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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pickens County, GA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 411 independent living facilities in Pickens County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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: 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 helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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.
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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.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....
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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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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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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...
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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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At the beginning of [date removed], my aunt had the opportunity to move from [removed] to Calvin Court Georgia. The staff helped us with the paperwork, making it simple for her to move in right away. What a...
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.
Step inside Calvin Court and feel the energy. Located in dynamic Buckhead Calvin Court offers affordable living for senior adults from all walks of life. Here you might meet a professional artist sketching on the patio, yoga enthusiasts stretching in the gym, friends gathering for a night of...
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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 loves living here! She can use her walker to go to Publix, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks and more! That is independent living! The staff is absolutely amazing, the apartments are lovely, and there are...
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.
Providing much more than a home for mature adults since 1964, Campbell-Stone Apartments / Buckhead has set a standard for retirement living in the Atlanta area with a dedication to a Mission Statement of service and sensitivity to cost. Campbell-Stone is located in the gracious neighborhood of...
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.
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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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: 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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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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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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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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 call it a Quality Retirement Lifestyle; You'll call it home with a happy smile. Our motto is kindness and we understand, compliment each day to do all we can. Our dining area open, meals sprinkled with sunshine, our environment smoke-free to enjoy as we dine. Pleasing conversation in a warm...

Cost of independent living in Pickens County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Pickens County is $5,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Resaca, GA with an average of $3,511 per month.

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

Pickens County, GA
$5,022/mo
$4,050/mo

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

Pickens County, GA
$5,022/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,419/mo
Independent Living
$5,022/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,898/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,578/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,526/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,725/mo

Senior living costs in Pickens 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: Pickens County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickens County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,022/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,088/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,419/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pickens County, GA:$5,022/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pickens County, GA:$4,088/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Pickens County, GA:$4,419/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pickens County, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pickens 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
Pickens County, GA$3,278/mo$3,286/mo-0.3%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pickens County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,286/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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 Pickens County

Recent reviews for independent living in Pickens 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.

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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
8.1%
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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
48.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
17.4%
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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
57.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
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The Retreat at Jasper, Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville and Park at Johns Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 411 independent living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pickens County, Georgia are The Gardens of Rome, Presbyterian Village of Austell and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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