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Photo of The Retreat at Loganville
2222 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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The staff were great . I worked with [name removed]who went above and beyond to help me. I moved into an independent living cottage and feel the size is good for me. I had also looked at the villas but felt...
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 make true retirement living easy and enjoyable at the Retreat at Loganville. Whether in our independent living Villas and Cottages, our personal care Manor House, or our Alzheimer's Pearl, residents focus on living each day to the fullest. We greet all residents and their families with...
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Photo of Outlook Gwinnett
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I would tell them that so far this has been a very quiet and peaceful community, which is something I really appreciate. The front office staff are warm, friendly, and accommodating. For the most part, the...
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.
Outlook Gwinnett is a brand new luxury 55+ apartment community featuring a uniquely luxurious combination of resort-inspired amenities and southern charm, Outlook Gwinnett is redefining upscale living for active, independent adults ages 55 and up. With an impressive array of spacious apartments...
Photo of The Barclay of Clemson
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The staff was very professional but also personal. It felt like they all really cared about my sister. This includes the nurses, physical therapists and even the cleaning crew. My sister did not take part in...
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.
Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square | Clemson is an assisted living and memory care community. Our senior living community serves seniors in Clemson, South Carolina and is located in the Patrick Square’s Town Center. Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square is conveniently located within an...
Photo of Vitality Living Madison
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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I enjoy living at Vitality. Now with the warmer weather it's great to have coffee in the morning on the patio, surrounded by my favorite plants and saying hello to residents out walking their dogs. Later, I...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Seneca
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Our Mom has been at Belvedere for eight weeks now and we are very pleased with the care and support the staff and residents have given her. What a blessing to have a quality home for Mom to be cared for....
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.
At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
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My mother is in memory care! Recently there has been a problem with getting in & out of the doors! We had a security key to get in & out! But someone did not let the door completely close & one of 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.
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Photo of The Phoenix at James Creek
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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 Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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The overall experience has been very positive The staff was very helpful in the process and patient with us while we looked at all of the apartments. The apartment is very spacious and meets all their needs....
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.
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, Georgia, offers an elegant setting for seniors looking for an independent living community to call home.Residents at Garden Plaza enjoy a carefree lifestyle, with friendly staff taking care of life’s tedious tasks such as apartment maintenance and housekeeping. This...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Braselton
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We feel the staff meets my mother-in-law where she is physically and emotionally and respond accordingly. They accommodate her and what her needs, desires and wants are. Our first impression of seeing...
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.
Photo of Country Village
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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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 Lotus Village
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8.5
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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 Waypoint Senior Living
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Waypoint was awesome. My Mom was only there for 5 weeks before passing. I would have appreciated a pro rated refund on the second month, but that didn't happen. The staff was great for the most part. I feel...
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 Heritage II, Inc. is located in Flowery Branch, GA in Hall County. Our residential care home provides help to you when you need it in an area that is as beautiful as the city name. Those who spend time in Flowery Branch appreciate what it offers including Liberty Candy Company, New Wave...
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Photo of MeSun Senior Living
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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 Gardens of Gainesville
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1212 Floor plans available
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8.4
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The staff was great, especially Israel, he was so helpful!! Mom didn't really need a lot of care, she can do pretty much everything on her own. The room was clean and a great size for her. We were not very...
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 Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care
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We really like it. It's inviting. The staff is super attentive. Everyone is friendly. Very nice residents with amazing stories. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved...
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.
Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is where you can maintain an energetic lifestyle and have the right touch of care with the activities of daily living. With designated care partners throughout the community and a balanced variety of activities, outings, exercise, and entertainment...
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All 5s. They are wonderful and my mom is thriving there. She has a 1 bedroom apartment on the independent living floor and it is the perfect size for her to keep up and enjoy. The balconies are wonderful off...
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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Photo of TerraBella Epps Bridge
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8.4
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What we like the most about the community are the friendships, games and the relationships. Yes, we would recommend TerraBella Epps Bridge to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Experience senior living like no other at TerraBella Epps Bridge. Our extraordinary combination of amenities, personalized services, and senior lifestyle programs will elevate your lifestyle. Our Active Independent Living community offers supportive options for seniors at every stage. With our...
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5 for all. We're very well pleased. The activity director does an outstanding job creating meaningful experiences for residents with a wide range of interests. The facility is exceptionally clean,...
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.
Morningside of Anderson is nestled away in a neighborhood setting near shopping, restaurants and the hospital. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it's our goal to make every day a memorable one. Discover our experienced and caring staff, comfortable apartment-style living, activities and...
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Photo of Regency House of Buford
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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They are the best. It is like home not a center. I will be happy to be used as a reference for them and a place for mom. Great experience Follow and use the list from A Place from Mom, very helpful Have them...
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.
Built for One Thing: YouOur community is designed from the ground up to provide you with the perfect canvas on which you can paint your best senior living life. Choose us for your next home sweet home and you can trade the worries and hassles that often come with living at home for a better, more...
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Photo of Parkside Assisted living at Gainesville
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Seeing my aunt happy and healthy is so comforting. The staff are caring and friendly. They make my aunt feel loved. When I visit, my aunt is always clean and happy. If I have questions, staff answer...
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.
Parkside Assisted living at Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia Mountains and the city of Atlanta. We rank at the top as a prestigious community and are committed to the health and happiness of older adults. For seniors who require daily living assistance, we offer a customized...
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It was really a special place. They took great care of my husband and the rest of the residents. I enjoyed visiting. The food was ok. Not extra special but all else above and beyond. I would highly recommend...
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 Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf
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My husband and I really love the other residents here, and we have enjoyed many aspects of living in the community. However, we have been disappointed with the food and laundry services. We also experienced...
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.
Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf is Lawrenceville's well established senior living community offering independent and assisted living. Our affordable pricing models offer accessibility to most budgets and our inclusive rates are ideal for planning predictable monthly expenses. If comforting southern...
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Photo of The Gables at Cobb Village
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What we really like the most about this community is the overall friendliness and we would recommend The Gables at Cobb Village to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
The Gables at Cobb Village is a senior residence provides seniors with a community that is made just for them and offers them a comfortable place to call home. Located in Royston, GA, this community offers much to its residents. Guests of this community's residents will find the Royston Wellness...
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My mother had been able to live with family until a few days after her 100th birthday. She fell and broke her leg which required major surgery. After the fall she was not able to come back home. The Veranda...
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.
We provide gentle guidance and oversight while fostering dignity and encouraging independence. Our staff manages medication and assists with bathing and grooming. Three home-cooked meals are served daily in our country style dining room, and activities are offered daily to engage and stimulate...
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My loved one passed away [date removed], so our experience has concluded. We chose Orchard at Athens initially because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the location of the facility. It is very...
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.
Orchard Senior Living is proud to present Athens' premier Assisted Living & Memory Care Community - Orchard at Athens. Get ready to see Assisted Living and Memory Care like you have never seen before.Located just minutes from St. Mary’s and Piedmont Hospital on Atlanta Hwy, Orchard at Athens...

