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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Leaf, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Leaf 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 Leaf. 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 196 independent living facilities in Leaf, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lakeshore Estates, Tugaloo and Sunset Heights.
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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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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly 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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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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.
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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My mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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.
A Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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, 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.
Cost of independent living in Leaf, GA
The average cost of senior living in Leaf is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hiawassee, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leaf, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leaf, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Leaf
Recent reviews for independent living in Leaf
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.
Dogwood Forest of Grayson
5.0
My husband ended up at Dogwood Forest in Grayson. It was expensive but I would give it a 10+. The food is so important to the residents, the high light of their day. They have a 'real' chef there and I ate many meals there myself. So number one is meals. They also had awesome entertainment. ...
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Leaf independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leaf independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leaf, 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 Leaf 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 Leaf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leaf, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Leaf 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 Leaf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leaf, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
46%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leaf 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 Leaf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leaf, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park at Johns Creek, Oaks at Hampton and Belvedere Commons of Seneca are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leaf, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 196 independent living facilities near Leaf, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Leaf, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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