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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ideal, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ideal 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 Ideal. 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 91 independent living facilities in Ideal, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I am happy with this community that I now live in. The staff are caring and always making sure that things are going well for us. We like the menu and the activities that are offered for when we want 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.
The Cottages on Wesleyan offers maintenance free living in a beautifully designed and luxurious community. Both independent and assisted living options are designed with the needs of seniors and active adults in mind. Our Independent Living community specializes in providing homes that meet every...
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This has been a positive experience for us. I would recommend you review the community for yourself to see if this would be a good fit. The staff are good at communicating with the family and keeping me...
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.
Brookside Glen Assisted Living is built on a commitment to our residents and families. We believe no two people are alike, so the services and attention we provide should never be exactly the same. That's also why we offer a variety of lifestyle service and care options. By providing these...
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My Aunt is very happy being here. The staff really go out of their way to make you feel like you’re part of their family. The marketing director is doing a great job as well; she’s there every day trying to...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Columbus offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Columbus, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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When my brother moved in, they had had some recent water damage from a plumbing leak. But it sounds like they've done a good job with the renovation. This only affected the main level. [name removed], has...
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.
Vineville Tower is located in beautiful Macon in the county seat of Bibb County, Georgia. The Ocmulgee River is located just inside Macon and runs through the middle of Macon's major downtown area. Macon is also nicknamed the 'The Heart of Georgia' and with good reason because it is beautiful and...
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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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, 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.
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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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...
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.
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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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.
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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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 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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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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Everything is working out pretty well for my mother since her move to this community. The community looks nice, they do a good job with keeping everything neat and tidy. The staff is very good, they are...
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.
Cordelia Manor is a senior living community located in the quiet town of Cordele, Georgia. The town of Cordele is a quiet little place that offers the kinds of accommodations that visiting family members will enjoy.At Cordelia Manor, it is all about establishing that feeling of family with each...
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Ideal, GA
The average cost of senior living in Ideal is $2,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reynolds, GA with an average of $1,598 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ideal, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ideal, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ideal
Recent reviews for independent living in Ideal
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
5.0
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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Ideal independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ideal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ideal, 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 Ideal 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 Ideal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ideal, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ideal 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 Ideal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ideal, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ideal 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 Ideal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ideal, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Home Senior Living of Cochran, Spring Harbor at Green Island and Mountainside of Warm Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ideal, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 91 independent living facilities near Ideal, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ideal, Georgia are At Home Senior Living of Cochran, Mountainside of Warm Springs and Holiday Pinegate. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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