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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Windward, GA

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Photo of The Social at Savannah
1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.5
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78 reviews
9.5
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78 reviews
5 star
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The folks at the social have been nothing but kind and helpful in providing services for my father. Therapy services are available on site. Medical services are also available.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Social at Savannah has a fresh perspective on Senior Living. We have thrown out the blueprint for Senior Living! We are a community for older adults to thrive and enjoy living life to the fullest. We believe that words create worlds. You won't hear us refer to our community as a facility,...
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1010 Photos available
9.9
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36 reviews
9.9
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36 reviews
5 star
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So many things have happened since I’ve had to check my father into magnolia manor in Richmond hill and these two ladies have been amazing. Not just them but Sam and Al have really helped my father with the...
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.
In the gracious low country just south of Savannah, residents of Magnolia Manor on the Coast are making the most of their retirement years. Whether 62 or 92, retirees are living active, vital lives. With 88 independent living apartments and 30 assisted living apartments, each resident's total...
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Photo of Thrive on Skidaway
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
5 star
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Thrive on Skidaway is a small and connected community and the residents and the staff have been lovely. The food is also the best we have had at any assisted living center.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Thrive on Skidaway is a dynamic elder living community that opened in Savannah, GA during the fall of 2020. We believe that if a community's focus is strictly on great care, they don't care enough. At Thrive on Skidaway great care is just a by-product of bigger and better things. Thrive team...
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Photo of Oaks at Savannah
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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34 reviews
9.0
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34 reviews
5 star
34%
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33%
3 star
14%
2 star
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The staff at Oaks of Savannah were wonderful to Mom. She felt surrounded by caring people. She enjoyed spending time with the other residents while she was able to. When she became bedridden, staff members...
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.
The Oaks of Savannah Senior Living has 75 Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care apartments, and is located next to the Isle of Hope in Savannah, Georgia. You will find us nestled among beautiful old oak trees and salt marshes. Step inside our doors, and you will discover charming retirement...
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88 Photos available
9.6
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20 reviews
9.6
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20 reviews
5 star
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2 star
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We moved my aunt to “The Square” in February 2024. We have had experiences with assisted living before and knew that showing up unexpectedly was the best way to find problems with the place and staff. Not...
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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1818 Photos available
7.9
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12 reviews
7.9
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12 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
7%
3 star
14%
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We cannot comment on the activities [name removed] did not participate. The facility is nice and clean. Staff was amazing. So sweet and caring toward the tenants.
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.
John Wesley Villas of Savannah welcomes you to the perfect mix of Southern charm and senior living. Our independent living offers the best characteristics of living in your own home without the stress of having to maintain it.John-Wesley Villas of Savannah is family owned and operated. We have...
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Photo of Harmony at Savannah
3636 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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25 reviews
9.1
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25 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
22%
3 star
10%
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Mom is very happy with the food. The staff that is there are all wonderful. There are lots of activities to choose from. It is a very nice facility. Our only problem so far is that they seem to be having a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at SavannahIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Savannah, Georgia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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1212 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
8.3
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41 reviews
8.3
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41 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
23%
3 star
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2 star
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I enjoy the peace and quiet as I'm on my balcony, so happy to not have to cook and the food is quite good. It's clean and they're responsive to any need I've had. Staff is very pleasant and the people are...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Rivers Edge combines the ease and safety of community living with the freedom and Independence of apartment style living.
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99 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.0
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37 reviews
8.0
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37 reviews
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3 star
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I visit my mother quite often unannounced. When I walk in someone is always there to greet me and have me sign in. My mother is in the memory care unit but they do have her come out for events on the other...
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.
For older adults seeking companionship, security, or requiring customized assisted living care, the Oaks at Habersham provides the perfect place to enjoy life.We are conveniently located in the center of Savannah, and in the heart of Savannah's downtown Historic District. Our tastefully decorated...
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I chose this community because this was the only one we looked at that could offer the level of care my Father really needed. I looked at some of the reviews for Oaks at Pooler as well as heard some feedback...
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.
Photo of Spanish Oaks Retreat
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.
Photo of Buckingham South
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.
Buckingham South Buckingham South is a senior living community located in Savannah, Georgia. Our residents and their guests get to enjoy the elegant beauty of Savannah, and we incorporate all of that beauty into the layout of our community. Buckingham South is a quaint place to live that offers...
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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.
Enjoy Senior Living at its Best, Ways Station Apartments! Senior residents 55 years or older can enjoy quality living at an affordable price.New senior community built in 2018/2019 for residents 55 years or older, Ways Station in Richmond Hill offers well-appointed 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans...
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5 star
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I'am still getting adjusted to this community, but so far everything is working out well. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean. They have the best staff here, they are always willing...
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island
88 Photos available
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.
A little assistance can help maximize your life.The Oaks Health Center, located on the campus of The Marshes, provides assisted living services administered by trained, caring professionals to those who need a little extra help with daily tasks. All our assisted living residences in Savannah are...
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Photo of The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island
88 Photos available
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.
A little assistance can help maximize your life.The Oaks Health Center, located on the campus of The Marshes, provides assisted living services administered by trained, caring professionals to those who need a little extra help with daily tasks. All our assisted living residences in Savannah are...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Windward, GA

The average cost of senior living in Windward is $3,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daisy, GA with an average of $2,655 per month.

Independent living costs in Windward, GA, vs. nearby cities

Windward, GA
$3,965/mo
$4,026/mo

Independent living costs in Windward, GA, vs. state and national averages

Windward, GA
$3,965/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Windward, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,082/mo
Independent Living
$3,965/mo

Independent living costs in Windward, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,572/mo
Studio
$4,058/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,247/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,446/mo

Senior living costs in Windward vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Windward, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWindward, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,965/mo$4,066/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,674/mo$3,537/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,082/mo$4,059/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Windward, GA:$3,965/mo
Georgia:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Windward, GA:$3,674/mo
Georgia:$3,537/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Windward, GA:$4,082/mo
Georgia:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,761/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 Windward

Recent reviews for independent living in Windward

The Social at Savannah

3.7
We cannot rate the care services because we are in the independent living center. What we like the most about The Social at Savannah is the management and the people as a whole.

Thrive on Skidaway in Savannah, GA

5.0
I can't say it was one specific thing that made our experience great, everything is great. Based on the experience we have had with Thrive on Skidaway, we would recommend them to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

The Suites at Station Exchange in Richmond Hill, GA

5.0
I believe that my Dad is in the best place possible. The staff is very caring and helpful. The place is always very clean and well taken care of. I would highly recommend it.

Windward independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windward, 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 Windward 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 Windward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Windward, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Windward 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 Windward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Windward, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
45%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Windward 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 Windward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Windward, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
40%
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Magnolia Manor on the Coast, Thrive on Skidaway and The Social at Savannah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Windward, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 24 independent living facilities near Windward, Georgia. See the full list.

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