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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Northwoods, GA

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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, 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: 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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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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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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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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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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, 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.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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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.
Lutheran Towers is an independent living community that is located in the city of Atlanta, GA. As part of Fulton County, those who visit Atlanta will find that the city has much to offer, and those that choose this city as their home will love all of the entertainment options found there. Atlanta...
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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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Hi, my 1yr anniversary living here was [date removed]. I love living here. The management team in the office do their best to make sure problems are taken care of in a timely manner. The maintenance men are...
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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.
The Retreat at Madison Place The Retreat at Madison Place is a senior housing community located in Decatur, the county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia. This friendly city has many amazing sites and sounds to discover. From their beautiful downtown, beautiful scenery and casual feel, its hard not...
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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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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.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...

Cost of independent living in Northwoods, GA

The average cost of senior living in Northwoods is $5,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta, GA with an average of $3,514 per month.

Independent living costs in Northwoods, GA, vs. nearby cities

Northwoods, GA
$5,009/mo
$4,997/mo
$5,048/mo

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

Northwoods, GA
$5,009/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Northwoods, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,444/mo
Independent Living
$5,009/mo

Independent living costs in Northwoods, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,217/mo
Studio
$4,973/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,833/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,451/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,495/mo

Senior living costs in Northwoods 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: Northwoods, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthwoods, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,009/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,445/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,444/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Northwoods, GA:$5,009/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Northwoods, GA:$3,445/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Northwoods, GA:$4,444/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Northwoods, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Northwoods 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 Northwoods, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Northwoods 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Northwoods, GA$3,066/mo$2,886/mo+6.2%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Northwoods, GA
2024 average cost:$3,066/mo
2023 average cost:$2,886/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Northwoods

Recent reviews for independent living in Northwoods

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.

Northwoods independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northwoods independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northwoods, 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 Northwoods 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 Northwoods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northwoods, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Northwoods 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 Northwoods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northwoods, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northwoods 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 Northwoods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northwoods, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.7%
47%
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