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The cost of independent living in Magnet is about $4,910 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 465 options. Read 10064 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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We are happy with all. The staff is great and the facility is new but also really well done in décor. Room size is fine, the care is really good so far. I know the facility wasn't open yet but APFM did not...
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.
We are a small and very quaint community with only 24 apartments.          
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Arbor Terrace is everything I could ask for in a assisted living facility for my mom. My mom moved into Arbor in [date removed]. She is involved in the many activities that are offered at Arbor and has made...
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.
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Flexible in making the food needed for healthy living. Good communication from the Director. Feels like a retirement community vs a nursing home setting. Residents all very nice..making friends.
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.
Gaines Park is convenient to Town Center Mall and Kennestone Hospital. The one story building design enhances the comfortable, home-like environment. Our 24-hour staff is available to provide the assistance that each individual resident may need, including medication management, wellness...
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What we like the most about Sterling Estates is that they have an assigned table to eat at and easier to make friends. Very helpful, attentive to the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to...
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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I have had a family friend residing in this facility for several years, and our expectations have been consistently exceeded. This place truly feels like a home for him. He receives excellent support and...
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, 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: 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.
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My mother lives here and we have no complaints.
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.
Grier ManorGrier manor is a senior housing community situated in the beautiful neighborhoods of McDonough, GA in Henry County. Grier manor is located on a picturesque terrain and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When...
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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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Appearance is poor - felt a bit rundown. Dining is also poor - there is a lack of menu choice. Single level was a plus.
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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Photo of Transitional Care
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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
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Shoal Creek ManorShoal Creek Manor is senior housing located in central Georgia in the city of Locust Grove, Henry County. This lightly populated residential area is home a tight knit community of people who are polite, friendly, and practically define the term "southern hospitality." With the...
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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.
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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.
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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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My mother has been at this facility for 3 years and loves it. This place is great. They take very good care of their residents. Great family environment.
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.
Autumn Village Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Jackson, GA, in Butts County. Jackson is the county seat of Butts County and is located just forty minutes southwest of Atlanta. Jackson is a diverse town, rich in history and natural settings. It is just minutes from...
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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.
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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The community is outstanding. The food is good,but needs more foods for diabetics. The staff is always helpful. The activities are great. A great community for others.
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.
Senior Solutions of Social CircleWhen you need superior care and comfort for your senior relative due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other concerns, Senior Solutions of Social Circle, Georgia offers an excellent option worthy of your consideration. Social Circle is a small community with an...
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.
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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.
Photo of Ashton Walk Apartments
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My service request was handled promptly and efficiently. [name removed] is always polite and helpful. All the team are always courteous and respectful. Thank you Ashton Walk for providing a wonderful place...
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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I am very happy with the care here. The community is clean and enjoyable. He is very happy with the meals and the good variety. He is liking the activities and is happy that he is able to walk a lot. I would...
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.
Daily Living at Philips Tower-Live in The Heart of Decatur Your Apartment A lease is required. Residents may cancel with a written thirty day notice. Each apartment is provided with carpet, window coverings, electric stove, a frost-free refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Laundry facilities are...

Cost of independent living in Magnet, GA

The average cost of senior living in Magnet is $4,910 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lovejoy, GA with an average of $2,652 per month.

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

Magnet, GA
$4,908/mo
$7,032/mo
$11,663/mo

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

Magnet, GA
$4,908/mo
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,218/mo

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

$4,626/mo
Independent Living
$4,908/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,875/mo
Studio
$3,674/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,091/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,546/mo

Senior living costs in Magnet 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: Magnet, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMagnet, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,908/mo$4,423/mo$4,218/mo
Assisted Living$2,833/mo$3,796/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$4,626/mo$4,356/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Magnet, GA:$4,908/mo
Georgia:$4,423/mo
U.S.:$4,218/mo
Assisted Living
Magnet, GA:$2,833/mo
Georgia:$3,796/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Magnet, GA:$4,626/mo
Georgia:$4,356/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Magnet, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Magnet 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
Magnet, GA$3,155/mo$3,199/mo-1.4%
Georgia$3,067/mo$3,104/mo-1.2%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Magnet, GA
2024 average cost:$3,155/mo
2023 average cost:$3,199/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Magnet

Recent reviews for independent living in Magnet

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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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.

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.

Magnet independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Magnet independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Magnet, 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 Magnet 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 Magnet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Magnet, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.1%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.4%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
34.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
10.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Magnet 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 Magnet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Magnet, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
44%
Room service
Room service
48.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Magnet 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 Magnet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Magnet, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.9%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.7%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.4%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.8%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
40%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
47%
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