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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dunwoody, GA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 113 independent living facilities in Dunwoody, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lynwood Park, Randall Mill and Kendrick / Osborne.
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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: 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.
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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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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: 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dunwoody, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dunwoody is $5,025 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta, GA with an average of $3,510 per month.

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

Dunwoody, GA
$5,025/mo
$5,044/mo

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

Dunwoody, GA
$5,025/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,503/mo
Independent Living
$5,025/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,160/mo
Studio
$4,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,947/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,471/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,704/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 Dunwoody

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunwoody

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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Dunwoody independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunwoody independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
53.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunwoody, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
44%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Park at Johns Creek, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 113 independent living facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See the full list.

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

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