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I would recommend to others. My tour experience was very good as I was shown all the bedrooms and private bath rooms and large closet. Then the kitchen, music and game room. Also, if Televisions could also...
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.
The Jane Adams house is an assisted living community located in Fernandina, Nassau County, Florida on Amelia Island only a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and just around the corner from the Baptist Medical Center Nassau. The craftsman style architecture offers residents a nice front porch to...
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I would say 5 for all. We wished she could have stayed longer but she needed different care. We chose Savannah Grand of Amelia Island because the location was best and our family lived close by. And cost...
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.
Savannah Grand, offering gracious retirement assisted living is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida on Amelia Island. The assisted living and memory care community is nestled amongst large old oak trees just off of Sadler Road and is only one block from the sandy white beaches well known to the...
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My aunt stayed at the memory care unit at HomeLife on Glynco for nearly two years. The facility was lovely, safe, and very clean. [name removed] was gracious, warm, and caring, and the staff was EXTREMELY...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
HomeLife on Glynco is a senior living community located amidst the beautiful greenery of the town of Brunswick, GA. Our location in Glynn County makes it easy to engage in the community both at home and downtown. Brunswick is a calm and wonderful place to live, and a charming place for friends...
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It's absolutely great! I think it's the best that I have every seen for someone in a situation like my mother-in-law where she just has social security. The other people that live there, some have been there...
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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.
Florida Christian Apartments Florida Christian Apartments is a senior housing nestled in Murray Hill, located in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida which is home to NFL team the Jacksonville Jaguars. Museums, restaurants, shopping opportunities, medical facilities and more are all in close...
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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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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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We have recently moved mom into Coastal Senior Living and she is delighted to be with such warm and friendly people. The staff is very attentive to her needs and the place is extremely clean. We can see...
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.
Coastal Assisted Living of St. Marys is located in historic St. Marys, Georgia.  A quaint, serene and friendly town where one can experience the beauty of the waterfront and a village blending charm and southern hospitality.  Only 10 minutes from the submarine base of Kings Bay and 30...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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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.
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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: 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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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.
Peterson Assisted Living is a retirement home located in beautiful Osage City, KS. This facility is ideal for those who are in late age and have difficult maintaining a healthy level of self-care. This retirement community has a very helpful staff that can assist with daily living tasks and...
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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.
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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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My experience at Fort Caroline Gardens has been great. I think the value of the facilities and staff are beyond what I expected. The business is owned and operated by a family and I think they do a good job...
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.
As the largest city in the state of Florida, Jacksonville, Duval County offers residents of Fort Caroline Gardens assisted living community a variety of events and activities as well as a semi-tropical climate. Warm, sunny days are the norm even during the middle of winter, and, as an added...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Tompkins, GA

The average cost of senior living in Tompkins is $4,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $2,706 per month.

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

Tompkins, GA
$4,061/mo
$3,834/mo
$4,125/mo

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

Tompkins, GA
$4,061/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,409/mo
Independent Living
$4,061/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,055/mo
Studio
$4,906/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,930/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,633/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

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 Tompkins

Recent reviews for independent living in Tompkins

Anthem Lakes in Atlantic Beach, FL

4.7
It is a lovely community with good sized rooms. It is a nice place with well cared for grounds. The fees were a little more than we expected. Anthem Lakes is a community that is on the newer side and has been around for about 5 years.

Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL

5.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks ...
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Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL

4.3
The workers at the community like our loved one and talk to him, he is told them about living in [name removed]. It is a super clean community, smart toilets that fall camera in our loved ones room.

Tompkins independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tompkins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tompkins, 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tompkins, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Tompkins 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 Tompkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tompkins, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tompkins 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 Tompkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tompkins, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
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Windsor Pointe, Benton House at Oakleaf and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tompkins, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 90 independent living facilities near Tompkins, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Tompkins, Georgia are Benton House at Oakleaf and Sunrise of Jacksonville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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