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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sandy Plains, GA

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The cost of independent living in Sandy Plains is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 452 options.

Read 11263 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 Atlanta, Cumming and Canton.

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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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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 helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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.
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: 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, 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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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.
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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My mother lives here and we have no complaints.
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.
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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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: 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: 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.
Lighthouse Pointe is set in a private wooded environment on Hwy.27 just south of Carrollton. It is convenient to shopping, doctors and hospitals. Lighthouse Pointe is a full service personal care facility designed to provide the mature adult with living accommodations and other essential services...
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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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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.
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.
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
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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 Sandy Plains, GA

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Plains is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Douglasville, GA with an average of $3,043 per month.

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

Sandy Plains, GA
$3,568/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Sandy Plains, GA, vs. other senior living options

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$3,568/mo

Independent living costs in Sandy Plains, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,909/mo
Studio
$3,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,354/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Plains 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: Sandy Plains, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Plains, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Plains, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Plains, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Plains, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Sandy Plains, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sandy Plains 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sandy Plains, GA$3,337/mo$3,385/mo-1.4%
Georgia$3,229/mo$3,281/mo-1.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Sandy Plains, GA
2024 average cost:$3,337/mo
2023 average cost:$3,385/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,281/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy Plains

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy Plains

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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Towne Club Windermere in Cumming, GA

5.0
We're thrilled with Towne Club Windermere. It has worked out really well for my father. He has made lots of friends and is extremely happy with his apartment. He's put on about 7-8 pounds since he got there and is enjoying the food.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Canterfield of Kennesaw, they go above and beyond to help residents, ensuring everyone feels welcome. At Brookdale Chambrel Roswell, staff members are described as genuine and caring, and they make ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Communities offer a wide range of activities designed to keep residents active and engaged. Reviews for Canterfield of Kennesaw and Presbyterian Village of Cobb highlight the abundance of activities, from crafts and games to outings and classes. Residents at Winnwood, A Charter Senior Livin ...
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Caring and supportive community atmosphere. Residents and their families express appreciation for the sense of community and connection they have found in various communities. At Canterfield of Kennesaw, residents describe the atmosphere as friendly and welcoming, while at Presbyterian Village of Cobb, residents speak of making lifelo ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of community facilities and grounds. Residents at Canterfield of Kennesaw appreciate the clean lobby area and cleanliness throughout the facility, while at Brookdale Chambrel Roswell, updated flooring and courtyards create a lovely livi ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Reviews for Canterfield of Kennesaw and Winnwood, A Charter Senior Living Community mention delicious meals and a variety of menu options, while Presbyterian Village of Cobb residents praise the outstandi ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Some reviews mention the ease of access to amenities and services, making daily life more convenient. At The Holbrook of Woodstock, residents appreciate the accessibility of the facility, while Canterfield of Kennesaw residents enjoy having a gym and heated pool on site.
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Sandy Plains independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Plains independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Plains, 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 Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Plains, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Plains, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
49.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Plains 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 Sandy Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Plains, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Golden Rose, Cottages of Monroe and Smoky Springs by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandy Plains, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 452 independent living facilities near Sandy Plains, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sandy Plains, Georgia are Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Fountains of Calhoun. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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