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The cost of independent living in Ellijay is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 216 options.

Read 5534 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Blue Ridge, Jasper and Copperhill.

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Photo of Golden Rose
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So we initially went to Golden Rose and was difficult to figure out where is the entrance. My friend who is having difficulty walking and requires a cane is not handicapped assessable. We did not tour the...
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.
Golden Rose is located in gorgeous Redding, California and is a secure community designed for senior citizens. Seniors can enjoy and relax in our community making use of the many amenities that we have available to them. We have a fun and interactive fitness center available as well as a personal...
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The staff has been so caring and conscientious, facility is clean and well maintained, activities coordinator does a great job to encourage participation in activities
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 Towne Lake is nestled on 5.6 acres next to the Rose Creek Library on Towne Lake Parkway, with 57 assisted-living and 29 memory-care apartments. Each aspect of the Towne Lake community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria...
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8.6
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I'm gonna say 4.5 and the reason for that is when we first got there, they were missing a activity Director and the woman that I was dealing with [name removed]. I just left so there was a little confusion...
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.
Sunabella of Towne Lake offers three types of apartment homes for seniors – deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments (includes a separate living room and private screened porch), and two-bedroom apartments – all with kitchenettes.This affordable community offers a safe and loving home-like...
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8.6
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The food is very good, attendants are very cordial, premises are kept nicely. Very good activities. Only negative thing is sometimes response time is slow. Any problems are easily resolved with upper...
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 Johns Creek provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Suwanee, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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Positive = many of the people there do good work and care about the people - many are kind and helpful during the hardest and most difficult time in a person's/family's life Negative= cleaning of the room is...
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 Village offers a beautiful senior living community home for those who are looking to live in Cumming, GA. Our community is in close proximity to several beautiful parks, the library, senior center, great shopping, the Cumming Aquatic Center and Veterans War Memorial.
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8.6
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[names removed] are all amazing and they go out of their way to care for people and to handle situations. They do have some other employees that could use some work and they still need to work on their...
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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Overall experience is good. Staff, cleanliness, and apartment size are great. Food is fair. There is accessibility to on site physician, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist , physical therapy is excellent. 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.
Southern hospitality at its finest! Located North West of Atlanta, PruittPlace Kennesaw is close to many amenities. Our residents enjoy an active lifestyle with peace of mind that comes from knowing that assistance is always available should they need it.
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Staff is amazing! Kind, helpful, so thoughtful to my Mom. The community is very clean and always new activities happening. The residents are engaged and alert. I never see anyone who looks drugged up or...
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.
Lotus Village, our senior living community located in the heart of Cumming, is known for being warm, inviting, and active. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination...
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Photo of Glenncrest at Johns Creek
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
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They evaluated him as soon as he arrived to determine his needs. They met with my husband and myself and communicated with us consistently. They were able to meet his needs at level three which was a huge...
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.
At Glenncrest at Johns Creek, we stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping. Look around and you'll notice fresh flowers throughout...
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8.5
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[name removed] loves her new home. It is plenty big enough for her. The environment is safe. Staff are so kind and helpful. The food is all she talks about. She is loving every thing the kitchen serves. It's...
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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Photo of Orchard Ridge Residences
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8.5
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She is in a shared room. So the size is ok for what she needs. The place is always clean and I have a good report with the nurse's that take care of her. They encourage the one's that are able to take their...
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.
Orchard Ridge Residences in Dalton, GA, where we’re dedicated to making senior living both easier and more fulfilling. Our premier personal care and memory care services are designed to enrich your daily life. In our all-inclusive, single-level community, we provide personalized assistance with...
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Photo of The Holbrook of Woodstock
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8.5
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Currently residing in Holbrook. I find the facility to be very comforting and the staff to be very caring. The activities are wide range from informative, lectures, exercise, card, games, book clubs, etc. ...
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.
At Holbrook Woodstock, we have 300 custom designed apartments and 16 state of the art cottages on a 21 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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What we like the most about the community is their staff, the quality of care, the cleanliness, communication and the activities. Yes, we would recommend Green Park at Kennesaw to other families based on the...
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.
Green Park personal care home is a family owned and we have been in operation for over 14 years. We are intimately connected with many of our residents. We live, work and worship in this communities and pride ourselves in the quality senior living we offer to our residents. Green Park senior...
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Waypoint was awesome. My Mom was only there for 5 weeks before passing. I would have appreciated a pro rated refund on the second month, but that didn't happen. The staff was great for the most part. I feel...
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.
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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5 on everything. They have been wonderful. The food is excellent. The place is clean. Everyone from staff to residents are happy and friendly. It was a great choice for us.
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.
Designed specifically with you in mind, Parc at Piedmont-East Cobb offers exceptional service, care and amenities. Since 2001, Parc at Piedmont has established itself as the premier independent and assisted living choice for seniors in the Marietta, East Cobb and Roswell neighborhoods of Atlanta....
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Regal Pointe East Cobb is five stars hands down!!! After the unexpected loss of my mom and my dad needing full time care, we found Regal. The whole staff has made us feel like family and have given me peace...
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.
Regal Pointe of East Cobb offers senior apartments to accommodate Assisted Living, Transitional Care, and Memory Care options. Offering an affordable, supportive lifestyle that includes personalized care, exciting entertainment, restaurant style dining, and much more! Our senior living community...
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Photo of Inspired Living at Alpharetta
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Several shoes have been lost. I replaced some over the holidays and they are now missing again. It's costly to have to keep replacing them. It would be nice to have email or some form of communication with...
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.
Inspired Living at Alpharetta is a vibrant and innovative community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Whether you or your loved one needs a little assistance or requires personalized memory care, you can be assured that we will provide a lifestyle that brings comfort, safety,...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Apartment size was fine. Did not come equipped with a fridge (or even a mini fridge). I believe it was the only place we toured that did not have a fridge. I was not there (obviously) but she told me the...
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.
Enjoy a wide variety of daily social, educational and spiritual programs, tailored to your unique interests and abilities, allowing you to connect with friends and participate in activities you've always loved or have always wanted to try. At Brickmont of John's Creek, you will Love Where You Live!
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Stefanie was very thorough and helpful every step of the way. Brenda at the front desk and Alan over maintenance are both amazing and very nice. Anything that came up was immediately addressed and resolved....
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
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The staff was great, especially Israel, he was so helpful!! Mom didn't really need a lot of care, she can do pretty much everything on her own. The room was clean and a great size for her. We were not very...
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.
The Gardens of Gainesville is situated at the base of the North Georgia Mountains on the outskirts of downtown Gainesville and a short distance from Lake Lanier. Offering Independent Senior Living (with services available), Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Gardens of Gainesville offers true...
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We really like it. It's inviting. The staff is super attentive. Everyone is friendly. Very nice residents with amazing stories. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved...
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.
Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is where you can maintain an energetic lifestyle and have the right touch of care with the activities of daily living. With designated care partners throughout the community and a balanced variety of activities, outings, exercise, and entertainment...
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All 5s. They are wonderful and my mom is thriving there. She has a 1 bedroom apartment on the independent living floor and it is the perfect size for her to keep up and enjoy. The balconies are wonderful off...
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.
Towne Club Windermere is a Resort Style Senior Living Community that offers Independent, Assisted Living with One and Two Bedroom full size apartments and Memory Care. We are committed to your wellness and dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Towne Club offers the luxury of resort-style...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Marietta
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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My MIL has been there for about 5 months. The residence is lovely, intimate and staff is caring and invested in their residents. However, they experienced understaffing and a change of ownership. We were...
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.
Who We AreIf you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Marietta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, landscaped courtyard and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Marietta provides a scenic and...
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The facility is very nice and clean. They don't have as many activities or time outdoors with the group in memory care. Their calendar appears more active than what is actually happening. The staff 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.
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Photo of Vitality Living Milton
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Facility is very pretty & clean & apartments are spacious. Staff are very kind & responsive & work well as a team. Doesn't seem to be a lot of turnover. Mom only there 3 weeks so don't know much more at this...
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.
At Vitality Living Milton our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. At the core of this is our vision to have a community where residents thrive, families engage, and...
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Cost of independent living in Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Ellijay, GA with an average of $3,568 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ellijay 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
Ellijay, 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%
Ellijay, 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 Ellijay

