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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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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: 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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Everything is working out pretty well for my mother since her move to this community. The community looks nice, they do a good job with keeping everything neat and tidy. The staff is very good, they are...
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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.
Cordelia Manor is a senior living community located in the quiet town of Cordele, Georgia. The town of Cordele is a quiet little place that offers the kinds of accommodations that visiting family members will enjoy.At Cordelia Manor, it is all about establishing that feeling of family with each...
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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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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, 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.
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: 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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I would tell them that is a good place to take their mother. I think the friendliness and caring of the staff makes it the place to go. My mom says the food isn't very good, but at 89 and she has...
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: 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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Very nice facility. Excellent staff. Rooms are well maintained Assisted living rooms are private rooms with full bathrooms. Highly recommended. My mother was resistant to the idea at first, as many people...
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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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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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.
Morningside of Albany offers all the character and comfort of home, as well as unique programs and resources designed to meet the total needs of both resident and their family. We offer a family atmosphere, assistance with daily living activities, nutritious dining plans, active and meaningful...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Tift County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Tift County is $3,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cecil, GA with an average of $2,908 per month.

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

Tift County, GA
$3,419/mo
$3,317/mo
$3,417/mo

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

Tift County, GA
$3,419/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,505/mo
Independent Living
$3,419/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,430/mo
Studio
$4,243/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,120/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

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 Tift County

Recent reviews for independent living in Tift County

Viva Senior Living at Albany

4.6
This is a place I would recommend you check out for your loved one. The staff are wonderful and friendly to work with. The staff communication has been great with the family. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and it is a dining room. If the resident doesn't like what is ...
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Southern Pines, A Charter Senior Living Community in Thomasville, GA

5.0
Very clean community friendly staff. Good food accommodating to my friends needs and wants. Highly recommend. When its time for me to move into assisted living it'll be Southern Pines!

Oaks at Oakland Plantation in Leesburg, GA

5.0
My husband had a stroke on [date removed]. I had no clue what I should do. After his stay in intensive care at [name removed] he went to a nursing/physical therapy facility. He is getting better and [name removed] has been so informative as to what the next steps will be. I am grateful that ...
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Tift County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tift County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tift 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 Tift 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 Tift County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tift County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Tift 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 Tift County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tift County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tift 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 Tift County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tift County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Southern Pines, A Charter Senior Living Community, Oaks at Oakland Plantation and Canopy at Azalea Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tift County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 54 independent living facilities near Tift County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Tift County, Georgia is Southern Pines, A Charter Senior Living Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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