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The cost of independent living in Swords is about $3,576 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options. Read 1478 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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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
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.
Shoal Creek ManorShoal Creek Manor is senior housing located in central Georgia in the city of Locust Grove, Henry County. This lightly populated residential area is home a tight knit community of people who are polite, friendly, and practically define the term "southern hospitality." With the...
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.
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All staff members and caregivers are helpful, professional and really concerned about the residents. My aunt likes the food and room. Just wish she would make more friends. [Name removed], [name removed] 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.
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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: 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, 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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Cost of independent living in Swords, GA

The average cost of senior living in Swords is $3,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonton, GA with an average of $3,117 per month.

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

Swords, GA
$3,576/mo
$3,748/mo

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

Swords, GA
$3,576/mo
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,213/mo
Independent Living
$3,576/mo

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

Studio
$2,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,014/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,606/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,106/mo

Senior living costs in Swords 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: Swords, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwords, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,576/mo$4,424/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,181/mo$3,794/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,213/mo$4,351/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Swords, GA:$3,576/mo
Georgia:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Swords, GA:$3,181/mo
Georgia:$3,794/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Swords, GA:$4,213/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Swords, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swords 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Swords, GA$2,708/mo$2,904/mo-6.8%
Georgia$3,115/mo$3,141/mo-0.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Swords, GA
2024 average cost:$2,708/mo
2023 average cost:$2,904/mo
Percent change:-6.8%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,115/mo
2023 average cost:$3,141/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Swords

Recent reviews for independent living in Swords

Benton House of Grayson

4.9
We chose Benton House of Grayson because of the alignment of value system and also I was able to see how they care for their community. My mother is in the memory care unit and the staff are all very responsive and we are very happy with the quality of care that she is getting. The staff, ...
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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.

The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Swords independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swords independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swords, 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 Swords 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 Swords partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swords, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Swords 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 Swords communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swords, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swords 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 Swords offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swords, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Great Oaks Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swords, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Swords, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Swords, Georgia are Cottages of Monroe and The Joy Senior Living of Loganville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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