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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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Hi, my 1yr anniversary living here was [date removed]. I love living here. The management team in the office do their best to make sure problems are taken care of in a timely manner. The maintenance men are...
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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.
The Retreat at Madison Place The Retreat at Madison Place is a senior housing community located in Decatur, the county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia. This friendly city has many amazing sites and sounds to discover. From their beautiful downtown, beautiful scenery and casual feel, its hard not...
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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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As a current resident and one of the first to move here I would like to response to the review of July 2005. In regard to the parking situation it had become a nightmare for many elderly residents coming...
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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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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.
Sandy Springs Assisted Living offers a full range of social activities in a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide assistance and supervision in all activities of daily living by a congenial, professional and caring staff. The Assisted Living facility occupies the entire second floor of the...
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Hillside Cottages, GA

The average cost of senior living in Hillside Cottages is $5,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include College Park, GA with an average of $3,163 per month.

Independent living costs in Hillside Cottages, GA, vs. nearby cities

Hillside Cottages, GA
$5,046/mo
$5,027/mo
$5,072/mo

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

Hillside Cottages, GA
$5,046/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hillside Cottages, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,400/mo
Independent Living
$5,046/mo

Independent living costs in Hillside Cottages, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,086/mo
Studio
$4,718/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,085/mo

Senior living costs in Hillside Cottages vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hillside Cottages, GA
Column state: Georgia
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Community typeHillside Cottages, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,046/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,386/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,400/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hillside Cottages, GA:$5,046/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hillside Cottages, GA:$3,386/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hillside Cottages, GA:$4,400/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hillside Cottages, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hillside Cottages 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hillside Cottages, GA$2,971/mo$2,810/mo+5.7%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hillside Cottages, GA
2024 average cost:$2,971/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hillside Cottages

Recent reviews for independent living in Hillside Cottages

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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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews mention the attractiveness and cleanliness of the facilities at various communities, such as Wesley Woods Towers, where the campus is described as 'beautiful' and has a 'happy, active & interesting place to live'. At Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, residents appreciate t ...
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Numerous reviews express gratitude for the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at different communities. For instance, Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community refers to the staff as 'lovely', while Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community notes that they are 'extremely personable'. Residents at ...
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Varied and excellent meal offerings. The quality of the food is a common highlight in many reviews, such as those for Holiday Regency House, where residents love the restaurant-style meals with a 'chef'. Wesley Woods Towers and Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community also praise the freshly cooked meals served daily.
Engaging and diverse community activities. Communities like Wesley Woods Towers, Renaissance on Peachtree, and Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community offer an array of activities that cater to residents' interests. These include football games, happy hours, art shows, and even Bible studies.
Caring and attentive care services. Several reviews express appreciation for the care services provided at various communities. For example, Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community mentions that staff members 'bent over backwards' to help during the move-in process and were 'gracious' when a loved one passed away shortly after movin ...
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Safe and secure living environments. Residents' safety and security is a top priority at communities like Holiday Regency House and Hammond Glen Retirement Community, where 24/7 surveillance and access to help when needed ensure peace of mind for both residents and their families.
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Hillside Cottages independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillside Cottages independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillside Cottages, 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 Hillside Cottages 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 Hillside Cottages 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
12%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillside Cottages 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 Hillside Cottages communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillside Cottages, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillside Cottages 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 Hillside Cottages offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mansions at Sandy Springs, Clairmont Crest Senior Living and Wesley Woods Towers are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hillside Cottages, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 109 independent living facilities near Hillside Cottages, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hillside Cottages, Georgia are Presbyterian Village of Austell, The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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