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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hightower, GA

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Photo of Oaks at HamptonCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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96 reviews
9.7
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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...
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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77 Photos available
9.2
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47 reviews
9.2
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47 reviews
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50%
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3 star
21%
2 star
4%
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Very pleasant experience, excellent staff. My mother has no complaints so far. Staff seams to be very attentive to all residents. I go almost every day and most residents are some kind of activity. My dad...
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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Photo of Cumming Senior Living
88 Photos available
9.2
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5 reviews
9.2
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5 reviews
5 star
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Cumming Senior Living has been a very nice, clean loving home for our mother for several years. The staff is like family, and treats Mom with great respect and comfort. They bring a smile to her face, so I...
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.
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
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Photo of The Villas at Canterfield
33 Photos available
8.9
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76 reviews
8.9
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76 reviews
5 star
51%
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29%
3 star
8%
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What we like the most about the community are the people that worked there were so helpful and kind. Yes, we would recommend The Glen VIllas community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Oaks at Post Road
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.1
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64 reviews
8.1
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64 reviews
5 star
48%
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28%
3 star
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There has not been an activities director since she moved in, so a lack of activities overall. The food is less than average. with sandwiches more often than not for dinner. Staff turnover is excessive....
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 Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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My father and mother both live at Country Gardens. I believe the caretakers are genuinely concerned about the folks who live there. The caretakers know each person on a personal level, and the environment...
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...
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...
Photo of Oaks at Gracemont
66 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.9
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51 reviews
6.9
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51 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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Photo of North Georgia Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
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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.
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
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Hightower, GA

The average cost of senior living in Hightower is $4,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dahlonega, GA with an average of $3,577 per month.

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

Hightower, GA
$4,165/mo
$6,253/mo

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

Hightower, GA
$4,165/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,497/mo
Independent Living
$4,165/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,100/mo
Studio
$4,432/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,251/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,623/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Senior living costs in Hightower 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: Hightower, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHightower, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,165/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,193/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,497/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hightower, GA:$4,165/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hightower, GA:$4,193/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hightower, GA:$4,497/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hightower, GA, over time

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

Hightower, GAGA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Hightower, GA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hightower 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
Hightower, GA$4,572/mo$4,248/mo+7.6%
Georgia$3,047/mo$2,823/mo+8.0%
National$3,059/mo$2,898/mo+5.6%
Hightower, GA
2024 average cost:$4,572/mo
2023 average cost:$4,248/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,047/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,059/mo
2023 average cost:$2,898/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hightower

Recent reviews for independent living in Hightower

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.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Hightower independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hightower independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hightower, 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 Hightower 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 Hightower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hightower, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hightower 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 Hightower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hightower, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hightower 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 Hightower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hightower, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
81.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
47%
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