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Photo of Holiday Washington Commons
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2929 Floor plans available
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The staff are amazing, extremely helpful and all around nice people. The atmosphere is homey feeling with restaurant style dining experiences. The food quality has gone down in the last 4ish months though.
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.
Washington Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Evans, Washington Commons offers you a taste of quiet serenity in the heart of Georgia. Residents appreciate the convenience of being close to world-class healthcare,...
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55 Floor plans available
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Every single member of the staff that I've encountered has been excellent. Their high level of professionalism combined with their kindness and compassion is something I've literally never seen anywhere...
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.
Morningside of Evans is conveniently near I-20. Major medical facilities and shopping locations are within minutes of our community. Through a dedicated team of staff, we promote a spirit of family and strive to provide a high quality of life within our quaint community.
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66 Floor plans available
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I brought a friend for a tour. I was pleasantly surprised with friendliness of the staff. The facility was very clean and the activities for the residents was impressive. The staff at the front desk could...
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.
Camellia Walk Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 5 year old community with a down to earth home feel. We have over 30 combined years of senior care. We are a Cedarhurst Living Community. Camellia Walk is conveniently located in Evans Ga near Jones Creek subdivision. We have a great staff and...
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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Brandon Wilde is a really beautiful place and I know that my loved ones are safe here. I have been disappointed with the follow up from the staff.
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.
Brandon Wilde Features: A) No community entrance fee; B) All-inclusive monthly rate/all care plans included; C) Only area community that has skilled nursing, advanced memory care, and rehabilitation care. Having every care option level in one community provides piece of mind for yourself, your...
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Beautiful & afforable place to live Staff very proffessional
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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My mother and family have had a very positive experience with Waverly Gardens.
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.
Photo of Barclay House of Augusta
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44 Floor plans available
6.3
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Late this summer, an urgent need for an assisted living place arose for my sister. Barclay was an answer to our prayer and provided some respite for my sister as she navigated some challenges that prevented...
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.
Call or drop by to see what makes Barclay House of Augusta the most desired community in the area.Exceptional quality takes exceptional people. Our team is consistently the number one reason families choose our community. We take care of our team so they can take care of you. Assisted Living,...
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My aunt recently moved into the memory care unit at the facility. from the moment we walked in till our recent visit, the environment at the facility is amazing. The staff is constantly loving on my aunt 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.
What A Great Way to Live! Assisted Living the way it used to be...One inclusive fee to simplify your life!   Augusta Gardens simple monthly fee includes 24-hour watchful oversight and care 365 days a year. Resident Assistants check our clients every two hours to insure their safety, know...
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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.
Are you curious about what makes Georgia’s newest independent retirement community so different? Located in Evans Towne Center at 850 Ronald Reagan Dr, Marshall Square comprises 134 senior housing apartments – including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of ...
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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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Photo of Kingstown Gardens
66 Photos available
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.
Photo of Jensen's Wymberly
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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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.
Photo of Austin Oaks
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, 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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Countryside Estates
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.
Photo of Harison Heights
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.

Cost of independent living in Harlem, GA

The average cost of senior living in Harlem is $3,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wrens, GA with an average of $1,768 per month.

Independent living costs in Harlem, GA, vs. nearby cities

Harlem, GA
$3,320/mo
$3,406/mo
$3,215/mo

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

Harlem, GA
$3,320/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Harlem, GA, vs. other senior living options

$3,921/mo
Independent Living
$3,320/mo

Independent living costs in Harlem, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$5,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,280/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,317/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,699/mo

Senior living costs in Harlem 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: Harlem, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarlem, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,320/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,769/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,921/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Harlem, GA:$3,320/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Harlem, GA:$3,769/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Harlem, GA:$3,921/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Harlem, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harlem 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
Harlem, GA$3,316/mo$3,511/mo-5.6%
Georgia$3,128/mo$3,097/mo+1.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Harlem, GA
2024 average cost:$3,316/mo
2023 average cost:$3,511/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,128/mo
2023 average cost:$3,097/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Harlem

Recent reviews for independent living in Harlem

Thrive at Augusta in Martinez, GA

4.5
We were very pleased with the community. They took very good care of my relative that was there. Everything was first class. The attention, room, and space were all good. Due to the pandemic the only problem I had was the visitation schedule.

At Home Senior Living of Thomson

5.0
My sister is very well care for and loved here. She feels like everyone here is her family. As her sister, it warms my heart for her to feel that way and it makes me feel at ease, that she is so well cared for.

Barclay House of Augusta

4.3
The thing that sticks out the most about Benton House of Augusta is the staff. They really listen to the concerns of the family. We have been very happy with the staff that take care of her, they even take the time to send me pictures of [name removed] doing the activities they do. I do think ...
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Harlem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harlem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harlem, 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 Harlem 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 Harlem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harlem, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Harlem 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 Harlem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harlem, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harlem 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 Harlem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harlem, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Washington Commons, Oaks at Evans and Camellia Walk of Evans are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harlem, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Harlem, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Harlem, Georgia is Hammond Square. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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