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My mom and I are really glad about our final decision to go with Country Gardens. The community is really friendly and quaint. Because it is a smaller community all the residents really know each other 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.
For over 40 years we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition. At Plantation South of Dunwoody we offer a choice of lifestyles based upon individual...
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I would ask your facility to work with other residences, family, and friends who have visited patients to be sure to contact / lobby government officials about the need for hospice and other types of care...
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 Dunwoody understands that at any age, maintaining a sense of freedom and independence is very important. At The Phoenix at Dunwoody, we strive for Excellence and Compassion in serving others. Our Assisted Living Associates ensure that interactions are Meaningful and Personalized...
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In a nutshell, Vernon Springs rates very high for me. It is a smaller, private family run facility. Immaculately clean, newly renovated, fabulous location, wonderful caring caregivers, reasonably priced,...
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 Vernon Springs Senior Living, we have elevated senior living to a new level of luxury and style in a distinctive community. We area a family owned and operated facility. Our family has been in the senior care business for over 25+ years. We care about you and your family. We too are mothers...
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My dad really enjoys having his own space again. He gets meals, cable, activities, he has friends there and he's able to just relax after working for 42 years.
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.
Silverleaf Senior Living is a unique, Mixed-Use Community for active aging adults offeringstudio as well as one and two bedroomapartments designed with comfort andindependence in mind.We have a single building, with distinct portions of the building for each use, Independent Living and Hotel....
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I live here. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The flexibility in the meal plan is wonderful. Three meals a day are available but only some 10 to 18 are included in your monthly fee. An assisted living...
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.
Mount Vernon Towers is an active,fun loving, non-profit community for persons 55 plus in the heart of Sandy Springs, Georgia.Overlooking Sandy Springs City Center, Mount Vernon Towers senior retirement living offers condominium ownership and rental units.
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We chose Tapestry House because we were more impressed during our tour than we were at the others ones we looked at. The room sizes here were very nice, a lot of space. The meals are chef prepared and you...
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.
Tapestry House Assisted Living, as an Insignia Senior Living Community, is guided by its mission of providing "Safe and Joyful" Environments for seniors. Tapestry House's location is one of its many attributes. It is in the midst of Alpharetta, GA with convenience to retail opportunities but also...
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My mother lives at Hollander in Sandy Springs and we all love it. Rooms have wonderful natural light and spacious. The staff is remarkable! We could not ask for a better home for our loved one in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Where Home is a Feeling, Not a Place. Hollander Senior Living & Memory Care is a Bed and Breakfast Style Community designed to provide a bright and warm environment where residents live a relaxed lifestyle, make lifelong friends, choose to pursue hobbies, join outings, attend group...
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The leadership there now is not nearly as good as it was when we moved my father in. They have trouble keeping good staff. It is a very beautiful environment. They encourage family visits and help to that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
SENIORS FROM ATLANTAAND SURROUNDING AREASCHOOSE OUR COMMUNITY FOREXCEPTIONAL ASSISTED LIVINGAND MEMORY CARE SERVICES.Vibrancy and charm are what separateLegacy Ridge at Buckhead from othercommunities. When seniors and theirfamilies visit us, they quickly discoverour dedication and expertise to...
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This is an excellent community where the staff is attentive to your comfort at all times and is always ready to go the extra mile.
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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My wife [name removed] and I moved to Sterling West Cobb recently. We have found the entire Sterling team to be wonderful from the owners, to Senior management, to the employees serving us everyday. The...
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.
Sterling Estates Senior Living CommunitySterling Estates Senior Living Community is located just outside of Marietta, Georgia on a large and well-maintained campus. Visiting relatives will have access to the accommodations in Marietta, but our residents enjoy such luxury as our huge entrance...
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We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Azalea House! It's a clean, nice looking facility, and the people here all seem very friendly. It's a smaller community, with somewhere around I think 14...
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 Azalea House is licensed by the State of Georgia to provide personal care in our home or yours. Unlike most personal care homes or assisted living facilities, the Azalea House is licensed both as an assisted living facility and a home care provider offering an array of senior care options. ...
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I have been at Emblem Alpharetta for a year and the experience was GREAT! I would highly recommend this complex to other families. I have moved from the complex because I have new moved to Arizona, but...
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.
Exclusively designed community for active adults 55yrs. and older offering un-rivaled convenience and elegance in age-restricted apartment living.  A luxurious and affordable home with beautiful clubhouse amenities allows you to choose the services and lifestyle you want....
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we haven't officially moved my loved one in yet due to some delays on our end. however, everyone i've spoke with over the past several months have been extremely helpful. from the nursing director to sales...
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.
Atria Buckhead is an elegant senior community in the heart of Atlanta. Residents can relax in one of several plush sitting rooms or enjoy lively conversation with friends. Atria Buckhead is conveniently located near downtown Atlanta and some of the southeast's best shopping, the Atlanta Botanical...
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The leadership team has been like a revolving door, so there is a major lack of consistency and continuity. If you talk to The staff themselves, they do not respect the leadership team and feel disrespected
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.
Step through the doors at Corso Atlanta and you’ll discover a new class of senior living. Here, the community and character of a local neighborhood meet the culture and convenience of a modern city center – with all the comforts and services essential to living a vibrant life. Schedule a tour and...
