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The cost of independent living in Stephens County is about $3,925 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 146 options. Read 2018 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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Stephens County Independent Living Facilities | 2018 Reviews

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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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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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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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, 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: 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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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.
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: 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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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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
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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
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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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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
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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 have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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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: 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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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.
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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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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 Stephens County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Stephens County is $3,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clayton, GA with an average of $3,288 per month.

Independent living costs in Stephens County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Stephens County, GA
$3,925/mo
$3,663/mo
$4,010/mo

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

Stephens County, GA
$3,925/mo
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Stephens County, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,183/mo
Independent Living
$3,925/mo

Independent living costs in Stephens County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,950/mo
Studio
$2,808/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,353/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,151/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,090/mo

Senior living costs in Stephens County 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: Stephens County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStephens County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,925/mo$4,424/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,047/mo$3,794/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,183/mo$4,351/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Stephens County, GA:$3,925/mo
Georgia:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Stephens County, GA:$4,047/mo
Georgia:$3,794/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Stephens County, GA:$4,183/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Stephens County, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stephens County 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
Stephens County, GA$2,819/mo$3,437/mo-18.0%
Georgia$3,141/mo$3,084/mo+1.8%
National$3,218/mo$3,104/mo+3.7%
Stephens County, GA
2024 average cost:$2,819/mo
2023 average cost:$3,437/mo
Percent change:-18.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,141/mo
2023 average cost:$3,084/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,218/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Stephens County

Recent reviews for independent living in Stephens County

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Brookside Commerce

5.0
The Director went out of her way to help get my dad in quickly. He is in the cottage and it is huge. I can't believe what all he has for the price. I'm really pleased with the whole experience so far.

Stephens County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stephens County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stephens County, 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 Stephens County 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 Stephens County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stephens County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Stephens County 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 Stephens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stephens County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stephens County 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 Stephens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stephens County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

North Pointe, Smoky Springs by Barclay House and Summit Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stephens County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 146 independent living facilities near Stephens County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Stephens County, Georgia is Cedarhurst of Oakwood. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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