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10 Best Independent Living Communities in York, GA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 107 independent living facilities in York, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tugaloo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hiawassee, Clarkesville and Toccoa.

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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.
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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
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.
Southern Pines Assisted Living is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. Southern Pines provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment. Southern Pines provides three meals...
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.
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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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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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Cost of independent living in York, GA

The average cost of senior living in York is $3,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hiawassee, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

York, GA
$3,453/mo
$3,327/mo

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

York, GA
$3,453/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,611/mo
Independent Living
$3,453/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,695/mo
Studio
$4,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,239/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in York 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: York, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYork, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,453/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,575/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,611/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
York, GA:$3,453/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
York, GA:$3,575/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
York, GA:$3,611/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in York, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in York 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
York, GA$3,222/mo$3,842/mo-16.2%
Georgia$3,153/mo$3,047/mo+3.5%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
York, GA
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,842/mo
Percent change:-16.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,153/mo
2023 average cost:$3,047/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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 York

Recent reviews for independent living in York

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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College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC

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This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

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I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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York independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in York independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in York, 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 York 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 York partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
York, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in York 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 York communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
York, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in York 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 York offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
York, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Smoky Springs, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near York, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 107 independent living facilities near York, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in York, Georgia are Holiday Smoky Springs, Keowee Square and Belvedere Commons of Seneca. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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