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The cost of independent living in Durham Town is about $3,697 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options. Read 741 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 Savannah Court of Milledgeville
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My Mom had Alzheimer’s/Lewy Body Demetia/Demetia. We never knew for sure which. She got too much for my Dad to handle at home by himself. We picked Savannah Court, Milledgville. She started off 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.
Savannah Court of Milledgeville offers assisted living services in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere in central Georgia. You'll fall in love with our beautiful courtyards and spacious porches — true 'meeting places' for residents. Milledgeville is situated along the Oconee River just before...
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[name removed] was phenomenal. The nurses who were here and everyone was so sweet to my sister and were always checking on her, the quality of the care seemed to be great. The only issue we had was getting...
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.
Photo of Merryvale Assisted Living
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It is hard for any assisted living to be perfect, but my mom does feel cared for and she likes the caregivers. All efforts are made to make her feel at home. She enjoys her apartment. The most made complaint...
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.
Merryvale Assisted Living is a senior community located in Oxford, Georgia, a city in Newton County. Home to the famous Oxford University, this student city is rich in history. Locals enjoy the small town culture and beautiful historical architecture. The town is a designated shrine of the United...
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44 Floor plans available
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Well my Mother only did the day program. She liked it. The facility was very clean, and staff was very friendly. I would absolutely recommend this day program to others who are currently searching for one.
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Newton 2020. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of...
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The facility is beautiful and clean. Food is good. The area they could improve on is individual attention. When the residents need assistance to eat, they are not very attentive. If the resident is...
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.
Prema at Ashton Hills is just minutes away from Piedmont Newton Hospital, shopping, dining, churches, and entertainment, such as the Ashton Hills Golf Club. The stylish craftsman style property features 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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Beautiful & afforable place to live Staff very proffessional
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Harpers Personal Care Home
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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We moved our Mother into Washington Manor the week after Thanksgiving 2014. We could not be more pleased! The staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. They check on her very often. The schedule...
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: 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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Photo of Oconee House
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.
Oconee House is a senior living community located near the banks of Lake Oconee in Oconee, Georgia. Oconee House is located in a quiet, rural area of central Georgia where senior residents can enjoy a bounty of outdoor activities at one of the four large country clubs that are only minutes away....
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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.
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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 dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly and...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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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 Austin Oaks
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 Watson Manor
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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.
Photo of Kingstown Gardens
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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The community is outstanding. The food is good,but needs more foods for diabetics. The staff is always helpful. The activities are great. A great community for others.
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.
Senior Solutions of Social CircleWhen you need superior care and comfort for your senior relative due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other concerns, Senior Solutions of Social Circle, Georgia offers an excellent option worthy of your consideration. Social Circle is a small community with an...
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 Fellowship Home at Meriweather
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.
Photo of Baldwin Park Senior Village
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Silver Linings Personal Care Home
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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.
Silver Linings Personal Care Home encourages and nurtures it's residents' independence with life-enriching programs. Everyday living gives you the luxury to sit down with a good book, play an exciting game of bingo, join in a card game, visit the beauty salon, inspire your creativity with an art...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Durham Town, GA

The average cost of senior living in Durham Town is $3,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, GA with an average of $2,339 per month.

Independent living costs in Durham Town, GA, vs. nearby cities

Durham Town, GA
$3,697/mo
$3,797/mo

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

Durham Town, GA
$3,697/mo
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Durham Town, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,222/mo
Independent Living
$3,697/mo

Independent living costs in Durham Town, GA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,258/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,795/mo

Senior living costs in Durham Town 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: Durham Town, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDurham Town, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,697/mo$4,424/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,631/mo$3,794/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,222/mo$4,351/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Durham Town, GA:$3,697/mo
Georgia:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Durham Town, GA:$3,631/mo
Georgia:$3,794/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Durham Town, GA:$4,222/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Durham Town, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Durham Town 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.

Durham Town, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Durham Town, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Durham Town 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 median 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
Durham Town, GA$2,696/mo$2,835/mo-4.9%
Georgia$3,141/mo$3,084/mo+1.8%
National$3,218/mo$3,104/mo+3.7%
Durham Town, GA
2024 average cost:$2,696/mo
2023 average cost:$2,835/mo
Percent change:-4.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,141/mo
2023 average cost:$3,084/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,218/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Durham Town

Recent reviews for independent living in Durham Town

Brookside Commerce

5.0
The Director went out of her way to help get my dad in quickly. He is in the cottage and it is huge. I can't believe what all he has for the price. I'm really pleased with the whole experience so far.

Foxwood Senior Village in Washington, GA

4.5
It's clean, everything works, nice aesthetics, and the neighbors are friendly. I can sit quietly on my porch and not be disturbed. I picked this community because, most importantly it was clean. It was quiet, I felt when I visited the location I could make it a home.

The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, GA

4.9
I was a little disappointed in the rent increase after one year. It was about 16.5%. The quality of care, friendliness, and cleaniness is amazing. The activities could use some improvement.

Durham Town independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham Town independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham Town, 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 Durham Town 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 Durham Town partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham Town, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham Town 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 Durham Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham Town, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham Town 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 Durham Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham Town, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
21.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
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