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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Ivey, GA

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The cost of independent living in Ivey is about $2,446 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 12 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 The Cottages of Milledgeville
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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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Photo of Bless To The Max
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 Falcon Crest Manor
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 Baldwin Park Senior Village
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.
Photo of Fellowship Home at Meriweather
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.
Photo of Shed's Personal Care Home
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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Cost of independent living in Ivey, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ivey is $2,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntyre, GA with an average of $2,359 per month.

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

Ivey, GA
$2,446/mo
$2,717/mo
$2,359/mo

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

Ivey, GA
$2,446/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,587/mo
Independent Living
$2,446/mo

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

Studio
$4,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,435/mo

Senior living costs in Ivey 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: Ivey, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIvey, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$2,446/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,163/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,587/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ivey, GA:$2,446/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ivey, GA:$3,163/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ivey, GA:$3,587/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Ivey, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ivey 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
Ivey, GA$2,713/mo$2,778/mo-2.3%
Georgia$2,892/mo$2,852/mo+1.4%
National$2,795/mo$2,776/mo+0.7%
Ivey, GA
2024 average cost:$2,713/mo
2023 average cost:$2,778/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$2,892/mo
2023 average cost:$2,852/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,795/mo
2023 average cost:$2,776/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ivey

Recent reviews for independent living in Ivey

Vineville Tower in Macon, GA

5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet. There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Water Tower Park Senior Village in Gray, GA

4.0
I am happy living in this nice community apartment. I find it to be very clean and taken care of. the staff is very nice and caring to my needs. I like that I am able to cook for myself. I would recommend this community to others that want a nice home to live.

Ivey independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ivey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ivey, 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 Ivey 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 Ivey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ivey, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ivey 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 Ivey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ivey, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ivey 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 Ivey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ivey, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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The Cottages of Milledgeville, Bless To The Max and Falcon Crest Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ivey, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Ivey, Georgia. See the full list.
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