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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forsyth County, GA

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The cost of independent living in Forsyth County is about $3,690 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 421 options.

Read 10559 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Cumming, Gainesville and Canton.

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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.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Just recently I asked one of the aides to put my mom in some nice clothes so family could visit and she did a great job; my mother was all cleaned up. The care really is good, but when you go into the rooms,...
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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for an elderly loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's or other memory issues is one of the important decisions of your lifetime. We at Haven Memory Care of Snellville are here to help you and your loved one in your time of need. We are a full...
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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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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.
Sandy Springs Assisted Living offers a full range of social activities in a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide assistance and supervision in all activities of daily living by a congenial, professional and caring staff. The Assisted Living facility occupies the entire second floor of the...
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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.
Located in the dynamic neighborhood of Chamblee and just minutes from Buckhead and Northeast Atlanta, our brand new, 55+ active adult community provides all the social perks of a private club membership – at your doorstep. Whether you’re taking a salsa lesson and taking in the skyline views on...
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I have had a family friend residing in this facility for several years, and our expectations have been consistently exceeded. This place truly feels like a home for him. He receives excellent support and...
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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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Ashford Parkside has exceeded my expectations. The facilities are excellent and extremely well maintained. The complex is a warm, multicultural community where anyone and everyone can feel...
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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.
Ashford Landing is a senior housing complex in the Brookhaven suburb of Atlanta, which is located in western DeKalb County, Georgia. Brookhaven features a historic area, an urban town center, many safe residential neighborhoods, and numerous restaurants. The area offers close access to Atlanta...
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My mother is doing fairly well here at this community. They do have a good staff here, they have been good to work with. It is a nice and clean community. They have a calendar with all the activities they...
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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.
The Ashford Parkside is a stunning senior housing for those over the age of 62 that live in North DeKalb County in Ashford, GA. Not only are the senior housing apartments an excellent choice for those who want the freedom of independence without any of the menial tasks, but they are located right...
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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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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.
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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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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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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...
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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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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.
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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...
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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.
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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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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 have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After his...
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.
Lenbrook is a senior community located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, the Empire City of the South. The community is centered in the most energetic part of the city on the famous Peachtree Road and is walking distance from the legendary Lenox Square Mall as well as the area’s best attractions...
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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 recently move to Highland Court. In my opinion this is a great place to live. The staff is helpful and courteous. Maintenance problems are taken care of promptly. Neighbors are kind and friendly. It's a...
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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 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.

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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
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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%
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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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
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living, Ashwood Meadows and The Franklin Johns Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forsyth County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 421 independent living facilities near Forsyth County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Forsyth County, Georgia are Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Fountains of Calhoun. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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