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The cost of independent living in Rolston is about $4,265 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 254 options. Read 5339 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 (who turns 103 on April 19, 2019) has been living at Regency Manor for the past 10 months. Mother had been living with me for the past 7 years and her care had become too much for me to handle...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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
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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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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
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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.
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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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...
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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 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
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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.
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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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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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 Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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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.
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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.
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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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
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My mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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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.
A Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Epoch of Roswell where our caring staff will make you feel at home. Come live in one of our spacious apartments and you will find all of the conveniences of home without all of the work. Our apartments feature wall to wall carpeting, window blinds, and kitchenettes that include a...

Cost of independent living in Rolston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Rolston is $4,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

Rolston, GA
$4,265/mo
$4,140/mo

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

Rolston, GA
$4,265/mo
$4,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,630/mo
Independent Living
$4,265/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,137/mo
Studio
$4,818/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,079/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,854/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,488/mo

Senior living costs in Rolston 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: Rolston, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRolston, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,265/mo$4,382/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,284/mo$3,767/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,630/mo$4,311/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Rolston, GA:$4,265/mo
Georgia:$4,382/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Rolston, GA:$4,284/mo
Georgia:$3,767/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Rolston, GA:$4,630/mo
Georgia:$4,311/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Rolston, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rolston 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rolston, GA$3,621/mo$3,637/mo-0.4%
Georgia$3,113/mo$3,153/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Rolston, GA
2024 average cost:$3,621/mo
2023 average cost:$3,637/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rolston

Recent reviews for independent living in Rolston

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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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Reviews consistently highlight the friendliness and attentiveness of staff members across various communities, such as Smoky Springs by Barclay House, The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, and Ashwood Meadows. Residents and their families praise the staff for their helpf ...
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Wide range of activities. Communities like The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, Canterfield of Kennesaw, and Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove offer diverse activities tailored to residents' interests. Movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more help residents stay engaged and activ ...
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Well-maintained facilities and apartments. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and apartments at different communities, including Cottonwood Estates, Sanford Estates, and The Phoenix at Braselton. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and sense of pride taken in maintaining their living spaces.
Flexible dining options. Some reviews, like those for Canterfield of Kennesaw, Cottonwood Estates, and Sanford Estates, highlight the flexibility of dining options, allowing residents to enjoy meals according to their preferences and schedules. The quality of the food is also mentioned as a major factor in overall ...
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Social opportunities and sense of community. Communities such as Cottonwood Estates, Towne Club Windermere, and Vickery Rose Retirement Resort promote a strong sense of community, with residents interacting well with each other and making new friends. The availability of communal spaces and social activities also contribute to this w ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Some communities, like Smoky Springs by Barclay House, Ashwood Meadows, and Parc at Piedmont East Cobb, offer on-site health care services, giving residents peace of mind and convenience. These services help residents manage their health needs and maintain their independence.
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Rolston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rolston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rolston, 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 Rolston 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 Rolston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rolston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Rolston 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 Rolston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rolston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rolston 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 Rolston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rolston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
47.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.2%
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Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult Living, The Fountains of Calhoun and The Phoenix at Milton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rolston, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 254 independent living facilities near Rolston, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rolston, Georgia are The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir, Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Oaks at Hampton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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