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Photo of Holiday Smoky Springs
1717 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
9.7
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132 reviews
9.7
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132 reviews
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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.
Smoky Springs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled near the Northeast Georgia Mountains and overlooking Lake Lanier, Smoky Springs is the home you've been looking for. Residents love the peace and quiet of a country home with big city conveniences...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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48 reviews
9.7
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48 reviews
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If you have a love one that needs care, this is the place to let your love one would enjoy. Many activities, wonderful meals, extremely clean, and nice accommodations. The staff front the front desk to the...
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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9.7
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52 reviews
9.7
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52 reviews
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[names removed] are so helpful with any questions or concerns. My brother is enjoying his activities. The staff are always so friendly when we visit. My brother loves the facility and the staff.
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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101 reviews
9.4
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From the top down, the staff is caring, attentive, and flexible; they focus on making the community welcoming, comfortable, and safe while empowering the residents to live their best lives. The physical...
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.
Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...
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44 Floor plans available
9.4
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The food is excellent and the staff is great. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Oaks at Braselton is conveniently close to local churches, shopping areas, the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and other medical offices. The single story stylish craftsman style property features 46 assisted living apartments and 34 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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77 Floor plans available
9.4
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61 reviews
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Staff was very helpful and they all knew [name removed] personally. She loved the bingo. Cedarhurst took her out to Walmart and restaurants on day trips. She made friends with the other residents and enjoyed...
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.
Pave the way to a carefree life when choosing to reside at Cedarhurst of Oakwood with today's most desired amenities and thoughtful features. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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I was very skeptical about going to see my Grandma but I was amazed by Brookdale Hartwell! She is so happy and has friends there. Before she was at home by herself all the time. She had a couple of falls...
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.
Endless OpportunitiesHere at our beautiful personal care and memory care community in Hartwell, Georgia, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and other household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. We may be biased, but we think you will fall in love with...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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Benton house is amazing. There isn't anyone here that I don't like. They all do the best they can do . And they all have good personalities and know what they are doing. I am so Glad my Dad is at this...
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.
Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Sugar Hill the most desired in the area.Exceptional quality takes exceptional people. Our team is consistently the number one reason families choose our community.Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day, Respite, Caregiver Support. Wherever you...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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57 reviews
9.1
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I was a true advocate for my father and because I was I feel his care was good. I got to know the director of the marketing director the director of the food service I mean it was very easy to know these...
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 The Retreat at Buford, you can find comfortable community living for your senior. We are located in Buford, Georgia, on luscious landscaped courtyards complete with walking trails. Through our apartment style rooms, that come in four different layouts, we provide independence to the elderly...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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They offer a variety of activities and weekly outings that keep residents engaged. The facility is always clean, and unlike some others I've visited, I've never noticed any unpleasant odors. The cost is also...
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.
Located in historic Jefferson, Georgia, and situated on 5 acres overlooking an 8-acre lake, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson offers a friendly and homey environment.Designed to promote socializing, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson provides a great room with a cozy fireplace and four comfortable...
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Photo of Heartis Suwanee
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9.1
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We relocated our friend to another facility [date removed], not because we had any issues with it, but because we thought it would be more suitable to her social and cultural needs. I still have high regard...
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.
Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Heartis Suwanee provides the support you need to remain living as independently as possible, plus everything you want to continue to lead a full, active, and enjoyable life. It’s the perfect balance of 24-hour support and an engaging...
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Photo of Vickery Parke Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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The only point we hear about from my mother in law is about the food. Reliability of the morning staff seems to be an issue. Also the quality of the food has some inconsistency, examples that I know of is...
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 Good LifeCome and experience what a life of redefined independence looks like here at our assisted living community in Central, South Carolina. For starters, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Yes, you read that...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Braselton
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We feel the staff meets my mother-in-law where she is physically and emotionally and respond accordingly. They accommodate her and what her needs, desires and wants are. Our first impression of seeing...
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.
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Photo of The Villas at Canterfield
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9.0
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We live in a double suite. The overall experience for me is 5 stars. The staff is conscientious and friendly. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one, however the 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.
The Villas at Canterfield is a senior living community located in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Cumming, Georgia which is in Forsyth County. It was planned for convenience and offers a luxury home atmosphere with a world class standard of living. The community has spacious,...
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Photo of The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living
