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As a current resident and one of the first to move here I would like to response to the review of July 2005. In regard to the parking situation it had become a nightmare for many elderly residents coming...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Where Friendly Neighbors Make Great Friends Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all nestled in historic Marietta. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Walton Village Apartment Homes, The Legacy at Walton Village offers a lifestyle that's...
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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.
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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First Impression is very important however I have my Mom here and the Facility in November was going thru major renovation. If you entered through the appropriate entrances you would have seen the signs....
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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.
Spring House Senior Living is an affordable senior community located in the beautiful downtown area of Smyrna, one of the most desirable communities in the Atlanta metropolitan area.   AFFORDABLE & CAREFREE SENIOR LIVING  Here are some of the many reasons why you will want to...
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At the beginning of [date removed], my aunt had the opportunity to move from [removed] to Calvin Court Georgia. The staff helped us with the paperwork, making it simple for her to move in right away. What 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.
Step inside Calvin Court and feel the energy. Located in dynamic Buckhead Calvin Court offers affordable living for senior adults from all walks of life. Here you might meet a professional artist sketching on the patio, yoga enthusiasts stretching in the gym, friends gathering for a night of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Peachstone Independent Senior Living is a senior housing located among the peach trees of Marietta, Georgia in Cobb County. Our community is near downtown Marietta, which makes our location ideal for visiting family members and friends. We are tucked away among the rolling hills and shade trees...
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These are wonderful senior apartments. Everything is going very well, I really like it here. A place for mom did a amazing job with helping me. They do a very good job with keeping the apartment grounds very...
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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.
You have taken care of people all of your life now let Edinborough take care of you. Providing apartment homes to people 55 and older, Edinborough offers a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of busy Atlanta. We have an activities director who plans weekly activities such as bingo, arts and...
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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.
At Safe Haven Home For All you can expect great care from our team of caregivers who seek ways to give residents no less than the best possible care. We participate in the health management of our clients. Safe Haven Home For All is not just a place to live – it is a place to enjoy your golden...
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My Mom loves living here! She can use her walker to go to Publix, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks and more! That is independent living! The staff is absolutely amazing, the apartments are lovely, and there are...
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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.
Providing much more than a home for mature adults since 1964, Campbell-Stone Apartments / Buckhead has set a standard for retirement living in the Atlanta area with a dedication to a Mission Statement of service and sensitivity to cost. Campbell-Stone is located in the gracious neighborhood of...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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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.
1,2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Apartment Home interiors include: eat-in kitchens, ceramic tile showers, large walk-in closets, oversized patios/balconies, gas starter fireplaces, washer/dryer connections, beautiful views.
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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: 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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Overall I think they do a good job at Decatur Christian Towers, my loved one seems to be enjoying himself here. For the most part we've got no complaints, the people are friendly and it's a nice looking...
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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.
Decatur Christian TowersDecatur Christian Towers (often called DCT) senior apartments, is an attractive 14 story apartment community for seniors that is located just a mile from Decatur, GA in DeKalb County. Thanks to our close location to downtown Decatur, our residents are able to enjoy all the...
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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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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...
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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...
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I am very pleased with this community, the manager Maxine has been extremely wonderful to my family and I with being on top of everything and making the transition into the facility a smooth one. The staff...
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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.
Come home to the best in senior living. Much more than just a place to live, Clairmont Oaks is a caring community where residents and professional staff share mutual respect and concern for each other.It’s the ideal place to call home. Our inclusive, supportive environment has all the right...
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I am very happy with the care here. The community is clean and enjoyable. He is very happy with the meals and the good variety. He is liking the activities and is happy that he is able to walk a lot. I would...
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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.
Daily Living at Philips Tower-Live in The Heart of Decatur Your Apartment A lease is required. Residents may cancel with a written thirty day notice. Each apartment is provided with carpet, window coverings, electric stove, a frost-free refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Laundry facilities are...

Cost of independent living in Dawson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson County is $5,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, GA with an average of $3,548 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dawson County, GA vs. nearby counties

Dawson County, GA
$5,035/mo
$4,282/mo

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

Dawson County, GA
$5,035/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,390/mo
Independent Living
$5,035/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,515/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,570/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 Dawson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson County

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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Dawson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson County, 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 Dawson County 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 Dawson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson County 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 Dawson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson County 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 Dawson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Park at Johns Creek, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Oaks at Hampton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 415 independent living facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dawson County, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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