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The cost of independent living in Rutledge is about $5,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 328 options. Read 6488 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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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 mother lives here and we have no complaints.
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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.
Grier ManorGrier manor is a senior housing community situated in the beautiful neighborhoods of McDonough, GA in Henry County. Grier manor is located on a picturesque terrain and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When...
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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, 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.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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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.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
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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.
Shoal Creek ManorShoal Creek Manor is senior housing located in central Georgia in the city of Locust Grove, Henry County. This lightly populated residential area is home a tight knit community of people who are polite, friendly, and practically define the term "southern hospitality." With the...
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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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Appearance is poor - felt a bit rundown. Dining is also poor - there is a lack of menu choice. Single level was a plus.
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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Hi, my 1yr anniversary living here was [date removed]. I love living here. The management team in the office do their best to make sure problems are taken care of in a timely manner. The maintenance men are...
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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.
The Retreat at Madison Place The Retreat at Madison Place is a senior housing community located in Decatur, the county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia. This friendly city has many amazing sites and sounds to discover. From their beautiful downtown, beautiful scenery and casual feel, its hard not...
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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: 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'm impressed with the new management team especially their handling of issues with professionalism and follow-through with resolve concerning tenants. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate their performance thus...
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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.
Sweetwater Terraces is a brand-new Senior Community in Gwinnett.  We offer a luxurious and carefree lifestyle at very affordable rates.  You will enjoy 22,000 square feet of community space with an extensive amenities package that surpasses all others. Come and be part of a community...
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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: 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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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,...
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.
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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Overall I think they do a good job at Decatur Christian Towers, my loved one seems to be enjoying himself here. For the most part we've got no complaints, the people are friendly and it's a nice looking...
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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.
Decatur Christian TowersDecatur Christian Towers (often called DCT) senior apartments, is an attractive 14 story apartment community for seniors that is located just a mile from Decatur, GA in DeKalb County. Thanks to our close location to downtown Decatur, our residents are able to enjoy all the...
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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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I am very happy with the care here. The community is clean and enjoyable. He is very happy with the meals and the good variety. He is liking the activities and is happy that he is able to walk a lot. I would...
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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.
Daily Living at Philips Tower-Live in The Heart of Decatur Your Apartment A lease is required. Residents may cancel with a written thirty day notice. Each apartment is provided with carpet, window coverings, electric stove, a frost-free refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Laundry facilities are...
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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.
At Safe Haven Home For All you can expect great care from our team of caregivers who seek ways to give residents no less than the best possible care. We participate in the health management of our clients. Safe Haven Home For All is not just a place to live – it is a place to enjoy your golden...
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I am very pleased with this community, the manager Maxine has been extremely wonderful to my family and I with being on top of everything and making the transition into the facility a smooth one. The staff...
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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.
Come home to the best in senior living. Much more than just a place to live, Clairmont Oaks is a caring community where residents and professional staff share mutual respect and concern for each other.It’s the ideal place to call home. Our inclusive, supportive environment has all the right...
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All staff members and caregivers are helpful, professional and really concerned about the residents. My aunt likes the food and room. Just wish she would make more friends. [Name removed], [name removed] and...
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.

Cost of independent living in Rutledge, GA

The average cost of senior living in Rutledge is $5,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonton, GA with an average of $3,117 per month.

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

Rutledge, GA
$5,368/mo
$6,465/mo

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

Rutledge, GA
$5,368/mo
$4,447/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$4,261/mo
Independent Living
$5,368/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$3,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,027/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,070/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,361/mo

Senior living costs in Rutledge 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: Rutledge, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRutledge, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,368/mo$4,447/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$3,208/mo$3,807/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,261/mo$4,373/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Rutledge, GA:$5,368/mo
Georgia:$4,447/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Rutledge, GA:$3,208/mo
Georgia:$3,807/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Rutledge, GA:$4,261/mo
Georgia:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Rutledge, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rutledge 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rutledge, GA$3,066/mo$3,135/mo-2.2%
Georgia$3,067/mo$3,106/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Rutledge, GA
2024 average cost:$3,066/mo
2023 average cost:$3,135/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,106/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 Rutledge

Recent reviews for independent living in Rutledge

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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Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and helpful staff members. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Ashwood Meadows, the staff goes above and beyond to help residents make new friends and feel welcome. At Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, the staff are described as friendly ...
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Variety of activities and events. Communities offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests. For instance, at Laurel Grove by Barclay House, residents participate in a wide range of activities from bingo and cards to arts and crafts. At The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living, residents appreci ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews consistently praise the quality and variety of meals at senior living communities. For example, at Sanford Estates, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At The Palms of Lake Spivey, residents mention the 5-star culinary chef and delicious meals.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and families frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they have chosen. At Coventry Place, Coventry Place is praised for its cleanliness and modern appearance. At Hammond Glen Retirement Community, Hammond Glen's clean and quiet atmosphere is a favorite a ...
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Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the welcoming and friendly environment at their community. For example, at Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, residents describe the community as a 'nice place' with friendly staff and residents. At Atria North Point, the warm and welcoming atmosphere is noted as a maj ...
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Individualized care and attention. Several communities offer personalized care and attention to meet residents' unique needs. At Ashwood Meadows, Ashwood Meadows accommodates residents by treating them as family and helping with any needs they may have. At The Phoenix at Braselton, The Phoenix at Braselton provides a secure a ...
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Rutledge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rutledge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rutledge, 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 Rutledge 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 Rutledge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Rutledge 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 Rutledge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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44.3%
Room service
Room service
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37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rutledge 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 Rutledge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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