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[Name removed] and her husband [name removed] are the most beautiful people inside and out and their staff at Amelia Gardens ([name removed] being an Angel among other Angels at Amelia Gardens) have Hearts...
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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.
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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.
The Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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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 Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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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.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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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.
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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.
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I recently move to Highland Court. In my opinion this is a great place to live. The staff is helpful and courteous. Maintenance problems are taken care of promptly. Neighbors are kind and friendly. It's a...
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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: 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.
Welcome to Epoch of Roswell where our caring staff will make you feel at home. Come live in one of our spacious apartments and you will find all of the conveniences of home without all of the work. Our apartments feature wall to wall carpeting, window blinds, and kitchenettes that include a...
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My mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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.
A Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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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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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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.
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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.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
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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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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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.
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, 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: 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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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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: 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.
A beautiful one story Assisted Living Facility with secured Limited Memory Unit. 24-Hour care, lots of Activities, Van for transportation, Executive Chef for your dining needs, Nurse on staff, experienced staff, and great residents all in a spiritual environment. Convenient location in...
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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.
A beautiful one story Assisted Living Facility with secured Limited Memory Unit. 24-Hour care, lots of Activities, Van for transportation, Executive Chef for your dining needs, Nurse on staff, experienced staff, and great residents all in a spiritual environment. Convenient location in...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Cartecay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Cartecay is $3,990 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blairsville, GA with an average of $3,119 per month.

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

Cartecay, GA
$3,990/mo
$3,949/mo

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

Cartecay, GA
$3,990/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,383/mo
Independent Living
$3,990/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,818/mo
Studio
$4,561/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,618/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,959/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cartecay

Recent reviews for independent living in Cartecay

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section. We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends. High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.

TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Helpful and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across various communities, such as The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, Winnwood Retirement Community, and Atria North Point. Families and residents express appreciation for the long-term relationships ...
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Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Activities are a key feature in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Cottonwood Estates, Heartis Suwanee, and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland. Residents enjoy activities such as card games, bingo, arts and crafts, gardening, and outings to loca ...
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Caring and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. Residents of Sanford Estates, Canterfield of Kennesaw, and Ashwood Meadows praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces.
Thoughtful and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Canterfield of Kennesaw, Brookdale Chambrel Roswell, and Sanford Estates, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, and residents look ...
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Supportive and inclusive community environment. Many reviews mention the sense of community and friendship that residents have built within their communities, such as Holiday Smoky Springs, Winnwood Retirement Community, and Ashwood Meadows. The welcoming atmosphere allows seniors to form connections with their neighbors and engage in s ...
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Comfortable and accommodating apartment sizes. Reviews often highlight the comfort and suitability of the apartment sizes for residents at various communities, including Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, Sanford Estates, and Cottonwood Estates. The apartments are designed to make seniors feel at home and provide enough space for their ...
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Cartecay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cartecay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cartecay, 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 Cartecay 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 Cartecay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cartecay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Cartecay 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 Cartecay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cartecay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cartecay 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 Cartecay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cartecay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
39.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Park at Johns Creek, Oaks at Hampton and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cartecay, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 290 independent living facilities near Cartecay, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cartecay, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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