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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Prater Mill, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Prater Mill area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Prater Mill. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 8 independent living facilities in Prater Mill, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ridgeside, Highland Park and Ferger Place Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chattanooga, Cleveland and Dalton.
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8.0
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1 review
They are lacking on activities. My loved one is in there for memory care. They do a good job of taking care of the patients and they are monitored.
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.
Personal Care means we will provide you various medical services while you live independently in our community. You will receive that much needed socialization and extra care in our premier community! Memory Care is a special service we offer for those battling memory loss conditions and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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9 reviews
I like the country setting, I like having it close to where I live, I like the family atmosphere with only 24 residents, so that each one is known and loved. There's a lot of love in this place. Every...
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton. The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Dalton Square is a great place for my mom. The staff is friendly and helpful. Housekeeping cleans and wash clothes once a week, which helps but also keeps germs down. Dalton Square is always keeping me...
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.
Dalton Place is located in a tree filled neighborhood in Dalton, Georgia. We are less than a mile east of Johns Mountain Wildlife area with its myriad of recreational opportunities. We offer a thoughtful, warm and loving environment designed to promote independence and dignity. Our caring staff...
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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...
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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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Amazing facility. Everyone is so nice and so professional. Our family finally has peace of mind knowing that our loved ones are receiving such great care. There was initial resistance to leaving their home...
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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Prater Mill, GA
The average cost of senior living in Prater Mill is $3,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $2,843 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Prater Mill, GA vs. nearby cities
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Prater Mill, GA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Prater Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Prater Mill
Charter of Cleveland
4.0
My Mom is settled and content. It was a big adjustment, but now she enjoys the friendship's that she is making. She brags about the care that the girls in house-keeping give her and the assistant's that tend to her daily needs. So I say over all we made a good choice. The daily care from ...
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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.
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.
Prater Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prater Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prater Mill, 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 Prater Mill 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 Prater Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prater Mill, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Prater Mill 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 Prater Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prater Mill, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prater Mill 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 Prater Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prater Mill, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
30.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Creekside at Shallowford, The Garden Plaza at Cleveland and The Canopy at Boynton Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Prater Mill, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Prater Mill, Georgia. See the full list.
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