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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilmer County, GA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Georgia is $3,379, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Gilmer County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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Cost of independent living in Gilmer County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Georgia is $3,379 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Georgia vs. 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 state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeGeorgiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,379/mo$3,532/mo4.3% below national median
Assisted Living$4,752/mo$5,909/mo19.6% below national median
Memory Care$5,252/mo$7,121/mo26.2% below national median
Independent Living
Georgia:$3,379/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:4.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Georgia:$4,752/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:19.6% below national median
Memory Care
Georgia:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:26.2% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilmer County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilmer County

Towne Club Windermere in Cumming, GA

5.0
We're thrilled with Towne Club Windermere. It has worked out really well for my father. He has made lots of friends and is extremely happy with his apartment. He's put on about 7-8 pounds since he got there and is enjoying the food.

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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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
13.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
9.9%
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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
36.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
15.2%
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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
57.1%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
47.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.4%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
40.9%
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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 202 independent living facilities near Gilmer County, Georgia. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 74% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 74% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 74% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 31% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 70% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 50% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 68% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, German, Chinese, American Sign Language, Korean, Mandarin, and Ukrainian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek, and Holiday Smoky Springs 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Holiday Smoky Springs, Cottonwood Estates, and TerraBella Roswell 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek, and Holiday Smoky Springs 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek, and The Fountains of Calhoun
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilmer County, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, Ashwood Meadows and The Mansions of Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Support. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 74% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 74% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 74% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 31% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 70% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 50% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 68% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, German, Chinese, American Sign Language, Korean, Mandarin, and Ukrainian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek, and Holiday Smoky Springs 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Holiday Smoky Springs, Cottonwood Estates, and TerraBella Roswell 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek, and Holiday Smoky Springs 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek, and The Fountains of Calhoun
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