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The cost of independent living in Elder is about $7,093 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 158 options. Read 2689 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 TerraBella Epps Bridge
1616 Photos available
8.9
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What we like the most about the community are the friendships, games and the relationships. Yes, we would recommend TerraBella Epps Bridge to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Experience senior living like no other at TerraBella Epps Bridge. Our extraordinary combination of amenities, personalized services, and senior lifestyle programs will elevate your lifestyle. Our Active Independent Living community offers supportive options for seniors at every stage. With our...
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8.9
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The facility is small which provides more of a family atmosphere. My mom was treated well by the staff and several of them came up to me after she passed and said that they loved taking care of her.
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
Photo of The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
1010 Photos available
8.8
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34 reviews
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I'm very happy with both the staff and the team at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. They have activities and family times arranged for the seniors. I highly recommend living at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. I...
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 Snellville
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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32 reviews
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From the first person that we met with, her name is [name removed]. We knew that this was the right place for my ex-husband. The staff has been so kind and so loving and the place is always clean. It never...
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.
Oaks at Snellville has been created to meet the needs of an aging population and their families as they face the challenges of a changing lifestyle and increasing responsibilities. Designed with an eye for comfort and an understated elegance, Oaks at Snellville offers a variety of floor plans, as...
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44 Floor plans available
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They have gone over and beyond helping us settle mother into her new apartment room. [name removed] is the director and she is such a joy to work with. I highly recommend Oaks at Conyers.
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.
Oaks At Conyers Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Alzheimer's care community conveniently located behind Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in the heart of Wellbrook Medical Office Park. We are best known for our loving care and great food. In order to meet the needs of many people in our...
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Photo of The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living
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8.8
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What we like the most about the community is that the process was easy and the staff are great. They delivered on what they had advertised. Yes, we would recommend The Mansions at Gwinnett Park to other...
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.
Make your friends jealous by living your 55+ life in an affordable resort-style community at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living. The stunning senior community offers cottages, villas, a saltwater pool, gazebo, clubhouse, bar, walking trails, fitness programs, wellness...
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Photo of Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living
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What we like the most about Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is that the workers are friendly. They adapt to the patients changing needs. Cheerful atmosphere with enjoyable activities, and yes we would...
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.
In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the 'Hospitality Capital of the World,' Morningside of Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia Mountains and the city of Atlanta. We rank at the top as a prestigious community and are committed to the health and happiness of older adults. For...
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They've currently gone through a little bit of turnover so I don't know how to speak to the most recent staff, but the previous staff was extremely accommodating to our parents whom really needed more care...
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.
Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf is Lawrenceville's well established senior living community offering independent and assisted living. Our affordable pricing models offer accessibility to most budgets and our inclusive rates are ideal for planning predictable monthly expenses. If comforting southern...
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Photo of Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett
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8.7
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The activities are great and have a lot of events that include family members as well. The food could be improved, I think they should use less frozen vegetables. Overall I would recommend Delmar Gardens...
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.
UNIQUELY AFFORDABLE CAREFREE RETIREMENT LIVINGCarefree retirement living means knowing that all services are included and available to you. • Fully-equipped alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments • Superb cuisine • State of-the-art Fitness Center• Fully-equipped Theatre with...
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Photo of The Phoenix at James Creek
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This is a 5 Star facility as far as I am concerned, the staff is top notch. I looked at several facilities and I believe my choice was an excellent one. There are a variety of apartments from studio to 2...
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.
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of Rising Star Personal Care Home
66 Photos available
8.6
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26 reviews
8.6
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26 reviews
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The food at this community is good, it is not always what he likes so that is not their fault. He can't really participate in the activities because he is mostly bed ridden, but he does have some...
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.
Rising Star Personal Care Home is a new beautifully renovated personal care home located in Stone Mountain GA. The Rising Star team had a vision to develop a NEW personal care home, in which the values, ethics and healthy living conditions of the population in which we serve are constantly...
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Photo of The Overlook Senior Living
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8.5
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My parents are being well cared for. We as a family are satisfied that we made the right choice for them. There have been minor issues, but the staff has been quick to correct the problem. We would recommend...
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.
The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, Georgia is the third community in North Georgia that we have had the pleasure of welcoming seniors to call home. We pride ourselves on providing our residents a comfortable, caring home, a sense of community and the endless love and support they deserve. Our...
Photo of Foxwood Senior Village
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The staff is friendly and can answer all their questions or concerns. The size of the apartments are spacious. Both one and two bedrooms. I haven't had an opportunity to rent the club house they have on the...
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.
About Foxwood Senior Village Foxwood Senior Village is the newest 55 and older independent living community in the heart of Washington, GA. Known for its large number of Antebellum, Victorian, and Colonial homes, Washington, GA has many sites on The National Register of Historic Places. The new...
Photo of The Sheridan at Eastside
1313 Photos available
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Lovely facility, friendly residents, great food and my husband and I plan to go there when decide to leave our house. We loved our tours and my father-in-law chose it as soon as he visited
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.
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Photo of Waypoint Senior Living
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My experience with Waypoint Senior Living was great. The staff was very attentive and caring. I couldn't have placed my aunt in a better facility. I only wish that I used A Place for Mom when I was looking...
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.
Country Heritage II, Inc. is located in Flowery Branch, GA in Hall County. Our residential care home provides help to you when you need it in an area that is as beautiful as the city name. Those who spend time in Flowery Branch appreciate what it offers including Liberty Candy Company, New Wave...
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Photo of The Overlook at Suwanee
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8.5
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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.
Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Heartis Suwanee provides the support you need to remain living as independently as possible, plus everything you want to continue to lead a full, active, and enjoyable life. It’s the perfect balance of 24-hour support and an engaging...
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Chapters has been a blessing to our family. My sister is in memory care. They made her transition from home as hassel free as possible. They have guided us through managing her changing behaviors, and...
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.
A Place Where Your Loved One Feels at Home – and Truly LivesNestled in the heart of Buford, GA—just minutes from the Mall of Georgia, local shopping, and exciting minor league baseball—our senior living community offers more than just care. We offer a lifestyle full of joy, connection, and...
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Photo of Country Gardens Duluth
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I can’t say enough good things about Country Gardens of Duluth. The directors, [name removed] and [name removed], were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the process of getting my dad settled in....
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.
For over 40 years, we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition.At Country Gardens Duluth Assisted Living Community we offer a choice of lifestyles based...
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Long story short, they were awesome! My Dad was supported through his passing. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families, thanks again!
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.
Arbor Terrace of Athens is the premier assisted living community in the greater Athens, Georgia, area, providing the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living, including innovative memory care designed specifically to support residents affected by Alzheimer's disease and other...
Photo of Avery Village
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Moving Mom to a facility was a very hard decision. The administration answered all of our questions and were there for us. We had a wonderful experience with Mom at Avery Village. She was on their memory...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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Brookdale is a little smaller and more intimate than the other facilities we toured, which seemed to make my elderly parent more comfortable. We were impressed by the food service and we appreciated our...
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.
Redefine your independence and strengthen your sense of purpose.At senior living community in Lawrenceville, Georgia, we can assist you with the little things — like housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With personal care home and memory care on one campus, we...
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What we like the most about The Bridge community is the proximity to our home. The bride is less than 15 minutes from our house. The new director is very responsive to our concerns, and the staff is very...
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 Whispering Pines Senior Living
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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.
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The office staff is always helpful and so is maintenance. It is very quiet and scenic here. I appreciate the touches they include for senior living such as large bathroom with several grab bars.
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.
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Photo of Benton House of Covington
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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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Cost of independent living in Elder, GA

