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The cost of independent living in Kennesaw is about $3,835 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 1742 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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The location & facility at Atherton Place offers my father many positives that living alone did not. The staff & residents are so friendly & welcoming. This was the best possible decision he could have...
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.
Atherton Place offers a wide range of living options and all the amenities you could want. With Senior Living, you can choose an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Our expanded Personal Care floors offer the same apartment choices at a higher level of care. We've designed our...
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I was referred to the Tower at Dorsey Manor by A Place for Mom and was very pleased with their service. Even though I was living only four miles away, I would not have know the Tower existed except for the...
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.
The Tower at Dorsey Manor is a senior, 62 and older, housing community located in the large, historical city of Marietta, Cobb County, GA . The community is located near the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, and is within driving distance of 6 Flags Park. Marietta is home to many artistic...
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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.
The Retreat at Dorsey Manor offers senior housing in Marietta, GA, which is located in Cobb county. There is a lot to do in the area, from visiting the busy farmer's market to spending the day at the 2,000 plus acre Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park, and there is never a dull moment for those...
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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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Where Friendly Neighbors Make Great Friends Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all nestled in historic Marietta. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Walton Village Apartment Homes, The Legacy at Walton Village offers a lifestyle that's...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Kennesaw, GA

The average cost of senior living in Kennesaw is $3,835 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Douglasville, GA with an average of $3,364 per month.

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

Kennesaw, GA
$3,835/mo
$3,998/mo
$3,699/mo

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

Kennesaw, GA
$3,835/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,716/mo
Independent Living
$3,835/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,993/mo
Studio
$4,678/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,977/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,844/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Kennesaw 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: Kennesaw, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKennesaw, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,835/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,145/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,716/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Kennesaw, GA:$3,835/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Kennesaw, GA:$4,145/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Kennesaw, GA:$4,716/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Kennesaw, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kennesaw 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
Kennesaw, GA$3,588/mo$3,530/mo+1.7%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Kennesaw, GA
2024 average cost:$3,588/mo
2023 average cost:$3,530/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Kennesaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Kennesaw

The Phoenix at Roswell

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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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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.

Azalea House in Decatur, GA

4.5
This facility is unique. Mid 2015 it was purchased by a new owner, who is also the Director and she has improved the Home dramatically, with fresh paint, new carpet and hardwoods. It is a smaller facility that has a very residential feel. The rooms are big, the staff are friendly, caring ...
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Kennesaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennesaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kennesaw, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kennesaw, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
56.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kennesaw, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Canterfield of Kennesaw, PruittPlace Kennesaw and Northstar Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kennesaw, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Kennesaw, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kennesaw, Georgia are Presbyterian Village of Cobb, The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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