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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mountain City, GA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Georgia is $3,405, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Mountain City area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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: 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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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in Mountain City, GA

The average cost of senior living in Georgia is $3,405 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Georgia vs. 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 state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeGeorgiaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,405/mo$3,520/mo3.3% below national median
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$5,830/mo20.1% below national median
Memory Care$5,259/mo$6,999/mo24.9% below national median
Independent Living
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:20.1% below national median
Memory Care
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:24.9% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Mountain City

Recent reviews for independent living in Mountain City

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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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Mountain City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain City, 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 Mountain City 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 Mountain City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain City, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain City 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 Mountain City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain City, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain City 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 Mountain City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mountain City, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
17.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
47.6%
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Smoky Springs by Barclay House, Summit Place and The Willows of Easley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mountain City, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 79 independent living facilities near Mountain City, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mountain City, Georgia is Summit Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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