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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 95 independent living facilities in Peachtree Corners, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Cost of independent living in Peachtree Corners, GA

The average cost of senior living in Peachtree Corners is $5,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chamblee, GA with an average of $4,997 per month.

Independent living costs in Peachtree Corners, GA, vs. nearby cities

Peachtree Corners, GA

$5,107/mo

Norcross, GA

$5,371/mo

Berkeley Lake, GA

$5,295/mo

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

Peachtree Corners, GA

$5,107/mo

Georgia state

$4,250/mo

U.S. national average

$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Peachtree Corners, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$3,541/mo

Memory Care

$4,488/mo

Independent Living

$5,107/mo

Independent living costs in Peachtree Corners, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$2,655/mo

Studio

$3,676/mo

1 Bedroom

$4,108/mo

2 Bedroom

$5,266/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$5,742/mo

Senior living costs in Peachtree Corners 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: Peachtree Corners, GA

Column state: Georgia

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Peachtree Corners, GA	Georgia	U.S.
Independent Living	$5,107/mo	$4,250/mo	$4,019/mo
Assisted Living	$3,541/mo	$3,592/mo	$4,559/mo
Memory Care	$4,488/mo	$4,095/mo	$4,796/mo

Independent Living

Peachtree Corners, GA:$5,107/mo

Georgia:$4,250/mo

U.S.:$4,019/mo

Assisted Living

Peachtree Corners, GA:$3,541/mo

Georgia:$3,592/mo

U.S.:$4,559/mo

Memory Care

Peachtree Corners, GA:$4,488/mo

Georgia:$4,095/mo

U.S.:$4,796/mo

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Independent living costs in Peachtree Corners, GA, over time

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

Peachtree Corners, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Peachtree Corners, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Peachtree Corners 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Peachtree Corners, GA	$3,443/mo	$3,328/mo	+3.5%
Georgia	$3,115/mo	$3,141/mo	-0.8%
National	$3,259/mo	$3,168/mo	+2.9%

Peachtree Corners, GA

2024 average cost:$3,443/mo

2023 average cost:$3,328/mo

Percent change:+3.5%

Georgia

2024 average cost:$3,115/mo

2023 average cost:$3,141/mo

Percent change:-0.8%

National

2024 average cost:$3,259/mo

2023 average cost:$3,168/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Peachtree Corners

Recent reviews for independent living in Peachtree Corners

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 ...

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.

Peachtree Corners independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Peachtree Corners independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Peachtree Corners, GANational

Nutritionist / dietician

21.1%

20.5%

Low / no sodium

62.1%

34.1%

No sugar

57.9%

31.5%

Vegetarian

49.5%

33.6%

Pureed meals

15.8%

8.1%

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Availability of select dining options in Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Peachtree Corners, GANational

Professional chef

64.2%

36.5%

Restaurant style dining

67.4%

43.5%

Room service

61.1%

36.9%

Anytime dining

26.3%

17.4%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Peachtree Corners, GANational

Activity director

68.4%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

46.3%

28.4%

Community service programs

51.6%

32.8%

Devotional activities on-site

71.6%

49.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

72.6%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

76.8%

54.9%

Piano or organ

67.4%

43.1%

Arts and crafts center

54.7%

37.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

62.1%

41.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

71.6%

47.5%

Live performances

71.6%

47.3%

Dances

53.7%

32.6%

Fitness center

43.2%

39.8%

Fitness classes

69.5%

47%

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