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Cost of independent living in Thurston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Thurston is $3,722 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonton, GA with an average of $3,117 per month.

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

Thurston, GA

$3,722/mo

Greensboro, GA

$3,712/mo

Siloam, GA

$3,652/mo

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

Thurston, GA

$3,722/mo

Georgia state

$4,424/mo

U.S. national average

$4,211/mo

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

Assisted Living

$3,345/mo

Memory Care

$4,172/mo

Independent Living

$3,722/mo

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

Studio

$2,685/mo

1 Bedroom

$2,853/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,294/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$2,895/mo

Senior living costs in Thurston 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: Thurston, GA

Column state: Georgia

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Thurston, GA	Georgia	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,722/mo	$4,424/mo	$4,211/mo
Assisted Living	$3,345/mo	$3,794/mo	$4,752/mo
Memory Care	$4,172/mo	$4,351/mo	$5,014/mo

Independent Living

Thurston, GA:$3,722/mo

Georgia:$4,424/mo

U.S.:$4,211/mo

Assisted Living

Thurston, GA:$3,345/mo

Georgia:$3,794/mo

U.S.:$4,752/mo

Memory Care

Thurston, GA:$4,172/mo

Georgia:$4,351/mo

U.S.:$5,014/mo

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Independent living costs in Thurston, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Thurston 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.

Thurston, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Thurston, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Thurston 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Thurston, GA	$2,882/mo	$2,937/mo	-1.9%
Georgia	$3,115/mo	$3,141/mo	-0.8%
National	$3,259/mo	$3,168/mo	+2.9%

Thurston, GA

2024 average cost:$2,882/mo

2023 average cost:$2,937/mo

Percent change:-1.9%

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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

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What families are saying about independent living in Thurston

Recent reviews for independent living in Thurston

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, ...

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.

Water Tower Park Senior Village in Gray, GA

4.0

I am happy living in this nice community apartment. I find it to be very clean and taken care of. the staff is very nice and caring to my needs. I like that I am able to cook for myself. I would recommend this community to others that want a nice home to live.

Thurston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston, 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 Thurston 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 Thurston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Thurston, GANational

Nutritionist / dietician

15.9%

20.6%

Low / no sodium

43.5%

34.8%

No sugar

37.7%

31.2%

Vegetarian

39.1%

33.9%

Pureed meals

17.4%

10.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Thurston 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 Thurston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Thurston, GANational

Professional chef

29%

36.9%

Restaurant style dining

39.1%

43.8%

Room service

34.8%

37.3%

Anytime dining

13%

17.3%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston 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 Thurston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Thurston, GANational

Activity director

46.4%

45.6%

Pet-focused programs

30.4%

28.5%

Community service programs

21.7%

33.4%

Devotional activities on-site

50.7%

47.8%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

53.6%

49.2%

Outings / off-site activities

58%

54.3%

Piano or organ

42%

43.4%

Arts and crafts center

34.8%

38.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

39.1%

42.2%

Clubs / games / karaoke

49.3%

47.5%

Live performances

47.8%

47.2%

Dances

27.5%

33.3%

Fitness center

20.3%

39.8%

Fitness classes

44.9%

46.8%

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Cost of independent living in Thurston, GA

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

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

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