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The cost of independent living in Atco is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 381 options.

Read 9180 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Woodstock and Cartersville.

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So far the Management staff are Professional, very friendly and address any concerns. The regular staff members are very friendly, so kind and professional. The meals are good and my brother, who is the...
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.
Governor's Glen opened in 1999 as an exclusive Alzheimer's/memory impaired assisted living community. Its founder and owner, Dr. Paul A. Colon, was a caregiver for his mother, Millie Michaels, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease in 1997. Becoming an ALFA certified developer, he used his...
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My spouse had Alzheimer's so he's not able to give an opinion. He has now been a resident for one month whereas I am still evaluating the facility. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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.
Brookside Stone Mountain is an assisted living and memory care community in Stone Mountain Georgia. Stone Mountain is a thriving city with a rich history featuring a famous giant carving honoring Confederate military leaders, a state park and museum as well as a local theater. Stone Mountain also...
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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.
Princeton Court SeniorPrinceton Court apartments offer affordable senior housing in College Park, Georgia, located in the heart of Fulton County. Located in a former neo-classical elementary school building, our renovated, unique one- and two-bedroom apartments offer eco-friendly, custom home...
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the thing that's stands out the most, is this place has no security. All the senior apartments I have seen are gated for secure reasons being a senior residence. Here, anyone can walk or drive onto the...
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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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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What we like the most about Sterling Estates is that they have an assigned table to eat at and easier to make friends. Very helpful, attentive to the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to...
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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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome 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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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.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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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 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...
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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The staff always have a smile they keep you informed of all is going on friendly, and even send pictures to your phone., which I always enjoy.
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.
Located in the lovely historic town of Kennesaw, Georgia, DayBreak Village exists as the perfect senior living facility for your loved ones. As a family owned establishment, we are dedicated to providing a warm, homelike environment for all our residents. For more than 20 years now, we have been...
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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: 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.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....
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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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
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.
Amberley is located at 890 Macland Road Paulding County in Dallas, Georgia, 12 miles west of Marietta. Amberley maintains the small-town atmosphere of Dallas, yet is convenient to Town Center Mall and Hartsfield International Airport. 2 bedroom, 1 or 11/2 bath units are available. No stairs....
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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 have had a family friend residing in this facility for several years, and our expectations have been consistently exceeded. This place truly feels like a home for him. He receives excellent support and...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Greenbrooke is close to shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities you will be amazed at the quiet neighborhood feel of Greenbrooke.  Residents also enjoy a movie theater just a stone's throw away. The community offers a Clubhouse where residents enjoy billiards, cards, pot luck,...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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...

Cost of independent living in Atco, GA

The average cost of senior living in Atco is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Braswell, GA with an average of $3,323 per month.

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

Atco, GA
$3,568/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$3,568/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,909/mo
Studio
$3,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,354/mo

Senior living costs in Atco 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: Atco, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtco, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Atco, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Atco, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Atco, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Atco, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Atco 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 average 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
Atco, GA$3,337/mo$3,385/mo-1.4%
Georgia$3,229/mo$3,281/mo-1.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Atco, GA
2024 average cost:$3,337/mo
2023 average cost:$3,385/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,281/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Atco

Recent reviews for independent living in Atco

King's Reserve Suwanee

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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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

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.

Atco independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atco, 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 Atco 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 Atco 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
16.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Atco 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 Atco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atco, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
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38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atco 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 Atco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atco, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Burnt Hickory Residences, Fite Living Centre and Presbyterian Village of Cobb are the top-rated independent living facilities near Atco, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 381 independent living facilities near Atco, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Atco, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, The Addison of Sandy Springs and Ashwood Meadows. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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