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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pickens County, 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 Pickens County 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
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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I am very happy with the care here. The community is clean and enjoyable. He is very happy with the meals and the good variety. He is liking the activities and is happy that he is able to walk a lot. I would...
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.
Daily Living at Philips Tower-Live in The Heart of Decatur Your Apartment A lease is required. Residents may cancel with a written thirty day notice. Each apartment is provided with carpet, window coverings, electric stove, a frost-free refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Laundry facilities are...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Veranda at Auburn Point The Veranda at Auburn Point is senior living community located in the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County. This popular city is home to many world renown restaurants, and is a known arts and cultural hub. This city is rich in history and extremely diverse....
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After growing pains in the beginning, the new management company and new Executive Director have really turned this place into a first class home for our Dad. I am so pleased and would recommend them to...
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.
Oasis at Scholars Landing Oasis at Scholars Landing is a senior residence provides seniors with a safe place to call home in the great city of Atlanta, GA. The individuals who choose this community as their own will find that its location allows for much entertainment, as Atlanta has a lot to...
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The staff is nice and friendly and helpful. The tenants are friendly, and engaging. The facility is very maintained. The area is quiet. I'm glad to be here. The facility has social events for the tenants, an...
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.
Veranda At College Town an Active Adult Community (62 years and up). Surrounded in the Historic West End Atlanta Area. We are close to shopping, banks and I-20 Highway. Our seniors enjoy a variety of activities that are planned daily by our on staff Resident Services Coordinator. We are minutes...
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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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Cost of independent living in Pickens County, GA

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

Independent living costs in Pickens County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,598/mo
Studio
$3,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,865/mo

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 Pickens County

Recent reviews for independent living in Pickens County

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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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Pickens County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens County, 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 Pickens County 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 Pickens County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickens County 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 Pickens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.4%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens County 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 Pickens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickens County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
45%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Presbyterian Village of Cobb are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 408 independent living facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pickens County, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, The Addison of Sandy Springs and Ashwood Meadows. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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