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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 independent living communities in Atlanta, GA using GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in GA
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Avg Walk Score: 54/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Atlanta, GA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 165The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Atlanta, GA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Heartis Buckhead Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Ne Atlanta (Buckhead)
132
Facility 132
GA AVG 87
Rank #92 / 664
No
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 39
Rank #11 / 870
1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 14
Rank #529 / 671
Lisa Robinson-Kerr5
-
Facility -
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 483
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 483
Renaissance on Peachtree
IL
AL
RC
Atlanta
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 87
Rank #390 / 664
Yes
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 39
Rank #136 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 14
Rank #248 / 671
Raphael Fleuristal22
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #281 / 483
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #164 / 483
The Piedmont at Buckhead
IL
AL
MC
Atlanta (Buckhead)
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 87
Rank #447 / 664
Yes
74
Facility 74
GA AVG 39
Rank #52 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 14
Rank #215 / 671
Jeffrey Whitten13
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #154 / 483
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #110 / 483
Corso Atlanta
IL
AL
MC
Atlanta (Buckhead)
307
Facility 307
GA AVG 87
Rank #2 / 664
Yes
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 39
Rank #301 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 14
Rank #529 / 671
Benita Watts12
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 483
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #110 / 483
Canterbury Court
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Atlanta (Buckhead)
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 87
Rank #367 / 664
Yes
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 39
Rank #136 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 14
Rank #620 / 671
Elizabeth Woltzen1
-
Facility -
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 483
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 483
Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs
IL
AL
Ne Atlanta
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 87
Rank #604 / 664
No
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 39
Rank #22 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 14
Rank #287 / 671
Cliff Pepper9
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 483
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #92 / 483
Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I
IL
Sandy Springs
94
Facility 94
GA AVG 87
Rank #262 / 664
Yes
68
Facility 68
GA AVG 39
Rank #115 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 14
Rank #446 / 671
Shonda Brown15--
Overture at Buckhead South
IL
Atlanta (Buckhead)
-Yes
83
Facility 83
GA AVG 39
Rank #16 / 870
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Village Park Peachtree Corners
IL
AL
MC
Peachtree Corners
134
Facility 134
GA AVG 87
Rank #88 / 664
Yes
29
Facility 29
GA AVG 39
Rank #546 / 870
-
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 14
Rank #287 / 671
Tracy Griffith17
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 21
Rank #268 / 483
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #188 / 483
Village Park Alpharetta
IL
AL
MC
Alpharetta
253
Facility 253
GA AVG 87
Rank #8 / 664
Yes
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 39
Rank #615 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 14
Rank #392 / 671
Sarah Baptiste15
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 21
Rank #326 / 483
0.9
Facility 0.9
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #285 / 483
Thrive Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Atlanta (Buckhead)
-Yes
86
Facility 86
GA AVG 39
Rank #10 / 870
-
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 14
Rank #165 / 671
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Somerby Sandy Springs Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sandy Springs (Perimeter Center)
97
Facility 97
GA AVG 87
Rank #247 / 664
Yes
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 39
Rank #495 / 870
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 14
Rank #392 / 671
Sandra Doyle29
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 21
Rank #344 / 483
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #219 / 483
Bexley Powers Ferry
IL
Se Atlanta (Cumberland)
-Yes
65
Facility 65
GA AVG 39
Rank #147 / 870
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Lenox Summit Apartments
IL
Ne Atlanta (North Atlanta)
-No
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 39
Rank #136 / 870
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
504 Kings Bridge Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
Bridge Atlanta (North Druid Hills)
-No
58
Facility 58
GA AVG 39
Rank #224 / 870
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
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Overview of Briar Park 55+ Apartments

Briar Park 55+ Apartments is a distinguished 55+ community located in the vibrant neighborhood of Atlanta, GA, that offers independent living. Featuring affordable and cozy one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences while catering to their financial capabilities. The community also fosters a cheerful and pet-friendly environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with the community’s extensive amenities and proximity to Downtown Atlanta, providing easy access to plenty of recreation sites. Residents enjoy the highest quality of life surrounded by a lively community. Amenities include a community room, a fitness center, a beauty salon, a business center, a library, a theater, a dog park, and a beautifully maintained community garden.

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Overview of King’s Bridge Retirement Center

King’s Bridge Retirement Center is an 80-bed senior housing property located at 3055 Briarcliff Road NE in Atlanta, Georgia. Situated within DeKalb County, roughly six miles from the downtown corridor, the facility coordinates specialized memory care housing alongside temporary respite stays.

Oversight logs from the Georgia Department of Community Health document a highly consistent compliance history across consecutive state evaluation cycles. Field evaluators conducted routine inspections and compliance monitoring visits in 2018, 2020, and 2023, all of which tracked standard operational adherence. This positive regulatory pattern continued through its most recent field audit in August 2025, which concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, verifying that no active rule infractions were present on the property. Public database registries indicate that the corporate operating record is entirely free of active administrative fines, corporate penalties, or license constraints.

