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The cost of independent living in Blackwood is about $3,967 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 292 options. Read 6388 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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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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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: 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, 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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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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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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I recently move to Highland Court. In my opinion this is a great place to live. The staff is helpful and courteous. Maintenance problems are taken care of promptly. Neighbors are kind and friendly. It's a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
A beautiful one story Assisted Living Facility with secured Limited Memory Unit. 24-Hour care, lots of Activities, Van for transportation, Executive Chef for your dining needs, Nurse on staff, experienced staff, and great residents all in a spiritual environment. Convenient location in...
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The staff always have a smile they keep you informed of all is going on friendly, and even send pictures to your phone., which I always enjoy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Located in the lovely historic town of Kennesaw, Georgia, DayBreak Village exists as the perfect senior living facility for your loved ones. As a family owned establishment, we are dedicated to providing a warm, homelike environment for all our residents. For more than 20 years now, we have been...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Living at Altamonte Ridenour was a great decision for my mom. It is a very clean and peaceful place to live. She doesn't have to worry about taking her trash to the dumpster; just place it out by her door...
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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.
Alta RidenourRidenour Apartments are senior apartments located in a heavily populated residential district of Kennesaw, Georgia in Cobb County. The high population density of the area ensures that senior residents of Ridenour Apartments never feel isolated or lonely. Two nearby malls puts...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amberley is located at 890 Macland Road Paulding County in Dallas, Georgia, 12 miles west of Marietta. Amberley maintains the small-town atmosphere of Dallas, yet is convenient to Town Center Mall and Hartsfield International Airport. 2 bedroom, 1 or 11/2 bath units are available. No stairs....

Cost of independent living in Blackwood, GA

The average cost of senior living in Blackwood is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $2,923 per month.

Independent living costs in Blackwood, GA, vs. nearby cities

Blackwood, GA
$3,969/mo
$3,998/mo

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

Blackwood, GA
$3,969/mo
$4,387/mo
U.S. national average
$4,213/mo

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

$4,563/mo
Independent Living
$3,969/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,039/mo
Private
$10,980/mo
Studio
$4,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,070/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,998/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,923/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$3,969/mo$4,387/mo$4,213/mo
Assisted Living$4,116/mo$3,771/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$4,563/mo$4,317/mo$5,016/mo
Independent Living
Blackwood, GA:$3,969/mo
Georgia:$4,387/mo
U.S.:$4,213/mo
Assisted Living
Blackwood, GA:$4,116/mo
Georgia:$3,771/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Blackwood, GA:$4,563/mo
Georgia:$4,317/mo
U.S.:$5,016/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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blackwood, GA$3,455/mo$3,368/mo+2.6%
Georgia$3,113/mo$3,153/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Blackwood, GA
2024 average cost:$3,455/mo
2023 average cost:$3,368/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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

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.

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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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
19.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
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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
48.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.2%
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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%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
43.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
46.5%
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