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Photo of Holiday Pinegate
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Oh wow to all of the above. Loving it here. The staff, cleanliness, the people and the amenities, the calendar of events will keep you as busy as you like to be. at Pinegate Holiday. l highly recommend...
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.
Pinegate provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Pinegate provides you with peaceful seclusion in the middle of it all. Take time to relax and enjoy the beautiful Georgia countryside, or if you feel like stepping out, the Macon Mall is just minutes away. The...
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My mother and I were invited to JWV for their Christmas Mart. Their campus is beautiful, and the staff and residents were so pleasant. We've been looking for a great retirement community for Mother and after...
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.
Home is waiting for you at John-Wesley Villas! We are the only family-owned community in the area and have been open since 1986. We offer family values sharing in the same common goal- our residents are our families and are treated as such. John-Wesley Villas Macon understands that no two people...
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9.4
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9.4
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The facility is clean and spacious. The staff overall are accommodating and helpful. There can be quite a bit of turnover which is expected for this industry.
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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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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Although staff seems to change often with no notice to family everyone is extremely nice and very attending. They have special activities for families but they are usually during week when most people are...
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 Oaks of Lake Wildwood sits quietly nestled away in the Cherry Blossom capital of the world -- Macon, Georgia. Just as the cherry trees in the springtime welcome the sunshine, we welcome you to come and tour our lovely community. We are conveniently located near I-475. You will experience a...
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At the time I inquired, I was in the process of relocating my brother back in Macon. From beginning to end it was a phenomenal experience. Everyone involved in the process, from Deserea Sullivan at A Place...
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 Manor of Macon is located in the heart of the city and is convenient to both downtown and Riverside. There are an abundance of activities and events our Macon residents enjoy, including the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Independent Living within a caring community is the key to life...
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After major surgery,needed respite care to get back on my feet. [name removed] and [name removed] went above and beyond helping secure medical equipment in Atlanta and Macon. Everyone,staff and...
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.
The Oaks - Peake provides a senior living community to those seniors who are looking to make Macon, GA their home. This community is located in a city that offers much to do and see. Macon is a part of Bibb County, and it provides entertainment and attractions to residents and guests. Those...
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Our loved one was not here long before he decided he wasn't quite ready for a senior community, but they did a good job from what we were able to see. The staff were friendly and professional, and kept the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Willow Creek Macon is a senior living community located in Macon, Georgia among the weeping willow trees that Macon is so famous for. We are surrounded by all of the neighborhood accommodations any visiting relative could ever need, and we now how to make guests feel welcome. But what we...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
St. Paul Apartments are senior apartments located in the city of Macon, GA, in Bibb county. The city offers great shopping at The Shoppes at River Mall, Eisenhower Crossing and Macon Mall. There is always something going on in the city, from music festivals to The Georgia State Fair, and...
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55 Floor plans available
6.0
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They are sweet to the residents and family members. Always willing to help and provide information that you request in a timely manner I absolutely recommend Antebellum Arlington Place to others!
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.
Antebellum Arlington Place in Historic Downtown Macon is located near Middle Georgia's largest hospital, along with cathedrals, churches and synagogues. Only one mile from Interstate 75, Antebellum Arlington Place is convenient for visitors to find. It sits privately on a hill, with secured...
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My mother is doing very well here at this community. I'am pleased with her move here, and she likes it. The community looks great, they are doing some updating around the place. She is engaging in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Willow Creek Centerville is senior community located in Centerville, GA. This community is available to those seniors who would like a quiet and comfortable place to call home. Centerville is located in Houston County. Those that spend time in Houston County will find that there are many options...
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When my brother moved in, they had had some recent water damage from a plumbing leak. But it sounds like they've done a good job with the renovation. This only affected the main level. [name removed], has...
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.
Vineville Tower is located in beautiful Macon in the county seat of Bibb County, Georgia. The Ocmulgee River is located just inside Macon and runs through the middle of Macon's major downtown area. Macon is also nicknamed the 'The Heart of Georgia' and with good reason because it is beautiful and...
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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.
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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
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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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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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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THIS IS A VERY GOOD PLACE. THEIR MOTTO THEY DO STAND UP TO . TOUCHING LIVES WITH LOVE. NICE CLEAN LOVING PLACE. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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.
We are an assisted living facility located in Centerville Ga. We are a small facility two building an can accommodate 30 residents. We are located at the corner of Carl Vinson & Elberta Rd. in pecan orchard.Please stop by for a look at our facility. We will be happy to show you how we touch lives...
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
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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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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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.
We set the standard for assisted living. Upon entering the doors of our specially designed facility you will feel right at home. Spend an evening reading your favorite novel or writing to friends and family in the comfort of our library. Entertain your family and friends in our beautifully...

Cost of independent living in Skipperton, GA

The average cost of senior living in Skipperton is $2,594 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reynolds, GA with an average of $1,598 per month.

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

Skipperton, GA
$2,594/mo
$2,594/mo
$2,500/mo

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

Skipperton, GA
$2,594/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,050/mo
Independent Living
$2,594/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$3,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,209/mo

Senior living costs in Skipperton 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: Skipperton, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSkipperton, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$2,594/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,014/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,050/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Skipperton, GA:$2,594/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Skipperton, GA:$3,014/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Skipperton, GA:$3,050/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Skipperton, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Skipperton 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
Skipperton, GA$2,374/mo$2,159/mo+10.0%
Georgia$3,128/mo$3,097/mo+1.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Skipperton, GA
2024 average cost:$2,374/mo
2023 average cost:$2,159/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,128/mo
2023 average cost:$3,097/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Skipperton

Recent reviews for independent living in Skipperton

Vineville Tower in Macon, GA

5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet. There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Water Tower Park Senior Village in Gray, GA

4.0
I am happy living in this nice community apartment. I find it to be very clean and taken care of. the staff is very nice and caring to my needs. I like that I am able to cook for myself. I would recommend this community to others that want a nice home to live.

Skipperton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skipperton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skipperton, 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 Skipperton 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 Skipperton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skipperton, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Skipperton 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 Skipperton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skipperton, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skipperton 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 Skipperton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skipperton, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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