The average cost of senior living in Elder is $7,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Siloam, GA with an average of $3,609 per month.

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

Elder, GA
$7,093/mo
$3,858/mo

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

Elder, GA
$7,093/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,321/mo
Independent Living
$7,093/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,026/mo
Studio
$4,602/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,848/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,102/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,817/mo

Senior living costs in Elder 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: Elder, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElder, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$7,093/mo$4,359/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,314/mo$3,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,321/mo$4,281/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Elder, GA:$7,093/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Elder, GA:$3,314/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Elder, GA:$4,321/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Elder, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elder 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
Elder, GA$3,139/mo$3,280/mo-4.3%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Elder, GA
2024 average cost:$3,139/mo
2023 average cost:$3,280/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Elder

Recent reviews for independent living in Elder

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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Annabelle on Main in Duluth, GA

4.8
It has been wonderful. I don't go to many activities, but the ones I have been to are great and they have a lot provided. I have a one bedroom apartment and it is a little small, but the others I have seen are awesome size. I definitely recommend Annabelle on Main to others.

Benton House of Grayson

4.9
We chose Benton House of Grayson because of the alignment of value system and also I was able to see how they care for their community. My mother is in the memory care unit and the staff are all very responsive and we are very happy with the quality of care that she is getting. The staff, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities. At Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett, the activities team is praised for their effort to include family members in events, while at The Retreat at Loganville, the staff are appreciated for checking on re ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents and families express their enjoyment of the activities offered, with many remarking on the diversity of offerings. At Laurel Grove by Barclay House, activities such as bingo, exercise classes, and crafts are highlighted, while at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, resident ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Several reviews commend the quality of the meals served at different communities, with staff making accommodations based on dietary restrictions and preferences. At Laurel Grove by Barclay House, the meals are described as 'beyond fantastic', and at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living ...
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Spacious and comfortable living spaces. Reviews mention the ample living spaces at various communities, enabling residents to have plenty of room and privacy. At The Retreat at Loganville, the apartments are praised for their size and comfort, and at Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, the facility is described as 'head and shoulders a ...
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Dedicated and responsive staff. Several reviews emphasize the commitment and attentiveness of the staff at different communities. At Laurel Grove by Barclay House, the staff are described as 'extremely friendly and helpful', while at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, the management team's willingness to listen an ...
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Community atmosphere and social opportunities. Residents and families appreciate the sense of community and social opportunities provided by the various communities. At Laurel Grove by Barclay House, the activities calendar is filled with options for socializing and staying active, while at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent ...
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Elder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elder, 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 Elder 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 Elder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elder, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elder 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 Elder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elder, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elder 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 Elder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elder, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
46.4%
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