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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly and...
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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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates 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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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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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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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Mulberry Grove is an answer to our prayers for my mother! The staff and facility are absolutely wonderful. Mom now can attend various wonderful activities and is surrounded 24/7 by people that truly...
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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.
The idea of Mulberry Grove was created due to rapid growth in the senior population and the desire to meet the needs of this population. It is a family owned business that focuses on a family oriented philosophy for its residents. Mulberry Grove can give you the best of both words by providing...
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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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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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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.
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.
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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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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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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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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.
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shoal Creek, GA

The average cost of senior living in Shoal Creek is $3,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tallulah Falls, GA with an average of $3,476 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shoal Creek, GA vs. nearby cities

Shoal Creek, GA
$3,912/mo
$3,829/mo

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

Shoal Creek, GA
$3,912/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shoal Creek vs. other types of senior living

$4,119/mo
Independent Living
$3,912/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shoal Creek, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,875/mo
Studio
$4,397/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,026/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,463/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shoal Creek over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shoal Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Shoal Creek

Oakview Park in Greenville, SC

3.8
The staff I've worked with are kind and helpful. My father doesn't need much help so he doesn't make use of a lot of the amenities offered. The transport to the doctor is super helpful! Medication has been an issue, but we manage it now rather than having the facility do it.

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA

4.5
Very nice facility. Friendly and caring staff. They made a point to know my father's name from day one. They were great at communicating with me as well.

The Blake at Hollingsworth Park in Greenville, SC

4.5
The facility is beautiful and new, the food was excellent....chef was great and accommodating. I felt the individual attention to my Dad was not always given as promised. There were a few times I had to follow up with administrators for follow through. The respite fees are expensive but it is ...
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Shoal Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shoal Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shoal Creek, 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 Shoal Creek 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 Shoal Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shoal Creek 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 Shoal Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shoal Creek, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shoal Creek 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 Shoal Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.5%
46.1%
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Belvedere Commons of Seneca, North Pointe and Keowee Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shoal Creek, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 144 independent living facilities near Shoal Creek, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shoal Creek, Georgia are Belvedere Commons of Seneca, North Pointe and Keowee Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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