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This is an excellent facility. I found the staff to be very friendly and concerned about the residents. The residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.
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.
Greater Columbus PCHThe Greater Columbus PCH is a senior living community located in the booming city of Columbus, Georgia. The busy community is known to be the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley with numerous museum, historical sites and tour destinations. Columbus is a wonderful place to live...
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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.
Houston Springs features a tranquil setting that allows its residents to feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located on nearly 500 lush acres we offer a resort lifestyle community for adults 55 or better. Each and every acre has been thoroughly designed to bring recreation...
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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: 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
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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.
Here at Willow Creek, our philosophy is simple. The best way to care for people is to treat them like family. We believe in customer service. The residents and the family are our customers, and are always treated with respect. We believe in Southern Hospitality. Visitors are always welcomed...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.
We set the standard for assisted living. Upon entering the doors of our specially designed facility you will feel right at home. Spend an evening reading your favorite novel or writing to friends and family in the comfort of our library. Entertain your family and friends in our beautifully...
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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.
Forsyth Station is an active 55 plus adult gated community that will be comprised of 60 residences located in the city limits of Forsyth and within walking distance of the Historic Courthouse Square. The residents will be able to choose between one or two bedroom floor plans. These beautiful...
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Overall our loved one is very pleased with Autumn Terrace, we think this community has a nice set up. We were able to eat a few meals there before COVID and we did enjoy the food. We would recommend this...
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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.
Autumn Terrace is a senior living community for seniors that seeks to offer them a comfortable and safe place to call home. Located in Perry, GA, this community is beautiful and peaceful. The city of Perry offers much to its residents and guests, including the Perry Arts Center and the events...
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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.
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: 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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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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From our understanding they do offer a good amount of activities for the residents to participant in. We really liked how friendly the staff was and how clean this community was kept when we first came to...
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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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THIS IS A VERY GOOD PLACE. THEIR MOTTO THEY DO STAND UP TO . TOUCHING LIVES WITH LOVE. NICE CLEAN LOVING PLACE. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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.
We are an assisted living facility located in Centerville Ga. We are a small facility two building an can accommodate 30 residents. We are located at the corner of Carl Vinson & Elberta Rd. in pecan orchard.Please stop by for a look at our facility. We will be happy to show you how we touch lives...
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All staff members and caregivers are helpful, professional and really concerned about the residents. My aunt likes the food and room. Just wish she would make more friends. [Name removed], [name removed] and...
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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This was a wonderful place for my Dad. The staff took very good care of him and the nurse was exceptional when he was sick. I would highly recommend Summers' Landing.
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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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 Howard, GA

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $2,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reynolds, GA with an average of $1,598 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard, GA vs. nearby cities

Howard, GA
$3,047/mo
$2,834/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard, GA vs. the state and national average

Howard, GA
$3,047/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard vs. other types of senior living

$3,477/mo
Independent Living
$3,047/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Howard, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,384/mo
Studio
$3,972/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,726/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,982/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,855/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Howard over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Howard

Recent reviews for independent living in Howard

Vineville Tower in Macon, GA

5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet. There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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The Phoenix at Lake Joy in Warner Robins, GA

3.4
Our loved one was previously a resident at The Phoenix at Lake Joy. The quality of care declined. If not for hospice, I don't know what we would have done. We ended up moving our loved one to another facility. I would not recommend The Phoenix at Lake Joy to others.

Legacy Reserve Old Town in Columbus, GA

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We initially chose Legacy Reserve because of the Friendliness of the residents and high quality activities. This was from a first time, exploratory visit, but the first impression was good. Our relative still has not moved in, and we have had to ask the facility to change him from independent ...
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Howard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mountainside of Warm Springs, John-Wesley Villas and Holiday Pinegate are the top-rated independent living facilities near Howard, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 97 independent living facilities near Howard, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Howard, Georgia are Mountainside of Warm Springs, John-Wesley Villas and Holiday Pinegate. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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