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The cost of independent living in Gilmer County is about $4,179 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 248 options. Read 5512 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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Photo of Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living
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8.3
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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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.
In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the 'Hospitality Capital of the World,' Morningside of 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...
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Photo of Brickmont of Acworth
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8.2
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85 reviews
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The staff is very good. My mom is nicely dressed, her hair is styled, they have regular activities, bathroom breaks & nice meals. This is much better than where she came from. I would recommend them to...
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.
Brickmont Assisted Living communities are licensed assisted living communities located throughout Georgia. We provide extensive care and support beyond what is allowed in a personal care home.Brickmont Acworth welcomed our first residents in 2019. At any of our communities, you will enjoy the...
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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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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
8.2
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74 reviews
8.2
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74 reviews
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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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Photo of Avail Senior Living
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8.2
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8.2
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The admin staff has been supportive and helpful. There is a good deal of turnover in nursing and kitchen staff. The food is plentiful and suits the tastes of most people. Mom's studio is just the right size...
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 Avail Senior Living. Avail's doors opened, in BEAUTIFUL Cleveland, TN, July 9th, 2021 with our Executive Director and Owner, Christopher Beckstrand. Beckstrand's passion shines through every inch of Avail and you be sure to feel it when you come to visit.Only 0.3 miles from the...
Photo of Brickmont Roswell
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8.2
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37 reviews
8.2
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A lot has changed sense the got bought out by another company. It's very clean and the spaces are really nice compared to other places we visited. Improve, lots of turn over in staff. And I liked the choices...
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.
Live Where You're Loved, is a philosophy that our team embraces and lives every day. Here, you will find all the conveniences and amenities you want, along with the specialized services you need, allowing you the freedom to maintain your independence and a full, enriching lifestyle.Enjoy a wide...
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Photo of Sunrise of Huntcliff II
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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53 reviews
8.2
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We've really liked Huntcliff. The staff is friendly and helpful. The building is nice with lots of spaces to sit outside of the rooms. My mom is in reminiscence care which is on the top floor, much better...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of American House Hamilton Place
2626 Photos available
8.2
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52 reviews
8.2
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All places you mentioned were excellent with American House Hamilton place. When I was there everyone was helpful in all ways and things
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 American House Hamilton Place, where Southern hospitality blends seamlessly with exceptional senior care in vibrant Chattanooga, TN. Conveniently located near Hamilton Place Mall, our community offers thoughtfully designed studio and one-bedroom apartments, complete with housekeeping,...
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Photo of Oaks at Towne Lake
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8.1
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18 reviews
8.1
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They mom lives here and she loves it. The stuff are very nice and helpful. She has made so many friends. She loves the activities person and the fun things they do!
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 Towne Lake is nestled on 5.6 acres next to the Rose Creek Library on Towne Lake Parkway, with 57 assisted-living and 29 memory-care apartments. Each aspect of the Towne Lake community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria...
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Photo of Stonehenge Senior Living
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8.0
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The staff were the best. Accommodations were excellent. I would most definitely recommend them to others who are needing to find a place for their loved one.
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.
We appreciate your interest in Stonehenge Senior Living and would like to tell you a little bit more about Stonehenge. We are a family-owned business and have been in business for over 32 years. Stonehenge has five different buildings and provides family style living to our residents. We limit...
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Photo of Dahlonega Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
5 star
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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Photo of Cameron Hall of Canton
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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8.0
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49 reviews
8.0
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49 reviews
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So far, everything's been good they help mom out a lot. It's a very clean place. They keep her laundry done. Give her medicine on time.
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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Photo of Garden Plaza  Of Greenbriar Cove
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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The landscaping of grounds is beautiful. Staff is super. Residents interact well with each other and seem very happy there. Countless activities! Apartment sizes are very good. And they have nice porches...
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 of Greenbriar Cove sets the standard for independent living. The 17-acre campus features walking paths, four lakes and natural landscaping.Courtyards invite residents to enjoy the scenery of their home, and outdoor stone fireplaces offer a cozy setting during cool evenings.At Garden...
Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill
1111 Photos available
8.0
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During our encounters with the staff, they were honestly caring, respectful and friendly to families. The activities were fun for my mother and she was able to volunteer with event preparation along 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.
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Photo of Waypoint Senior Living
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8.0
