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The cost of independent living in Dunaway Gardens is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 313 options.

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What we like the most about Sterling Estates is that they have an assigned table to eat at and easier to make friends. Very helpful, attentive to the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to...
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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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
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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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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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.
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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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.
The Willis Cottages are part of the Palmetto Park facilities located 45 minutes south of Atlanta in Palmetto, Georgia. Our property adjoins the Georgia Baptist Children's Home.The cottages are built as quad units and were completed in 2004 along with Baptist Manor and Garrison Personal 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.
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.
Wesley Woods of Newnan - Peachtree City is located 25 miles southwest of Atlanta on the north side of Newnan, Ga. The city of Peachtree City, Ga. is located nearby to the east. One of several Atlanta-area Wesley Woods senior living locations, the Newnan facility is located on 52 acres and...
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The staff at Peniston PCH provide excellent services and the organization really does care for their in-home care clients and their residents at the personal care home. The staff and management all have...
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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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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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.
Lighthouse Pointe is set in a private wooded environment on Hwy.27 just south of Carrollton. It is convenient to shopping, doctors and hospitals. Lighthouse Pointe is a full service personal care facility designed to provide the mature adult with living accommodations and other essential services...
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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: 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, 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.
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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Some of the staff isn't Customer Friendly. They need to be with the seniors and anyone planning to live their. Mom air conditioner was out for a whole month!!!! Overall the place is really nice.
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.
Woodbridge at Parkway Village is an Active Adult Community for adults 62 and over. You can relax in the Community Library or resident gardening area, exercise in the fitness center or enjoy a game of shuffleboard. Catch up on work in the business center or watch a movie in the on-site theater. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Located at 1050 West Highway 78 in Carroll County in the city of Villa Rica, Georgia, less than 2 miles from I-20. Bellevue is minutes from Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, and the stores and shops in Carrollton. No stairs. Small pets welcome. Storage space available. Individual attached covered...
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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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My husband and I have lived here several years and love it. Maintenance request are always answered in a timely and courteous manner. Staff is more than willing to address any concerns. The surroundings are...
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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.
Taking it to New Heights...South Fulton's Premier Apartment Community for Adults 55+ Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all located within South Fulton County - one of Atlanta's most exciting and close-in suburbs.Benefits :: A private,...
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Staff was very friendly, this community is very clean. We aren't able to rate the activities as she moved in right when COVID started. The location is a little to far away from where we live.
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.
Affordable Senior Retirement Community accepting applications from those 62 and older. 47 cozy, cottage style apartments, approx., 550 sq. ft. peaceful, wooded setting close to I-285. NO SMOKING. No application fee. Rent based on income. Professionally managed by Catholic Housing Initiatives, Inc.
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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My mother is doing very well here at these senior apartments. Everything has worked out well for her here and I'am pleased. They do a very good job with the cleaning and maintenance of the community. They...
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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.
Asbury Harris Epworth Towers is a senior apartment complex located in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County. The local community is chock full of interesting sights and services, including Sage Hill Shopping Center, Emory University, Candle Lake, Johnson Park, and Wesley Woods Health...

Cost of independent living in Dunaway Gardens, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dunaway Gardens is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manchester, GA with an average of $3,487 per month.

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

Dunaway Gardens, GA
$3,568/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Dunaway Gardens, GA, vs. other senior living options

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$3,568/mo

Independent living costs in Dunaway Gardens, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,909/mo
Studio
$3,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,354/mo

Senior living costs in Dunaway Gardens 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: Dunaway Gardens, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunaway Gardens, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dunaway Gardens, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dunaway Gardens, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dunaway Gardens, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Dunaway Gardens, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dunaway Gardens 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 average 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
Dunaway Gardens, GA$3,337/mo$3,385/mo-1.4%
Georgia$3,229/mo$3,281/mo-1.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Dunaway Gardens, GA
2024 average cost:$3,337/mo
2023 average cost:$3,385/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,281/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dunaway Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunaway Gardens

Decatur Christian Towers

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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.

Serenity Empire at Decatur

4.5
This facility is unique. Mid 2015 it was purchased by a new owner, who is also the Director and she has improved the Home dramatically, with fresh paint, new carpet and hardwoods. It is a smaller facility that has a very residential feel. The rooms are big, the staff are friendly, caring ...
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Dunaway Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunaway Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunaway Gardens, 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 Dunaway Gardens 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 Dunaway Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dunaway Gardens 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 Dunaway Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunaway Gardens, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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44.8%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunaway Gardens 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 Dunaway Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Monarch House Assisted Living, Benton House of Newnan and Brookdale Newnan are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunaway Gardens, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 313 independent living facilities near Dunaway Gardens, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dunaway Gardens, Georgia are The Addison of Sandy Springs and Silver Comet Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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