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Photo of The Retreat at Jasper
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Our family has been very pleased with the level of care and service provided by a great team at The Retreat. The facility is always clean, and the staff meet you with a smile. Due to a loved one's urgent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville
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What makes Magnolia Senior Living so great is the caring and loving family environment. The daily activities are posted on Facebook with pictures of residents smiles, which comforts the family members who...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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It was love at first sight for me. The grounds are gated and beautiful! The residents are very friendly and outgoing. And the modern renovations to the apartments, especially the open floor plans and kitchen...
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.
Stylish and vibrant. Modern and uncomplicated. Spacious and thoughtfully designed. Urban excitement and suburban convenience. That's what living is like at Park at Johns Creek. If you're looking for sophistication, warmth and a sense of community, you've come to the right place. You'll find a...
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My Mom feels so welcome and loves the facility & staff. She is very involved in all the activities and committees and going to church there I would highly recommend it. She feels safe and has made a lot of...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Welcome to Presbyterian Village of AustellEveryone is a neighbor at Presbyterian Village.  Our atmosphere of nurturing the whole person encourages residents and staff to keep learning, serving, growing and appreciating each other more fully each day. Presbyterian Village is a recognized...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Canterfield of Kennesaw, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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5 across the board They were wonderful with mom She was very content and loved. They were very affectionate with her. She loved them. We had some hospital trips for various things... nothing to do with her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...
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Both of my parents are receiving the best of care. We are very pleased with the staff at all levels. It takes a team and they have an awesome caring experienced team. Much appreciated and highly recommend.
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.
Sunrise at Five Forks, a Sunrise Senior Living Community is located in Lilburn, GA close to shopping, physician offices, churches, and major hospitals. At Sunrise, we welcome seniors into a warm, inviting community. We offer a choice of accommodations, from Companion to Two-Bedroom Suites. Each...
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This review is based off of our experience back in August of 2022- The office and front desk staff were very helpful, explained things clearly, and were understanding of the emotions our family was going...
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.
With a beautiful setting beneath the Georgia pines, Atria Park of Tucker is the preferred supportive living community for older adults in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. We are convenient to downtown Tucker, Main Street, Lucky Shoals Park and Stone Mountain.Our compassionate staff provides discreet...
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What we like the most about Inspired Living is the staff, the price, and they have enough activities for our loved one. We would recommend them to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Inspired Living at Alpharetta is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Whether you or your loved one needs a little assistance or requires personalized memory care, you can be assured that we will provide a lifestyle that brings comfort, safety,...
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Photo of Dogwood Forest of Grayson
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Very pretty, clean, decorated like a nice hotel, tons of activities. My mom has a corner balcony with tons of her plants and room for family too. Staff is very friendly and kind to mom, and rooms have full...
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.
Dogwood Forest of Grayson is considered one of the top assisted living communities in Gwinnett County! Our community includes top amenities for residents, including a wellness center, bistros, full-service dining, salon, tavern and movie theatre. Our exterior spaces include healthful outdoor...
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Photo of Sunrise of Huntcliff IICommunity card badge
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44 Floor plans available
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the people at the front are very nice and welcoming and nice i had a great time visiting also the staff are very helpful. everyone is super happy and joyful and i live this place, will be back very soon
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
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The staff was very accommodating to us having my mothers 90th birthday party there recently. They provided us a great spot for the party and came by and brought in other residents to wish her a happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Carriage Crossing Marietta
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My Overall Experience of Carriage Crossing is, I like the way they Take care of the People that Lives. They have a Heart and very Caring. The place is kept Clean, the Staff is Caring, Very Helpful They have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Schedule a tour today!Carriage Crossing Marietta, GA At Carriage Crossing Marietta, we are dedicated to providing compassion and kindness to our residents and fellow employees. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those who live and work with us by responding to their unique needs and universal...
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Overall, Cottonwood Estates is a good place for my mother. They do need to work on the meals. There are times when the meals are not the greatest. The thing about the meals is that when my mom first started...
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.
We believe that Cottonwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Cottonwood Estates, our management...
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What I like the most about Ashwood Meadows is the location and the cleanliness and the food. on the negative, it is more like an assisted living, a lot of people should be in one...Yes, I would recommend...
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.
