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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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
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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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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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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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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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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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: 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: 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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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My ratings are based on the pandemic. The doors are locked as is the office. You have to make an appointment to see the staff. The only staff member is a maintenance man that we are able to talk to. The...
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.
Secure independence and relaxation for your relative in beautiful North Cleveland Towers when you need a superior senior housing in Bradley County of Cleveland, Tennessee. Picturesquely located between the ridges and rolling hills of Tennessee, on a clear morning you may be able to catch a...
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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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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
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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.
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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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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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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Really appreciate the great care my mother receives here. She is happy and has made friends. It's a real relief to know that the staff is very caring and aware of what is happening with the residents.
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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 Higdon, GA

The average cost of senior living in Higdon is $3,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

Higdon, GA
$3,562/mo

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

Higdon, GA
$3,562/mo
$4,251/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$3,903/mo
Independent Living
$3,562/mo

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

Studio
$2,301/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,863/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,277/mo

Senior living costs in Higdon 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: Higdon, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHigdon, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,562/mo$4,251/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$3,751/mo$3,594/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$3,903/mo$4,097/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Higdon, GA:$3,562/mo
Georgia:$4,251/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Higdon, GA:$3,751/mo
Georgia:$3,594/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Higdon, GA:$3,903/mo
Georgia:$4,097/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Higdon, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Higdon 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Higdon, GA$2,823/mo$3,352/mo-15.8%
Georgia$3,067/mo$3,106/mo-1.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Higdon, GA
2024 average cost:$2,823/mo
2023 average cost:$3,352/mo
Percent change:-15.8%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,106/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Higdon

Recent reviews for independent living in Higdon

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.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Higdon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higdon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higdon, 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 Higdon 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 Higdon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Higdon 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 Higdon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Higdon, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higdon 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 Higdon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Higdon, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
46.9%
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