle; You'll call it home with a happy smile. Our motto is kindness and we understand, compliment each day to do all we can. Our dining area open, meals sprinkled with sunshine, our environment smoke-free to enjoy as we dine. Pleasing conversation in a warm...
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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: 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.
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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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly 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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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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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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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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 Gillsville, GA

The average cost of senior living in Gillsville is $5,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, GA with an average of $3,548 per month.

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

Gillsville, GA
$5,690/mo
$3,742/mo
$5,890/mo

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

Gillsville, GA
$5,690/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,312/mo
Independent Living
$5,690/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,037/mo
Studio
$4,646/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,374/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,504/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Gillsville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Gillsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Gillsville

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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Gillsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillsville, 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 Gillsville 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 Gillsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gillsville 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 Gillsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gillsville, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillsville 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 Gillsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gillsville, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
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Park at Johns Creek, Oaks at Hampton and Sunrise of Five Forks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gillsville, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 297 independent living facilities near Gillsville, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gillsville, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Sunrise of Five Forks and Belvedere Commons of Seneca. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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