I LOVE living here, and what makes it so special is the people and the activities. The Park gets a BIG 5. The apartments are spacious, the closet safe large walk in. We are located walking distance of 3...
We chose The Cottages of Monroe because it felt like HOME when we visited. We like our cottage and our neighbors throughout the village. Our director makes sure that there are activities available to us...
What we like the most about the community is the over community spirit with the residents. Yes we would recommend Highland Senior Living Rome to other families based on the experience so far.
The blgs was only 3 yrs old and had lots of amenities. Apartments were nicer than many others we looked at. Location was good and not too far from family living here. Staff is very friendly and welcoming to...
The clinical support team is very dedicated and really enjoy the residents. Administrative staff is responsive with any issues presented. Housekeeping and laundry is top notch. Finally, a lot of residents...
I've had my husband in memory care for [time frame removed] He seems to be adjusting well some of the people who work there really care about him. I hear the people complaining about the food sometime and...
Our daily interactions have been great! The meals and activities planned deserve a kudos. I am comfortable having my loved one there as the staff work hard to immediately address and resolve any concerns.
I would rate 5 for each category- this place is terrific! Very friendly. They are all about making your stay here pleasant and accommodating. Currently having a problem getting cable connected, but is cable...
The staff has been very, very helpful with making my mom feel comfortable and welcome. it is smaller and does not have quite as many bells and whistles, but the staff has been great.
This facility felt a little more welcoming than the others and they were within our budget. There has been a bit of turnover in the kitchen, but overall the staff is very friendly and helpful to my...
Location and the facilities are very nice. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families depending on level of care needed and a clear understanding of how assisted level works and cost.
Basically, I chose Sweetwater Creek because it was convenient to the house. However, after having my sister there for several months, I would highly recommend it to anyone. My sister has dementia, they have...
The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
My mother was a resident in the memory care unit of the Oaks at Hampton for the last 2+ years until her recent passing. The care and attention she received during her time at the Oaks was beyond my...
The staff was very kind and seem to really care about their residents and the building was very well kept. I would definitely recommend! Smoky Springs is amazing
Because independent living communities in Georgia don’t provide personal care services or skilled nursing care, they are not licensed or regulated by a state agency like other senior living facilities.
It is worth pointing out that many of our partner independent living communities in Georgia reside on the same campus as assisted living and memory care facilities.[01] For more information on assisted living regulations in Georgia, visit our Georgia state overview to assisted living.
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Stand-alone independent living communities can be compared to an apartment building where residents don’t require access to higher level supportive services. These communities must adhere to state rental laws, which are outlined in the Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook. City or county governments may have additional rental laws that regulate landlord tenant relationships.
An example of Georgia’s rental laws include the following:
• Landlords cannot discriminate based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
• Landlords have a duty to ensure a unit is safe and habitable by maintaining the building structure, electric, heating and plumbing.
• Tenants cannot substantially alter a leased property without the landlord’s permission.
• The landlord cannot keep the security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.
• Landlords cannot remove tenants or prevent access to a unit without first going through the court eviction process.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects tenants living with a disability from housing discrimination. The act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations and allows a resident living with a disability to make reasonable modifications to their living space. The following examples of reasonable modifications or accommodations:[02]
• Hand rails and or grab bars
• Wheelchair ramp
• Assigning an accessible parking space
• Allowing a service animal
• Lower light switches
Most independent living communities in Georgia have age requirements, which are typically posted on the community’s website. Some communities require individuals be a minimum age of 55 while others set the minimum age at 62. Communities may have additional admission requirements to ensure residents don’t require a higher level of assistance than what the community is capable of providing.
Georgia Department of Public Health
200 Piedmont Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-657-2700
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable Accommodations and modifications.
Overview of Independent Living in GA
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