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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Birmingham, GA
The cost of independent living in Birmingham is about $5,756 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 1066 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cumming, Canton and Brookhaven.
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Turn over is very high. They are not set up to handle Assisted Living unless you are at a level 1. Needing very little help. Very poor management for the price. They have $ issues. The residents are...
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Welcome to Village Park - where days are for rediscovering and reconnecting, recreation is an art worth mastering and relaxation is always well deserved. We call it Next-Level Senior Living. You'll just call it home.NOW OPEN in the heart of Alpharetta. We offer bungalows,...
The Mansions of Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Support
3675 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
The Mansions at Alpharetta offers care-free living in graciously appointed surroundings in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities that are located on our beautiful, large, landscaped campus.In our Assisted Living community, each private or semi-private suite is offered with an affordable...
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There have been some hiccups over the last 2+ years, but overall she's been happy there and right now things are going well. The activities director is great, she keeps them pretty busy. The ED is trying...
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.
Magnolia Place of Roswell is an assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Roswell, Georgia. A vibrant suburb of Atlanta, Roswell features beautiful parks, historical sites, exceptional medical centers and a variety of fun, entertainment and shopping. In a truly ideal location, all...
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The Mansions reminds me of CHEERS. My mother knows everyone, and they also know her and take care of her. My sister and I visit our mom a couple times a week. We see the friendly residents and helpful...
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.
The Mansions at Alpharetta features all-inclusive senior independent living (spacious one and two bedrooms available) with all utilities paid including gas, water, electricity, trash, local phone, expanded basic cable and Internet. Open now, these large apartments feature spacious closets, washer...
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They are always there to help with most everything, I would like to say [name removed] goes beyond his duties and I enjoy working with [name removed] also [name removed] is there for us and helps in anyway...
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.
Atria Senior Living is proud to offer exceptional independent living, assisted living and supportive living communities in Georgia. Atria North Point provides gracious senior living in the Metro Atlanta area. When searching for a retirement living community or senior apartment to call home, visit...
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We are happy with all. The staff is great and the facility is new but also really well done in décor. Room size is fine, the care is really good so far. I know the facility wasn't open yet but APFM did not...
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.
We are a small and very quaint community with only 24 apartments.
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
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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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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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Cost of independent living in Birmingham, GA
The average cost of senior living in Birmingham is $5,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta, GA with an average of $3,551 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Birmingham
Recent reviews for independent living in Birmingham
Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA
4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA
4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section.
We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends.
High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.
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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Birmingham independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birmingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birmingham, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
64.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.8%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Birmingham 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 Birmingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birmingham, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
67.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birmingham 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 Birmingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birmingham, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
78.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
75.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
62.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.2%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.4%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park at Johns Creek, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Oaks at Hampton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birmingham, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Birmingham, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Birmingham, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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