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The cost of independent living in Buford is about $6,530 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 677 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 Brookdale South Lee Independent Living
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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.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
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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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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.
The Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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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.
MeSun was founded in 2006 by a compassionate and humble physician with a heartfelt vision: to create a community where care is delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Rooted in this vision, MeSun Hospice was born, serving as a beacon of hope and support for patients and...
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Buford, GA

The average cost of senior living in Buford is $6,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Talmo, GA with an average of $3,970 per month.

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

Buford, GA
$6,530/mo

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

Buford, GA
$6,530/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,557/mo
Independent Living
$6,530/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,543/mo
Studio
$4,739/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,750/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,683/mo

Senior living costs in Buford 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: Buford, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuford, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$6,530/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,886/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,557/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Buford, GA:$6,530/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Buford, GA:$3,886/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Buford, GA:$4,557/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Buford, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buford 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
Buford, GA$3,749/mo$3,588/mo+4.5%
Georgia$3,128/mo$3,097/mo+1.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Buford, GA
2024 average cost:$3,749/mo
2023 average cost:$3,588/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,128/mo
2023 average cost:$3,097/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Buford

Recent reviews for independent living in Buford

King's Reserve Suwanee

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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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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Buford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buford, 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 Buford 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 Buford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buford, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buford 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 Buford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buford, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buford 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 Buford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buford, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
71%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
64.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Outlook Gwinnett, Benton House of Sugar Hill and Ivy Springs Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buford, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Buford, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buford, Georgia are The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir and Oaks at Hampton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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