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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Panhandle, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Panhandle 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 Panhandle. 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 84 independent living facilities in Panhandle, 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 East Thomaston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Thomaston, Talbotton and Ideal.
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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: 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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This is an excellent facility. I found the staff to be very friendly and concerned about the residents. The residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.
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.
Greater Columbus PCHThe Greater Columbus PCH is a senior living community located in the booming city of Columbus, Georgia. The busy community is known to be the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley with numerous museum, historical sites and tour destinations. Columbus is a wonderful place to live...
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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in The Veranda, one of Columbus’s Premiere senior living communities that offer An Elegant and Affordable Way of Living!Seniors and their families appreciate our focus on hospitality, wellness and customer service. The Veranda incorporates innovative best...
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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 mom is settling in nicely at Brightmoor Senior Living. It is a nice and clean community. The staff is very friendly and attentive to her needs. I've come and kept my mom company during dinner and the food...
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.
Brightmoor Assisted Living is a 58 bed personal care home with a Memory Care Unit. We are excited to offer a newly remodeled Assisted Living Facility for seniors who desire a secure environment and also need assistance with day-to-day activities. Our Assisted Living offers graduated...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in Panhandle, GA
The average cost of senior living in Panhandle is $2,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reynolds, GA with an average of $1,598 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Panhandle, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Panhandle, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Panhandle, GA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Panhandle
Recent reviews for independent living in Panhandle
Vineville Tower in Macon, GA
5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet.
There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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The Phoenix at Lake Joy in Warner Robins, GA
3.4
Our loved one was previously a resident at The Phoenix at Lake Joy. The quality of care declined. If not for hospice, I don't know what we would have done. We ended up moving our loved one to another facility. I would not recommend The Phoenix at Lake Joy to others.
Legacy Reserve Old Town in Columbus, GA
5.0
We initially chose Legacy Reserve because of the Friendliness of the residents and high quality activities.
This was from a first time, exploratory visit, but the first impression was good. Our relative still has not moved in, and we have had to ask the facility to change him from independent ...
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Panhandle independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Panhandle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Panhandle, 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 Panhandle 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 Panhandle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Panhandle, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Panhandle 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 Panhandle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Panhandle, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Panhandle 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 Panhandle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Panhandle, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mountainside of Warm Springs, John-Wesley Villas and Holiday Pinegate are the top-rated independent living facilities near Panhandle, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 84 independent living facilities near Panhandle, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Panhandle, Georgia are Mountainside of Warm Springs, John-Wesley Villas and Holiday Pinegate. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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