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The cost of independent living in Buchanan is about $3,676 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 298 options. Read 5320 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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Photo of Buckhead Flats
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we haven't officially moved my loved one in yet due to some delays on our end. however, everyone i've spoke with over the past several months have been extremely helpful. from the nursing director to sales...
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.
Atria Buckhead is an elegant senior community in the heart of Atlanta. Residents can relax in one of several plush sitting rooms or enjoy lively conversation with friends. Atria Buckhead is conveniently located near downtown Atlanta and some of the southeast's best shopping, the Atlanta Botanical...
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In a nutshell, Vernon Springs rates very high for me. It is a smaller, private family run facility. Immaculately clean, newly renovated, fabulous location, wonderful caring caregivers, reasonably priced,...
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.
At Vernon Springs Senior Living, we have elevated senior living to a new level of luxury and style in a distinctive community. We area a family owned and operated facility. Our family has been in the senior care business for over 25+ years. We care about you and your family. We too are mothers...
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Its a nice clean place. The staff has been friendly and helpful. Like I said my sister handles all business and I've only visited a few times.
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.
Governor's Glen opened in 1999 as an exclusive Alzheimer's/memory impaired assisted living community. Its founder and owner, Dr. Paul A. Colon, was a caregiver for his mother, Millie Michaels, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease in 1997. Becoming an ALFA certified developer, he used his...
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1515 Floor plans available
3.0
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The staff at Somerby is top notch. The help and love they have given my mom since she moved in has been next level. Any senior looking for a new residence should give this place a look. It is by far the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
So convenient to the perimeter of Atlanta, our community of Somerby Sandy Springs is a real gem offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care living and care options on one campus. Situated on a full six acres, it’s tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet is easy for family...
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My mother has developed dementia and the Azalea staff has been helpful, friendly and understanding. Though the facility doesn't advertise memory care, they help the residents anyway they can. Dementia is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Azalea Estates of Fayetteville is a senior living community located in Fayetteville, GA, which is in Fayette County and home to just over 16,000 people. Residents will enjoy the close proximity to Atlanta which is about 22-miles away, and can enjoy quiet walks, park-like settings, lots of shops,...
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This is an excellent community where the staff is attentive to your comfort at all times and is always ready to go the extra mile.
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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the thing that's stands out the most, is this place has no security. All the senior apartments I have seen are gated for secure reasons being a senior residence. Here, anyone can walk or drive onto the...
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.
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8.5
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My mom live at Legacy and she is very satisfied. She loves being around all the ladies there. The caregivers are extremely nice and very thorough with the people there. My mom likes the meals. The facility...
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.
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
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8.5
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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.
Princeton Court SeniorPrinceton Court apartments offer affordable senior housing in College Park, Georgia, located in the heart of Fulton County. Located in a former neo-classical elementary school building, our renovated, unique one- and two-bedroom apartments offer eco-friendly, custom home...
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What we like the most about Sterling Estates is that they have an assigned table to eat at and easier to make friends. Very helpful, attentive to the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to...
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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Photo of Gaines Park Senior Living
8.0
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13 reviews
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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
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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8.0
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20 reviews
8.0
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20 reviews
5 star
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I have had a family friend residing in this facility for several years, and our expectations have been consistently exceeded. This place truly feels like a home for him. He receives excellent support and...
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.
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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.
Grace Assisted Living facilities are all on one level, located in idyllic wooded settings with gazebo, fountain, walking trails and more than 50 species of plants growing around the landscape and tended by residents and their families. Intimate and refreshing conversations just seem to come...
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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.
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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.
Located at 1050 West Highway 78 in Carroll County in the city of Villa Rica, Georgia, less than 2 miles from I-20. Bellevue is minutes from Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, and the stores and shops in Carrollton. No stairs. Small pets welcome. Storage space available. Individual attached covered...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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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.
Lighthouse Pointe is set in a private wooded environment on Hwy.27 just south of Carrollton. It is convenient to shopping, doctors and hospitals. Lighthouse Pointe is a full service personal care facility designed to provide the mature adult with living accommodations and other essential services...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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....

Cost of independent living in Buchanan, GA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan is $3,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chattahoochee Hills, GA with an average of $2,974 per month.

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

Buchanan, GA
$3,676/mo
$3,511/mo
$3,504/mo

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

Buchanan, GA
$3,676/mo
$4,447/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$4,696/mo
Independent Living
$3,676/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,820/mo
Studio
$3,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,091/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,284/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,955/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan 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: Buchanan, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,676/mo$4,447/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,029/mo$3,807/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,696/mo$4,373/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan, GA:$3,676/mo
Georgia:$4,447/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan, GA:$4,029/mo
Georgia:$3,807/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan, GA:$4,696/mo
Georgia:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Buchanan, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buchanan 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buchanan, GA$3,387/mo$3,286/mo+3.1%
Georgia$3,067/mo$3,106/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Buchanan, GA
2024 average cost:$3,387/mo
2023 average cost:$3,286/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,106/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 Buchanan

Recent reviews for independent living in Buchanan

Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

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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The Claiborne at Newnan Lakes

4.6
The Claiborne has been wonderful to momma she loves it there. She has met everyone, she loves the staff too! [name removed] at the front is so well wonderful and kind to everyone residents and family. A place for mom is a godsend. This time in our lives kind of sneaks up on you and y'all made ...
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Buchanan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.4%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan 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 Buchanan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
42.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.2%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
47.2%
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Elderville Assisted Living, Presbyterian Village of Cobb and McClellan Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buchanan, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 298 independent living facilities near Buchanan, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buchanan, Georgia are McClellan Senior Living, Silver Lakes Senior Living and Silver Comet Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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