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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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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.
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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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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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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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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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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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: 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, 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.
Autumn Breeze offers our residents a beautiful residential environment where choice, individuality and independence are encouraged daily. We offer the 'safety net' of twenty four staffing, excellent restaurant style meals, housekeeping service, laundry and linen service, beauty shop services,...
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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.
The Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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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, 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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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.
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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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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...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Wilson Mill, GA

The average cost of senior living in Wilson Mill is $3,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.

Independent living costs in Wilson Mill, GA, vs. nearby cities

Wilson Mill, GA
$3,985/mo
$3,339/mo

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

Wilson Mill, GA
$3,985/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wilson Mill, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,330/mo
Independent Living
$3,985/mo

Independent living costs in Wilson Mill, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,856/mo
Studio
$4,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,635/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,888/mo

Senior living costs in Wilson Mill 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: Wilson Mill, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilson Mill, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,985/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,079/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,330/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wilson Mill, GA:$3,985/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wilson Mill, GA:$4,079/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wilson Mill, GA:$4,330/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wilson Mill, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wilson Mill 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
Wilson Mill, GA$3,573/mo$3,606/mo-0.9%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wilson Mill, GA
2024 average cost:$3,573/mo
2023 average cost:$3,606/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Wilson Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilson Mill

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.

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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Wilson Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilson Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilson Mill, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilson 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 Wilson Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilson Mill, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilson 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 Wilson Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilson Mill, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
47%
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Park at Johns Creek, The Fountains of Calhoun and The Phoenix at Milton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilson Mill, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 208 independent living facilities near Wilson Mill, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wilson Mill, Georgia are The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir, Oaks at Hampton and Holiday Smoky Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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