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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gwinnett County, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gwinnett County 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 Gwinnett County. 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 44 independent living facilities in Gwinnett County, 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, Randall Mill and Kendrick / Osborne.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cumming, Decatur and Dunwoody.
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My daughter and her husband checked out a number of Independent Living facilities for us since we live in FL, and then they showed us what was available, and Wickshire South Lee Buford beat out all of the...
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.
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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I'm impressed with the new management team especially their handling of issues with professionalism and follow-through with resolve concerning tenants. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate their performance thus...
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.
Sweetwater Terraces is a brand-new Senior Community in Gwinnett. We offer a luxurious and carefree lifestyle at very affordable rates. You will enjoy 22,000 square feet of community space with an extensive amenities package that surpasses all others. Come and be part of a community...
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.
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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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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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.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
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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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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,...
Cost of independent living in Gwinnett County, GA
The average cost of senior living in Gwinnett County is $5,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Doraville, GA with an average of $5,044 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gwinnett County, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gwinnett County
Recent reviews for independent living in Gwinnett County
Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA
4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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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.
Gwinnett County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gwinnett County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County 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
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20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
68.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
51.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park at Johns Creek, Oaks at Hampton and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gwinnett County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near Gwinnett County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gwinnett County, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Sunrise of Five Forks and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Gwinnett County
- Cumming, Georgia
- Decatur, Georgia
- Dunwoody, Georgia
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Brookhaven, Georgia
- Loganville, Georgia
- Roswell, Georgia
- Snellville, Georgia
- Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Conyers, Georgia
- Braselton, Georgia
- Winder, Georgia
- Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Tucker, Georgia
- Flowery Branch, Georgia
- Buford, Georgia
- Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Sugar Hill, Georgia
- North Druid Hills, Georgia
- Lithonia, Georgia
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