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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wilkinson County, GA

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I am happy with this community that I now live in. The staff are caring and always making sure that things are going well for us. We like the menu and the activities that are offered for when we want to...
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.
The Cottages on Wesleyan offers maintenance free living in a beautifully designed and luxurious community. Both independent and assisted living options are designed with the needs of seniors and active adults in mind. Our Independent Living community specializes in providing homes that meet every...
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When my brother moved in, they had had some recent water damage from a plumbing leak. But it sounds like they've done a good job with the renovation. This only affected the main level. [name removed], has...
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.
Vineville Tower is located in beautiful Macon in the county seat of Bibb County, Georgia. The Ocmulgee River is located just inside Macon and runs through the middle of Macon's major downtown area. Macon is also nicknamed the 'The Heart of Georgia' and with good reason because it is beautiful and...
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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: 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: 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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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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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.
Emerald City Senior Living is a small locally owned and operated personal care home. We are licensed for up to 24 residents and our staff is equipped and trained to work with memory care patients. Being locally owned and operated, our owners have deep ties within the local community and we are...
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, 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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I have a friend that has recently moved into Twelve Oaks. He is very hard to please! But he loves it there. The people are so friendly and helpful! And because it is privately owned, rules can be adjusted as...
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.
Twelve Oaks Senior Living provides its residents with a great community to call their own. Located in Dublin, GA, this community offers comfortable housing to those seniors who are looking for a caring place to live. Dublin has much to offer, including a great downtown and many parks. Those who...
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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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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: 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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Wilkinson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Wilkinson County is $2,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntyre, GA with an average of $2,318 per month.

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

Wilkinson County, GA
$2,696/mo
$2,644/mo
$2,318/mo

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

Wilkinson County, GA
$2,696/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,082/mo
Independent Living
$2,696/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,258/mo
Studio
$3,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,976/mo

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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 Wilkinson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilkinson County

Vineville Tower in Macon, GA

5.0
I moved my aunt whom is 68 yrs old, she loves it, the community is very friendly and access to shopping and other things are right at your feet. There are so many good things about this center I can write a book. From the beginning or my search I was helped by ROSE the office admin. She is ...
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The Phoenix at Lake Joy in Warner Robins, GA

3.4
Our loved one was previously a resident at The Phoenix at Lake Joy. The quality of care declined. If not for hospice, I don't know what we would have done. We ended up moving our loved one to another facility. I would not recommend The Phoenix at Lake Joy to others.

Greenwood Place Assisted Living in Wrightsville, GA

5.0
Our loved one is living at this home and he is doing great. From what I have seen it looks clean and is nice inside. I believe our loved one is getting adequate care and is safe in his environment.

Wilkinson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkinson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
9.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilkinson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Senior Living of Cochran, John-Wesley Villas and Holiday Pinegate are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilkinson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 76 independent living facilities near Wilkinson County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wilkinson County, Georgia are At Home Senior Living of Cochran, John-Wesley Villas and Holiday Pinegate. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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