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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Shorts Mill, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill. 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 6 independent living facilities in Shorts Mill, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I have been to this facility many times in the last few years and have found it to be very clean and the employees very caring and loving to the residents. The food lacks a little, but sometimes looks good!...
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.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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.
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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Cost of independent living in Shorts Mill, GA
The average cost of senior living in Shorts Mill is $3,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helen, GA with an average of $3,093 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shorts Mill, GA vs. nearby cities
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shorts Mill, GA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Shorts Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Shorts Mill
BeeHive Homes of Toccoa
5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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The Landings of Gainesville
4.5
Amanda is an excellent person to head the team of caregivers. She cares so much! She will not put up with mistreatment of the residence real or imagined.
All of the caregivers there truly love the residents. Both of my parents have dementia and they treat them with dignity and respect. I ...
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Cannon Wood Village in Tiger, GA
4.0
It has been a hard adjustment for my parents here at this community, but they are receiving good care. My father's health isn't the best, and that is affecting my mother. They have a lovely staff here, they have been very attentive and caring. Overall this is a good community I know my parents ...
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Shorts Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shorts Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shorts Mill, 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 Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill 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
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20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42.6%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shorts Mill 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 Shorts Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookside Commerce, Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living and The Oaks-Scenic View (Assisted Living) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shorts Mill, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Shorts Mill, Georgia. See the full list.
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