Best Independent Living in Georgia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 251 independent living communities in 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: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Georgia. 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Georgia. 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Chambrel Roswell
IL
AL
MC
Roswell
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 81
Rank #459 / 527
Yes
55
Facility 55
GA AVG 40
Rank #208 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 12
Rank #22 / 549
A+Jaime Henry2
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek
IL
AL
MC
RC
Suwanee
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 81
Rank #98 / 527
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 40
Rank #289 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 12
Rank #110 / 549
ASaida Holyfield13
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Heartis Buckhead Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Ne Atlanta (Buckhead)
132
Facility 132
GA AVG 81
Rank #55 / 527
No
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 40
Rank #10 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
C+Lisa Robinson-Kerr5
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Antebellum Arlington Place
IL
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Macon
120
Facility 120
GA AVG 81
Rank #73 / 527
Yes
78
Facility 78
GA AVG 40
Rank #25 / 701
Private / Companion Suites
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 12
Rank #47 / 549
A+Jassica Feshon-Bowdler25
21
Facility 21
GA AVG 21
Rank #383 / 478
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #264 / 478
The Phoenix at Braselton
IL
AL
MC
RC
Hoschton
144
Facility 144
GA AVG 81
Rank #41 / 527
Yes
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 40
Rank #250 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
C-Brittany Cone5
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 478
Parc at Piedmont East Cobb
IL
AL
RESC
Marietta
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 81
Rank #427 / 527
Yes
44
Facility 44
GA AVG 40
Rank #313 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 12
Rank #66 / 549
B-Bradley Bickford4
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
The Waterford at Decatur
IL
MC
Decatur
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 81
Rank #283 / 527
No
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 40
Rank #321 / 701
Private Studio / Shared Apartment
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 12
Rank #522 / 549
A-Todd Barker4
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Winnwood Retirement Community
IL
AL
RC
Marietta
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 81
Rank #283 / 527
Yes
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 40
Rank #10 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
-Terry Norman12
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock
IL
AL
MC
Woodstock
160
Facility 160
GA AVG 81
Rank #33 / 527
Yes
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 40
Rank #321 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 12
Rank #302 / 549
-William Eyzaguirre16
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Heartis Suwanee
IL
AL
MC
Suwanee
102
Facility 102
GA AVG 81
Rank #120 / 527
No
58
Facility 58
GA AVG 40
Rank #178 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
B-Anthony Grieco18
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 21
Rank #369 / 478
1.1
Facility 1.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #330 / 478

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 251 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Chambrel Roswell

Brookdale Chambrel Roswell offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Roswell, GA. Independent living provides a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and the three care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, so a resident can choose a single private space or a larger layout that may suit two people moving together. Brookdale Chambrel Roswell also offers respite care for short stays and short-term rehabilitation for temporary recovery needs.

Starting monthly prices are $3,655 for independent living, $5,670 for assisted living, and $8,240 for memory care. These rates correspond to different levels of support, from private living without daily care to help with daily tasks or a secured setting with memory care supervision. Pets are allowed, and residents can use the outdoor pool, therapy pool, fitness center, restaurant-style dining program, beauty and barber shop, and courtyard and garden.

A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain errands independently. Transportation, fitness classes, arts and crafts, social events, and the At Home Service program are also available. Jaime Henry serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek

Residing in the tranquil neighborhood of Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, GA, Belmont Village Johns Creek is a blissful senior living community providing memory care, independent living, and assisted living. Enjoy sophisticated and carefully designed residences in variations of studio and one-bedroom apartments. Maximize your autonomy with a kind, dedicated, and experienced team tending to your unique needs and preferences.

Live confidently and interact with different people through engaging activities and fun events. The community is committed to satisfying seniors’ dietary needs and tastes with tasty and healthy meals. Belmont Villages Johns Creek promotes a pet-friendly community, ensuring seniors remain happy. The community was regarded as US News and World Reports’ Best Memory Care in 2023 and 2024, demonstrating its top-notch quality.

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Overview of Heartis Buckhead Senior Living

Conveniently located near Piedmont Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, Heartis Buckhead Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with the community’s maintenance and concierge services.

With recreation sites and delightful local amenities nearby, residents have easy access to a variety of leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy plenty of dining options with the community’s proximity to many restaurants. Other on-site amenities include a fitness center, a pool, a game room, a movie theater, and a sundeck, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Antebellum Arlington Place

Thirty-four years is long enough that a building stops being new construction and starts being a fixture. That’s where Antebellum Arlington Place sits in Macon, Georgia: a two-story, 120-bed community at 684 Arlington Pl, old enough to have a track record and still standing on it. It covers a lot of ground for one address, offering assisted living alongside independent living, memory care, respite care, and adult day care.

