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The cost of independent living in Monticello is about $3,364 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 79 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 Benton House of Covington
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Well my Mother only did the day program. She liked it. The facility was very clean, and staff was very friendly. I would absolutely recommend this day program to others who are currently searching for one.
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Newton 2020. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of...
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The office staff is always helpful and so is maintenance. It is very quiet and scenic here. I appreciate the touches they include for senior living such as large bathroom with several grab bars.
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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The facility is beautiful and clean. Food is good. The area they could improve on is individual attention. When the residents need assistance to eat, they are not very attentive. If the resident is...
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.
Prema at Ashton Hills is just minutes away from Piedmont Newton Hospital, shopping, dining, churches, and entertainment, such as the Ashton Hills Golf Club. The stylish craftsman style property features 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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My loved one is very happy here and the other residents are all great. They all get along well and look out for each other. It is a good fit for my loved one. The gals who work here are awesome - they really...
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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I have lived here at Water Tower since December 2016 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Yes, Management has changed hands but that is to be expected with a new complex. [Name removed] who is our...
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.
Water Tower Park Senior Village features brand new one and two bedroom apartment homes designed exclusively for adults 55 and over. Each spacious floor plan includes modern amenities you would expect to find in a luxury home, at affordable rental rates: a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with...
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This home has been renavated and it looks beautiful. The staff is wonderful my mother loves it here. They do many activities and their food is amazing. They do an amazing job taking care of my mother. I know...
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.
The owners and staff of Madison House Assisted Living realize that we serve both our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are provided with the services and support that they need with dignity, respect, care, sensitivity and joy.
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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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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
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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.
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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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
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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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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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.
Oconee House is a senior living community located near the banks of Lake Oconee in Oconee, Georgia. Oconee House is located in a quiet, rural area of central Georgia where senior residents can enjoy a bounty of outdoor activities at one of the four large country clubs that are only minutes away....
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Monticello, GA

The average cost of senior living in Monticello is $3,364 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milner, GA with an average of $2,928 per month.

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

Monticello, GA
$3,364/mo
$5,433/mo

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

Monticello, GA
$3,364/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,863/mo
Independent Living
$3,364/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,633/mo
Studio
$4,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,848/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,450/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,000/mo

Senior living costs in Monticello 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: Monticello, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonticello, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,364/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,061/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,863/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Monticello, GA:$3,364/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Monticello, GA:$3,061/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Monticello, GA:$3,863/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Monticello, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monticello 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
Monticello, GA$2,407/mo$2,200/mo+9.4%
Georgia$2,906/mo$2,856/mo+1.7%
National$2,806/mo$2,774/mo+1.2%
Monticello, GA
2024 average cost:$2,407/mo
2023 average cost:$2,200/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Monticello

Recent reviews for independent living in Monticello

Water Tower Park Senior Village in Gray, GA

4.0
I am happy living in this nice community apartment. I find it to be very clean and taken care of. the staff is very nice and caring to my needs. I like that I am able to cook for myself. I would recommend this community to others that want a nice home to live.

Dream Catcher in Jackson, GA

4.8
There's a lot of love there. The director and all the admin staff have been really good. They really seem to care about the patients. My loved one says they come and talk to her every day and are very loving. She says she's really happy with the food. The breakfast is really good, with ...
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Benton House of Covington

4.1
I liked the first leadership team. I was not impressed with the second team(they have all left). I hear the new team is really good. I would make sure to schedule follow up meetings. It let the staff know you are concerned about your person's care.

Monticello independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monticello independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monticello, 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 Monticello 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 Monticello partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monticello, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Monticello 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 Monticello communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monticello, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monticello 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 Monticello offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monticello, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
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Benton House of Covington, Vitality Living Madison and Prema at Ashton Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monticello, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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