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The cost of independent living in Smyrna is about $3,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 441 options.

Read 10936 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, Roswell and Woodstock.

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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: 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.
1,2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Apartment Home interiors include: eat-in kitchens, ceramic tile showers, large walk-in closets, oversized patios/balconies, gas starter fireplaces, washer/dryer connections, beautiful views.
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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: 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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I have had a family friend residing in this facility for several years, and our expectations have been consistently exceeded. This place truly feels like a home for him. He receives excellent support and...
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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 recently move to Highland Court. In my opinion this is a great place to live. The staff is helpful and courteous. Maintenance problems are taken care of promptly. Neighbors are kind and friendly. It's a...
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.
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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...
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.
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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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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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,...
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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.
Welcome to Epoch of Roswell where our caring staff will make you feel at home. Come live in one of our spacious apartments and you will find all of the conveniences of home without all of the work. Our apartments feature wall to wall carpeting, window blinds, and kitchenettes that include a...
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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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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...
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.
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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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...
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.
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: 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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We are happy with all. The staff is great and the facility is new but also really well done in décor. Room size is fine, the care is really good so far. I know the facility wasn't open yet but APFM did not...
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.
We are a small and very quaint community with only 24 apartments.          
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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 Smyrna, GA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smyrna 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smyrna, 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%
Smyrna, 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 Smyrna

Recent reviews for independent living in Smyrna

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

Attentive and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the staff's dedication to making residents feel at home, even going above and beyond to meet their needs. At Silver Comet Village, the staff are described as friendly and helpful, and at Presbyterian Village of Cobb, the residents praise the professionalism and kindne ...
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Variety of on-site amenities. Many reviews describe the wide range of amenities offered in the community, including gyms, swimming pools, and activity rooms. For instance, at Canterfield of Kennesaw, residents enjoy a sit-down dining experience with a menu that changes weekly, while Presbyterian Village of Cobb boasts a ...
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Supportive and friendly community atmosphere. Numerous reviews underscore the sense of community and friendship among residents. At Canterfield of Kennesaw, the family friendly atmosphere and welcoming nature of the residents are noted, while Canterfield of Kennesaw and Spring House at Lithia Springs comment on the caring and inclusiv ...
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Beautifully maintained grounds. Several reviews comment on the pleasant and well-kept grounds of the community. For example, Hammond Glen Retirement Community praises the quiet and private view from their loved one's room, while Canterfield of Kennesaw and Presbyterian Village of Cobb mention the beautiful campus. In Sp ...
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Customizable apartment options. Reviews note the availability of various apartment sizes and configurations to accommodate different needs. For instance, Canterfield of Kennesaw describes the large bedroom and bathroom in their loved one's apartment, while Winnwood, A Charter Senior Living Community mentions the one-bedroo ...
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Access to nearby amenities. Several communities are praised for their convenient locations near shopping centers, dining options, and other amenities. For example, Hammond Glen Retirement Community highlights the community's proximity to doctors' offices and pharmacies, while Silver Comet Village notes the easy access ...
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Smyrna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smyrna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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
19.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Smyrna 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 Smyrna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smyrna, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
49%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smyrna 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 Smyrna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smyrna, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cambridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, Woodland Ridge Assisted Living and Delmar Gardens of Smyrna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smyrna, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 441 independent living facilities near Smyrna, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Smyrna, 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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