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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Machen, GA

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You may also consider nearby communities such as Madison, Covington and Social Circle.

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zipAveragecost: $3,565

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Last Updated: 11/22/25
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Photo of Vitality Living Madison
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22 Floor plans available
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The office staff is always helpful and so is maintenance. It is very quiet and scenic here. I appreciate the touches they include for senior living such as large bathroom with several grab bars.
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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44 Floor plans available
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Well my Mother only did the day program. She liked it. The facility was very clean, and staff was very friendly. I would absolutely recommend this day program to others who are currently searching for one.
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.
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. Reader’s Choice Best of Newton 2020. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of...
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The facility is beautiful and clean. Food is good. The area they could improve on is individual attention. When the residents need assistance to eat, they are not very attentive. If the resident 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.
Prema at Ashton Hills is just minutes away from Piedmont Newton Hospital, shopping, dining, churches, and entertainment, such as the Ashton Hills Golf Club. The stylish craftsman style property features 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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This home has been renavated and it looks beautiful. The staff is wonderful my mother loves it here. They do many activities and their food is amazing. They do an amazing job taking care of my mother. I know...
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 owners and staff of Madison House Assisted Living realize that we serve both our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are provided with the services and support that they need with dignity, respect, care, sensitivity and joy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Machen, GA

The average cost of senior living in Machen is $3,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gray, GA with an average of $2,753 per month.

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

Machen, GA
$3,565/mo

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

Machen, GA
$3,565/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,626/mo
Independent Living
$3,565/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,780/mo
Studio
$4,876/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,412/mo

Senior living costs in Machen 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: Machen, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMachen, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,565/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,031/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,626/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Machen, GA:$3,565/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Machen, GA:$3,031/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Machen, GA:$3,626/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Machen, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Machen 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
Machen, GA$2,407/mo$2,200/mo+9.4%
Georgia$2,906/mo$2,856/mo+1.7%
National$2,806/mo$2,774/mo+1.2%
Machen, GA
2024 average cost:$2,407/mo
2023 average cost:$2,200/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,856/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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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 Machen

Recent reviews for independent living in Machen

Dream Catcher - The Farm in Jackson, GA

4.8
There's a lot of love there. The director and all the admin staff have been really good. They really seem to care about the patients. My loved one says they come and talk to her every day and are very loving. She says she's really happy with the food. The breakfast is really good, with ...
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Benton House of Covington

4.1
I liked the first leadership team. I was not impressed with the second team(they have all left). I hear the new team is really good. I would make sure to schedule follow up meetings. It let the staff know you are concerned about your person's care.

Madison House

4.5
This is a beautiful older community that is nice and clean. The staff is outstanding and offer assistance in everyway. A good variety of healthy meals . They offer good variety of activities are offer to those who want to participate and enjoy. A Great value for great care!

Machen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Machen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Machen, 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 Machen 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 Machen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Machen, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Machen 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 Machen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Machen, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Machen 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 Machen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Machen, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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