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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Holders, GA

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Photo of Highlands Senior Living Jefferson
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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55 reviews
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When we found it necessary to find a new place for our 102-year old mother to call home and receive the care she needed… we were all the way in Nebraska! We knew it had to be somewhere special. A prayerful...
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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9.5
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19 reviews
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The place was perfect for her. My family signed real quick She has a wonderful room Or but she's just not the type, but there's so many things to do. She just does not participate. It is such a wonderful...
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 Oaks at Braselton
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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29 reviews
9.5
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29 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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The in-home assessment is great, other places wanted us to come to their facility for them to assess prospective residents. The food is good and he does not complain about it but portions are a bit small if...
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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8.9
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10 reviews
8.9
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10 reviews
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The facility is small which provides more of a family atmosphere. My mom was treated well by the staff and several of them came up to me after she passed and said that they loved taking care of her.
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.
"Hamilton Place is a Personal and Alzheimer’s care community that offers an innovative and exciting approach to carefree living during your retirement years. We offer the comforts of home, along with services and amenities that are designed expressly to meet the needs and interests of our...
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8.8
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38 reviews
8.8
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38 reviews
5 star
47%
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34%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
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I have been in quite a few facility's like this one. This is the best one I have ever been in, hands down, bar none. These folks know their business. I am honored to be here. I have a good feeling when I...
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.
Brookside Commerce is a senior living community offering a wide range of care services in Commerce, GA. Commerce boasts small town southern charm with convenient access to the metropolitan areas of Athens and Atlanta. Our town has many fun events year-round, a thriving downtown area, eclectic...
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3.0
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18 reviews
3.0
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18 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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They were kind and compassionate to my husband and kind to me and other family members. My husband was only there for a total of 22 days with a hospital stay in the middle which lasted 6 days. I would...
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.
Photo of The Landing of Winder
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44 Floor plans available
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Landing of Winder was really nice, but my mom's health improved rapidly and she wanted more independence. She is able to live in a villa independently now and she just goes to the main building at Magnolia...
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.
Introducing a brand new community to the Oconee County/Athens Georgia area. Locally owned and operated, The Landing Senior Living is a 48 room community. We proudly offer 16 memory care studios and 32 assisted living suites. The Landing Senior Living also offers resort style amenities to include:...
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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
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.
Southern Pines Assisted Living is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. Southern Pines provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment. Southern Pines provides three meals...
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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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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.
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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.
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Basic low cost Independent living. Lower than any other in the area. Improved varieties of food and more activities would make it a very good place to stay.
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.
Four Seasons Independent Living CenterFour Seasons Independent Living Center is an independent living community which lies quietly in a discreet street in Winder, GA. This picturesque living community is located in the quiet area of the Barrow Country and holds a rustic charm. Winder is a...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Mulberry Grove Assisted Living
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Mulberry Grove is an answer to our prayers for my mother! The staff and facility are absolutely wonderful. Mom now can attend various wonderful activities and is surrounded 24/7 by people that truly...
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 idea of Mulberry Grove was created due to rapid growth in the senior population and the desire to meet the needs of this population. It is a family owned business that focuses on a family oriented philosophy for its residents. Mulberry Grove can give you the best of both words by providing...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Holders, GA

The average cost of senior living in Holders is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lula, GA with an average of $3,742 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Holders, GA vs. nearby cities

Holders, GA
$3,813/mo
$3,801/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Holders, GA vs. the state and national average

Holders, GA
$3,813/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Holders vs. other types of senior living

$4,247/mo
Independent Living
$3,813/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Holders, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,730/mo
Studio
$4,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,238/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Holders

Recent reviews for independent living in Holders

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.

Charter Senior Living of Buford

4.4
Have had good experiences with staff management with regarding getting help when in need. Good experiences with activities and content.

Avery Village in Winterville, GA

5.0
Our family was very pleased with Avery Village. It was an agonizing decision for us to place our mother in a memory care facility. Our first meeting with the director put us at ease. She came in and made us feel that we were making the right decision. Once mother got to the home, she became ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff in communities like The Phoenix at Braselton, The Piedmont at Buckhead, and Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf. They go above and beyond to make new residents and their families feel at home.
Diverse activities for residents. Communities such as Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community, The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living, and King's Bridge Retirement offer a range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. From card games and bingo to movies, outings, and group exercises, there's someth ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, like Ashwood Meadows, The Mansions at Decatur Senior Independent Living, and Atria North Point. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in both private rooms and common areas.
Customized meal plans and accommodating dining experiences. Food is a major concern for many residents, and communities like Coventry Place, Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, and Cottonwood Estates have received positive feedback for their customized meal plans and accommodating dining experiences.
Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Staff members at communities such as Heartis Buckhead, Heartis Suwanee, and Hammond Glen Retirement Community have been praised for their thoughtfulness and willingness to accommodate residents' needs and requests.
Secure and safe living environments. Safety is a top priority for many seniors, and communities like Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf, and Ashwood Meadows have implemented measures to ensure their residents feel secure and protected.
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Holders independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Holders independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Holders, 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 Holders 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 Holders partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Holders, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Holders 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 Holders communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Holders, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Holders 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 Holders offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Holders, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.8%
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Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, Holiday Smoky Springs and The Phoenix at Braselton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Holders, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Holders, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Holders, Georgia is Holiday Smoky Springs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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