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Photo of Oaks at Alpharetta
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Although my cousin died in the hospital due to heath issues and complications while a resident at the facility, we were pleased with the facility and its services.
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 Oaks at Alpharetta was opened in 1997 as Dogwood Forest. We are a senior living community in the beautiful city of Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Our sophisticated, home-like community sits on a large landscaped lot in the heart of the city, surrounded by lush gardens, inviting shops...
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So we initially went to Golden Rose and was difficult to figure out where is the entrance. My friend who is having difficulty walking and requires a cane is not handicapped assessable. We did not tour 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.
Golden Rose is located in gorgeous Redding, California and is a secure community designed for senior citizens. Seniors can enjoy and relax in our community making use of the many amenities that we have available to them. We have a fun and interactive fitness center available as well as a personal...
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Photo of Addington Place of John’s Creek
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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We came by to meet a friend to go to lunch for a few hours. Everyone was kind and welcoming and the residents seem happy. It is very bright and open and homey. Many residents were there as we arrived in 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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Johns Creek! A beautiful community of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place is centrally...
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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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My mom (and seems like everyone else) are dissatisfied with the food. That would prob be main complaint. I'm sure they have to keep things bland for specialized diets but it would be nice to maybe have a...
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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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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To an outsider, it looked ideal. Our loved one wasn't as happy as we wanted her to be, so we looked at another place and she seemed to like it more. So we left after 6 months or so. My advice is to Jump into...
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.
If you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Alpharetta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, walking paths and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta provides a scenic and enriching...
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They were perfect and went above and beyond!!! I would absolutely recommend them. They went above and beyond! My mom had a really bad night and they were waiting for me to fly in and I found [name removed]...
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.
* Located in beautiful Roswell, Georgia - one of the safest cities in the state, only a few minutes from Downtown Atlanta* Opened in December, 2016* Part of Hawthorn Retirement Group, offering over 45 years of experience providing gracious retirement living environments for seniors* Residents...
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Excellent staff and activities. I would recommend to others. [removed] was sold to The Overlook in [date removed]. Much improvement.
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.
Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Heartis Suwanee provides the support you need to remain living as independently as possible, plus everything you want to continue to lead a full, active, and enjoyable life. It’s the perfect balance of 24-hour support and an engaging...
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love the cottage and the other residents, but the food is horrible!! I did my due diligence and checked their website before signing the contract and it represented that they served balanced and nutritious...
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.
Live life to the fullest in South Lee Buford. Select your apartment or cottage and make it your own. Each apartment has abundant natural light, space and kitchenettes. Cottages feature full-kitchens with up-to-date appliances. Sit on the porch of your cottage and connect with neighbors around the...
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Photo of The Holbrook of Woodstock
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Currently residing in Holbrook. I find the facility to be very comforting and the staff to be very caring. The activities are wide range from informative, lectures, exercise, card, games, book clubs, etc. ...
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.
At Holbrook Woodstock, we have 300 custom designed apartments and 16 state of the art cottages on a 21 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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Photo of Charter of Cleveland
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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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.
Located near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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Photo of Atria North Point
99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
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The exercise facility and therapy are first class. The residents we met were up beat and very much engaged in the notion of "Keep it moving!" When you walk into other facilities, you are greeted by seemingly...
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.
Atria Senior Living is proud to offer exceptional independent living, assisted living and supportive living communities in Georgia. Atria North Point provides gracious senior living in the Metro Atlanta area. When searching for a retirement living community or senior apartment to call home, visit...
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Photo of Southern Oaks Assisted Living
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Very happy with the facility. My Mom loves the food and has made friends. In-house prescription service is extremely expensive. Other than that very reasonably priced.
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.
Southern Oaks Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the great city of Chattanooga, TN. This assisted living community offers a safe home to those who are in need of daily assistance, and it provides those individuals with a home in a city that is full of entertainment...
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Photo of Parc at Piedmont East Cobb
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5 on everything. They have been wonderful. The food is excellent. The place is clean. Everyone from staff to residents are happy and friendly. It was a great choice for us.
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.
Designed specifically with you in mind, Parc at Piedmont-East Cobb offers exceptional service, care and amenities. Since 2001, Parc at Piedmont has established itself as the premier independent and assisted living choice for seniors in the Marietta, East Cobb and Roswell neighborhoods of Atlanta....
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Photo of The Villas at Canterfield
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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 The Phoenix at James Creek
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I used A Place for Mom to find Phoenix at James Creek and Mom and I couldn't have been more satisfied with the choice. For the 27 months she lived there she was well cared for, enjoyed the amenities and...
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 phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of Brookdale Cleveland
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44 Floor plans available
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[names removed] are all amazing and they go out of their way to care for people and to handle situations. They do have some other employees that could use some work and they still need to work on their...
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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Three great hot meals every day with friendly and helpful staff. The residents are exceptionally friendly. A very high percentage of the residents are active and participate in a wide variety games 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.
At Vickery Rose Retirement Community, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high...
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Photo of Historic Roswell Place
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44 Floor plans available
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The staff are very kind. The food is edible, but could be better. My loved one is in memory care and doing well there. The room and overall facility are clean. Her apartment is a comfortable size. A lot 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.
Historic Roswell Place offers a beautiful assisted living and memory care community for seniors in the Roswell, GA area.With a warm and welcoming environment, our intimate setting provides a relaxing retreat filled with historic charm and southern hospitality.Our residents become friends quickly,...
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Yes! They've done SOME things to update facilities, but overall, the public areas of the building, and especially the interior gardens & patios are VERY dilapidated & get NO MAINTENANCE. Not a flower to be...
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Canton
99 Photos available
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The staff is wonderful. They all love [name removed]. I would most definitely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Relish in the rich history of Canton when taking up residence at Cedarhurst of Canton. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Canton boasts a modern mountain lodge feel with custom decor, a private lake stocked with fish and easy...
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Photo of Inspired Living at Alpharetta
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Several shoes have been lost. I replaced some over the holidays and they are now missing again. It's costly to have to keep replacing them. It would be nice to have email or some form of communication with...
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.
Inspired Living at Alpharetta is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Whether you or your loved one needs a little assistance or requires personalized memory care, you can be assured that we will provide a lifestyle that brings comfort, safety,...
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Photo of Addington Place of Alpharetta
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Addington Place is now Chapters Senior Living. My sister is very happy there although she is not very thrilled with the food . She enjoys most of the activities. She has never been one to do crafts so she...
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.
Welcome to the new Welcome to the new Addington Place of Alpharetta! An elegant senior living community full of warmth, decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is...
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Many times the food is carb-heavy, making it difficult for diabetic residents. The staff is friendly, but they are short-staffed most weekends and mornings. They need to add more variety to the food menu.
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.
Sunabella of Towne Lake offers three types of apartment homes for seniors – deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments (includes a separate living room and private screened porch), and two-bedroom apartments – all with kitchenettes.This affordable community offers a safe and loving home-like...
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The food is very good, attendants are very cordial, premises are kept nicely. Very good activities. Only negative thing is sometimes response time is slow. Any problems are easily resolved with upper...
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 Johns Creek provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Suwanee, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilmer County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilmer County

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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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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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Gilmer County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilmer County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilmer County, 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 Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
49.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilmer County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.8%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek and The Fountains of Calhoun are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilmer County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 246 independent living facilities near Gilmer County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilmer County, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, Ashwood Meadows and Cedarhurst of Oakwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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