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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 at 1050 West Highway 78 in Carroll County in the city of Villa Rica, Georgia, less than 2 miles from I-20. Bellevue is minutes from Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, and the stores and shops in Carrollton. No stairs. Small pets welcome. Storage space available. Individual attached covered...
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I recently move to Highland Court. In my opinion this is a great place to live. The staff is helpful and courteous. Maintenance problems are taken care of promptly. Neighbors are kind and friendly. It's a...
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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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Living at Altamonte Ridenour was a great decision for my mom. It is a very clean and peaceful place to live. She doesn't have to worry about taking her trash to the dumpster; just place it out by her door...
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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.
Alta RidenourRidenour Apartments are senior apartments located in a heavily populated residential district of Kennesaw, Georgia in Cobb County. The high population density of the area ensures that senior residents of Ridenour Apartments never feel isolated or lonely. Two nearby malls puts...
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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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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: 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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I've lived here for almost 5 years and have to say that I have enjoyed all of them. People are friendly and we are close to great food and shopping. The staff are awesome. They always have a smile and if...
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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.
Ashton Arbors is a senior housing community that will provide seniors with everything they love in the heart of Marietta, Cobb County, GA. For seniors who are moving to the area and family members coming to visit, there are loads of different attractions all located nearby to provide for hours of...
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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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The location & facility at Atherton Place offers my father many positives that living alone did not. The staff & residents are so friendly & welcoming. This was the best possible decision he could have...
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.
Atherton Place offers a wide range of living options and all the amenities you could want. With Senior Living, you can choose an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Our expanded Personal Care floors offer the same apartment choices at a higher level of care. We've designed our...
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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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The Retreat at Dorsey Manor offers senior housing in Marietta, GA, which is located in Cobb county. There is a lot to do in the area, from visiting the busy farmer's market to spending the day at the 2,000 plus acre Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park, and there is never a dull moment for those...
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I was referred to the Tower at Dorsey Manor by A Place for Mom and was very pleased with their service. Even though I was living only four miles away, I would not have know the Tower existed except for the...
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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.
The Tower at Dorsey Manor is a senior, 62 and older, housing community located in the large, historical city of Marietta, Cobb County, GA . The community is located near the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, and is within driving distance of 6 Flags Park. Marietta is home to many artistic...
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Where Friendly Neighbors Make Great Friends Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all nestled in historic Marietta. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Walton Village Apartment Homes, The Legacy at Walton Village offers a lifestyle that's...
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These are wonderful senior apartments. Everything is going very well, I really like it here. A place for mom did a amazing job with helping me. They do a very good job with keeping the apartment grounds very...
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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.
You have taken care of people all of your life now let Edinborough take care of you. Providing apartment homes to people 55 and older, Edinborough offers a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of busy Atlanta. We have an activities director who plans weekly activities such as bingo, arts and...
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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.
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.
If new adventures and friends inspire you, you belong where life just keeps getting better: The Heritage at Walton Reserve. Our community is for those who want to live each day to the fullest.Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Walton Reserve master-planed residential community, The Heritage...
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First Impression is very important however I have my Mom here and the Facility in November was going thru major renovation. If you entered through the appropriate entrances you would have seen the signs....
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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.
Spring House Senior Living is an affordable senior community located in the beautiful downtown area of Smyrna, one of the most desirable communities in the Atlanta metropolitan area.   AFFORDABLE & CAREFREE SENIOR LIVING  Here are some of the many reasons why you will want to...
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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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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.
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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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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As a current resident and one of the first to move here I would like to response to the review of July 2005. In regard to the parking situation it had become a nightmare for many elderly residents coming...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wax, GA

The average cost of senior living in Wax is $3,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buchanan, GA with an average of $3,062 per month.

Independent living costs in Wax, GA, vs. nearby cities

Wax, GA
$3,575/mo
$3,595/mo

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

Wax, GA
$3,575/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wax, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,370/mo
Independent Living
$3,575/mo

Independent living costs in Wax, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,823/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,704/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,465/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,723/mo

Senior living costs in Wax 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: Wax, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWax, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,575/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,904/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,370/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wax, GA:$3,575/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wax, GA:$3,904/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wax, GA:$4,370/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wax, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wax 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
Wax, GA$3,541/mo$3,372/mo+5.0%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wax, GA
2024 average cost:$3,541/mo
2023 average cost:$3,372/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Wax

Recent reviews for independent living in Wax

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Wax independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wax independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wax, 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 Wax 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 Wax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wax, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wax 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 Wax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wax, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wax 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 Wax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wax, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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