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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: 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 think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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My mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
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.
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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Maxwell

Recent reviews for independent living in Maxwell

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Maxwell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Maxwell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Maxwell, 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 Maxwell 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 Maxwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Maxwell, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Maxwell 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 Maxwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Maxwell, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Maxwell 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 Maxwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Maxwell, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
46.9%
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The Fountains of Calhoun, Holiday Smoky Springs and The Phoenix at Milton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Maxwell, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 135 independent living facilities near Maxwell, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Maxwell, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun and Cedarhurst of Oakwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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