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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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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.
We call it a Quality Retirement Lifestyle; You'll call it home with a happy smile. Our motto is kindness and we understand, compliment each day to do all we can. Our dining area open, meals sprinkled with sunshine, our environment smoke-free to enjoy as we dine. Pleasing conversation in a warm...
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.
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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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.
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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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, 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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Stephens, GA

The average cost of senior living in Stephens is $3,767 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crawfordville, GA with an average of $2,926 per month.

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

Stephens, GA
$3,767/mo
$3,767/mo
$3,952/mo

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

Stephens, GA
$3,767/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,156/mo
Independent Living
$3,767/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,153/mo
Studio
$4,706/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,566/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,227/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,880/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Stephens

Recent reviews for independent living in Stephens

Dogwood Forest of Grayson

5.0
My husband ended up at Dogwood Forest in Grayson. It was expensive but I would give it a 10+. The food is so important to the residents, the high light of their day. They have a 'real' chef there and I ate many meals there myself. So number one is meals. They also had awesome entertainment. ...
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Benton House of Covington

3.8
I really suggest you continue to do your research on all assisted living communities. Benton House provided all inclusive pricing, including care. The staff have been good to work with the family if we have any questions or concerns. There are three meals a day served to the residents. I ...
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Benton House of Grayson

4.9
We chose Benton House of Grayson because of the alignment of value system and also I was able to see how they care for their community. My mother is in the memory care unit and the staff are all very responsive and we are very happy with the quality of care that she is getting. The staff, ...
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Stephens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stephens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stephens, 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 Stephens 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 Stephens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stephens, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stephens 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 Stephens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stephens, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stephens 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 Stephens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stephens, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
29%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Senior Living of Thomson, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Dogwood Forest of Grayson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stephens, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 98 independent living facilities near Stephens, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Stephens, Georgia are At Home Senior Living of Thomson and Sunrise of Webb Gin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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