Cost of independent living in Fort Lamar, GA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Lamar is $3,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ila, GA with an average of $3,225 per month.

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

Fort Lamar, GA
$3,225/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Lamar, GA, vs. other senior living options

$5,220/mo
Independent Living
$3,225/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Lamar, GA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,360/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Lamar 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: Fort Lamar, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Lamar, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,225/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,318/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,220/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fort Lamar, GA:$3,225/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Lamar, GA:$4,318/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fort Lamar, GA:$5,220/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Lamar, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Lamar 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
Fort Lamar, GA$3,174/mo$3,145/mo+0.9%
Georgia$3,293/mo$3,216/mo+2.4%
National$3,338/mo$3,223/mo+3.6%
Fort Lamar, GA
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,145/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,293/mo
2023 average cost:$3,216/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,223/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Lamar

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Lamar

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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Towne Club Windermere in Cumming, GA

5.0
We're thrilled with Towne Club Windermere. It has worked out really well for my father. He has made lots of friends and is extremely happy with his apartment. He's put on about 7-8 pounds since he got there and is enjoying the food.

North Georgia Assisted Living in Dawsonville, GA

5.0
Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.

Fort Lamar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Lamar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Lamar, 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 Fort Lamar 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 Fort Lamar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Lamar, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Lamar 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 Fort Lamar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Lamar, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Lamar 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 Fort Lamar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Lamar, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
38.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
47.6%
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