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Photo of Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living
2525 Photos available
9.9
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50 reviews
9.9
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50 reviews
5 star
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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.
Stylish and vibrant. Modern and uncomplicated. Spacious and thoughtfully designed. Urban excitement and suburban convenience. That's what living is like at Park at Johns Creek. If you're looking for sophistication, warmth and a sense of community, you've come to the right place. You'll find a...
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9.6
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63 reviews
9.6
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63 reviews
5 star
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Management lives on site. They are remodeling the first floor, including the dining room. It's very clean. There are many activities each week.
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.
At Ashwood Meadows we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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Photo of The Franklin Johns Creek
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9.6
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12 reviews
9.6
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12 reviews
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The staff is extremely friendly, has gotten to know and care for my dad. They go out of their way to help him. The staff know me by name and always greets me. Nice comfortable furniture in dining area and 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.
The Franklin Johns Creek offers beautifully appointed residences that invite you to live in style. Each apartment is thoughtfully designed to create a space that reflects both warmth and sophistication. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful moment in your private space or engaging with neighbors in...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Milton
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9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
70%
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The Phoenix At Milton is a top- quality assisted living and memory care facility. Their staff is a caring and dedicated group of associates. The food, daily activities, and services provided were all top...
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 Oaks at Hampton
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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102 reviews
9.4
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102 reviews
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From the top down, the staff is caring, attentive, and flexible; they focus on making the community welcoming, comfortable, and safe while empowering the residents to live their best lives. The physical...
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 Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...
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Photo of The Addison of AlpharettaCommunity card badge
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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18 reviews
5 star
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I toured the facility and knew it was the right place for my husband. Everything felt right. And I have not been disappointed at all. The nurses and other staff are all kind, friendly and very caring. I rest...
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.
The Addison of Alpharetta is a beautiful community that offers a comfortable atmosphere at an excellent value with a friendly and supportive care staff. Call us today to learn more!
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Photo of The Overlook at Suwanee
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9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
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The Overlook rates a solid 5 stars based on my experience. My mother requires level 4 care, and they have consistently attended to her every need, with very little wait time when she uses the call button. My...
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.
Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Heartis Suwanee provides the support you need to remain living as independently as possible, plus everything you want to continue to lead a full, active, and enjoyable life. It’s the perfect balance of 24-hour support and an engaging...
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Photo of The Glen Villas
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9.1
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87 reviews
9.1
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87 reviews
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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 Glen Villas offers the best community living environment tailored to fit the individual needs of the residents, and serve their respective families with empathy and respect. The caring team is passionate about building special relationship with each resident and they always serve them with...
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55 Floor plans available
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9.0
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59 reviews
9.0
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59 reviews
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We came by to meet a friend to go to lunch for a few hours. Everyone was kind and welcoming and the residents seem happy. It is very bright and open and homey. Many residents were there as we arrived in 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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Johns Creek! A beautiful community of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place is centrally...
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Photo of Village Park of Alpharetta
1515 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
8.9
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36 reviews
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Facility fairly new and well maintained. About 250 residents when full. Independent and assisted mixed which is nice for everyone. Four added levels of care for those in assisted. They do not offer...
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Welcome to Village Park - where days are for rediscovering and reconnecting, recreation is an art worth mastering and relaxation is always well deserved. We call it Next-Level Senior Living. You'll just call it home.NOW OPEN in the heart of Alpharetta. We offer bungalows,...
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Photo of Lotus Village
77 Photos available
8.8
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54 reviews
8.8
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54 reviews
5 star
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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 The Phoenix at James Creek
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8.7
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32 reviews
8.7
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32 reviews
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I used A Place for Mom to find Phoenix at James Creek and Mom and I couldn't have been more satisfied with the choice. For the 27 months she lived there she was well cared for, enjoyed the amenities 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.
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of Arbor Terrace of South Forsyth
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8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
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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...
Photo of Country Village
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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56 reviews
8.6
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56 reviews
5 star
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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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Photo of Glenncrest at Johns Creek
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.5
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61 reviews
8.5
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61 reviews
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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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Photo of MeSun Senior Living
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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
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There are not enough staff for high acuity residents. I understand that this is a common issue for Memory Care units. The administrative staff was very friendly and helpful through the admission process. 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.
MeSun was founded in 2006 by a compassionate and humble physician with a heartfelt vision: to create a community where care is delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Rooted in this vision, MeSun Hospice was born, serving as a beacon of hope and support for patients and...
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Photo of Inspired Living at Alpharetta
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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8.5
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36 reviews
8.5
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36 reviews
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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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Photo of The Claiborne at John’s Creek
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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88 reviews
8.4
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88 reviews
5 star
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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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Photo of Gardens of Gainesville
2424 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
8.4
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61 reviews
8.4
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61 reviews
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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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Photo of Vitality Living Milton
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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46 reviews
8.2
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46 reviews
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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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Photo of Oaks at Post Road
2525 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.1
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75 reviews
8.1
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75 reviews
5 star
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There is a new executive director. Since he came, the communication has been 100% better, and just the overall day-to-day seems to have greatly improved. It seems to be better staffed than it was previously....
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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8.0
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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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The ladies in the sales office were great. They answered all our questions and made mom feel so welcome. Absolutely recommend. They have been wonderful to mom and she has loved being there.
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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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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When our family was in crisis and desperately needed help for my father, Cumming Senior Living welcomed him with compassion, dignity, and kindness. During the final two months of his life, the care he...
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.
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.0
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67 reviews
8.0
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67 reviews
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Antebellum is a wonderful facility! The staff is attentive, the facility itself is very well maintained. The staff is also very compassionate, truly caring, ready to assist with any questions, requests, if...
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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1010 Photos available
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I have lived here for four years and really have nothing but praise for The Cottages of Monroe. There are tons of activities if you want to participate, ranging from movies, complete with popcorn and junior...
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.
The Cottages of Monroe The Cottages of Monroe, nestled in the quaint and picturesque city of Monroe, Georgia, offers a unique blend of gracious independent living with convenient access to a wide range of activities. Monroe, Georgia is minutes from Athens - voted #5 in 'The 25 Best Places to...
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Cost of independent living in Forsyth County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Forsyth County is $3,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dawson County, GA with an average of $3,311 per month.

Independent living costs in Forsyth County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Forsyth County, GA
$3,690/mo

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

Forsyth County, GA
$3,690/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Forsyth County, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,728/mo
Independent Living
$3,690/mo

Independent living costs in Forsyth County, GA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,171/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,808/mo

Senior living costs in Forsyth County 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: Forsyth County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForsyth County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,690/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,539/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,728/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Forsyth County, GA:$3,690/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Forsyth County, GA:$4,539/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Forsyth County, GA:$4,728/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Forsyth County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forsyth County 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.

Forsyth County, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Forsyth County, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forsyth County 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
Forsyth County, GA$3,421/mo$3,540/mo-3.3%
Georgia$3,290/mo$3,247/mo+1.3%
National$3,316/mo$3,198/mo+3.7%
Forsyth County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,421/mo
2023 average cost:$3,540/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,290/mo
2023 average cost:$3,247/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,316/mo
2023 average cost:$3,198/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Forsyth County

Recent reviews for independent living in Forsyth County

King's Reserve Suwanee

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

Forsyth County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forsyth County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forsyth County, 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 Forsyth County 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 Forsyth County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forsyth County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forsyth County 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 Forsyth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forsyth County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
48%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forsyth County 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 Forsyth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forsyth County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57%
47.6%
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