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The cost of independent living in Blackwood is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 289 options.

Read 6830 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 Rome, Cartersville and Dalton.

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Photo of Inspired Living at Alpharetta
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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Several shoes have been lost. I replaced some over the holidays and they are now missing again. It's costly to have to keep replacing them. It would be nice to have email or some form of communication with...
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.
Inspired Living at Alpharetta is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Whether you or your loved one needs a little assistance or requires personalized memory care, you can be assured that we will provide a lifestyle that brings comfort, safety,...
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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Everyone we have met is kind and caring. The day shift seems to be on top of things. It took almost a month to get the night shift to do laundry without me having to ask even though the facility set the...
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.
Go do more of what you love.Sometimes as you get older, you need a little extra help. At our personal care and memory care community in Atlanta, Georgia, we can assist you with the little things — like simple housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. We customize your...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Marietta
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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61 reviews
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The people at Legacy show that they care about the residents. From [Name Removed] for events, to [Name Removed] for wellness, to [Name Removed] and [Name Removed] in greeting, to [Name Removed] in keeping...
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.
Who We AreIf you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Marietta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, landscaped courtyard and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Marietta provides a scenic and...
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Photo of The Mansions at Alpharetta Senior Independent Living
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66 Floor plans available
8.4
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8.4
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I have been a resident of Mansions of Alpharetta for 14 months.s Since [Name Removed] arrival here,I have found all maintenance problems to be solved quickly and efficiently.He arrives every day promptly...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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Photo of Brickmont of Woodstock
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Short staffed which has care givers working double shifts. Not a good situation. Menus sound good on paper. Not that good in memory care. Many of the staff are very caring individuals but are often...
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.
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Photo of Dunwoody Place
3434 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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We were looking for our mother who needs a good bit of assistance. Everyone at Dunwoody Place was very welcoming and helpful during the initial process. The place itself feels more like a home than some...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Dunwoody Place is an active and involved personal care community located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our convenient location is peaceful and tranquil, yet near all the conveniences of a big city, including shopping, health care and local attractions. Residents enjoy being near restaurants, theaters, and...
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Photo of The Holbrook of Acworth
88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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Great community ... nice people (staff & residents). I personally don't like the approach to meals ... giving an allowance and then charging for the items consumed. Use it or loose it is terrible. Hard for...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
At Holbrook Acworth, we have 181 custom designed apartments and 26 state of the art cottages on a 7 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
Photo of Vitality Living Milton
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Facility is very pretty & clean & apartments are spacious. Staff are very kind & responsive & work well as a team. Doesn't seem to be a lot of turnover. Mom only there 3 weeks so don't know much more at this...
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.
At Vitality Living Milton our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. At the core of this is our vision to have a community where residents thrive, families engage, and...
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Photo of Oaks at Post Road
2525 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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There is a new executive director. Since he came, the communication has been 100% better, and just the overall day-to-day seems to have greatly improved. It seems to be better staffed than it was previously....
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.
Oaks at Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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Photo of Brickmont of Acworth
1010 Photos available
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She has 6 hours of hospice care per day, she has help with meals, she's always dressed in HER clothes with her hair clean and combed. The staff is always there for any questions or concerns and I'm informed...
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.
Brickmont Assisted Living communities are licensed assisted living communities located throughout Georgia. We provide extensive care and support beyond what is allowed in a personal care home.Brickmont Acworth welcomed our first residents in 2019. At any of our communities, you will enjoy the...
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Photo of Grace Senior Living of Woodstock
1010 Photos available
8.2
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Love this place! Staff and nurse Ester were all so caring and helpful. Very clean facility. We did have a rough start to move in and accept new home. But with the loving staff she ended up being happy there.
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.
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Photo of Marietta Life Center
1111 Photos available
8.2
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I love Marietta Life Center! Words cannot express my appreciation for the care that my father receives. Thumbs up! I rate the staff and facility a 5. Everything your loved one needs is at Marietta Life...
Provides: Assisted 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.
We are a beautiful Personal Care Home located off the Marietta Square about a mile from Kennestone Hospital. We have recently undergone extensive renovation to our community and added several new amenities that provide our residents with the best, therapeutic environment possible. Our care staff...
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Photo of Pruitt Place Sandy Springs
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I have a relative at Pruitt and she is so well taken care of! Everyone in the building is so helpful, from the directors and administrators to the concierge at the front desk, to the activities...
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.
With over 30 years of experience in senior care and 50 years in the healthcare industry, PruittHealth has acquired PruittPlace Sandy Springs. Located in the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area, we provide both assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. PruittPlace Sandy Springs has a robust...
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Photo of Berman Commons
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It's a good place, a safe place. Half the staff was great; even the other half was good. The transition to hospice was seamless. I would make the same decision again if I had a second chance.
