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The cost of independent living in Dickson is about $5,432 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 295 options. Read 5337 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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I am very pleased with this community, the manager Maxine has been extremely wonderful to my family and I with being on top of everything and making the transition into the facility a smooth one. The staff...
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.
Come home to the best in senior living. Much more than just a place to live, Clairmont Oaks is a caring community where residents and professional staff share mutual respect and concern for each other.It’s the ideal place to call home. Our inclusive, supportive environment has all the right...
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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.
At Safe Haven Home For All you can expect great care from our team of caregivers who seek ways to give residents no less than the best possible care. We participate in the health management of our clients. Safe Haven Home For All is not just a place to live – it is a place to enjoy your golden...
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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.
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: 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.
1,2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Apartment Home interiors include: eat-in kitchens, ceramic tile showers, large walk-in closets, oversized patios/balconies, gas starter fireplaces, washer/dryer connections, beautiful views.
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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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The place at The Woods is a very beautiful and clean facility. One area I can think of where they might could improve a little is that I do think they could use a little more instruction in memory care. ...
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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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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My service request was handled promptly and efficiently. [name removed] is always polite and helpful. All the team are always courteous and respectful. Thank you Ashton Walk for providing a wonderful place...
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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: 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.
Fellowship Senior is located in Riverdale Georgia which has the homey feel of small town living. The people are wonderful and the scenery is comforting in Riverdale. School championships remain at the top for this little town in Georgia and people still meet and greet you with a smile. The...
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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.
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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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.
Located in the dynamic neighborhood of Chamblee and just minutes from Buckhead and Northeast Atlanta, our brand new, 55+ active adult community provides all the social perks of a private club membership – at your doorstep. Whether you’re taking a salsa lesson and taking in the skyline views on...
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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.
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: 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: 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.
Betmar Village is located in Atlanta, GA. Our handicap accessible community offers one-bedroom floor plans with controlled access, emergency pull cords in each unit, handicap accessible units, and on-site laundry. Call to schedule a tour today!
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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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Ashford Parkside has exceeded my expectations. The facilities are excellent and extremely well maintained. The complex is a warm, multicultural community where anyone and everyone can feel...
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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.
Ashford Landing is a senior housing complex in the Brookhaven suburb of Atlanta, which is located in western DeKalb County, Georgia. Brookhaven features a historic area, an urban town center, many safe residential neighborhoods, and numerous restaurants. The area offers close access to Atlanta...

Cost of independent living in Dickson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dickson is $5,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonton, GA with an average of $3,074 per month.

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

Dickson, GA
$5,432/mo
$5,285/mo
$5,161/mo

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

Dickson, GA
$5,432/mo
$4,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,118/mo
Independent Living
$5,432/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,957/mo
Studio
$4,683/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,719/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,084/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,103/mo

Senior living costs in Dickson 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: Dickson, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDickson, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,432/mo$4,382/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$3,176/mo$3,767/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,118/mo$4,311/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Dickson, GA:$5,432/mo
Georgia:$4,382/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Dickson, GA:$3,176/mo
Georgia:$3,767/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Dickson, GA:$4,118/mo
Georgia:$4,311/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Dickson, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dickson 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dickson, GA$2,901/mo$2,884/mo+0.6%
Georgia$3,113/mo$3,153/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Dickson, GA
2024 average cost:$2,901/mo
2023 average cost:$2,884/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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 Dickson

Recent reviews for independent living in Dickson

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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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at their community. At Heartis Buckhead, residents and their families appreciate the long-term relationships that have been built with caregivers. Along with support and communication, staff go above and beyond to ensure residents' ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in communities. For example, at The Palms of Lake Spivey, activities include gardening classes, movie nights, and museum outings, helping residents stay engaged and active.
Well-maintained and updated facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, both for private rooms and common areas. Renovations and updates, like the renovated patio and dining room at Ashwood Meadows, are appreciated by residents and their families.
Flexible dining options. Communities cater to residents' dietary preferences and restrictions, providing quality and diverse meal options. At The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, the chef accommodates individual needs, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable for all.
Communication and transparency between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff ensures that care needs are being met and that loved ones are well-informed. At Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, community directors hold regular meetings with residents and their families, both in person and virtually.
Secure and controlled access. Peace of mind comes from knowing that communities have proper security measures in place. At The Retreat at Loganville, controlled access and on-site staff add to the sense of safety, giving families reassurance and comfort.
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Dickson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickson, 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 Dickson 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 Dickson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickson 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 Dickson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickson 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 Dickson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
46.5%
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Cottages of Monroe, Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living and The Joy Senior Living of Loganville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dickson, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Dickson, Georgia are The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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