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The cost of independent living in Ellwood is about $3,345 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 159 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 Washington Commons by Barclay House
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2929 Floor plans available
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9.3
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Exceptional services and staff. Friendly respectful and courteous. A lot of planned activities and bus trips and dining experience where you can order off the menu with an in-house chef. There are care teams...
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.
Washington Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Evans, Washington Commons offers you a taste of quiet serenity in the heart of Georgia. Residents appreciate the convenience of being close to world-class healthcare,...
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Photo of Brookdale Augusta
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11 Floor plan available
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Nice and helpful staff! Food is also pretty good! We picked this community for our loved one because, it was convenient and they had spacious rooms!
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re ready to redefine your independence, our personal care home might be the right fit for you. Whether you want to connect with new friends or trying something new like a flower arranging class, you have choices for how to spend your time.With our personal...
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Beautiful & afforable place to live Staff very proffessional
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Barclay House of Augusta
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.3
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Late this summer, an urgent need for an assisted living place arose for my sister. Barclay was an answer to our prayer and provided some respite for my sister as she navigated some challenges that prevented...
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.
Call or drop by to see what makes Barclay House of Augusta the most desired community in the area.Exceptional quality takes exceptional people. Our team is consistently the number one reason families choose our community. We take care of our team so they can take care of you. Assisted Living,...
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August Springs is a quiet place, probably due to the age restriction of 62+ years old. The place is more like an apartment complex since it is non-assisted living but a great place for those that don't need...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My aunt recently moved into the memory care unit at the facility. from the moment we walked in till our recent visit, the environment at the facility is amazing. The staff is constantly loving on my aunt and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
What A Great Way to Live! Assisted Living the way it used to be...One inclusive fee to simplify your life!   Augusta Gardens simple monthly fee includes 24-hour watchful oversight and care 365 days a year. Resident Assistants check our clients every two hours to insure their safety, know...
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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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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.
Our assisted-living facility is designed to provide you comfort, privacy and, above all, the ability to help choose your lifestyle options. We want you to decide how you will live -- and we are here to help. Personal-care aides are present around the clock -- to remind you to take medications,...
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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.
Photo of Jensen's Wymberly
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 Countryside Estates
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 Simple Blessings
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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 St. John Towers
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.

Cost of independent living in Ellwood, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellwood is $3,345 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wrens, GA with an average of $2,204 per month.

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

Ellwood, GA
$3,345/mo
$3,351/mo
$3,345/mo

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

Ellwood, GA
$3,345/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,127/mo
Independent Living
$3,345/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,895/mo
Studio
$3,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,302/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,336/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Ellwood 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: Ellwood, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllwood, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,345/mo$4,359/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,935/mo$3,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,127/mo$4,281/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ellwood, GA:$3,345/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ellwood, GA:$3,935/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ellwood, GA:$4,127/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ellwood, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ellwood 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
Ellwood, GA$3,302/mo$3,513/mo-6.0%
Georgia$3,153/mo$3,047/mo+3.5%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Ellwood, GA
2024 average cost:$3,302/mo
2023 average cost:$3,513/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,153/mo
2023 average cost:$3,047/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ellwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellwood

Thrive at Augusta in Martinez, GA

4.5
We were very pleased with the community. They took very good care of my relative that was there. Everything was first class. The attention, room, and space were all good. Due to the pandemic the only problem I had was the visitation schedule.

At Home Senior Living of Thomson

5.0
My sister is very well care for and loved here. She feels like everyone here is her family. As her sister, it warms my heart for her to feel that way and it makes me feel at ease, that she is so well cared for.

Brookdale Augusta

4.0
A very nice community, rooms are clean,dining is nice, and they are served the food. Activities are available. They are very informative and helpful. We picked this community because, they were the most helpful in the transition and everything went smoothly. Just wish now they could keep their ...
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Ellwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellwood, 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 Ellwood 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 Ellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellwood, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellwood 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 Ellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellwood, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellwood 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 Ellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellwood, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
46.4%
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