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The cost of independent living in Flat Branch is about $4,065 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 183 options. Read 3296 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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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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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.
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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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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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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My Mother (who turns 103 on April 19, 2019) has been living at Regency Manor for the past 10 months. Mother had been living with me for the past 7 years and her care had become too much for me to handle...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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 mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Flat Branch, GA

The average cost of senior living in Flat Branch is $4,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tunnel Hill, GA with an average of $3,130 per month.

Independent living costs in Flat Branch, GA, vs. nearby cities

Flat Branch, GA
$4,065/mo
$4,123/mo

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

Flat Branch, GA
$4,065/mo
$4,376/mo
U.S. national average
$4,165/mo

Independent living costs in Flat Branch, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,415/mo
Independent Living
$4,065/mo

Independent living costs in Flat Branch, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,926/mo
Studio
$4,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,795/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,108/mo

Senior living costs in Flat Branch 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: Flat Branch, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlat Branch, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,065/mo$4,376/mo$4,165/mo
Assisted Living$4,225/mo$3,761/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$4,415/mo$4,303/mo$4,961/mo
Independent Living
Flat Branch, GA:$4,065/mo
Georgia:$4,376/mo
U.S.:$4,165/mo
Assisted Living
Flat Branch, GA:$4,225/mo
Georgia:$3,761/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Flat Branch, GA:$4,415/mo
Georgia:$4,303/mo
U.S.:$4,961/mo
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Independent living costs in Flat Branch, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Flat Branch 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Flat Branch, GA$3,546/mo$3,806/mo-6.8%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Flat Branch, GA
2024 average cost:$3,546/mo
2023 average cost:$3,806/mo
Percent change:-6.8%
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
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Flat Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Flat Branch

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the communities, with residents making new friends and feeling at home. At Gardens of Gainesville, new residents are encouraged to befriend other residents, and staff go above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition. At The Lodge at B ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Residents often praise the quality of the food at their communities, with some expressing appreciation for the variety of meal options. For instance, at Canterfield of Kennesaw, residents enjoy the full-service dining with menus that change weekly, while at The Glen Villas, the meals are a h ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities offer numerous activities to keep residents engaged and active. At The Lodge at Bridgemill, there are countless activities like crafts, games, and happy hours. At Village Park of Alpharetta, the activity director works to cater to the interests of the group and offers a wide vari ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. Staff members are often described as friendly, helpful, and caring, going above and beyond to support residents. For example, at Smoky Springs by Barclay House, the staff's communication and follow-up on needs and concerns are appreciated. At The Holbrook of Woodstock, the staff is accommoda ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents frequently comment on the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces, with some communities offering larger rooms and thoughtful amenities. For instance, at Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, there are independent living cottages that are gorgeous, and at Towne Club Windermere, ...
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Flexible and supportive care services. Communities provide flexible care services to accommodate the unique needs of residents. At Creekside at Shallowford, the staff is always aware of the residents' needs and provides support accordingly. At Cottonwood Estates, there are on-site nurse practitioners, physical, occupational, and ...
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Flat Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Flat Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Flat Branch, 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 Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Flat Branch, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Flat Branch, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Oaks at Ellijay, The Fountains of Calhoun and The Phoenix at Milton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Flat Branch, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 183 independent living facilities near Flat Branch, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Flat Branch, Georgia are The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir, Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Oaks at Hampton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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