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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benefit, GA

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The cost of independent living in Benefit is about $3,402 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 192 options.

Read 4377 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 Gainesville, Dahlonega and Dawsonville.

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I have been at Emblem Alpharetta for a year and the experience was GREAT! I would highly recommend this complex to other families. I have moved from the complex because I have new moved to Arizona, but...
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.
Exclusively designed community for active adults 55yrs. and older offering un-rivaled convenience and elegance in age-restricted apartment living.  A luxurious and affordable home with beautiful clubhouse amenities allows you to choose the services and lifestyle you want....
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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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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...
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.
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...
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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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.
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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.
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: 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
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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.
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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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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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...
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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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...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Benefit, GA

The average cost of senior living in Benefit is $3,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $3,261 per month.

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

Benefit, GA
$3,402/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$4,963/mo
Independent Living
$3,402/mo

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

Studio
$3,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,850/mo

Senior living costs in Benefit 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: Benefit, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenefit, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,402/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,187/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,963/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Benefit, GA:$3,402/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Benefit, GA:$5,187/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Benefit, GA:$4,963/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Benefit, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Benefit 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
Benefit, GA$3,202/mo$3,464/mo-7.6%
Georgia$3,251/mo$3,254/mo-0.1%
National$3,359/mo$3,243/mo+3.6%
Benefit, GA
2024 average cost:$3,202/mo
2023 average cost:$3,464/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,254/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,243/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Benefit

Recent reviews for independent living in Benefit

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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North Georgia Assisted Living in Dawsonville, GA

5.0
Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.

Annabelle on Main in Duluth, GA

4.8
It has been wonderful. I don't go to many activities, but the ones I have been to are great and they have a lot provided. I have a one bedroom apartment and it is a little small, but the others I have seen are awesome size. I definitely recommend Annabelle on Main to others.

Benefit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benefit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benefit, 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 Benefit 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 Benefit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benefit, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Benefit 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 Benefit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benefit, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
51%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benefit 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 Benefit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benefit, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care, Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benefit, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 192 independent living facilities near Benefit, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Benefit, Georgia are Ashwood Meadows, Cedarhurst of Oakwood and The Addison of Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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