At Ashwood Meadows we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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I rate Golden Rose a 5. I am so grateful that [name removed] recommended this place. The owner, [name removed] , and her manager, [name removed] , are so loving and caring. My loved one had an awful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Golden Rose is located in gorgeous Redding, California and is a secure community designed for senior citizens. Seniors can enjoy and relax in our community making use of the many amenities that we have available to them. We have a fun and interactive fitness center available as well as a personal...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Braselton
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Some building maintenance issues need addressing. Our loved one mostly cooks their own meals. What we like the most about The Phoenix, is just having eyes on my father and the ability to call and see if...
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.
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Like that, the resident mostly were friendly and the staff and residence had a good rapport. The food was good and my mom ate well. Improvements would be that the staff seem shorthanded at times or not easy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Waldrop Residences is a lovely senior living community located in the picturesque and quaint Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a township located against the Allatoona Dam and right next to the so-formed Lake Allatoona. The Etowah River also borders the town. As such, there are numerous...
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This has been the best move for mom. She has really enjoyed living at The Holbrook. We picked this community for 3 reasons. 1) everything was inside the main building. 2) swimming pool was indoor and...
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.
At Holbrook Acworth, we have 181 custom designed apartments and 26 state of the art cottages on a 7 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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I had a wonderful experience with [name removed] during the first tour. She was informative & welcoming. I loved the atmosphere and the people. I have lived at other communities & this is by far the best!...
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.
Smoky Springs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled near the Northeast Georgia Mountains and overlooking Lake Lanier, Smoky Springs is the home you've been looking for. Residents love the peace and quiet of a country home with big city conveniences...
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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.
When looking for your next home, look no further than Clairmont Crest, an exclusive 55+ Active Living community designed with your comfort, convenience, and quality of life in mind. Our spacious, pet-friendly apartments in Decatur, GA provide the ideal sanctuary for you to embrace this exciting...
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Photo of Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living
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Gracious employees...wonderful food. My only concern is that there is no outside area for activities. A nature walkway would be terrific. Ivdo walk around the building. They have a movie theater, and a...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Linwood Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities and pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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The facility was great while it lasted. It was sold to another company so we had to relocate to another facility. We had no complaints about the Sunrise community, we felt the staff, services and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Photo of Spring House at Lithia Springs
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No comment on the quality of care because there's really no care, it's independent living. Value for cost - it was the most affordable at the time. The old director really disappointed us by overselling the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Experience the life for which you have always planned. The Spring House at Lithia Springs, one of Metro Atlanta's newest independent living communities for active seniors is a boutique community for empty nesters and seniors, offering distinctive apartment suites, many with private balconies, a...
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9.2
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We really love the Oaks and see it as a huge value for the cost. It's a smaller, more intimate community which we see as really important...especially now that mom is on the memory care side. There is a good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Oaks at Alpharetta was opened in 1997 as Dogwood Forest. We are a senior living community in the beautiful city of Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Our sophisticated, home-like community sits on a large landscaped lot in the heart of the city, surrounded by lush gardens, inviting shops...
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Cost of independent living in Pickens County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Pickens County is $5,019 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Resaca, GA with an average of $3,511 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pickens County, GA vs. nearby counties

Pickens County, GA
$5,019/mo
$4,050/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pickens County, GA vs. the state and national average

Pickens County, GA
$5,019/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pickens County vs. other types of senior living

$4,415/mo
Independent Living
$5,019/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pickens County, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,888/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,506/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,725/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pickens County over time

Pickens County, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Pickens County

Recent reviews for independent living in Pickens County

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section. We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends. High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.

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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Pickens County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickens 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 Pickens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens 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 Pickens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickens County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Park at Johns Creek, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 412 independent living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Pickens County, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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