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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kennesaw, GA

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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.
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I have lived at Arbor Terrace for over one year. I am very satisfied, except for the food. A new chef has been hired recently and we are promised more cooking from scratch
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Where Friendly Neighbors Make Great Friends Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all nestled in historic Marietta. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Walton Village Apartment Homes, The Legacy at Walton Village offers a lifestyle that's...
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These are wonderful senior apartments. Everything is going very well, I really like it here. A place for mom did a amazing job with helping me. They do a very good job with keeping the apartment grounds very...
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.
You have taken care of people all of your life now let Edinborough take care of you. Providing apartment homes to people 55 and older, Edinborough offers a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of busy Atlanta. We have an activities director who plans weekly activities such as bingo, arts and...
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Cost of independent living in Kennesaw, GA

The average cost of senior living in Kennesaw is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Douglasville, GA with an average of $3,182 per month.

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

Kennesaw, GA
$3,636/mo
$3,794/mo
$3,510/mo

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

Kennesaw, GA
$3,636/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,481/mo
Independent Living
$3,636/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,532/mo
Studio
$4,423/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,807/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,944/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,100/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kennesaw over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kennesaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Kennesaw

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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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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Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

Kennesaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennesaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kennesaw, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kennesaw, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kennesaw, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Canterfield of Kennesaw, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Carriage Crossing Marietta are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kennesaw, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 60 independent living facilities near Kennesaw, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kennesaw, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Inspired Living at Alpharetta and Sunrise of Huntcliff II. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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