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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fulton County, GA
The cost of independent living in Fulton County is about $5,085 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 1074 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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we haven't officially moved my loved one in yet due to some delays on our end. however, everyone i've spoke with over the past several months have been extremely helpful. from the nursing director to sales...
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.
Atria Buckhead is an elegant senior community in the heart of Atlanta. Residents can relax in one of several plush sitting rooms or enjoy lively conversation with friends. Atria Buckhead is conveniently located near downtown Atlanta and some of the southeast's best shopping, the Atlanta Botanical...
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They are great .my godmother loves having her own space.I would like to thank you guys for assisting me in locating this beautiful home for my godmother
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.
Park View at Coventry StationPark View at Coventry Station is an income restricted, senior apartment complex located within historic Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Our garden-style, one- and two-bedroom apartments are designed with the comfort of seniors 55+ and their pets in mind. Each unit...
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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.
At Renaissance on Peachtree, the characteristics are distinctive and luxurious, while the hospitality is charming and unmistakably Southern. Nestled in the heart of Atlanta's affluent Buckhead community, Renaissance on Peachtree's lifestyle is remarkably upscale and instinctive - providing the...
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The leadership there now is not nearly as good as it was when we moved my father in. They have trouble keeping good staff. It is a very beautiful environment. They encourage family visits and help to that...
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.
SENIORS FROM ATLANTAAND SURROUNDING AREASCHOOSE OUR COMMUNITY FOREXCEPTIONAL ASSISTED LIVINGAND MEMORY CARE SERVICES.Vibrancy and charm are what separateLegacy Ridge at Buckhead from othercommunities. When seniors and theirfamilies visit us, they quickly discoverour dedication and expertise to...
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We moved our mom into Azela Garden 10 months ago, and I couldn't be happier with our decision. The service and attention to my mother's needs have been exceptional. The staff is incredibly kind and wonderful...
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.
Nestled in a quiet residential area just west of Smyrna, Azalea Gardens Mableton combines the comfort of a charming, relaxed environment with the convenience of 24-hour service and upscale amenities. Our welcoming community is located near popular shops, restaurants and churches, with easy access...
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It's expensive, but I feel like my dad is in a safe place and well cared for. The Holbrook has great staff who care a lot about the residents. It's a good community to be a part of.
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.
At Holbrook Decatur, we have 200 custom designed apartments for Active Adult, Assisted Living and Memory Care. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of light....
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This is an excellent community where the staff is attentive to your comfort at all times and is always ready to go the extra mile.
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.
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Eager to help tenants in any way that he can, always provides customer service with a smile. He is the best professional maintenance man my wife and I know and is a credit to his trade. [name removed] is an...
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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.
Enjoy Affordable & Independent 55 Years and Older Apartment Home Living at Parkland Manor!Enjoy independent living in a peaceful setting at Parkland Manor. Our picturesque community offers beautiful one and two bedroom homes to adults 55 years or older. Our apartments feature FREE utilities...
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My mother lives at Hollander in Sandy Springs and we all love it. Rooms have wonderful natural light and spacious. The staff is remarkable! We could not ask for a better home for our loved one in her...
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.
Where Home is a Feeling, Not a Place. Hollander Senior Living & Memory Care is a Bed and Breakfast Style Community designed to provide a bright and warm environment where residents live a relaxed lifestyle, make lifelong friends, choose to pursue hobbies, join outings, attend group...
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The staff is nice and friendly and helpful. The tenants are friendly, and engaging. The facility is very maintained. The area is quiet. I'm glad to be here. The facility has social events for the tenants, an...
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.
Veranda At College Town an Active Adult Community (62 years and up). Surrounded in the Historic West End Atlanta Area. We are close to shopping, banks and I-20 Highway. Our seniors enjoy a variety of activities that are planned daily by our on staff Resident Services Coordinator. We are minutes...
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My husband and I have lived here several years and love it. Maintenance request are always answered in a timely and courteous manner. Staff is more than willing to address any concerns. The surroundings are...
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.
Taking it to New Heights...South Fulton's Premier Apartment Community for Adults 55+ Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all located within South Fulton County - one of Atlanta's most exciting and close-in suburbs.Benefits :: A private,...
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.
Columbia Heritage Senior Residence is a beautiful Senior Living community nestled in the heart of Atlanta. It is convenient to Midtown, Atlantic Station, Downtown and the Art Center. Imagine living at one of Columbia Residential most luxurious communities...the most sought after features and...
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.
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.
Our high rise community features ten floors of modern and newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments for senior citizens. We offer such amenities as a new fitness center, computer lab, fully equipped arts and craft center and a cozy library. We are on the Marta line too! These are just a few...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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After growing pains in the beginning, the new management company and new Executive Director have really turned this place into a first class home for our Dad. I am so pleased and would recommend them to...
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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.
Oasis at Scholars Landing Oasis at Scholars Landing is a senior residence provides seniors with a safe place to call home in the great city of Atlanta, GA. The individuals who choose this community as their own will find that its location allows for much entertainment, as Atlanta has a lot to...
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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.
Lutheran Towers is an independent living community that is located in the city of Atlanta, GA. As part of Fulton County, those who visit Atlanta will find that the city has much to offer, and those that choose this city as their home will love all of the entertainment options found there. Atlanta...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My Mom loves living here! She can use her walker to go to Publix, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks and more! That is independent living! The staff is absolutely amazing, the apartments are lovely, and there are...
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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.
Providing much more than a home for mature adults since 1964, Campbell-Stone Apartments / Buckhead has set a standard for retirement living in the Atlanta area with a dedication to a Mission Statement of service and sensitivity to cost. Campbell-Stone is located in the gracious neighborhood of...
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They are excellent. The staff is friendly, and they keep it very clean. The advertising on the pricing was a little unclear, and misleading. They have quite a few activities. I liked that it was nice and...
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.
Lillie R. Campbell House was founded with a mission to provide Senior Adults a luxurious and carefree living experience, at a realistic and affordable cost. We stop at nothing to provide our residents an opportunity to take advantage of everything life has to offer. Once you take your first...
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.
Veranda at Auburn Point The Veranda at Auburn Point is senior living community located in the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County. This popular city is home to many world renown restaurants, and is a known arts and cultural hub. This city is rich in history and extremely diverse....
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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.
Cost of independent living in Fulton County, GA
The average cost of senior living in Fulton County is $5,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, GA with an average of $3,083 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fulton County, GA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fulton County, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fulton County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fulton County, GA by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Fulton County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Fulton County
Recent reviews for independent living in Fulton County
Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA
4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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The Palms of Lake Spivey
4.0
What we like the most about The Palms of Lake Spivey is the staff. The staff is good. The grounds are well kept. The activities are fun for the residents. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Fulton County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fulton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County 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
12.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Fulton 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 Fulton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fulton 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 Fulton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.2%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Presbyterian Village of Austell, Canterfield of Kennesaw and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fulton County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Fulton County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fulton County, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Sunrise of Five Forks and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Fulton County
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