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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Mother (who turns 103 on April 19, 2019) has been living at Regency Manor for the past 10 months. Mother had been living with me for the past 7 years and her care had become too much for me to handle...
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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.
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: 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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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: 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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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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...
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.
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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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: 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
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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.
Welcome to Epoch of Roswell where our caring staff will make you feel at home. Come live in one of our spacious apartments and you will find all of the conveniences of home without all of the work. Our apartments feature wall to wall carpeting, window blinds, and kitchenettes that include a...
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My mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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 Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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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,...

Cost of independent living in Cartecay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Cartecay is $4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dalton, GA with an average of $3,333 per month.

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

Cartecay, GA
$4,193/mo
$4,140/mo

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

Cartecay, GA
$4,193/mo
$4,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,613/mo
Independent Living
$4,193/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,074/mo
Studio
$4,790/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,998/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,748/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,488/mo

Senior living costs in Cartecay 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: Cartecay, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCartecay, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,193/mo$4,382/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$3,999/mo$3,767/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,613/mo$4,311/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Cartecay, GA:$4,193/mo
Georgia:$4,382/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Cartecay, GA:$3,999/mo
Georgia:$3,767/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Cartecay, GA:$4,613/mo
Georgia:$4,311/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Cartecay, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cartecay 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
Cartecay, GA$3,473/mo$3,403/mo+2.0%
Georgia$3,113/mo$3,153/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Cartecay, GA
2024 average cost:$3,473/mo
2023 average cost:$3,403/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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 Cartecay

Recent reviews for independent living in Cartecay

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Helpful and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across various communities, such as The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, Winnwood Retirement Community, and Atria North Point. Families and residents express appreciation for the long-term relationships ...
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Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Activities are a key feature in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Cottonwood Estates, The Overlook at Suwanee, and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland. Residents enjoy activities such as card games, bingo, arts and crafts, gardening, and outings ...
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Caring and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. Residents of Sanford Estates, Canterfield of Kennesaw, and Ashwood Meadows praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces.
Thoughtful and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Canterfield of Kennesaw, Brookdale Chambrel Roswell, and Sanford Estates, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, and residents look ...
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Supportive and inclusive community environment. Many reviews mention the sense of community and friendship that residents have built within their communities, such as Smoky Springs by Barclay House, Winnwood Retirement Community, and Ashwood Meadows. The welcoming atmosphere allows seniors to form connections with their neighbors and en ...
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Comfortable and accommodating apartment sizes. Reviews often highlight the comfort and suitability of the apartment sizes for residents at various communities, including Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, Sanford Estates, and Cottonwood Estates. The apartments are designed to make seniors feel at home and provide enough space for their ...
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Cartecay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cartecay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cartecay, 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 Cartecay 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 Cartecay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cartecay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cartecay 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 Cartecay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cartecay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cartecay 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 Cartecay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cartecay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.4%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
47.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
46.5%
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