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Photo of Holiday Smoky Springs
1717 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
9.9
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132 reviews
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132 reviews
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My parents lived in a 1st floor 2 bedroom with outside access and patio. It was a beautiful layout with plenty of room. The food and service were terrific. [name removed] is so kind and upbeat with all the...
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.
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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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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101 reviews
9.4
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101 reviews
5 star
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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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7.6
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20 reviews
7.6
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They truly care about their residents and are willing to sit down and work through any issues you might have. They do a good job of getting them involved with activities as well. The facility is clean 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.
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Photo of North Georgia Assisted Living
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44 Floor plans available
7.0
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My dad does like it there. We are generally happy with his care there. Yes, we would recommend North Georgia Assisted Living to other families.
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.
Photo of The Villas at Willow Lake
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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.
The Villas at Willow Lake offers independent living for active seniors seeking a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. Residents have access to an engaging social calendar, while benefitting from superior amenities and services. We are currently undergoing the application process for a state issued...
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6.3
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52 reviews
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My mom lives here and besides the fact that she isn't completely independent anymore, The Oaks at Gracemont gives her as much independence as she can handle. The apartment is nice, the only real complaint is...
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.
Gracemont Senior Living is a senior community located on the northern border of Georgia in the town of Cumming. Gracemont is located in a lightly populated rural countryside that is dotted with small forests and neighbors Dunroven Lake. The nearby city of Dawsonville offers a wide selection of...
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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Cost of independent living in Dougherty, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dougherty is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gainesville, GA with an average of $3,402 per month.

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

Dougherty, GA
$3,568/mo
$3,405/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$3,568/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,909/mo
Studio
$3,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,354/mo

Senior living costs in Dougherty 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: Dougherty, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDougherty, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dougherty, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dougherty, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dougherty, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Dougherty, GA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Dougherty, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dougherty 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 average 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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dougherty, GA$3,337/mo$3,385/mo-1.4%
Georgia$3,229/mo$3,281/mo-1.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Dougherty, GA
2024 average cost:$3,337/mo
2023 average cost:$3,385/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,281/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dougherty

Recent reviews for independent living in Dougherty

North Georgia Assisted Living in Dawsonville, GA

5.0
Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.

Oaks at Suwanee Creek

4.7
What our family likes the most about the Oaks at Suwanee Creek is the staff and caregivers. We appreciate their attentiveness and being able to contact management directly if there is every a problem. It is a smaller community which is easier for our loved one to make friends.

Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Dougherty independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dougherty independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dougherty, 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 Dougherty 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 Dougherty partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dougherty, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.2%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.6%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.9%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dougherty 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 Dougherty communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dougherty, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.7%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
56%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dougherty 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 Dougherty offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dougherty, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.4%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.5%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.1%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.2%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.6%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
67.1%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
53.2%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.2%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
40.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Smoky Springs, Oaks at Hampton and Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dougherty, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Dougherty, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dougherty, Georgia are Ashwood Meadows, Cedarhurst of Oakwood and The Mansions of Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Support. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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