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Photo of Arbor Terrace of South Forsyth
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What we like the most about ArborTerrace is the convenience, the size, the friendliness, and the management participation and overall care. It is a family atmosphere.
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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It’s a small, pretty, caring facility that is Christian based. It has really worked out for our family, and I couldn’t be more pleased. They accepted both of my parents, and one was quite weak and went on...
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 Acworth is a family-operated Oaks Senior Living community offering assisted living and memory care in Acworth, Georgia. The community prides itself on delivering personalized person-directed care to every resident. In addition, they offer a full calendar of social and educational...
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This place was so homey and relaxed! The staff was friendly, and the residents seemed happy. The place was very clean and the food being cooked in the open kitchen smelled delicious. They even had fresh...
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
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My mother is a resident at Beehive Homes of Woodstock. We have been pleased with the staff and the accommodations at Beehive. The move-in process was easy and my mother seems happy there. We would recommend...
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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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mother, [name removed], fell in love with the staff very quickly. The nurses, aides and administrators were quick to help her feel welcomed, valued and respected. Mom loved the food, her aides that...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Chattanooga area.
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My sister chose it for its cleanliness and proximity to her home. As always, promises made before checking in are not necessarily fulfilled. I found it to be an excellent place. I would recommend them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My husband is actually there two days a week to visit and their whole family goes every weekend. The staff is very friendly and very communicative. I don't know what it would be like if we weren't there so...
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 townspeople of Johns Creek, Georgia proudly proclaim that their city is one of America's best places to live. The founders of Belmont Village agree and that's why they brought their vision for one of the best facilities for senior living to this area. From our mature landscaping and generous...
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My sister was admitted to Villa Palazzo memory care last summer. Her family lives indifferent states so this was very difficult. Everyone was good to her, but her aide, [name removed] was unbelievable...
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 Villa Palazzo, our pet friendly senior living community, delivers compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical...
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The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.
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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
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Photo of Brookdale Cleveland
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44 Floor plans available
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My loved one is so well taken care of in every area. Brookdale is beautiful clean every thing I would want for her. She has Alzheimer's but always tells us they take such good care of her ! She's always...
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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Photo of Arbor Terrace Acworth
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This place is amazing. My mom has dementia and didn’t want to leave her house but couldn’t live alone any longer. After visiting Dogwood Forest we knew this was the right place. From our first tour 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.
Arbor Terrace Acworth is located in one of the most stunning areas of Acworth, GA. Nestled in historic downtown, this senior living community provides seniors with new accommodations to help them cope with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community works to produce a positive outcome in the life and...
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We have been very happy with our dealings with A Place For Mom as well as Waypoint Senior Living. We have been very happy with the facility itself as well as their staff members. Based on the experience we...
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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My mom has been at Oaks Post Road memory care for a year now, and it has been wonderful for her. The staff is so loving and take really good care of her. She is more active than she was at our previous...
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 Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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Maintenance and repairs of sprinkler damage, hvac, heat going out are pushed down the road with only temporary fixes. Maintenance staff get a 1 Meals are cafeteria style meals, not sure they can do much...
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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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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My family and loved one have had a great experience with Kennesaw Place. The staff are wonderful and caring. They make all the residents feel at home. Everyone is friendly. We would recommend Kennesaw...
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.
Kennesaw Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Kennesaw, Georgia. Kennesaw is a suburb of Atlanta that exudes southern hospitality, a rich history and all the conveniences of being near the major metropolitan area of Atlanta. Kennesaw Village is active and vibrant with ample...
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Facility looks brand new. Staff has been approachable and knowledgeable. Response to resident needs takes longer than expected according to resident. Cleaning staff and therapists do a good job. Food 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.
Welcome to Avail Senior Living. Avail's doors opened, in BEAUTIFUL Cleveland, TN, July 9th, 2021 with our Executive Director and Owner, Christopher Beckstrand. Beckstrand's passion shines through every inch of Avail and you be sure to feel it when you come to visit.Only 0.3 miles from the...
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They have a beautiful facility with caring staff and administrators. I could not have envisioned having this kind of experience in a long term care facility. The setting lends itself to calmness and a safe...
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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I love that my mom adores the staff, that they are always so cheerful and loving. I do dislike that there does seem to be a high staff turnover rate. So we end up with staff that we absolutely adore and then...
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 staff at Oaks at Towne Lake were very friendly and helpful. Housekeeping seemed to keep the rooms clean and most importantly the bathroom was cleaned. The food was good and they tried to make sure that...
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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The community is very nice but they are constantly very under staffed. Meal deliver is hit or miss and response to alert buttons can take a long time. I would recommend with a warning about staffing. Issues....
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.
Village Park Milton is a former equestrian property, with pieces and parts of the new community re- purposed from the former. The goal of the community is the whole person. This is achieved through chef-led dining, health and wellness and an active social life. Come join us!
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People are very friendly. There is a good sense of community among the residents. However, the majority of the people are older, far from 55 but I don't mind. There is also a lot more women than men.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lodge at Bridgemill is a unique alternative for those with discerning taste seeking a carefree, amenity-rich lifestyle.  With its magnificent appointments, spacious apartment homes, and well crafted amenities, The Lodge at Bridgemill offers an unprecedented opportunity to enjoy the fine...
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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 Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.

Cost of independent living in Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $3,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tunnel Hill, GA with an average of $3,028 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellijay, GA vs. nearby cities

Ellijay, GA
$3,996/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellijay, GA vs. the state and national average

Ellijay, GA
$3,996/mo
$4,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,038/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellijay vs. other types of senior living

$4,370/mo
Independent Living
$3,996/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ellijay, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,831/mo
Studio
$4,514/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,584/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,049/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ellijay over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ellijay

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellijay

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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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%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
8.5%
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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
46.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
47.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17%
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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
62.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Park at Johns Creek, Oaks at Hampton and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 240 independent living facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ellijay, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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