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Photo of Pruitt Place Sandy Springs
6161 Photos available
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I have a relative at Pruitt and she is so well taken care of! Everyone in the building is so helpful, from the directors and administrators to the concierge at the front desk, to the activities...
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.
With over 30 years of experience in senior care and 50 years in the healthcare industry, PruittHealth has acquired PruittPlace Sandy Springs. Located in the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area, we provide both assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. PruittPlace Sandy Springs has a robust...
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Photo of Hamilton Place
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The facility is small which provides more of a family atmosphere. My mom was treated well by the staff and several of them came up to me after she passed and said that they loved taking care of her.
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
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I'm very happy with both the staff and the team at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. They have activities and family times arranged for the seniors. I highly recommend living at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. I...
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.
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Photo of Coventry Place
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Generally, my mother is well cared for and is comfortable at Coventry Place. However, the administrative staff is small and sometimes overwhelmed with a heavy workload so reaching staff is sometimes...
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.
This community is proud to be family owned and operated. This is evident in our commitment to our residents, staff and families. We are flexible, able to adapt to what our families desire while maintaining the sense of community that is important to our staff and families. We will not sacrifice...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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From the first person that we met with, her name is [name removed]. We knew that this was the right place for my ex-husband. The staff has been so kind and so loving and the place is always clean. It never...
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.
Oaks at Snellville has been created to meet the needs of an aging population and their families as they face the challenges of a changing lifestyle and increasing responsibilities. Designed with an eye for comfort and an understated elegance, Oaks at Snellville offers a variety of floor plans, as...
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My family member has lived in several facilities and without a doubt Medlock Gardens has the best staff I have ever encountered at a facility. From the director all the way to the kitchen staff, they are...
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.
About Medlock Gardens…Located in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur, Medlock Gardens is the “Bed and Breakfast” of Senior Living. With its quaint and cozy setting, Medlock Gardens features a three level floor plan with apartments on the first two levels, and a terrace level downstairs ideal for...
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They have gone over and beyond helping us settle mother into her new apartment room. [name removed] is the director and she is such a joy to work with. I highly recommend Oaks at Conyers.
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.
Oaks At Conyers Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Alzheimer's care community conveniently located behind Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in the heart of Wellbrook Medical Office Park. We are best known for our loving care and great food. In order to meet the needs of many people in our...
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Photo of The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living
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What we like the most about the community is that the process was easy and the staff are great. They delivered on what they had advertised. Yes, we would recommend The Mansions at Gwinnett Park to other...
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.
Make your friends jealous by living your 55+ life in an affordable resort-style community at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living. The stunning senior community offers cottages, villas, a saltwater pool, gazebo, clubhouse, bar, walking trails, fitness programs, wellness...
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Photo of Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living
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What we like the most about Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is that the workers are friendly. They adapt to the patients changing needs. Cheerful atmosphere with enjoyable activities, and yes we would...
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.
In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the 'Hospitality Capital of the World,' Morningside of Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia Mountains and the city of Atlanta. We rank at the top as a prestigious community and are committed to the health and happiness of older adults. For...
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Photo of The Retreat at Conyers
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It would s a great place. They have a hair salon pool crafts, dance happy hour with wine and beer. My mother in law loves it. The staff is great and very helpful.
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.
The Retreat at Conyers offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and a compassionate staff. Situated in Conyers, Georgia, our state of the art community offers luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel.
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Photo of Montclair Assisted Living
33 Photos available
8.7
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The staff is very friendly and attentive. There is a full calendar of activities planned for each day. The food has reportedly been good. Residents choose their personal selections for meals. Residents seem...
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.
Montclair is a not-for-profit personal care community that offers a safe and stimulating environment catering to a resident’s unique needs. Montclair care partners balance providing essential care with optimizing privacy and independence. Montclair’s mission is to give the highest regard to...
Photo of The Villas at Canterfield
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What we like the most about the community are the people that worked there were so helpful and kind. Yes, we would recommend The Glen VIllas community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
The Villas at Canterfield is a senior living community located in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Cumming, Georgia which is in Forsyth County. It was planned for convenience and offers a luxury home atmosphere with a world class standard of living. The community has spacious,...
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Photo of Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf
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They've currently gone through a little bit of turnover so I don't know how to speak to the most recent staff, but the previous staff was extremely accommodating to our parents whom really needed more care...
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.
Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf is Lawrenceville's well established senior living community offering independent and assisted living. Our affordable pricing models offer accessibility to most budgets and our inclusive rates are ideal for planning predictable monthly expenses. If comforting southern...
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[name removed] is very happy there overall. He thinks the staff is great and they treat him very well. He is still adjusting to the lifestyle changes and the dining schedule, but overall he has said numerous...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Photo of Brickmont of John's Creek
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The staff is attentive and very helpful. My mom's very happy there. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Enjoy a wide variety of daily social, educational and spiritual programs, tailored to your unique interests and abilities, allowing you to connect with friends and participate in activities you've always loved or have always wanted to try. At Brickmont of John's Creek, you will Love Where You Live!