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellijay

Towne Club Windermere in Cumming, GA

5.0
We're thrilled with Towne Club Windermere. It has worked out really well for my father. He has made lots of friends and is extremely happy with his apartment. He's put on about 7-8 pounds since he got there and is enjoying the food.

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse menu options for catering to individual dietary restrictions. Many reviews highlight the excellent food quality and variety in menus offered at various communities. Residents at Canterfield of Kennesaw praise the chef for accommodating dietary restrictions and providing delicious meals. At Cottonwood Estates, the kitchen staff go above and beyond to ca ...
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Engaging and frequent activities for residents. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at communities, from arts and crafts to movie nights and outings. At The Holbrook of Acworth, the Holbrook community organizes regular activities that cater to different interests and promote socialization among residents.
Friendly and responsive staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and helpful nature of staff members at multiple communities. At Smoky Springs by Barclay House, staff members are praised for their approachability and willingness to accommodate residents' needs, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents express appreciation for the comfortable and functional living spaces provided at communities. At Ashwood Meadows, the apartment sizes are considered just right, and the design of common areas fosters a strong sense of community among residents.
Consistent communication between staff and families. Families value the ongoing communication between staff and their loved ones at various communities. At Brookdale Chambrel Roswell, resident ambassadors help facilitate this dialogue and ensure families are informed about their loved ones' well-being and care.
Timely and effective maintenance and repairs. Residents express satisfaction with the maintenance and repair services provided at communities. At Sanford Estates, staff quickly address maintenance requests, ensuring a comfortable and safe living environment for all residents.
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Ellijay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellijay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellijay 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 Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
50.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellijay 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 Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellijay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Parkside Senior Living at Ellijay, Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 216 independent living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ellijay, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, Ashwood Meadows and Cedarhurst of Oakwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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