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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Newton County, GA

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I am very happy with the care here. The community is clean and enjoyable. He is very happy with the meals and the good variety. He is liking the activities and is happy that he is able to walk a lot. I would...
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.
Daily Living at Philips Tower-Live in The Heart of Decatur Your Apartment A lease is required. Residents may cancel with a written thirty day notice. Each apartment is provided with carpet, window coverings, electric stove, a frost-free refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Laundry facilities are...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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Overall I think they do a good job at Decatur Christian Towers, my loved one seems to be enjoying himself here. For the most part we've got no complaints, the people are friendly and it's a nice looking...
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.
Decatur Christian TowersDecatur Christian Towers (often called DCT) senior apartments, is an attractive 14 story apartment community for seniors that is located just a mile from Decatur, GA in DeKalb County. Thanks to our close location to downtown Decatur, our residents are able to enjoy all the...
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I am very pleased with this community, the manager Maxine has been extremely wonderful to my family and I with being on top of everything and making the transition into the facility a smooth one. The staff...
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.
Come home to the best in senior living. Much more than just a place to live, Clairmont Oaks is a caring community where residents and professional staff share mutual respect and concern for each other.It’s the ideal place to call home. Our inclusive, supportive environment has all the right...
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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 service request was handled promptly and efficiently. [name removed] is always polite and helpful. All the team are always courteous and respectful. Thank you Ashton Walk for providing a wonderful place...
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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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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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.
At Safe Haven Home For All you can expect great care from our team of caregivers who seek ways to give residents no less than the best possible care. We participate in the health management of our clients. Safe Haven Home For All is not just a place to live – it is a place to enjoy your golden...
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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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Basic low cost Independent living. Lower than any other in the area. Improved varieties of food and more activities would make it a very good place to stay.
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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.
Four Seasons Independent Living CenterFour Seasons Independent Living Center is an independent living community which lies quietly in a discreet street in Winder, GA. This picturesque living community is located in the quiet area of the Barrow Country and holds a rustic charm. Winder is a...
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All staff members and caregivers are helpful, professional and really concerned about the residents. My aunt likes the food and room. Just wish she would make more friends. [Name removed], [name removed] and...
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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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.
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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.
1,2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Apartment Home interiors include: eat-in kitchens, ceramic tile showers, large walk-in closets, oversized patios/balconies, gas starter fireplaces, washer/dryer connections, beautiful views.
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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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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.
Fellowship Senior is located in Riverdale Georgia which has the homey feel of small town living. The people are wonderful and the scenery is comforting in Riverdale. School championships remain at the top for this little town in Georgia and people still meet and greet you with a smile. The...
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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.
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Mulberry Grove is an answer to our prayers for my mother! The staff and facility are absolutely wonderful. Mom now can attend various wonderful activities and is surrounded 24/7 by people that truly...
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.
The idea of Mulberry Grove was created due to rapid growth in the senior population and the desire to meet the needs of this population. It is a family owned business that focuses on a family oriented philosophy for its residents. Mulberry Grove can give you the best of both words by providing...
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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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The place at The Woods is a very beautiful and clean facility. One area I can think of where they might could improve a little is that I do think they could use a little more instruction in memory care. ...
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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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.
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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...
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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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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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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.
Veranda at Auburn Point The Veranda at Auburn Point is senior living community located in the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County. This popular city is home to many world renown restaurants, and is a known arts and cultural hub. This city is rich in history and extremely diverse....

Cost of independent living in Newton County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Newton County is $4,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McDonough, GA with an average of $2,867 per month.

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

Newton County, GA
$4,740/mo
$11,547/mo
$11,935/mo

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

Newton County, GA
$4,740/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,347/mo
Independent Living
$4,740/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,990/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,631/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,574/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,128/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,628/mo

Senior living costs in Newton 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: Newton County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewton County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,740/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$2,636/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,347/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Newton County, GA:$4,740/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Newton County, GA:$2,636/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Newton County, GA:$4,347/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Newton County, GA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Newton County, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Newton 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
Newton County, GA$3,142/mo$3,157/mo-0.5%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Newton County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,142/mo
2023 average cost:$3,157/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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 Newton County

Recent reviews for independent living in Newton 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.

Newton County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newton County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Newton 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 Newton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newton County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newton 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 Newton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newton County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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47%
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