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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dunwoody, GA
The cost of independent living in Dunwoody is about $5,069 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 113 options. Read 2568 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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My mother is doing fairly well here at this community. They do have a good staff here, they have been good to work with. It is a nice and clean community. They have a calendar with all the activities 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.
The Ashford Parkside is a stunning senior housing for those over the age of 62 that live in North DeKalb County in Ashford, GA. Not only are the senior housing apartments an excellent choice for those who want the freedom of independence without any of the menial tasks, but they are located right...
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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...
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.
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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.
Sandy Springs Assisted Living offers a full range of social activities in a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide assistance and supervision in all activities of daily living by a congenial, professional and caring staff. The Assisted Living facility occupies the entire second floor of the...
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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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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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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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Lenbrook is a senior community located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, the Empire City of the South. The community is centered in the most energetic part of the city on the famous Peachtree Road and is walking distance from the legendary Lenox Square Mall as well as the area’s best attractions...
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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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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 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...
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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At the beginning of [date removed], my aunt had the opportunity to move from [removed] to Calvin Court Georgia. The staff helped us with the paperwork, making it simple for her to move in right away. What 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.
Step inside Calvin Court and feel the energy. Located in dynamic Buckhead Calvin Court offers affordable living for senior adults from all walks of life. Here you might meet a professional artist sketching on the patio, yoga enthusiasts stretching in the gym, friends gathering for a night of...
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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My Mom loves living here! She can use her walker to go to Publix, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks and more! That is independent living! The staff is absolutely amazing, the apartments are lovely, and there are...
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.
Providing much more than a home for mature adults since 1964, Campbell-Stone Apartments / Buckhead has set a standard for retirement living in the Atlanta area with a dedication to a Mission Statement of service and sensitivity to cost. Campbell-Stone is located in the gracious neighborhood of...
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.
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...
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.
Cost of independent living in Dunwoody, GA
The average cost of senior living in Dunwoody is $5,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta, GA with an average of $3,551 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dunwoody, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dunwoody
Recent reviews for independent living in Dunwoody
Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA
4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA
4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section.
We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends.
High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and friendly staff. Residents and families consistently express appreciation for the kind and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, such as The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, and Atria North Point, where they describe staff members as ...
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Wide range of activities for all interests. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered at communities, including movie nights, outings, card games, Bible studies, exercise routines, and even a resident-run store. Communities like Sanford Estates, Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, and The Mansions at Sandy ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, from the private rooms to the common areas. Residents of Village Park of Alpharetta, Hammond Glen Retirement Community, and Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community mention the spotless nature of their living spaces and the attenti ...
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Dedicated customer service and communication. Reviews contain many mentions of staff members going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service and clear communication with families. At Village Park of Alpharetta, The Mansions at Decatur Senior Independent Living, and Hammond Glen Retirement Community, families express grati ...
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Variety of apartment sizes and styles. Communities offer a range of apartment sizes and styles to accommodate different needs and preferences. Families praise the availability of two-bedroom apartments and larger living spaces at Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, one-bedroom apartments at Sanford Estates, and smaller, more org ...
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Affordable and reasonable pricing. Families appreciate the value for the cost at various communities, such as Sanford Estates, Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, and Village Park of Alpharetta, where they find the price to be 'an excellent value for the money' and 'a good investment for their loved ones'
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Dunwoody independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunwoody independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.8%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.2%
Dances
Dances
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31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park at Johns Creek, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 113 independent living facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dunwoody, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Sunrise of Five Forks and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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