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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ross, GA

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The cost of independent living in Ross is about $3,225 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 102 options.

Read 1775 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Athens, Watkinsville and Hartwell.

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Photo of The Graceful Manor Senior Care Home
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[name removed] was phenomenal. The nurses who were here and everyone was so sweet to my sister and were always checking on her, the quality of the care seemed to be great. The only issue we had was getting...
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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Friendly, attentive staff, and great facility. Some apartments and outside grounds need maintenance and upgrades. However, it is an accommodating facility and exactly what we needed for our family and...
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.
Welcome Home to SYLVARABalancing elegance and warmth, Sylvara Anderson offers an inviting active adult community for seniors 55 and over.With comfort and convenience, we provide amenities and resources to make your life easier so you can focus on pursuing your passions and connecting with others.
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The facility is small which provides more of a family atmosphere. My mom was treated well by the staff and several of them came up to me after she passed and said that they loved taking care of her.
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
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The facility at Dominion of Anderson is new and well maintained. Staff is very visible and engaged. Care staff is respectful, courteous and helpful. Well organized and friendly.
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.
Dominion Senior Living of AndersonAssisted Living and Memory Care Community"Honoring God Through Service to Seniors"Voted Best Of Your Hometown in 2019 and 2020!OUR CULTURE: We believe we are called to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents. PERSON-CENTERED...
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We are a married couple in our late seventies and live at beautiful Myrtle Terrace in Gainesville,Ga 30501. We enjoy the maintenance free property with elevators, party room,TV room and library. We have...
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.
Myrtle Terraces is a new independent living senior community located at 1326 Myrtle Street, SE in Gainesville, GA for individuals age 55 and older.This active senior community will offer 84 generously appointed one and two bedroom apartments homes. Prices will start at $660.00 per month for a one...
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We had a great experience with the Everlan, we found the entire experience to be very pleasant. The staff were very attentive to the residents, and the facility was always in excellent shape. They put a lot...
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.
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Manor House and the whole team there gets a big thumbs up from me! The confidence that you know that your loved one is being cared for in a loving compassionate manner is worth its weight in gold. My mother...
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.
Our Mission & Values By confirming that all senior living communities we partner with have the best services and management design available, we are able to assure the residents and their families that not only are they receiving the best care available, but also that they are in a place...
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This facility is a friendly place for sure, but wasn't the best fit for dad. I can't fault them completely, but they did tell us they could handle his level of care needs and accept him based on his...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Gainesville aims to promote an environment where residents can cultivate memorable moments through our supplemental services and amenities. Residents can enjoy daily social and recreational activities coordinated by our activities staff. We have a salon on site, so residents...
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My loved one is safe, cared for, and I've not had one moment of concern for her well being while there. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. The activities available are positive and welcoming. She...
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.
Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Dacula, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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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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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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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly and...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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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.
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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.
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Mulberry Grove is an answer to our prayers for my mother! The staff and facility are absolutely wonderful. Mom now can attend various wonderful activities and is surrounded 24/7 by people that truly...
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.
The idea of Mulberry Grove was created due to rapid growth in the senior population and the desire to meet the needs of this population. It is a family owned business that focuses on a family oriented philosophy for its residents. Mulberry Grove can give you the best of both words by providing...
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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.
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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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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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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.
Oak Pointe Memory Center is the newest memory care community in beautiful Winder, GA. With only 14 residential suites at Oak Pointe Memory Center you are part of a family, not just a number. Our small staff-to-resident ratio creates a close-knit family experience and personalized service.
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Basic low cost Independent living. Lower than any other in the area. Improved varieties of food and more activities would make it a very good place to stay.
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.
Four Seasons Independent Living CenterFour Seasons Independent Living Center is an independent living community which lies quietly in a discreet street in Winder, GA. This picturesque living community is located in the quiet area of the Barrow Country and holds a rustic charm. Winder is a...
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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
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
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ross, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ross is $3,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlton, GA with an average of $3,225 per month.

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

Ross, GA
$3,225/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,220/mo
Independent Living
$3,225/mo

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

Studio
$3,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,360/mo

Senior living costs in Ross 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: Ross, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoss, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,225/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,318/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,220/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ross, GA:$3,225/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ross, GA:$4,318/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ross, GA:$5,220/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Ross, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ross 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.

Ross, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ross, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ross 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 average 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
Ross, GA$3,174/mo$3,145/mo+0.9%
Georgia$3,293/mo$3,216/mo+2.4%
National$3,338/mo$3,223/mo+3.6%
Ross, GA
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,145/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,293/mo
2023 average cost:$3,216/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,223/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ross

Recent reviews for independent living in Ross

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Viva Senior Living at Gainesville

4.6
It's been a very good experience. The staff is very friendly. Overall the care is very good, and the facility is beautiful. Right now with the pandemic, they're a little bit understaffed. But they do still stay on top of things.

Foxwood Senior Village in Washington, GA

4.5
It's clean, everything works, nice aesthetics, and the neighbors are friendly. I can sit quietly on my porch and not be disturbed. I picked this community because, most importantly it was clean. It was quiet, I felt when I visited the location I could make it a home.

Ross independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ross independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ross, 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 Ross 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 Ross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ross, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ross 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 Ross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ross, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ross 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 Ross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ross, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.1%
47.6%
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Cottages of Monroe, North Pointe and Smoky Springs by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ross, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 102 independent living facilities near Ross, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ross, Georgia are Cottages of Monroe, North Pointe and Summit Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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