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.
Established in 2015, Berman Commons is a kosher assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in Dunwoody, a suburb of Atlanta near Sandy Springs and North Buckhead, and adjacent to the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA). In 2017 we earned our certification as an...
Photo of Salterra Senior Living at Ashbrook
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Overall it's good. They are working great with me now, I fell behind and I couldn't pay due to my hardship and it's really helping me. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for...
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.
Assisted Living – Ashbrook Village meets the needs of a growing population of senior adults who may require some assistance, but do not need a skilled nursing facility. Our values are determined by our residents and family needs. Our success in supporting our residents depends on valuable input...
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Photo of American House Hamilton Place
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All places you mentioned were excellent with American House Hamilton place. When I was there everyone was helpful in all ways and things
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.
Welcome to American House Hamilton Place, where Southern hospitality blends seamlessly with exceptional senior care in vibrant Chattanooga, TN. Conveniently located near Hamilton Place Mall, our community offers thoughtfully designed studio and one-bedroom apartments, complete with housekeeping,...
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Photo of The Landing of Canton Hills
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My dad loves the food and the aides. Everyone has been amazing and very attentive, from the Managers to the Med Techs to the aides. Brian was very helpful in getting dad settled. He would even go over to the...
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.
Welcome to The Landings of Canton HillsThe Landings of Canton Hills is a vibrant senior living community in Cherokee County, Georgia. Just 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton sits in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its charming Main Street and landmarks like The...
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The ladies in the sales office were great. They answered all our questions and made mom feel so welcome. Absolutely recommend. They have been wonderful to mom and she has loved being there.
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.
Towne Club Windermere is a Resort Style Senior Living Community that offers Independent, Assisted Living with One and Two Bedroom full size apartments and Memory Care. We are committed to your wellness and dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Towne Club offers the luxury of resort-style...
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Photo of Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory
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I have included "Transportation" in "Activities". Very frustrated with the Transportation. Make sure you get details about the Transportation. How many cars they have and the schedule. Chef who was there...
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.
Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Marietta, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized...
Photo of Cumming Senior Living
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When our family was in crisis and desperately needed help for my father, Cumming Senior Living welcomed him with compassion, dignity, and kindness. During the final two months of his life, the care he...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
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It is a nice, safe, quiet community off the road with easy access to Sandy Springs and 400. Food is great! Everyone is friendly. Apartments are quite large. It feels more like an apartment building than...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Mount Vernon Village is tranquil independent living community nestled in quiet corner of Atlanta, Georgia. Our large community is part of Fulton County and located in a beautiful residential area and is lovingly landscaped with crepe myrtles, dogwoods, English ivy and an array of seasonal plants...
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Photo of Avenly Senior Living
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There just something about a smaller place. The staff is awesome it's great to see the same people for do many years. The care is truly heartwarming it feel like home. Older community but it's kept well.
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.
With all the amenities here, it's silver tray, residential assisted living. It began back in 1988, when The Mann House launched the whole luxury-care, assisted-living concept. Today, as large corporations clamor to compete, we stand in quiet contrast. Judged by every criteria — reputation,...
Photo of The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living
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The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living has exceeded expectations. Mom, 85, moved in 6 mo ago. Mansions is like a luxury hotel. The staff have tons of patience & a genuine love for...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
The Mansions at Sandy Springs is an all-inclusive, 55+ senior independent living community in Sandy Springs, Georgia. We are a trusted family-owned senior community and back-to-back winners of the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award for 2022 and 2021.Explore Our Active Adult Community!Take your...
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Photo of Azalea Gardens Mableton
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I have been quite pleased with the experience I've had thus far. The staff have been very helpful, friendly and caring each time I've dropped in to see my mom.
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.
Nestled in a quiet residential area just west of Smyrna, Azalea Gardens Mableton combines the comfort of a charming, relaxed environment with the convenience of 24-hour service and upscale amenities. Our welcoming community is located near popular shops, restaurants and churches, with easy access...
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Photo of The Retreat at Canton
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7.9
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The retreat was fine. Served its purpose well. Would recommend. We moved our senior back home in March. As always suggest people access any facility for their own needs. I would recommend
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 family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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Cost of independent living in Blackwood, GA

The average cost of senior living in Blackwood is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $2,974 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blackwood 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
Blackwood, 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%
Blackwood, 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 Blackwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Blackwood

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

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
20.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.2%
11.5%
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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
49%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
50.2%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.8%
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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
57.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.2%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
44%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.8%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fountains of Calhoun, Presbyterian Village of Cobb and Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blackwood, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 289 independent living facilities near Blackwood, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blackwood, 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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