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The cost of independent living in Madison is about $6,406 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 183 options. Read 3501 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 Heritage of McDonough
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.
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: 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 personal care home has a very welcoming, friendly health care environment. The staff is very attentive to the residents. The facility is clean and nice. I place my father there and he is happy....
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: 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: 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.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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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.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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All staff members and caregivers are helpful, professional and really concerned about the residents. My aunt likes the food and room. Just wish she would make more friends. [Name removed], [name removed] and...
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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Photo of HearthSide Sugarloaf
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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I'm impressed with the new management team especially their handling of issues with professionalism and follow-through with resolve concerning tenants. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate their performance thus...
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.
Sweetwater Terraces is a brand-new Senior Community in Gwinnett.  We offer a luxurious and carefree lifestyle at very affordable rates.  You will enjoy 22,000 square feet of community space with an extensive amenities package that surpasses all others. Come and be part of a community...
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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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Hi, my 1yr anniversary living here was [date removed]. I love living here. The management team in the office do their best to make sure problems are taken care of in a timely manner. The maintenance men are...
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 Retreat at Madison Place The Retreat at Madison Place is a senior housing community located in Decatur, the county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia. This friendly city has many amazing sites and sounds to discover. From their beautiful downtown, beautiful scenery and casual feel, its hard not...
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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: 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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We moved our Mother into Washington Manor the week after Thanksgiving 2014. We could not be more pleased! The staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. They check on her very often. The schedule...
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, 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.
MeSun was founded in 2006 by a compassionate and humble physician with a heartfelt vision: to create a community where care is delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Rooted in this vision, MeSun Hospice was born, serving as a beacon of hope and support for patients and...
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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.
Forsyth Station is an active 55 plus adult gated community that will be comprised of 60 residences located in the city limits of Forsyth and within walking distance of the Historic Courthouse Square. The residents will be able to choose between one or two bedroom floor plans. These beautiful...
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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: 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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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.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Madison, GA

The average cost of senior living in Madison is $6,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonton, GA with an average of $3,117 per month.

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

Madison, GA
$6,406/mo
$3,748/mo
$5,318/mo

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

Madison, GA
$6,406/mo
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,286/mo
Independent Living
$6,406/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,930/mo
Studio
$3,230/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,412/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,206/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,961/mo

Senior living costs in Madison 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: Madison, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMadison, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$6,406/mo$4,424/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,171/mo$3,794/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,286/mo$4,351/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Madison, GA:$6,406/mo
Georgia:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Madison, GA:$3,171/mo
Georgia:$3,794/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Madison, GA:$4,286/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Madison, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Madison 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
Madison, GA$2,880/mo$3,002/mo-4.0%
Georgia$3,115/mo$3,141/mo-0.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Madison, GA
2024 average cost:$2,880/mo
2023 average cost:$3,002/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
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 Madison

Recent reviews for independent living in Madison

King's Reserve Suwanee

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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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.

Serenity Empire at Decatur

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Reviews for Regency House by Barclay House and Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf frequently mention the kindness and warmness of the staff members at their communities. They go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home.
Varied and engaging activities. Communities like Laurel Grove by Barclay House and Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill Independent Living offer an array of activities tailored to residents' interests, helping them stay active and social. From day trips and crafts to group exercises and religious services, residents find joy and fu ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Retreat at Conyers, the chef caters to dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that each meal is enjoyable for every ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating maintenance and housekeeping. Reviews for The Palms of Lake Spivey and Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville mention the prompt and attentive nature of the maintenance and housekeeping teams. They address residents' concerns and requests in a timely manner, ensuring that the community remains clean and well-maintained.
Strong and supportive community atmosphere. Residents and families speak highly of the supportive and caring atmosphere at their communities, such as TerraBella Epps Bridge and The Overlook at Suwanee. They value the sense of camaraderie and friendship among residents, which makes their living experience more enjoyable and fulfilling. ...
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Clear and consistent communication between families and staff. Reviews often praise the open and transparent communication between families and staff at their communities, like The Retreat at Loganville and King's Reserve Suwanee. This allows for trust and understanding, ensuring that residents' needs are met and that families remain informed.
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Madison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madison, 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 Madison 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 Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Madison, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Madison 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 Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Madison, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
42%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madison 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 Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Madison, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The best independent living facilities near you in Madison, Georgia are Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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