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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Royston, GA

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The cost of independent living in Royston is about $3,225 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options.

Read 1796 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 Hartwell, Toccoa and Elberton.

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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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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
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.
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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My parents are being well cared for. We as a family are satisfied that we made the right choice for them. There have been minor issues, but the staff has been quick to correct the problem. We would recommend...
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.
The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, Georgia is the third community in North Georgia that we have had the pleasure of welcoming seniors to call home. We pride ourselves on providing our residents a comfortable, caring home, a sense of community and the endless love and support they deserve. Our...
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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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We were fortunate to get Mom in this facility. Some of our family visits daily and at random times, so we get to see the facility for what it is. We find Mom loves it there. The staff is always very...
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.
Traces of Tiger Senior Living Community is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. We are a one story 24 apartment community with services ranging from independent living through personal care support services and coming soon a dedicated memory care neighborhood. We offer two...
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For me the choice of living arrangements for my senior years came down to two factors....geographically and socially. Geographically( NE Georgia ) *Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains,...
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.
Seniors living independently in an elegant active community where the environment promotes better health and well being is clinically proven to improve their overall longevity and quality of life.The HOLBROOK encourages a physically fit environment.Studies show that a healthy circulatory system...
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The staff is friendly and can answer all their questions or concerns. The size of the apartments are spacious. Both one and two bedrooms. I haven't had an opportunity to rent the club house they have on the...
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.
About Foxwood Senior Village Foxwood Senior Village is the newest 55 and older independent living community in the heart of Washington, GA. Known for its large number of Antebellum, Victorian, and Colonial homes, Washington, GA has many sites on The National Register of Historic Places. The new...
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We moved our Mother into Washington Manor the week after Thanksgiving 2014. We could not be more pleased! The staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. They check on her very often. The schedule...
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.
Southern Manor Senior Living is a boutique personal care home located on a beautiful, serene 5-acre campus in Washington, Georgia. Our peaceful setting creates a calm, welcoming environment where residents feel safe, comfortable, and truly at home.We offer all private suites with private...
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Pre COVID they had daily activities the residents could participate in. The activities director was wonderful and always encouraged our loved one to get engaged. Her communication with us was excellent. The...
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.
Embrace FreedomIf you want to exchange the burdens of everyday life for a retirement rich in meaning and purpose, look no further. Our 46-acre campus is located just 15 minutes from downtown Easley, a quaint town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with historic sites, specialty shops...
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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
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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.
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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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.
Photo of Southern Oaks Retirement Inn
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: 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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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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.
Photo of Loving Thy Neighbor Residential Care
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: 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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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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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.
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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
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
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Royston, GA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Royston 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
Royston, 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%
Royston, 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 Royston

Recent reviews for independent living in Royston

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.

Royston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royston, 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 Royston 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 Royston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Royston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Royston 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 Royston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royston 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 Royston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Gables at Cobb Village, Cottages of Monroe and North Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Royston, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Royston, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Royston, 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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