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The cost of independent living in Ruden is about $3,964 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 219 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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Photo of The Retreat at Jasper
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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11 reviews
9.4
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11 reviews
5 star
91%
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My father is comfortable at the Retreat in Jasper. The staff take good care of him. I have a 4 for administration because there has been turnover since he moved in. Overall, it's a good place and I recommend...
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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Photo of Cedarhurst of Canton
1010 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.1
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45 reviews
9.1
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45 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
18%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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Cedarhurst is a good place for my mom, and her care has been great. When issues arise they are responsive to my comments. Meals are good, although they are not always good about alternative meals to deal...
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.
Relish in the rich history of Canton when taking up residence at Cedarhurst of Canton. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Canton boasts a modern mountain lodge feel with custom decor, a private lake stocked with fish and easy...
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Photo of Cameron Hall of Canton
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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39 reviews
9.0
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39 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
31%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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10%
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The staff at Cameron Hall are great and have genuine concern for my loved one. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would most definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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Photo of Chapters of Canton
88 Photos available
8.3
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34 reviews
8.3
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34 reviews
5 star
43%
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24%
3 star
21%
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3%
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9%
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Overall it has been a good experience for her. She enjoys the staff and the activities but the food and the dining room experience has not been very good. I know they cannot do a lot of seasoning and stuff...
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
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Photo of Oaks at Ellijay
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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18 reviews
8.2
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18 reviews
5 star
60%
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11%
3 star
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We've been very happy with the Oaks. The staff is very caring and attentive. Almost too attentive as my mother takes advantage of that. I get regular texts on how my mom is doing for if she needs me to...
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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Photo of Rock Creek Manor
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17%
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
Photo of The Landing of Canton Hills
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5 star
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It is a good facility for the money, but they seem to be short staffed which makes it hard for everybody need to be met. No fault of the persons here, they are all great and super friendly, but they could...
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.
Provident Village at Canton has created a senior living community where residents live vibrantly in Cherokee County, Georgia. Only 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A charming location for friends and family to visit, Canton's Main...
Photo of The Oaks at Fairmount
99 Photos available
1.0
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16 reviews
1.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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4 star
6%
3 star
13%
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
1313 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
6.8
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12 reviews
6.8
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12 reviews
5 star
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3 star
17%
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Phoenix Assisted Living at Union Hill Road is a 5/5. So glad we made this move. My mom is much happier and living the independent life she wanted. They are prompt to fix any issues or concerns. The facility...
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.
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Photo of North Georgia Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
67%
4 star
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11%
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11%
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Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.
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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Photo of Sonshine Manor
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
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 Trinity Manor
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.

Cost of independent living in Ruden, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ruden is $3,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $3,112 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ruden, GA vs. nearby cities

Ruden, GA
$3,964/mo
$3,997/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ruden, GA vs. the state and national average

Ruden, GA
$3,964/mo
$4,211/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ruden vs. other types of senior living

$4,406/mo
Independent Living
$3,964/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ruden, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,578/mo
Studio
$4,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,451/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,515/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ruden over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ruden

Recent reviews for independent living in Ruden

Regency Manor Personal Care Home in Cumming, GA

5.0
Best care available today! Both my parents have been cared for by [name removed] at Regency, and my family and I are very grateful for her loving care. House is always clean, the food is amazing and each resident is clean and happy. Thank you for all the good times you provided my parents and ...
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Oaks at Gracemont in Cumming, GA

4.5
Our family could not speak more highly of the director and her staff at Gracemont. My mom was fortunate to be living there for almost 6 years, your facility is truly one of the best places of caregivers for the residents their love and compassion shows how all should be treated. We are so ...
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The Phoenix at Union Hill in Canton, GA

5.0
When I have a problem, it is solved. My wife has dementia, she has great care. The staff are great especially the front desk staff.

Ruden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruden, 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 Ruden 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 Ruden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruden, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruden 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 Ruden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruden, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruden 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 Ruden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruden, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.7%
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Oaks at Hampton, The Retreat at Jasper and The Arbor at BridgeMill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ruden, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Ruden, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Ruden, Georgia is Oaks at Hampton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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