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The cost of independent living in Lucius is about $4,054 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 154 options. Read 2717 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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When I moved here I was thinking what my health would be in the future. I wanted to be in a place where I could continue to live there and not here to move again. I feel that all the people involved with the...
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.
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Manor House and the whole team there gets a big thumbs up from me! The confidence that you know that your loved one is being cared for in a loving compassionate manner is worth its weight in gold. My mother...
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.
Our Mission & Values By confirming that all senior living communities we partner with have the best services and management design available, we are able to assure the residents and their families that not only are they receiving the best care available, but also that they are in a place...
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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
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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We are a married couple in our late seventies and live at beautiful Myrtle Terrace in Gainesville,Ga 30501. We enjoy the maintenance free property with elevators, party room,TV room and library. We have...
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.
Myrtle Terraces is a new independent living senior community located at 1326 Myrtle Street, SE in Gainesville, GA for individuals age 55 and older.This active senior community will offer 84 generously appointed one and two bedroom apartments homes. Prices will start at $660.00 per month for a one...
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We chose Amber Glen Personal Care because they came to assess him and they said they would be able to take care of him and his needs at that time, but later they could not. Anytime I had a problem, they...
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.
Located in the beautiful town of Gainesville, GA, Amber Glen offers a new level of quality and excellence in Personal and Memory Care.Our philosophy is simple: We care for out residents, as we would like to be cared for – with respect, dignity, and supportive compassion.Amber Glen provides a...
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This is a good community. The staff is caring. We like the clean and a good environment for my sister. The menu is appealing and she is pleased with the variety. I like knowing that she does try and...
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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.
Affordable, independent living, Retirement Center, located in East Ridge, Tennessee, approximately 5 miles from downtown Chattanooga and 12 miles from Ringgold, Georgia. We are 3 miles from the nearest hospital and physician's building and within walking distance to Cracker Barrel, an Antique...
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During our encounters with the staff, they were honestly caring, respectful and friendly to families. The activities were fun for my mother and she was able to volunteer with event preparation along with...
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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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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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.
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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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.
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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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.
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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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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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Lucius, GA

The average cost of senior living in Lucius is $4,054 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

Lucius, GA
$4,054/mo
$3,878/mo

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

Lucius, GA
$4,054/mo
$4,376/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,358/mo
Independent Living
$4,054/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,778/mo
Studio
$4,637/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,010/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,657/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,182/mo

Senior living costs in Lucius 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: Lucius, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLucius, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,054/mo$4,376/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,174/mo$3,761/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,358/mo$4,303/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Lucius, GA:$4,054/mo
Georgia:$4,376/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Lucius, GA:$4,174/mo
Georgia:$3,761/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Lucius, GA:$4,358/mo
Georgia:$4,303/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Lucius, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lucius 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
Lucius, GA$3,393/mo$3,560/mo-4.7%
Georgia$3,113/mo$3,153/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Lucius, GA
2024 average cost:$3,393/mo
2023 average cost:$3,560/mo
Percent change:-4.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lucius

Recent reviews for independent living in Lucius

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting nature of the residents and staff. At Smoky Springs by Barclay House, new residents were shown around by their friends and made to feel at home. The manager at The Lodge at Bridgemill is described as very flexible with residents' needs and responsiv ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Numerous reviews highlight the delicious and satisfying meals provided at various communities. At The Glen Villas, the food is a grand feature and the meals offer a good variety of choices. At Smoky Springs by Barclay House, the chef is skilled in preparing healthy and tasty meals. The dinin ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Residents enjoy the various activities offered at different communities. At Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, there are numerous activities including exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch. At The Garden Plaza at Cleveland, residents can participate in ac ...
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Professional and accommodating staff. Staff members are described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating at several communities. At Smoky Springs by Barclay House, the GM is a good communicator and follows up on residents' needs and concerns. At Creekside at Shallowford, the staff are great at de-escalating situations and the a ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, the grounds are beautiful, while Cottonwood Estates has a top-notch management team that keeps the entire building clean. Some communities have had minor issues with maintenance, bu ...
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Flexible and understanding management. Management teams are described as flexible and understanding at several communities. At The Lodge at Bridgemill, the manager is very responsive to residents' needs. At Creekside at Shallowford, the office is patient with residents and goes above and beyond to accommodate them. At Cottonwood ...
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Lucius independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucius independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucius, 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 Lucius 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 Lucius partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lucius 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 Lucius communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucius, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucius 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 Lucius offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucius, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Fountains of Calhoun, The Phoenix at Milton and Burnt Hickory Residences are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lucius, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 154 independent living facilities near Lucius, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lucius, Georgia are Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Oaks at Hampton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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