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The cost of independent living in Shake Rag is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 440 options.

Read 11065 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 Cumming, Gainesville and Canton.

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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, 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.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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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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My service request was handled promptly and efficiently. [name removed] is always polite and helpful. All the team are always courteous and respectful. Thank you Ashton Walk for providing a wonderful place...
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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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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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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,...
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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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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The community is outstanding. The food is good,but needs more foods for diabetics. The staff is always helpful. The activities are great. A great community for others.
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.
Senior Solutions of Social CircleWhen you need superior care and comfort for your senior relative due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other concerns, Senior Solutions of Social Circle, Georgia offers an excellent option worthy of your consideration. Social Circle is a small community with an...
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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.
Fellowship Senior is located in Riverdale Georgia which has the homey feel of small town living. The people are wonderful and the scenery is comforting in Riverdale. School championships remain at the top for this little town in Georgia and people still meet and greet you with a smile. The...
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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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Greenbrooke is close to shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities you will be amazed at the quiet neighborhood feel of Greenbrooke.  Residents also enjoy a movie theater just a stone's throw away. The community offers a Clubhouse where residents enjoy billiards, cards, pot luck,...
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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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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly 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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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.
Amberley is located at 890 Macland Road Paulding County in Dallas, Georgia, 12 miles west of Marietta. Amberley maintains the small-town atmosphere of Dallas, yet is convenient to Town Center Mall and Hartsfield International Airport. 2 bedroom, 1 or 11/2 bath units are available. No stairs....
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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.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....
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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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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 staff at Peniston PCH provide excellent services and the organization really does care for their in-home care clients and their residents at the personal care home. The staff and management all have...
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.

Cost of independent living in Shake Rag, GA

The average cost of senior living in Shake Rag is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookhaven, GA with an average of $2,893 per month.

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

Shake Rag, GA
$3,568/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Shake Rag, GA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shake Rag 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shake Rag, 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%
Shake Rag, 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%
National
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 Shake Rag

Recent reviews for independent living in Shake Rag

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

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various senior living communities, such as The Mansions at Sandy Springs, where the staff's kindness and love for seniors create a homelike atmosphere. Families at Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville also appreciate the staff's ...
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Quality dining experiences. Residents and families consistently mention the exceptional meals and dining services at several communities, like Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett and Cottonwood Estates. Chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that every meal is enjoyable and satisfying.
Engaging activities. Activities are a significant feature in many senior living communities, with residents participating in various social events and hobbies. At Ashwood Meadows, residents bond with new friends and enjoy outings to local attractions, while at Linwood Estates, the activity director tailors activitie ...
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Highly responsive communication. Communication is crucial in senior living communities, with families lauding the thorough and consistent conversations between staff and residents. At Heartis Suwanee, the management team works closely with families to address concerns and ensure that care needs are being met.
Attentive maintenance and upkeep. Communities with well-maintained living spaces and amenities receive positive feedback from residents and families. At The Villas at Canterfield, the maintenance team ensures the facility is clean and in good condition, while at Towne Club Windermere, the beautiful surroundings and updated facil ...
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Comfortable and accommodating living spaces. Senior living communities offer various apartment sizes and layouts to meet residents' individual needs. At The Mansions at Sandy Springs, families appreciate the luxury apartment sizes, while at Celebration Village, residents enjoy the beautiful cottages designed for independent living
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Shake Rag independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shake Rag independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shake Rag, 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 Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag 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
18.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
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38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shake Rag, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
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48.1%
Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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