2525 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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What we like the most about the community is the management, quality of rooms, low noise level, and facility's convenient location. Oh, lots of activities for people of varying capabilities. Yes, we would...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Make your friends jealous by living your 55+ life in an affordable resort-style community at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living. The stunning senior community offers cottages, villas, a saltwater pool, gazebo, clubhouse, bar, walking trails, fitness programs, wellness...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
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My mom (and seems like everyone else) are dissatisfied with the food. That would prob be main complaint. I'm sure they have to keep things bland for specialized diets but it would be nice to maybe have a...
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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Photo of Lotus Village
77 Photos available
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Lotus Village has been wonderful with a couple of hiccups which I'm sure are normal. My mother loves it there which is 95% of the battle when transitioning. So we very pleased and in the whole scope of all...
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.
Lotus Village, our senior living community located in the heart of Cumming, is known for being warm, inviting, and active. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination...
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They are kind and positive. I would like to see my mother participating in more activities. I think she misses out on activities. My mother's experience has been good.
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.
Live life to the fullest in South Lee Buford. Select your apartment or cottage and make it your own. Each apartment has abundant natural light, space and kitchenettes. Cottages feature full-kitchens with up-to-date appliances. Sit on the porch of your cottage and connect with neighbors around the...
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Photo of Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square
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The staff was very professional but also personal. It felt like they all really cared about my sister. This includes the nurses, physical therapists and even the cleaning crew. My sister did not take part in...
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.
Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square | Clemson is an assisted living and memory care community. Our senior living community serves seniors in Clemson, South Carolina and is located in the Patrick Square’s Town Center. Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square is conveniently located within an...
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Photo of Avery Village
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8.9
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49 reviews
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Friendly and Kind staff! They are always super helpful and very well rounded with the work they do. Very pleased with this community! The food is also great and their kitchen staff is always willing to make...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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8.8
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I used A Place for Mom to find Phoenix at James Creek and Mom and I couldn't have been more satisfied with the choice. For the 27 months she lived there she was well cared for, enjoyed the amenities and...
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 phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Seneca
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The staff always greets anyone at the door with a welcoming hello and a glad to see you smile. Any staff member is always available to help or answer questions. They make each resident feel right at home. No...
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.
At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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I love it here and try to make up for some of the problems that are present I wouldn't move. Apartments are very nice. They have different sizes at different rates to choose from. We have full kitchens and a...
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.
The Gardens of Gainesville is situated at the base of the North Georgia Mountains on the outskirts of downtown Gainesville and a short distance from Lake Lanier. Offering Independent Senior Living (with services available), Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Gardens of Gainesville offers true...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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Positive = many of the people there do good work and care about the people - many are kind and helpful during the hardest and most difficult time in a person's/family's life Negative= cleaning of the room is...
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.
Country Gardens Lanier Country Gardens Lanier offers a beautiful senior living community home for those who are looking to live in Cumming, GA. Our community is in close proximity to several beautiful parks, the library, senior center, great shopping, the Cumming Aquatic Center and Veterans War...
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What we like the most about the community are the friendships, games and the relationships. Yes, we would recommend TerraBella Epps Bridge to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Experience senior living like no other at TerraBella Epps Bridge. Our extraordinary combination of amenities, personalized services, and senior lifestyle programs will elevate your lifestyle. Our Active Independent Living community offers supportive options for seniors at every stage. With our...
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Cost of independent living in Clarkesville, GA

The average cost of senior living in Clarkesville is $3,254 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Demorest, GA with an average of $3,254 per month.

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

Clarkesville, GA
$3,254/mo
$3,254/mo

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

Clarkesville, GA
$3,254/mo
$3,397/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

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

Independent Living
$3,254/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,616/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,707/mo

Senior living costs in Clarkesville 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: Clarkesville, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClarkesville, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,254/mo$3,397/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$3,655/mo$4,630/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Careunavailable$5,202/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Clarkesville, GA:$3,254/mo
Georgia:$3,397/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Clarkesville, GA:$3,655/mo
Georgia:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Clarkesville, GA:unavailable
Georgia:$5,202/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Clarkesville

Recent reviews for independent living in Clarkesville

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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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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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.

Clarkesville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarkesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarkesville, 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 Clarkesville 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 Clarkesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarkesville, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Clarkesville 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 Clarkesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarkesville, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clarkesville 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 Clarkesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarkesville, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Smoky Springs, The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Assisted Living and Memory Care and Keowee Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clarkesville, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 150 independent living facilities near Clarkesville, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Clarkesville, Georgia is Cedarhurst of Oakwood. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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