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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Georgia is $3,405, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Hancock County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of The Cottages of Milledgeville
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8.9
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12 reviews
8.9
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12 reviews
5 star
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4 star
17%
3 star
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Everything is good! 5 on each. I went to school at Ga College and when I got married, I lived there for 5 years! I love Milledgeville.
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.
The Cottages of Milledgeville is a gated, luxury patio home community specially designed for seniors. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, The Cottages are just a one and a half hour drive from Atlanta. If your parents are tired of running around in the rat race and want to settle down a bit, our...
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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 Savannah Court of Milledgeville
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33 Floor plans available
6.0
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16 reviews
6.0
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16 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
13%
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6%
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My Mom had Alzheimer’s/Lewy Body Demetia/Demetia. We never knew for sure which. She got too much for my Dad to handle at home by himself. We picked Savannah Court, Milledgville. She started off 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.
Savannah Court of Milledgeville offers assisted living services in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere in central Georgia. You'll fall in love with our beautiful courtyards and spacious porches — true 'meeting places' for residents. Milledgeville is situated along the Oconee River just before...
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Hancock County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Georgia is $3,405 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

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

Studio
$2,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,757/mo

Senior living costs in Georgia vs. 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 state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeGeorgiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,405/mo$3,520/mo3.3% below national median
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$5,830/mo20.1% below national median
Memory Care$5,259/mo$6,999/mo24.9% below national median
Independent Living
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:20.1% below national median
Memory Care
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:24.9% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Hancock County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hancock County

Savannah Court of Milledgeville

4.7
My aunt is elated to be living here! The staff interacts with the residents, and in turn, the residents feel the love from the staff. The food is awesome and the people here are very friendly. I love everything except for the administration of my loved ones medication. There were times were it ...
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The Cottages of Milledgeville

5.0
We are very pleased with The Cottages of Milledgeville! Hospitality was very kind and courteous. Maintenance in elevator was kind and courteous. All staff members I have met have been excellent and respectful.

The Glen at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

5.0
Everything was at highest standards. My wife was cared for in every way and need the very best they could I rate all categories a strong five. Wife was bedfast on arrival. When I took her home she was walking with a walker and dressing herself. She could bathe with little help.

Hancock County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hancock County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hancock County, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Hancock 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 Hancock County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hancock County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
44.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hancock 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 Hancock County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hancock County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47.5%
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The Cottages of Milledgeville, Harbor at Harmony Crossing and Savannah Court of Milledgeville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hancock County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Hancock County, Georgia. See the full list.
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