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The cost of independent living in Coniston is about $3,785 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 138 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 The Retreat at Jasper
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22 Floor plans available
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Our family has been very pleased with the level of care and service provided by a great team at The Retreat. The facility is always clean, and the staff meet you with a smile. Due to a loved one's urgent...
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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Photo of Oaks at Ellijay
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55 Floor plans available
8.2
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We've been very happy with the Oaks. The staff is very caring and attentive. Almost too attentive as my mother takes advantage of that. I get regular texts on how my mom is doing for if she needs me to...
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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Photo of Oaks at Dalton
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.
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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
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Dalton Square is a great place for my mom. The staff is friendly and helpful. Housekeeping cleans and wash clothes once a week, which helps but also keeps germs down. Dalton Square is always keeping me...
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.
Dalton Place is located in a tree filled neighborhood in Dalton, Georgia. We are less than a mile east of Johns Mountain Wildlife area with its myriad of recreational opportunities. We offer a thoughtful, warm and loving environment designed to promote independence and dignity. Our caring staff...
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Photo of The Oaks at Fairmount
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
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I am extremely pleased with Morning Pointe of Calhoun. The communication with the staff has been good. It's a very safe and clean environment for my mother. They offer activities onsite. One thing i really...
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.
Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW, Morning Pointe of Calhoun is a single level state-of-the-art senior living community with 35 spacious apartments and multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers The Lantern...
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The Fountains in Calhoun is a beautiful place for a senior citizen. We chose the fountains because of the beauty of the grounds and the people that work there. [name removed] was absolutely wonderful in...
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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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...
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They are lacking on activities. My loved one is in there for memory care. They do a good job of taking care of the patients and they are monitored.
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.
Personal Care means we will provide you various medical services while you live independently in our community. You will receive that much needed socialization and extra care in our premier community! Memory Care is a special service we offer for those battling memory loss conditions and...
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I like the country setting, I like having it close to where I live, I like the family atmosphere with only 24 residents, so that each one is known and loved. There's a lot of love in this place. Every...
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
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Photo of The Gardens At Royal Oaks
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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.
Photo of Sonshine Manor
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.
Photo of Regency Park
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.
Photo of Royal Oaks Senior Living(DO NOT CALL LIST)
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.

Cost of independent living in Coniston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Coniston is $3,785 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tunnel Hill, GA with an average of $3,024 per month.

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

Coniston, GA
$3,722/mo
$3,828/mo

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

Coniston, GA
$3,722/mo
$4,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,021/mo

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

$3,732/mo
Independent Living
$3,722/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,657/mo
Studio
$4,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,956/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Coniston

Recent reviews for independent living in Coniston

The Oaks at Fairmount

4.6
We chose The Oaks at Fairmount because I was looking for a long time and I was looking for one she could afford and we would not have to sell her house but was still nice. The Oaks fit the bill great. The room sizes are smaller and they do have shared bathrooms, but they have options depending ...
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The Gardens At Royal Oaks in Dalton, GA

5.0
Amazing facility. Everyone is so nice and so professional. Our family finally has peace of mind knowing that our loved ones are receiving such great care. There was initial resistance to leaving their home of 30+ years but from the very first day they have been so happy. We are so grateful to ...
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Pleasant Valley Personal Care in Dalton, GA

5.0
The communication is great. I don't have any suggestions on improvement. My Mom lives there now because my Grandmother lived there before and we knew it was a good place.

Coniston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Coniston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Coniston, 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 Coniston 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 Coniston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Coniston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Coniston 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 Coniston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Coniston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Coniston 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 Coniston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Coniston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.5%
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The Retreat at Jasper, Manor Lake Ellijay and Oaks at Ellijay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Coniston, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Coniston, Georgia. See the full list.

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