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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clarkston, GA

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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.
Veranda at Auburn Point The Veranda at Auburn Point is senior living community located in the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County. This popular city is home to many world renown restaurants, and is a known arts and cultural hub. This city is rich in history and extremely diverse....
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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: 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: 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: 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
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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.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
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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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Clarkston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Clarkston is $5,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy Springs, GA with an average of $4,976 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clarkston, GA vs. nearby cities

Clarkston, GA
$5,089/mo
$5,110/mo
$5,121/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clarkston, GA vs. the state and national average

Clarkston, GA
$5,089/mo
$4,166/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clarkston vs. other types of senior living

$4,425/mo
Independent Living
$5,089/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Clarkston, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,864/mo
Studio
$4,830/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,989/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Clarkston over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Clarkston

Recent reviews for independent living in Clarkston

TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

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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Carriage Crossing Mt. Zion in Jonesboro, GA

5.0
The memory care is wonderful. The residents are cared for by a very loving staff. Everyone of the staff members knows what is going on. They keep family informed of any changes or needs. The supplies that you bring for your loved one goes into the closet in their room and are only used for ...
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The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lawrenceville, GA

4.8
What sticks out most about The Mansion at Gwinnett Park is the friendliness of the staff. All of the help is really there for me when I need them and I appreciate that. I also really like all of the activities that they have. They keep the residents up and doing stuff and encourage them to get ...
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Clarkston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarkston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarkston, 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 Clarkston 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 Clarkston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarkston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Clarkston 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 Clarkston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarkston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clarkston 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 Clarkston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarkston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
45.2%
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Presbyterian Village of Austell, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Sunrise of Five Forks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clarkston, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 94 independent living facilities near Clarkston, Georgia. See the full list.

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