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The cost of independent living in Unity is about $3,669 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 91 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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Photo of Brookside Commerce
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Staff have been helpful with those special, individualized needs that my aunt has. They do their best to work with us on special requests. Food needs to have more flavor. When I've tasted my aunts food,...
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.
Brookside Commerce is a senior living community offering a wide range of care services in Commerce, GA. Commerce boasts small town southern charm with convenient access to the metropolitan areas of Athens and Atlanta. Our town has many fun events year-round, a thriving downtown area, eclectic...
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I have been to this facility many times in the last few years and have found it to be very clean and the employees very caring and loving to the residents. The food lacks a little, but sometimes looks good!...
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.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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Photo of The Gables at Cobb Village
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What we really like the most about this community is the overall friendliness and we would recommend The Gables at Cobb Village to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
The Gables at Cobb Village is a senior residence provides seniors with a community that is made just for them and offers them a comfortable place to call home. Located in Royston, GA, this community offers much to its residents. Guests of this community's residents will find the Royston Wellness...
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Our mom spent her last two precious years at The Veranda receiving the best care. We are very thankful to the staff and owners who created a safe and warm environment for her. It didn’t feel like an...
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.
We provide gentle guidance and oversight while fostering dignity and encouraging independence. Our staff manages medication and assists with bathing and grooming. Three home-cooked meals are served daily in our country style dining room, and activities are offered daily to engage and stimulate...
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We decided on The Overlook because of the cleanliness, friendliness, and it is a smaller facility that is not as crowded as those larger places. The staff try their best to take care of the residents even...
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.
The Overlook is nestled within some of Georgia's most breathtaking scenery, providing residents and their families endless opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Our mission is to create a new home for our residents that gives them the care, support and love they deserve.
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They were kind and compassionate to my husband and kind to me and other family members. My husband was only there for a total of 22 days with a hospital stay in the middle which lasted 6 days. I would...
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: 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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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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Cost of independent living in Unity, GA

The average cost of senior living in Unity is $3,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toccoa, GA with an average of $3,579 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Unity, GA vs. nearby cities

Unity, GA
$3,669/mo
$6,429/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Unity, GA vs. the state and national average

Unity, GA
$3,669/mo
$4,192/mo
U.S. national average
$4,150/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Unity vs. other types of senior living

$3,669/mo
Independent Living
$3,669/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Unity, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$2,911/mo
Studio
$3,346/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,173/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Unity

Recent reviews for independent living in Unity

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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Brookdale Hartwell

3.8
It is a great place for someone with dementia. The community did well in including residents in activities. They need to improve on nursing and medical attendants. The medical staff was not always on board about accurate administration of my husbands meds. The corporation pharmacy did not ...
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Brookside Commerce

4.1
Staff have been helpful with those special, individualized needs that my aunt has. They do their best to work with us on special requests. Food needs to have more flavor. When I've tasted my aunts food, it's really not that tasty. Think the variety is good though.

Unity independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Unity independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Unity, 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 Unity 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 Unity partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Unity, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Unity 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 Unity communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Unity, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Unity 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 Unity offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Unity, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.8%
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Brookside Commerce, The Oaks-Scenic View (Assisted Living) and The Gables at Cobb Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Unity, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Unity, Georgia. See the full list.

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