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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Flat Shoals, GA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Georgia is $3,405, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Flat Shoals area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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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.
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: 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, 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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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.
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We moved our Mother into Washington Manor the week after Thanksgiving 2014. We could not be more pleased! The staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. They check on her very often. The schedule...
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
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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: 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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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Oak Pointe Memory Center is the newest memory care community in beautiful Winder, GA. With only 14 residential suites at Oak Pointe Memory Center you are part of a family, not just a number. Our small staff-to-resident ratio creates a close-knit family experience and personalized service.
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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Basic low cost Independent living. Lower than any other in the area. Improved varieties of food and more activities would make it a very good place to stay.
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.
Four Seasons Independent Living CenterFour Seasons Independent Living Center is an independent living community which lies quietly in a discreet street in Winder, GA. This picturesque living community is located in the quiet area of the Barrow Country and holds a rustic charm. Winder is a...
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Flat Shoals, GA

The average cost of senior living in Georgia is $3,405 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Georgia vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Georgia
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Community typeGeorgiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,405/mo$3,520/mo3.3% below national median
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$5,830/mo20.1% below national median
Memory Care$5,259/mo$6,999/mo24.9% below national median
Independent Living
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:20.1% below national median
Memory Care
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:24.9% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Flat Shoals

Recent reviews for independent living in Flat Shoals

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brookside Commerce

5.0
The Director went out of her way to help get my dad in quickly. He is in the cottage and it is huge. I can't believe what all he has for the price. I'm really pleased with the whole experience so far.

Ashton Senior Living in Gainesville, GA

4.6
It's been a very good experience. The staff is very friendly. Overall the care is very good, and the facility is beautiful. Right now with the pandemic, they're a little bit understaffed. But they do still stay on top of things.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delicious and customizable meals. Several reviews praise the high-quality food offerings and accommodations for dietary restrictions at communities like TerraBella Greenville, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park, and Belvedere Commons of Seneca.
Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Smoky Springs by Barclay House, Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, and Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents of communities like The Willows of Easley, The Legacy of Anderson, and Merrill Gardens at Greenville enjoy a range of social activities, including gardening classes, movie nights, and cultural excursions.
Comfortable living spaces. Reviews for communities like TerraBella Greenville, The Legacy of Anderson, and Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park frequently mention the cleanliness and comfort of their private living spaces.
Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews for communities like Smoky Springs by Barclay House, Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, and Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park convey a sense of warmth and camaraderie among residents, fostering a strong sense of community.
Access to amenities and health services. Residents of communities like Sylvara Anderson, TerraBella Epps Bridge, and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community appreciate the proximity to medical facilities, onsite doctors, and other amenities, ensuring a high standard of care
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Flat Shoals independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Flat Shoals independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Flat Shoals, 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 Shoals 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 Shoals 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
25%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Flat Shoals 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 Shoals communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Flat Shoals, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Flat Shoals 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 Shoals offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.8%
47.5%
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Emerald Gardens, Ashley Square and North Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Flat Shoals, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 143 independent living facilities near Flat Shoals, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Flat Shoals, Georgia are Emerald Gardens, Ashley Square and North Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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