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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wayne County, GA

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The cost of independent living in Wayne County is about $3,610 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 155 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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Wayne County Independent Living Facilities | 155 Reviews

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Photo of At Home Senior Living of Jesup
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8.5
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I personally have not been there but I have dealt with staff over the phone and through emails. My cousin has visited and she was very pleased with the appearance and the staff.
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.
At Home Senior Living of Jesup is proud to have an LPN onsite Monday through Friday with an RN availability to assist with medical concerns that may arise. Our weekend staff have received training to monitor for changes in condition and when to notify a supervisor to ensure prompt medical care is...
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Photo of Magnolia Manor on the Coast
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9.8
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36 reviews
9.8
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36 reviews
5 star
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The only thing I have ever heard her complain about is the food. She says it's sometimes cold and, for instance, they had rice not long ago and she says it had not been cooked long enough. She hates being...
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.
In the gracious low country just south of Savannah, residents of Magnolia Manor on the Coast are making the most of their retirement years. Whether 62 or 92, retirees are living active, vital lives. With 88 independent living apartments and 30 assisted living apartments, each resident's total...
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Photo of Vitality Living Frederica
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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38 reviews
8.5
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38 reviews
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The staff and the activities were great. The care my mom received was excellent and we as a family plus just enjoy our time with her. Unfortunately she has passed. As a family could just enjoy time with...
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.
What Makes Thrive Assisted Livingand Memory Care Different?This is the place where seniorscan achieve new goals and find continuedpurpose in their lives.Assisted Living LikeYou’ve Never Seen Before seniors today want to thrive…to get the most out of life while beingconnected to the ones they...
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Photo of Addington Place of Brunswick
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55 Floor plans available
8.3
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26 reviews
8.3
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26 reviews
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Addington Place of Brunswick is filled with love and laughter, that alone is good for the soul! The staff treats the residents like family and know them all by name. If you have never toured this community,...
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.
Welcome to the new Addington Place of Brunswick! A beautiful senior living community full of warmth, decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call...
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Photo of Magnolia Manor of St. Simons
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7.9
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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What we like the most about Magnolia Manor is the staff. Their staff team has been been very helpful and friendly. A little disappointed in the food, it is nutritional but not consistently tasty. However,...
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.
With scenic St. Simons Island, Georgia as a backdrop of natural beauty, Magnolia Manor offers a continuum of care for many who make our campus their 'home'. 'Home' is a nurturing environment where a resident's needs are met by a loving staff you will come to know as family.For independent...
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My aunt stayed at the memory care unit at HomeLife on Glynco for nearly two years. The facility was lovely, safe, and very clean. [name removed] was gracious, warm, and caring, and the staff was EXTREMELY...
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.
HomeLife on Glynco is a senior living community located amidst the beautiful greenery of the town of Brunswick, GA. Our location in Glynn County makes it easy to engage in the community both at home and downtown. Brunswick is a calm and wonderful place to live, and a charming place for friends...
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: 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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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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: 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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Photo of St Mark's Towers
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.
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.
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.
The Griffin House is a small, family owned facility which allows us to provide quality, personalized attention to each of our residents.  We understand that each person has different needs and our plan of care is flexible to accommodate each resident.  Our facility has a home-like atmosphere and...
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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.
Photo of The Suites at Station Exchange
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I'am still getting adjusted to this community, but so far everything is working out well. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean. They have the best staff here, they are always willing...
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: 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.
Enjoy Senior Living at its Best, Ways Station Apartments! Senior residents 55 years or older can enjoy quality living at an affordable price.New senior community built in 2018/2019 for residents 55 years or older, Ways Station in Richmond Hill offers well-appointed 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans...

Cost of independent living in Wayne County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Wayne County is $3,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reidsville, GA with an average of $3,103 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wayne County, GA vs. nearby counties

Wayne County, GA
$3,610/mo
$3,610/mo
$3,840/mo

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

Wayne County, GA
$3,610/mo
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$3,930/mo
Independent Living
$3,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$5,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,785/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wayne County over time

Wayne County, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Wayne County

Recent reviews for independent living in Wayne County

The Suites at Station Exchange in Richmond Hill, GA

5.0
I believe that my Dad is in the best place possible. The staff is very caring and helpful. The place is always very clean and well taken care of. I would highly recommend it.

Magnolia Manor of St. Simons in Saint Simons Island, GA

4.4
We chose this community because my mom really liked it. A Place for Mom sent us to 3 or 4 places in our area, but Magnolia Manor was so welcoming and made her feel at home so we chose this facility. The room size was adequate and she was happy with her room. The food she complained about quite a ...
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At Home Senior Living of Jesup

5.0
My mil went through a health scare just before turning 90. Although she recovered, she couldn’t get her strength back to where it was. Thank goodness she agreed she could no longer live by herself and moved in to At Home. Although she certainly missed the home she had since becoming a young ...
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Wayne County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayne County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayne County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayne 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 Wayne County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayne County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayne 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 Wayne County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayne County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Manor on the Coast, At Home Senior Living of Jesup and Vitality Living Frederica are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wayne County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Wayne County, Georgia. See the full list.

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