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Overall I think they've done a good job at The Phoenix at Roswell (formerly Pacifica Senior Living). The staff here are caring and patient, and I really appreciate that they were willing to work with my...
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.
Phoenix Senior Living of Roswell is a unique assisted living community offering an affordable, residential care alternative to seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We encourage you to compare our services and care options with those found at other assisted living...
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We like the location of this community, it is just a few miles away so we are able to visit often and get their quickly if needed. They have been meeting all of our loved ones needs so far. Everything is...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Decatur the most desired in the...
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The level of care for the money is exemplary. Mom is very happy here. The staff has been extremely helpful in all aspects of her care including getting her moved from FL to GA. I couldn't have asked for...
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.
Peace of mind for Residents and their Families is the underlying tone of the Ivy Hall Assisted Living lifestyle. Located on the borders of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming and Duluth, the area offers immediate access to fine restaurants, theatres, and upscale shopping. Residents can select from...
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It is a brand new facility, it is gorgeous and has all new appliances. It is a little on the higher side but our loved ones apartment is beautiful and modern and fully appointed. He has a very nice floor...
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.
Experience endless freedom and new opportunities for enjoying your life in our brand new, gorgeous 55+ active adult community. Welcome to a world of designer living and your choice of resort concept amenities. You’ll discover Overture is the perfect place to meet new friends, enjoy an abundance...
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It's expensive, but I feel like my dad is in a safe place and well cared for. The Holbrook has great staff who care a lot about the residents. It's a good community to be a part of.
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 Holbrook Decatur, we have 200 custom designed apartments for Active Adult, Assisted Living and Memory Care. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of light....
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This very well may be the friendliest place on earth. All the staff from the directors to the front desk are courteous and address concerns respectfully and promptly. This is by far the best place I could...
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.
Saint Anne’s Terrace is a not for profit community committed to providing residential housing and services in the Buckhead-Atlanta area since 1987. The Terrace is affiliated with Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church, solidly backed by an involved volunteer Board of Directors and staffed by qualified,...
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We chose Parc at Duluth because of the size of the apartments and the overall appeal of the facility itself. They have tons of activities provided for the residents. It has been a pleasant experience so far...
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.
Reader’s Choice Award 2018 – Best Senior Living!Gwinnett Daily PostOffering the premier lifestyle choice for active seniors, Parc at Duluth has served families in Duluth, Johns Creek and Gwinnett since 2003. From fine dining in the warm company of friends to wellness and engagement programs that...
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We are happy with all. The staff is great and the facility is new but also really well done in décor. Room size is fine, the care is really good so far. I know the facility wasn't open yet but APFM did not...
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.
We are a small and very quaint community with only 24 apartments.          
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My family member was referred to Briarwood/Bentley Square after a hospital stay a couple of years ago. Prior to that, I had no knowledge of the facility. The staff is friendly and helpful. The facility has...
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 decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
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Ashford Parkside has exceeded my expectations. The facilities are excellent and extremely well maintained. The complex is a warm, multicultural community where anyone and everyone can feel...
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.
Ashford Landing is a senior housing complex in the Brookhaven suburb of Atlanta, which is located in western DeKalb County, Georgia. Brookhaven features a historic area, an urban town center, many safe residential neighborhoods, and numerous restaurants. The area offers close access to Atlanta...
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Cost of independent living in Dunwoody, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dunwoody is $5,029 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta, GA with an average of $3,514 per month.

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

Dunwoody, GA
$5,029/mo
$5,048/mo

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

Dunwoody, GA
$5,029/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,508/mo
Independent Living
$5,029/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,170/mo
Studio
$4,836/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,545/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,704/mo

Senior living costs in Dunwoody 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: Dunwoody, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunwoody, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,029/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,547/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,508/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dunwoody, GA:$5,029/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dunwoody, GA:$3,547/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dunwoody, GA:$4,508/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dunwoody, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dunwoody 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 median 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
Dunwoody, GA$3,729/mo$3,448/mo+8.1%
Georgia$3,115/mo$3,153/mo-1.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Dunwoody, GA
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,448/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,115/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Dunwoody

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunwoody

TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

Dunwoody independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunwoody independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunwoody, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
68.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
49.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody and Park at Johns Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dunwoody, Georgia are Presbyterian Village of Austell, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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