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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gwinnett County, GA

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The cost of independent living in Gwinnett County is about $7,183 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options.

Read 1072 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Roswell, Decatur and Dunwoody.

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Photo of Parc at Duluth
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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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We have comfortable living arrangements, a great Staff, including a great Engagement Team, and so many activities in house and otherwise. We have a great Theater Room, Art Room, Gym, Pool, Courtyard and an...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill will provide the highest quality of independent living in the Dacula, Georgia area. Every resident will receive unique and personalized care and attention tailored to where they are and what they need most. At Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill, both residents and their...
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Dogwood Forest was wonderful. Recommendations from others, visiting and having residents tell us how great it was, the time the staff took to answer all of our questions and address some concerns about our...
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.
Dogwood Forest of Grayson is considered one of the top assisted living communities in Gwinnett County! Our community includes top amenities for residents, including a wellness center, bistros, full-service dining, salon, tavern and movie theatre. Our exterior spaces include healthful outdoor...
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Photo of Everleigh Duluth
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Everleigh Duluth is a user friendly facility. To get more information about the facility and what all they offer, you can go to their website.
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.
Brand new 55+ apartment home community coming soon to Duluth, GA. Connect with us to schedule your personalized appointment and learn about our special pre-opening rates. We are accepting applications to secure your new home before opening in Fall 2021!
Photo of Prema at Suwanee Creek
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This facility is well kept and organized .for those who need it help is there 24/7. Room sizes, amenities, activities, and dining options are OK.
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.
Prema at Suwanee Creek is a thoughtfully designed craftsman-style community offering 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care suites. Welcoming residents of all backgrounds, races, and traditions, we embrace diversity as a core value and strive to create an environment where everyone...
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My loved one is safe, cared for, and I've not had one moment of concern for her well being while there. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. The activities available are positive and welcoming. She...
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.
Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Dacula, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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The Eben had good management and a caring staff, but sometimes need attention that all expectations are being met. The advantage at Eben is that we are there and have daily interaction with the staff and...
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.
Eben Silver Town is a premier senior living community in Suwanee, Georgia, just 30 miles from Atlanta. Located in a private gated setting, we offer independent living and personal care services in a safe, welcoming environment.Our community provides comfort, security, and a home-like atmosphere,...
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There is no director or staff member here, only real estate agents here to sell remaining units and we actually bought our unit. I would tell anyone who wants to purchase that you should definitely request...
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.
Thank you for your interest in The Cottages at Noble Village. We are located in Lilburn, Georgia just across from the recently opened City Hall and Gwinnett Public Library. Our secure gated community features spacious ranch style 2BR/2BA cottages with attached garages. The modern farmhouse...
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Annabelle on Main is a great place. It's a beautiful place, and it's very nice. [name removed] the lady there, was a sweetheart and it was very clean. It's beautiful and always smells good. It has a great...
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.
Enjoy endless convenience at Annabelle on Main, a community of apartments in Duluth, Georgia. Featuring one and two-bedroom luxury apartments and a long list of must-have features, Annabelle on Main sets the standard in exciting living for adults aged 55+. As our resident, you’ll take advantage...
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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.
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Photo of Applewood Towers II
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 HearthSide Sugarloaf
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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Just recently I asked one of the aides to put my mom in some nice clothes so family could visit and she did a great job; my mother was all cleaned up. The care really is good, but when you go into the rooms,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for an elderly loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's or other memory issues is one of the important decisions of your lifetime. We at Haven Memory Care of Snellville are here to help you and your loved one in your time of need. We are a full...
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I'm impressed with the new management team especially their handling of issues with professionalism and follow-through with resolve concerning tenants. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate their performance thus...
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.
Sweetwater Terraces is a brand-new Senior Community in Gwinnett.  We offer a luxurious and carefree lifestyle at very affordable rates.  You will enjoy 22,000 square feet of community space with an extensive amenities package that surpasses all others. Come and be part of a community...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We call it a Quality Retirement Lifestyle; You'll call it home with a happy smile. Our motto is kindness and we understand, compliment each day to do all we can. Our dining area open, meals sprinkled with sunshine, our environment smoke-free to enjoy as we dine. Pleasing conversation in a warm...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...

Cost of independent living in Gwinnett County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Gwinnett County is $7,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Doraville, GA with an average of $6,062 per month.

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

Gwinnett County, GA
$7,183/mo
$7,378/mo

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

Gwinnett County, GA
$7,183/mo
$4,798/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$5,978/mo
Independent Living
$7,183/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$3,191/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,117/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,829/mo

Senior living costs in Gwinnett 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: Gwinnett County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGwinnett County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$7,183/mo$4,798/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living$4,416/mo$4,110/mo$4,788/mo
Memory Care$5,978/mo$4,803/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Gwinnett County, GA:$7,183/mo
Georgia:$4,798/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Gwinnett County, GA:$4,416/mo
Georgia:$4,110/mo
U.S.:$4,788/mo
Memory Care
Gwinnett County, GA:$5,978/mo
Georgia:$4,803/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Gwinnett County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gwinnett County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Gwinnett County, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gwinnett 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
Gwinnett County, GA$3,268/mo$3,316/mo-1.4%
Georgia$3,056/mo$3,087/mo-1.0%
National$3,254/mo$3,162/mo+2.9%
Gwinnett County, GA
2024 average cost:$3,268/mo
2023 average cost:$3,316/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,056/mo
2023 average cost:$3,087/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$3,162/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gwinnett County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gwinnett County

King's Reserve Suwanee

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

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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Gwinnett County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gwinnett County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gwinnett County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.5%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.9%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gwinnett County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.2%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
55.8%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gwinnett County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.5%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.4%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
65.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
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34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living and The Addison of Sandy Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gwinnett County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Gwinnett County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gwinnett County, Georgia are Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Addison of Sandy Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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