The neighborhood works in the facility’s favor. A Walk Score of 78 means most errands, a pharmacy run, a coffee stop, don’t require getting in a car. Inside, residents choose between private and companion suites. The common spaces lean toward things people actually use day to day: a library, a TV lounge, a beauty salon, a craft and hobby area, and interior courtyards that give people a reason to step outside without leaving the property.

Transportation services and organized fitness and recreation round out daily life here. Pets are welcome, which matters more than it might sound like on paper; for a lot of older adults, keeping a dog or cat at their side is not a small thing.

On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to center on infection prevention and control, documentation and care planning, and resident rights protections, the kind of areas regulators watch closely across the industry, not signs of anything unusual to this address. Jassica Feshon-Bowdler administers the community day to day.

What this adds up to is a facility built for continuity: a family that starts with independent living can, in theory, move through assisted living and into memory care without changing addresses. For residents and families who value staying put as needs shift, that’s the core offer here.

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Overview of The Phoenix at Braselton

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Hoschton, GA, The Phoenix at Braselton is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Luxurious accommodations with a variety of floor plans are tailored to the needs of its residents. This community is also accessible to nearby places like local shops, restaurants, and outing events. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging environment, residents can enjoy a fully packed schedule of social activities. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are taken care of through the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood which provides a safe and comforting atmosphere. As for respite care, residents can enjoy a short-term stay of up to 60 days.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services which include the following: medication management, individualized care plans, personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, and many more. At The Phoenix at Braselton, seniors can surely achieve a memorable retirement.

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Overview of Parc at Piedmont East Cobb

Live the best of your golden years at Parc at Piedmont East Cobb, a distinguished community in Marietta, GA, offering independent living and personal care. The community has purposely designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can feel at ease during their stay with round-the-clock concierge services and state-of-the-art security systems.

With a fun-filled calendar of recreational activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A full-service restaurant is also available, providing residents with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Equipped with a fitness center, a beauty salon, a media center, a library, gardens, and walking paths, the community is an ideal option for those looking to maintain independence in retirement.

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Overview of The Waterford at Decatur

Featuring in the vibrant neighborhood of Decatur, GA, The Waterford at Decatur (Formerly The Madeline of Decatur) is an esteemed senior living community that offers memory care services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans tailored to their needs and preferences. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a specialized program called Magnolia Trails Decades catering to their primary needs.

Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 meals and snacks daily, housekeeping and laundry services, home maintenance, and transportation to nearby locations. Experience a perfect ambiance for both engagement and relaxation in its beautifully created common spaces. Engage in diverse social events and activities such as art classes and cooking classes. Truly, seniors can live an empowering life with The Waterford at Decatur.

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Overview of Winnwood Retirement Community

Winnwood Retirement Community offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Marietta, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Winnwood has 70 beds and offers studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A resident can choose a single private space or have room for a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. Terry Norman serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, including access to shops, a pharmacy, or cafes within a short walk for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Woodstock

Merrill Gardens at Woodstock is a senior living community in Woodstock, Georgia, designed to meet the individual needs of its residents and give them the freedom to be themselves. The community offers the best in independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care, with a focus on fostering meaningful connections. This beautiful community outside Atlanta exudes southern charm with modern conveniences, including spacious apartments with washers and dryers and full kitchens, a theater, wine bar-style bistro, and cozy common areas. Residents can relax with friends in the landscaped courtyard or take a stroll on the paved walking paths.

Merrill Gardens at Woodstock features 130 senior living apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. Residents can take advantage of personal care services if needed, as well as the community’s Anytime Dining program, which provides fresh, restaurant-style meals served from 7 am to 7 pm, seven days a week. The community’s Active Living program offers a packed calendar of enriching activities, driven by the desires of the people who live there. Located in the heart of Woodstock, one of the best places to live in the country, Merrill Gardens at Woodstock is close to the popular downtown district, offering residents easy access to antique shops, restaurants, and charming shops.

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Heartis Suwanee

4055 Suwanee Dam Rd Nw, Suwanee, GA 30024
Overview of Heartis Suwanee

Proving its exceptional quality with recognition from US News and World Report as the Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care in 2024, Heartis Suwanee set in the peaceful Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, GA, is a renowned senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live a comfortable and secure retirement with carefully designed and elegant accommodations ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. Dedicated to delivering top-tier care and assistance, Heartis Suwanee ensures seniors’ needs and interests are well-cared for.

Play a variety of games with friends and utilize the incredible amenities of Heartis Suwanee for leisure and wellness. With flexible dining options, residents enjoy healthy and tasty meals at their preferred schedule for dietary satisfaction. Heartis Suwanee is ideal for seniors seeking adventures in their golden years with its inviting spaces.

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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 Georgia

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 251 independent living communities in Georgia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Georgia?

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 Georgia, 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 Georgia?

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.