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The cost of independent living in Sandy is about $5,755 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 227 options. Read 3541 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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After growing pains in the beginning, the new management company and new Executive Director have really turned this place into a first class home for our Dad. I am so pleased and would recommend them to...
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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.
Oasis at Scholars Landing Oasis at Scholars Landing is a senior residence provides seniors with a safe place to call home in the great city of Atlanta, GA. The individuals who choose this community as their own will find that its location allows for much entertainment, as Atlanta has a lot to...
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The staff is nice and friendly and helpful. The tenants are friendly, and engaging. The facility is very maintained. The area is quiet. I'm glad to be here. The facility has social events for the tenants, an...
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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.
Veranda At College Town an Active Adult Community (62 years and up). Surrounded in the Historic West End Atlanta Area. We are close to shopping, banks and I-20 Highway. Our seniors enjoy a variety of activities that are planned daily by our on staff Resident Services Coordinator. We are minutes...
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My mother is doing very well here at these senior apartments. Everything has worked out well for her here and I'am pleased. They do a very good job with the cleaning and maintenance of the community. They...
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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.
Asbury Harris Epworth Towers is a senior apartment complex located in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia in Fulton County. The local community is chock full of interesting sights and services, including Sage Hill Shopping Center, Emory University, Candle Lake, Johnson Park, and Wesley Woods Health...
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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.
Lutheran Towers is an independent living community that is located in the city of Atlanta, GA. As part of Fulton County, those who visit Atlanta will find that the city has much to offer, and those that choose this city as their home will love all of the entertainment options found there. Atlanta...
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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.
Our high rise community features ten floors of modern and newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments for senior citizens. We offer such amenities as a new fitness center, computer lab, fully equipped arts and craft center and a cozy library. We are on the Marta line too! These are just a few...
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My husband and I have lived here several years and love it. Maintenance request are always answered in a timely and courteous manner. Staff is more than willing to address any concerns. The surroundings 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.
Taking it to New Heights...South Fulton's Premier Apartment Community for Adults 55+ Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all located within South Fulton County - one of Atlanta's most exciting and close-in suburbs.Benefits :: A private,...
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There is no staff on site. Everything is managed through a different city, which kind of shocked us. They only work certain days of the week and a certain set of hours because they're managing several...
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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.
Waters Oaks opened to the public in 2008 and is a brand new spacious one bedroom garden style apartment complex. Nestled in the town of Reynolds, Georgia this quiet community is 28 apartments for independent seniors looking for a good home. Community transport options allow easy access to...
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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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From our understanding they do offer a good amount of activities for the residents to participant in. We really liked how friendly the staff was and how clean this community was kept when we first came to...
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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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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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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
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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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Staff was very friendly, this community is very clean. We aren't able to rate the activities as she moved in right when COVID started. The location is a little to far away from where we live.
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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.
Affordable Senior Retirement Community accepting applications from those 62 and older. 47 cozy, cottage style apartments, approx., 550 sq. ft. peaceful, wooded setting close to I-285. NO SMOKING. No application fee. Rent based on income. Professionally managed by Catholic Housing Initiatives, Inc.
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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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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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Some of the staff isn't Customer Friendly. They need to be with the seniors and anyone planning to live their. Mom air conditioner was out for a whole month!!!! Overall the place is really nice.
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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.
Woodbridge at Parkway Village is an Active Adult Community for adults 62 and over. You can relax in the Community Library or resident gardening area, exercise in the fitness center or enjoy a game of shuffleboard. Catch up on work in the business center or watch a movie in the on-site theater. ...
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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.
Wesley Woods of Newnan - Peachtree City is located 25 miles southwest of Atlanta on the north side of Newnan, Ga. The city of Peachtree City, Ga. is located nearby to the east. One of several Atlanta-area Wesley Woods senior living locations, the Newnan facility is located on 52 acres and...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sandy, GA

The average cost of senior living in Sandy is $5,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, GA with an average of $2,820 per month.

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

Sandy, GA
$5,755/mo
$5,505/mo
$3,624/mo

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

Sandy, GA
$5,755/mo
$4,447/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$4,159/mo
Independent Living
$5,755/mo

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

Studio
$2,867/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,802/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,885/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy 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, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,755/mo$4,447/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$3,438/mo$3,807/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,159/mo$4,373/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Sandy, GA:$5,755/mo
Georgia:$4,447/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy, GA:$3,438/mo
Georgia:$3,807/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Sandy, GA:$4,159/mo
Georgia:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Sandy, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sandy 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 median 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
Sandy, GA$2,644/mo$2,746/mo-3.7%
Georgia$3,067/mo$3,106/mo-1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Sandy, GA
2024 average cost:$2,644/mo
2023 average cost:$2,746/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
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 Sandy

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy

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.

Vineville Tower in Macon, GA

5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet. There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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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.

Sandy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.4%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cottages of Monroe, John-Wesley Villas and The Joy Senior Living of Loganville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandy, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 227 independent living facilities near Sandy, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sandy, Georgia are Cottages of Monroe, John-Wesley Villas and The Joy Senior Living of Loganville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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