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The cost of independent living in Handy is about $3,348 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 246 options. Read 4092 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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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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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.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....
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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.
Amberley is located at 890 Macland Road Paulding County in Dallas, Georgia, 12 miles west of Marietta. Amberley maintains the small-town atmosphere of Dallas, yet is convenient to Town Center Mall and Hartsfield International Airport. 2 bedroom, 1 or 11/2 bath units are available. No stairs....
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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 family member has been a resident of this personal care home since late April 2018. Prior to placing my family member here, I visited twice, thoroughly inspected it by walking through and was very...
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.
Amelia Gardens was founded in 1997, and is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults and juveniles that require a higher level of personal attention.The Homes offer first class quality services to residents who need special care such as...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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.
Betmar Village is located in Atlanta, GA. Our handicap accessible community offers one-bedroom floor plans with controlled access, emergency pull cords in each unit, handicap accessible units, and on-site laundry. Call to schedule a tour today!
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I've lived here for almost 5 years and have to say that I have enjoyed all of them. People are friendly and we are close to great food and shopping. The staff are awesome. They always have a smile and if...
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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.
Ashton Arbors is a senior housing community that will provide seniors with everything they love in the heart of Marietta, Cobb County, GA. For seniors who are moving to the area and family members coming to visit, there are loads of different attractions all located nearby to provide for hours of...
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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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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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We chose Lakewood Specialty Care of Valley because it was two miles from her grandson. This is a smaller facility and it provides assisted living and memory care in different buildings. The room sizes here...
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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 loved one has improved since being here! The staff are so dedicated. The care is consistent and response time is satisfactory. He went from 2 falls a week, to once every couple of months! Staff are just...
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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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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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...
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.
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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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...
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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.
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...
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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, 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.
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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These are wonderful senior apartments. Everything is going very well, I really like it here. A place for mom did a amazing job with helping me. They do a very good job with keeping the apartment grounds very...
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.
You have taken care of people all of your life now let Edinborough take care of you. Providing apartment homes to people 55 and older, Edinborough offers a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of busy Atlanta. We have an activities director who plans weekly activities such as bingo, arts and...
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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.
Peachstone Independent Senior Living is a senior housing located among the peach trees of Marietta, Georgia in Cobb County. Our community is near downtown Marietta, which makes our location ideal for visiting family members and friends. We are tucked away among the rolling hills and shade trees...

Cost of independent living in Handy, GA

The average cost of senior living in Handy is $3,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tyrone, GA with an average of $2,935 per month.

Independent living costs in Handy, GA, vs. nearby cities

Handy, GA
$3,348/mo

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

Handy, GA
$3,348/mo
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Handy, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,544/mo
Independent Living
$3,348/mo

Independent living costs in Handy, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,665/mo
Studio
$3,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,955/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,033/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,955/mo

Senior living costs in Handy 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: Handy, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHandy, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,348/mo$4,424/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,609/mo$3,794/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,544/mo$4,351/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Handy, GA:$3,348/mo
Georgia:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Handy, GA:$3,609/mo
Georgia:$3,794/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Handy, GA:$4,544/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Handy, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Handy 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Handy, GA$3,028/mo$3,046/mo-0.6%
Georgia$3,115/mo$3,141/mo-0.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Handy, GA
2024 average cost:$3,028/mo
2023 average cost:$3,046/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,115/mo
2023 average cost:$3,141/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Handy

Recent reviews for independent living in Handy

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.

Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

Oaks at Eagles Landing in Stockbridge, GA

5.0
My wife and I moved to this beautiful community and have thrived. The fellowship is amazing! Food is great activities are fun and the staff are very friendly.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. At Silver Comet Senior Village, for example, the concierge is available 24 hours a day and the maintenance staff have been incredibly helpful when issues arise. At Celebration Village Acworth, the house ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Reviews consistently praise the variety of activities available at different communities. At The Piedmont at Buckhead, activities include weekly bingo games, monthly tournaments, and regular transportation for doctor and dentist appointments. The Piedmont at Buckhead also offers a weekly Scrab ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Many residents express satisfaction with the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they live in. At The Palms of Lake Spivey, for instance, the facilities are described as having a 'luxury hotel' feel, with a beautiful decor throughout the entire building. At Winnwood Retirement Community ...
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Frequent communication between staff and families. Reviews often highlight clear and effective communication between communities and the families of their residents. At Heartis Fayetteville, for instance, staff members are praised for their responsiveness and willingness to answer questions. At Presbyterian Village of Cobb, the staff are des ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is identified as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Viridian Towers, for example, meals are described as 'delicious' and 'outstanding', while at Regency House by Barclay House, the fact that residents have the freedom t ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the communities they've experienced, with residents making new friends and feeling a sense of belonging. At Presbyterian Village of Cobb, for instance, residents are described as having 'respect and kindness for each other' and 'find ...
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Handy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handy, 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 Handy 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 Handy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handy, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Handy 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 Handy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handy, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handy 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 Handy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handy, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
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33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Monarch House Assisted Living, Benton House of Newnan and Presbyterian Village of Cobb are the top-rated independent living facilities near Handy, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 246 independent living facilities near Handy, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Handy, Georgia is Silver Comet Senior Village. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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