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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...
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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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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.
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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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly and...
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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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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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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My Mother (who turns 103 on April 19, 2019) has been living at Regency Manor for the past 10 months. Mother had been living with me for the past 7 years and her care had become too much for me to handle...
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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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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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, 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.
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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We call it a Quality Retirement Lifestyle; You'll call it home with a happy smile. Our motto is kindness and we understand, compliment each day to do all we can. Our dining area open, meals sprinkled with sunshine, our environment smoke-free to enjoy as we dine. Pleasing conversation in a warm...
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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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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: 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: 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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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.
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Mount Airy, GA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Airy is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helen, GA with an average of $3,251 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Airy, GA, vs. nearby cities

Mount Airy, GA
$4,011/mo
$3,992/mo
$4,052/mo

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

Mount Airy, GA
$4,011/mo
$4,363/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Airy, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,395/mo
Independent Living
$4,011/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Airy, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,851/mo
Studio
$4,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,409/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,107/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Airy 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: Mount Airy, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Airy, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,363/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,054/mo$3,748/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,395/mo$4,286/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Mount Airy, GA:$4,011/mo
Georgia:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Airy, GA:$4,054/mo
Georgia:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Mount Airy, GA:$4,395/mo
Georgia:$4,286/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Mount Airy, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mount Airy 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mount Airy, GA$3,520/mo$3,696/mo-4.7%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mount Airy, GA
2024 average cost:$3,520/mo
2023 average cost:$3,696/mo
Percent change:-4.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,108/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Airy

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Airy

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.

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Mount Airy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Airy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Airy, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Airy, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Airy, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
46.4%
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Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living, Oaks at Hampton and Smoky Springs by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Airy, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 185 independent living facilities near Mount Airy, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Airy, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Keowee Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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