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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glen Alta, GA

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The cost of independent living in Glen Alta is about $2,737 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 69 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 Legacy Reserve Old Town
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1010 Floor plans available
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There is a variety of people here which I think makes it interesting. Most people are courteous and act responsibly. I would recommend it to others who are currently looking for a place.
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.
Legacy Reserve at Old Town is the Columbus area's newest senior living community. Located inside of Columbus' premier Southern Living Inspired Old Town, residents will enjoy being able to walk or ride in our golf carts to access the shops, restaurants, and the many marketplace events and...
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Photo of Oaks at Maple Ridge
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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8.6
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A 5 for all of them but in the last month they have had some staff turn over so not sure about 5. The staff know them by name and even knows what they drink with their meals ,so usually before mom is seated,...
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.
The community has 42 suites on one level with three different floor plans options. Each suite includes a large closet and has a private bath that is handicapped-equipped.Our affordable monthly cost is based on the chosen suite floor plan. Each suite includes utilities and routine maintenance.Our...
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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.
Take off to where the scenery is breath taking. As you relax on your own private patio that overlooks our lovely courtyard. As you feel all your worries lift away. Sumter County Retirement Village is the place to be!!
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Photo of Savannah Grand of Columbus
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33 Floor plans available
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My father stayed at Savannah Court for a week on a respite stay. It was a very good experience, he has stayed in other places before but they stopped doing short term stays. This place was a bit more...
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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Franciscan Woods, an Assisted Living Community owned and operated by St. Francis Hospital. We are committed to providing a safe, secure home-like setting with a focus on hospitality, wellness and resident satisfaction. Franciscan Woods is a community...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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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.
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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.
Photo of Ashton Oaks Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.
Photo of Lucy's Alternative Living Ctr
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.
Photo of Greater Columbus PCH
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This is an excellent facility. I found the staff to be very friendly and concerned about the residents. The residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.
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.
Greater Columbus PCHThe Greater Columbus PCH is a senior living community located in the booming city of Columbus, Georgia. The busy community is known to be the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley with numerous museum, historical sites and tour destinations. Columbus is a wonderful place to live...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Glen Alta, GA

The average cost of senior living in Glen Alta is $2,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butler, GA with an average of $383 per month.

Independent living costs in Glen Alta, GA, vs. nearby cities

Glen Alta, GA
$2,737/mo
$3,067/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Alta, GA, vs. state and national averages

Glen Alta, GA
$2,737/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Alta, GA, vs. other senior living options

$3,419/mo
Independent Living
$2,737/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Alta, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,895/mo
Studio
$4,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,953/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,072/mo

Senior living costs in Glen Alta 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: Glen Alta, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlen Alta, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$2,737/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$2,651/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,419/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Glen Alta, GA:$2,737/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Glen Alta, GA:$2,651/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Glen Alta, GA:$3,419/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Glen Alta, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glen Alta 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
Glen Alta, GA$2,714/mo$2,951/mo-8.0%
Georgia$2,813/mo$2,777/mo+1.3%
National$2,897/mo$2,812/mo+3.0%
Glen Alta, GA
2024 average cost:$2,714/mo
2023 average cost:$2,951/mo
Percent change:-8.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,897/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Glen Alta

Recent reviews for independent living in Glen Alta

Savannah Grand of Columbus

4.0
So far all is well for my loved one, and her move to this community. We do feel she is safe, and good hands. The staff have been very friendly, and polite. When we come to visit the community looks nice, and well maintained. Everything is moving in a positive direction for us at this community, ...
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Oaks at Maple Ridge in Columbus, GA

5.0
Oaks at Maple Ridge came recommended to me. It is in a great location and I like that it is a Christian association. I know my mom really brags about [name removed] (I believe is her name) she cleans her room. And that the staff is accommodating about her dirty laundry. All staff are very ...
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Legacy Reserve Old Town in Columbus, GA

5.0
Everyone is so friendly and helpful! I’m excited about moving in next week!! Office staff has been great with details of my moving in. I love my one bedroom apartment with a beautiful balcony view of the courtyard.

Glen Alta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Alta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Alta, 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 Glen Alta 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 Glen Alta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glen Alta, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Alta 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 Glen Alta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glen Alta, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Alta 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 Glen Alta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glen Alta, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.4%
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Legacy Reserve Old Town, Oaks at Maple Ridge and Sumter Retirement Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glen Alta, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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