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The cost of independent living in Matthews is about $3,028 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 25 options. Read 210 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 At Home Senior Living of ThomsonCommunity card badge
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My sister is very well care for and loved here. She feels like everyone here is her family. As her sister, it warms my heart for her to feel that way and it makes me feel at ease, that she is so well cared...
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.
Have you ever had a thought that wouldn't go away? Glenn Sawyer and Doug Cummings did, and we are so glad that idea became action. At Home Senior Living is a privately and locally owned community that grew from God's persistent calling to provide a much-needed service right here in Thomson, GA....
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Photo of Camellia Walk of Evans
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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28 reviews
8.7
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28 reviews
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The staff are very friendly and helpful. They could be more proactive in sharing information about medical/physical therapy visits. I get the info, but only when I go ask for it. They need more activities...
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.
Camellia Walk Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 5 year old community with a down to earth home feel. We have over 30 combined years of senior care. We are a Cedarhurst Living Community. Camellia Walk is conveniently located in Evans Ga near Jones Creek subdivision. We have a great staff and...
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2929 Floor plans available
8.6
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65 reviews
8.6
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65 reviews
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If you can afford it and elder needs little to no care (independent living) it may be worth looking at. They were the nicest for the least amount of money at the time and had the largest room (she wanted...
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.
Washington Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Evans, Washington Commons offers you a taste of quiet serenity in the heart of Georgia. Residents appreciate the convenience of being close to world-class healthcare,...
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August Springs is a quiet place, probably due to the age restriction of 62+ years old. The place is more like an apartment complex since it is non-assisted living but a great place for those that don't need...
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 Oaks at Evans
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55 Floor plans available
8.4
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The facility is great, always clean and airy feeling. The have several optional, well planned activities throughout the day, such as word games, chair aerobics, music therapy, games, and worship services....
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.
Morningside of Evans is conveniently near I-20. Major medical facilities and shopping locations are within minutes of our community. Through a dedicated team of staff, we promote a spirit of family and strive to provide a high quality of life within our quaint community.
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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Brandon Wilde is a really beautiful place and I know that my loved ones are safe here. I have been disappointed with the follow up from the staff.
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.
Brandon Wilde Features: A) No community entrance fee; B) All-inclusive monthly rate/all care plans included; C) Only area community that has skilled nursing, advanced memory care, and rehabilitation care. Having every care option level in one community provides piece of mind for yourself, your...
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44 Floor plans available
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Late this summer, an urgent need for an assisted living place arose for my sister. Barclay was an answer to our prayer and provided some respite for my sister as she navigated some challenges that prevented...
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.
Call or drop by to see what makes Barclay House of Augusta the most desired community in the area.Exceptional quality takes exceptional people. Our team is consistently the number one reason families choose our community. We take care of our team so they can take care of you. Assisted Living,...
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3.0
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Beautiful & afforable place to live Staff very proffessional
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 aunt recently moved into the memory care unit at the facility. from the moment we walked in till our recent visit, the environment at the facility is amazing. The staff is constantly loving on my aunt and...
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.
What A Great Way to Live! Assisted Living the way it used to be...One inclusive fee to simplify your life!   Augusta Gardens simple monthly fee includes 24-hour watchful oversight and care 365 days a year. Resident Assistants check our clients every two hours to insure their safety, know...
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My mother and family have had a very positive experience with Waverly Gardens.
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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Photo of Marshall Square Retirement Resort
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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.
Are you curious about what makes Georgia’s newest independent retirement community so different? Located in Evans Towne Center at 850 Ronald Reagan Dr, Marshall Square comprises 134 senior housing apartments – including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of ...
Photo of Barbara Ray Hall
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 Waynesborough Academy Senior Residences
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.
Rehabilitation of the historic Waynesboro High School, in addition to newly constructed apartments, will be Waynesboro's newest independent living community for individuals age 62 years or older. Built with your comfort in mind, the spacious, environmentally friendly one and two bedroom apartment...
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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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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 Austin Oaks
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Photo of Countryside Estates
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.
Photo of Augusta Villas
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.
Our assisted-living facility is designed to provide you comfort, privacy and, above all, the ability to help choose your lifestyle options. We want you to decide how you will live -- and we are here to help. Personal-care aides are present around the clock -- to remind you to take medications,...

Cost of independent living in Matthews, GA

The average cost of senior living in Matthews is $3,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wrens, GA with an average of $1,828 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Matthews, GA vs. nearby cities

Matthews, GA
$3,028/mo
$1,828/mo
$3,211/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Matthews, GA vs. the state and national average

Matthews, GA
$3,028/mo
$4,211/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Matthews vs. other types of senior living

$3,855/mo
Independent Living
$3,028/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Matthews, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$5,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,379/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,317/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,699/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Matthews over time

Matthews, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Matthews

Recent reviews for independent living in Matthews

At Home Senior Living of Thomson

5.0
At Home has been an answer to our prayers for our parents. They are well cared for and fed terrific meals. The activites keep their minds involved with living. We are so grateful to have staff of At Home Senior Care for our parents.

Camellia Walk of Evans

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Camellia Walk of Evans and everything has been great for her at this facility. The staff is helpful, we have no complaints. I would recommend this facility to others.

Oaks at Evans

4.5
They don't have a laundry department like the place she came from. I do mother's laundry and a lot of residents do their own. I do think that they could provide more choices on the food menu and also have more activities offered as well.

Matthews independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matthews independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matthews, 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 Matthews 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 Matthews partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matthews, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Matthews 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 Matthews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Matthews, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Matthews 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 Matthews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Matthews, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
19%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Senior Living of Thomson, Camellia Walk of Evans and Washington Commons by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Matthews, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 25 independent living facilities near Matthews, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Matthews, Georgia is At Home Senior Living of Thomson. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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