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The cost of independent living in Blackwood is about $3,810 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 297 options. Read 5633 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.

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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: 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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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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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, 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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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.
Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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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.
St. Elmo CourtSt. Elmo Court is a senior housing located in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. When you choose to live in our senior housing community, you remain close to home, area attractions, shops, and restaurants while living in a residential community. While there are parks nearby...
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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: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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First Impression is very important however I have my Mom here and the Facility in November was going thru major renovation. If you entered through the appropriate entrances you would have seen the signs....
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.
Spring House Senior Living is an affordable senior community located in the beautiful downtown area of Smyrna, one of the most desirable communities in the Atlanta metropolitan area.   AFFORDABLE & CAREFREE SENIOR LIVING  Here are some of the many reasons why you will want to...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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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.
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.
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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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As a current resident and one of the first to move here I would like to response to the review of July 2005. In regard to the parking situation it had become a nightmare for many elderly residents coming...
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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My Mother (who turns 103 on April 19, 2019) has been living at Regency Manor for the past 10 months. Mother had been living with me for the past 7 years and her care had become too much for me to handle...
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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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: 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: 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Blackwood, GA

The average cost of senior living in Blackwood is $3,810 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $2,811 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackwood, GA vs. nearby cities

Blackwood, GA
$3,810/mo
$3,798/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackwood, GA vs. the state and national average

Blackwood, GA
$3,810/mo
$4,192/mo
U.S. national average
$4,150/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blackwood vs. other types of senior living

$4,364/mo
Independent Living
$3,810/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blackwood, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,778/mo
Private
$10,560/mo
Studio
$4,510/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,585/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,025/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Blackwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Blackwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Blackwood

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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews praise the warm and friendly nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, the welcoming attitude of staff members was mentioned numerous times, especially by new residents and their families. This positive int ...
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Variety of activities for all interests. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in communities. At Delmar Gardens of Smyrna, the Activity Director, [name removed], plans a wide variety of offerings to keep residents engaged and active. Activities include exercise classes, arts and crafts, games, and social even ...
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Quality and delicious meals. Throughout reviews, food quality stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At the Canterfield of Kennesaw, the chef accommodates individual dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Properly maintained facilities. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At the Ashwood Meadows, residents mentioned the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library, while reviews for Sanford Estates highlighted t ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at Brookdale Chambrel Roswell, staff members quickly and thoughtfully adjusted to make daily tasks easier and safer for residents, like [name removed] who helped a resident's granddaughter move ...
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Active and caring community environment. Collectively, reviews highlight the active and caring community environment at various senior living communities. At Cottonwood Estates, residents praised the overall friendliness and engagement of other residents, while at The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, residents r ...
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Blackwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackwood, 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 Blackwood 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 Blackwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackwood, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackwood 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 Blackwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackwood, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackwood 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 Blackwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackwood, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
39.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
45.8%
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Presbyterian Village of Austell, Park at Johns Creek and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blackwood, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 297 independent living facilities near Blackwood, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Blackwood, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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