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My experience with Waypoint Senior Living was great. The staff was very attentive and caring. I couldn't have placed my aunt in a better facility. I only wish that I used A Place for Mom when I was looking...
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 Parc at Duluth
1313 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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Awesome facility, fantastic staff, and great food!! I would definitely recommend Parc at Duluth to others. Great people running Parc and happy, satisfied guests living there!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Reader’s Choice Award 2018 – Best Senior Living!Gwinnett Daily PostOffering the premier lifestyle choice for active seniors, Parc at Duluth has served families in Duluth, Johns Creek and Gwinnett since 2003. From fine dining in the warm company of friends to wellness and engagement programs that...
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Photo of Sunrise at Ivey Ridge
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.9
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73 reviews
7.9
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73 reviews
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Sunrise John's creek was a 4, only because they didn’t tell me when I moved him in that they were getting sold a few weeks later. never talked to the new owners. The new owners didn't communicate and when...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Photo of Hamilton Place
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The facility is small which provides more of a family atmosphere. My mom was treated well by the staff and several of them came up to me after she passed and said that they loved taking care of 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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville
55 Photos available
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They truly care about their residents and are willing to sit down and work through any issues you might have. They do a good job of getting them involved with activities as well. The facility is clean 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.
Photo of The Retreat at Dalton
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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The staff was awesome and took excellent care of my mom. Unfortunately her dementia had progressed and I was unable to afford to keep her there. I Unfortunately had to move her in December. I would recommend...
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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
Photo of The Retreat at Sandy Springs
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This is not a new facility so it's not full of glamor. But it is well kept and comfortable. My sister and I had lunch there on our tour, just testing the food. It was really good. I would say served with...
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.
At The Retreat at Sandy Springs, our pet friendly senior living community, delivers compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide...
Photo of Oaks at Shiloh Point
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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it's a simple community. They do not offer much outside of the facility for the residence to go to or do they're very limited. Also on taking residence to doctor appointments and the billing has been...
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 services, amenities, care wellness and life-enrichment programs truly set us apart. We intentionally create living environments that are clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in seniors. Our mission is simple: we want to improve the lives of those we serve. Come experience the Oaks...
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Photo of Pleasant Valley Personal Care
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
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The Phoenix at Union Hill building layout is very good, rooms are most adequate, and the location is within 3-5 miles of restaurants, grocery, clothing stores, Walmart, Home Depot, etc. . My wife is 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.
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Photo of The Fountains in Cartersville
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The nursing staff were always nice. The salesperson was very nice when we signed but cooled down afterwards. Probably the worst was my mom died on [date removed] and we had to have everything out by 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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Cost of independent living in Gilmer County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Gilmer County is $4,179 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dalton, GA with an average of $3,385 per month.

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

Gilmer County, GA
$4,179/mo
$4,201/mo

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

Gilmer County, GA
$4,179/mo
$4,447/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$4,597/mo
Independent Living
$4,179/mo

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

Studio
$3,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,334/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,490/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,799/mo

Senior living costs in Gilmer 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: Gilmer County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilmer County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,179/mo$4,447/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,270/mo$3,807/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,597/mo$4,373/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Gilmer County, GA:$4,179/mo
Georgia:$4,447/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Gilmer County, GA:$4,270/mo
Georgia:$3,807/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Gilmer County, GA:$4,597/mo
Georgia:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Gilmer County, GA, over time

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

Gilmer County, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Gilmer County, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gilmer 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 median 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
Gilmer County, GA$3,597/mo$3,618/mo-0.6%
Georgia$3,067/mo$3,106/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Gilmer County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,597/mo
2023 average cost:$3,618/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,106/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilmer County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilmer County

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Gilmer County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilmer County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.1%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.2%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.2%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
50.9%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.9%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilmer County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.3%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.1%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.3%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
44.9%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Ellijay, Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living and The Fountains of Calhoun are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilmer County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 248 independent living facilities near Gilmer County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilmer County, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, Ashwood Meadows and The Addison of Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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