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Photo of Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett
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The activities are great and have a lot of events that include family members as well. The food could be improved, I think they should use less frozen vegetables. Overall I would recommend Delmar Gardens...
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.
UNIQUELY AFFORDABLE CAREFREE RETIREMENT LIVINGCarefree retirement living means knowing that all services are included and available to you. • Fully-equipped alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments • Superb cuisine • State of-the-art Fitness Center• Fully-equipped Theatre with...
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Photo of The Phoenix at James Creek
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This is a 5 Star facility as far as I am concerned, the staff is top notch. I looked at several facilities and I believe my choice was an excellent one. There are a variety of apartments from studio to 2...
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.
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of Sunrise of Johns Creek
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My Mom was 93 and only lived at Sunrise for 4 1/2 months before passing away this year (2025). She rented a studio apartment which had plenty of room for her hospital bed, small dresser, 2 small tables 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.
Step into a Sunrise Senior Living community and you can't help but feel at home. At Sunrise of Johns Creek,we stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor...
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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
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I would give all of them a 5. My friend, [name removed], mental and physical health has improved dramatically since she moved into Brighton Gardens. She and I couldn't not be more pleased with 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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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Photo of The Mansion at Alpharetta Senior Independent Living
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Feel safe here. Enjoy friendships here. Staff does an excellent job trying to accommodate our needs. Many activities and social times together to enjoy. Thankful to be here.
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.
The Mansions at Alpharetta features all-inclusive senior independent living (spacious one and two bedrooms available) with all utilities paid including gas, water, electricity, trash, local phone, expanded basic cable and Internet. Open now, these large apartments feature spacious closets, washer...
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Photo of Vitality Living Milton
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Facility is very pretty & clean & apartments are spacious. Staff are very kind & responsive & work well as a team. Doesn't seem to be a lot of turnover. Mom only there 3 weeks so don't know much more at this...
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.
At Vitality Living Milton our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. At the core of this is our vision to have a community where residents thrive, families engage, and...
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I've had my husband in memory care for [time frame removed] He seems to be adjusting well some of the people who work there really care about him. I hear the people complaining about the food sometime 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.
PruittPlace Buckhead provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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Photo of Sunrise at Ivey Ridge
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Sunrise John's creek was a 4, only because they didn’t tell me when I moved him in that they were getting sold a few weeks later. never talked to the new owners. The new owners didn't communicate and when...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Photo of Rising Star Personal Care Home
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The food at this community is good, it is not always what he likes so that is not their fault. He can't really participate in the activities because he is mostly bed ridden, but he does have some...
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.
Rising Star Personal Care Home is a new beautifully renovated personal care home located in Stone Mountain GA. The Rising Star team had a vision to develop a NEW personal care home, in which the values, ethics and healthy living conditions of the population in which we serve are constantly...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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The clinical support team is very dedicated and really enjoy the residents. Administrative staff is responsive with any issues presented. Housekeeping and laundry is top notch. Finally, a lot of residents...
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.
Dunwoody Place is an active and involved personal care community located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our convenient location is peaceful and tranquil, yet near all the conveniences of a big city, including shopping, health care and local attractions. Residents enjoy being near restaurants, theaters, and...
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Cost of independent living in Jackson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Jackson County is $5,501 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lula, GA with an average of $3,742 per month.

Independent living costs in Jackson County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Jackson County, GA
$5,501/mo
$3,801/mo
$5,495/mo

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

Jackson County, GA
$5,501/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Jackson County, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,375/mo
Independent Living
$5,501/mo

Independent living costs in Jackson County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,026/mo
Studio
$4,699/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,349/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,645/mo

Senior living costs in Jackson County 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: Jackson County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJackson County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,501/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,584/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,375/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Jackson County, GA:$5,501/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Jackson County, GA:$3,584/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Jackson County, GA:$4,375/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Jackson County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Jackson County 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.

Jackson County, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Jackson County, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jackson County 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
Jackson County, GA$3,157/mo$3,228/mo-2.2%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Jackson County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,157/mo
2023 average cost:$3,228/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
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 Jackson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Jackson County

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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Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

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.

Jackson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jackson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jackson County, 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 Jackson County 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 Jackson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jackson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Jackson County 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 Jackson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jackson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jackson County 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 Jackson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jackson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
47%
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