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The cost of independent living in Musella is about $2,846 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 106 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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My mother and I were invited to JWV for their Christmas Mart. Their campus is beautiful, and the staff and residents were so pleasant. We've been looking for a great retirement community for Mother and after...
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.
Home is waiting for you at John-Wesley Villas! We are the only family-owned community in the area and have been open since 1986. We offer family values sharing in the same common goal- our residents are our families and are treated as such. John-Wesley Villas Macon understands that no two people...
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Although staff seems to change often with no notice to family everyone is extremely nice and very attending. They have special activities for families but they are usually during week when most people are...
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.
The Oaks of Lake Wildwood sits quietly nestled away in the Cherry Blossom capital of the world -- Macon, Georgia. Just as the cherry trees in the springtime welcome the sunshine, we welcome you to come and tour our lovely community. We are conveniently located near I-475. You will experience a...
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After major surgery,needed respite care to get back on my feet. [name removed] and [name removed] went above and beyond helping secure medical equipment in Atlanta and Macon. Everyone,staff and...
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.
The Oaks - Peake provides a senior living community to those seniors who are looking to make Macon, GA their home. This community is located in a city that offers much to do and see. Macon is a part of Bibb County, and it provides entertainment and attractions to residents and guests. Those...
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I am happy with this community that I now live in. The staff are caring and always making sure that things are going well for us. We like the menu and the activities that are offered for when we want to...
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.
The Cottages on Wesleyan offers maintenance free living in a beautifully designed and luxurious community. Both independent and assisted living options are designed with the needs of seniors and active adults in mind. Our Independent Living community specializes in providing homes that meet every...
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I have lived at The Gables for almost 3 years come June. I loved it even before I came for the tour. The staff at a Place for Mom was wonderful. They put me up in a very nice suite at The Gateway while I...
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.
Conveniently located in prestigious North Macon, The Gables are nestled within the beautifully landscaped area of Wolf Creek. Churches, banks, restaurants and shopping are only five minutes away. Our luxurious but affordable patio homes are available with one and two bedroom floor plans with...
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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.
Westhill Macon offers assisted living and memory care in a beautiful, luxurious residence to call your own, because our delivery of care is as unique as our resort style service. You’ll find outstanding caregivers and extraordinary care, tailored to your preferences. Our comfortably classy design...
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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...
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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There is no staff on site. Everything is managed through a different city, which kind of shocked us. They only work certain days of the week and a certain set of hours because they're managing several...
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.
Waters Oaks opened to the public in 2008 and is a brand new spacious one bedroom garden style apartment complex. Nestled in the town of Reynolds, Georgia this quiet community is 28 apartments for independent seniors looking for a good home. Community transport options allow easy access to...
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: 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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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.
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: 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Musella, GA

The average cost of senior living in Musella is $2,846 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butler, GA with an average of $383 per month.

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

Musella, GA
$2,846/mo
$3,506/mo
$2,816/mo

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

Musella, GA
$2,846/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,370/mo
Independent Living
$2,846/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,950/mo
Studio
$4,405/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,752/mo

Senior living costs in Musella 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: Musella, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMusella, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$2,846/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,348/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,370/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Musella, GA:$2,846/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Musella, GA:$3,348/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Musella, GA:$3,370/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Musella, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Musella 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
Musella, GA$2,418/mo$2,349/mo+2.9%
Georgia$2,831/mo$2,889/mo-2.0%
National$2,806/mo$2,777/mo+1.0%
Musella, GA
2024 average cost:$2,418/mo
2023 average cost:$2,349/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$2,831/mo
2023 average cost:$2,889/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Musella

Recent reviews for independent living in Musella

Vineville Tower in Macon, GA

5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet. There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

The Gables at Wolf Creek in Macon, GA

5.0
I did not think we would be able to find anything better than skilled nursing for my mom since she broke both legs in a fall and she is in advanced stages of Alzheimers. Avalon Memory Care welcomed her with open arms. Being a small facility, they only have about 20 residents. Most in the same ...
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Musella independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Musella independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Musella, 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 Musella 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 Musella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Musella, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Musella 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 Musella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Musella, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Musella 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 Musella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Musella, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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