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The cost of independent living in Padena is about $3,905 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options. Read 1516 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 Morning Pointe of Calhoun
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I am extremely pleased with Morning Pointe of Calhoun. The communication with the staff has been good. It's a very safe and clean environment for my mother. They offer activities onsite. One thing i 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.
Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW, Morning Pointe of Calhoun is a single level state-of-the-art senior living community with 35 spacious apartments and multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers The Lantern...
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They have all been very helpful and friendly and made her and us feel at home and cared about. Great. That was one of the reasons we picked it was she has two rooms vice one. The amenities are great also for...
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 a family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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Your organization did an amazing job, in helping me find a place for my sister. I have recommended your organization to others. I will continue to do so.
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.
The Lodge at Bridgemill is a unique alternative for those with discerning taste seeking a carefree, amenity-rich lifestyle.  With its magnificent appointments, spacious apartment homes, and well crafted amenities, The Lodge at Bridgemill offers an unprecedented opportunity to enjoy the fine...
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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
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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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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
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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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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...
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.
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: 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, 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: 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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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: 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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
Photo of Hiawassee Park Senior Living
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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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.
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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...

Cost of independent living in Padena, GA

The average cost of senior living in Padena is $3,905 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

Padena, GA
$3,905/mo
$3,864/mo

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

Padena, GA
$3,905/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,173/mo
Independent Living
$3,905/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,661/mo
Studio
$4,497/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,453/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Senior living costs in Padena 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: Padena, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePadena, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,905/mo$4,359/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,998/mo$3,745/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,173/mo$4,282/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Padena, GA:$3,905/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Padena, GA:$3,998/mo
Georgia:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Padena, GA:$4,173/mo
Georgia:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Padena, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Padena 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
Padena, GA$3,352/mo$3,732/mo-10.2%
Georgia$3,108/mo$3,153/mo-1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Padena, GA
2024 average cost:$3,352/mo
2023 average cost:$3,732/mo
Percent change:-10.2%
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 Padena

Recent reviews for independent living in Padena

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.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Padena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Padena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Padena, 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 Padena 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 Padena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Padena, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Padena 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 Padena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Padena, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Padena 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 Padena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Padena, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.5%
46.4%
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