Daily living routines are managed by a 24-hour staffing structure that handles core personal care tasks, medication tracking, and cognitive security protocols. The campus incorporates a wellness center open seven days a week, private personal care options, a beauty salon, multiple shared dining venues, and an on-site general store. Dedicated personnel manage technology support, direct local volunteer projects, provide chaplaincy services, and supervise outdoor social events.

Sponsors seeking a mid-sized dementia care environment can rely on this facility’s multi-year baseline of error-free state surveys to guide their choice. The 80-bed setting is appropriate for seniors who require continuous physical prompts and whose representatives prioritize a stable, full-service property backed by a clean regulatory history. Families are encouraged to visit the campus, evaluate the physical security of the memory care layout, and check current room vacancies with the admissions office before signing a residential contract.

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Overview of Englewood Senior

Providing accessible senior housing for seniors aged 62 and above, Englewood Senior is a remarkable senior living community located in Chosewood Park, Atlanta, GA. The community is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with cozy and spacious accommodations. Residents enjoy a carefree lifestyle with a dedicated and friendly team tending to their needs and preferences. Live your golden years confidently and enjoy meaningful interactions with different people.

Englewood Senior strives to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe retirement. Enjoy charming amenities including a computer room, a multi-purpose community room, and onsite laundry. The community is ideal for graceful retirement with its serene campus filled with wonderful common spaces and a centralized outdoor courtyard.

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Overview of Canterbury Court
Canterbury Court is a Life Plan community located in Atlanta, Georgia. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. The community is designed to foster social connections and provide a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors.

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Overview of Saint Anne‘s Terrace

Saint Anne’s Terrace is an independent living community located at 3100 Northside Parkway NW in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Affiliated with Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church, the five-story residential building provides a retirement community option situated roughly 6.5 miles north of downtown Atlanta.

The property consists of 99 private senior apartments configured in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Standard residences are designed with full electric kitchens, designer countertops, custom cabinetry, nine-to-ten-foot ceilings, and individual climate control systems. Monthly service packages cover routine maintenance, scheduled local transportation, weekly housekeeping and linen service, 24/7 concierge desk staffing, and one daily meal served in a white-linen dining room overlooking the main courtyard.

On-site recreational features include a fitness center, a self-run library, a game room, a movie theater, a full social activities calendar, and outdoor walking paths featuring a gazebo and koi ponds.

Holding a walk score of 23, the immediate surrounding area is car-dependent, though the community provides a full-time private chauffeur service to assist residents with off-site errands and medical appointments. The campus is pet-friendly for animals within a 21-to-30-pound weight restriction.

Prospective residents and their families can contact the Northside Parkway business office directly to confirm current monthly rental and clarify the community’s third-party care coordination protocols for residents whose physical or health needs change over time.

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Overview of Mt Vernon Village

Situated on eight acres of serene green spaces in Sandy Springs, GA, Mount Vernon Village is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring an extensive array of purposely designed floor plans in its two-story complex, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents will surely enjoy a maintenance-free living with the community’s dedicated services tailored to their comfort and convenience.

With a well-thought-out monthly calendar of fun events and recreational activities, residents can spend their day as they wish while maintaining social connections. Meals, laundry, and weekly grocery trips are also provided for residents’ convenience. Make every moment of your later years memorable with the community’s purposely designed amenities and friendly setting.

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Anthem II

1928 Waycrest Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
Overview of Anthem II

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Anthem II, an esteemed 62+ community in Atlanta, GA, offering independent living. The community has cozy and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents experience maintenance-free living with laundry rooms and on-site management.

Residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure with delightful local amenities and shops nearby. With fully furnished kitchens, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming setting make it an ideal retirement option for those looking to downsize without hassles.

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Overview of Anthem Senior Living

Make the most of your best years at Anthem Senior Living, an astounding 62+ community in Atlanta, GA, offering independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are available in a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay. On-site maintenance, laundry services, and a property manager are available to ensure a convenient lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please, especially with delightful local amenities and thriving shops nearby. A picnic area and a grill are available, promoting fun mealtimes that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Amenities include a pet play area, a business center, a clubhouse, a spa, and a fitness center, creating the ideal setting for recreation and wellness.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Atlanta, GA

What is the average cost of independent living in Atlanta, GA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Atlanta, GA is approximately $1,683. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Atlanta, GA?

Independent living in Atlanta, GA typically ranges from $467 - $4,372 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 28 independent living communities in Atlanta, GA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Atlanta, GA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Atlanta, GA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Atlanta, GA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.