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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jefferson, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Jefferson area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Jefferson. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 14 independent living facilities in Jefferson, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lakeshore Estates, Sunset Heights and Oconee Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gainesville, Athens and Watkinsville.
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Staff was very friendly. I felt like she got good quality of care. Food struggled at times. Some activities limited. Pretty good value for the care provided and the facility. I would overall recommend...
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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Staff have been helpful with those special, individualized needs that my aunt has. They do their best to work with us on special requests. Food needs to have more flavor. When I've tasted my aunts 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.
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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The reason for the 4s was due to Covid. They had a large turnover when the government (taxpayers) started paying people to stay home who were "afraid" to work in the health field. Prior to that, it was all...
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.
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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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.
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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...
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.
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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
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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 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: 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.
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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
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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.
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...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Jefferson, GA
The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $3,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lula, GA with an average of $3,742 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson, GA vs. nearby cities
Jefferson, GA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Jefferson, GA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson
Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson
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.
Ashton Senior Living in Gainesville, GA
4.6
It's been a very good experience. The staff is very friendly. Overall the care is very good, and the facility is beautiful. Right now with the pandemic, they're a little bit understaffed. But they do still stay on top of things.
The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, GA
4.9
I was a little disappointed in the rent increase after one year. It was about 16.5%. The quality of care, friendliness, and cleaniness is amazing. The activities could use some improvement.
Jefferson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Smoky Springs, The Phoenix at Braselton and The Overlook Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Jefferson, Georgia. See the full list.
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