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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.
| Baptist Village, Inc. | IL AL NH SNF | Waycross | 254
Facility
254
GA AVG
87
Rank
#7 / 664 | No |
60
Facility
60
GA AVG
39
Rank
#199 / 870 | - | 52
Facility
52
GA AVG
14
Rank
#16 / 671 | - | Holli Sweat | 34 | 45
Facility
45
GA AVG
21
Rank
#435 / 483 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#347 / 483 |
| Magnolia Manor of Marion County | IL AL MC NH SNF | Buena Vista | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#390 / 664 | No |
50
Facility
50
GA AVG
39
Rank
#312 / 870 | - | 52
Facility
52
GA AVG
14
Rank
#16 / 671 | A+ | Angela Watkins | 23 | 48
Facility
48
GA AVG
21
Rank
#442 / 483 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#421 / 483 |
| 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 | C+ | Lisa Robinson-Kerr | 5 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Brookdale Chambrel Roswell | IL AL MC | Roswell | 30
Facility
30
GA AVG
87
Rank
#592 / 664 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
GA AVG
39
Rank
#261 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
GA AVG
14
Rank
#53 / 671 | A+ | Jaime Henry | 2 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Winnwood Retirement Community | IL AL RC | Marietta (Whitlock Avenue Historic District) | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#390 / 664 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
39
Rank
#11 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#287 / 671 | - | Terry Norman | 12 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Spring Harbor | IL AL MC NH | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 664 | Yes |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
39
Rank
#809 / 870 | 1 Bed | 20
Facility
20
GA AVG
14
Rank
#150 / 671 | - | Michael D. Campbell | 14 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#154 / 483 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#110 / 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 Fleuristal | 22 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
21
Rank
#281 / 483 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#164 / 483 |
| Merrill Gardens at Woodstock | IL AL MC | Woodstock (Highway 92) | 160
Facility
160
GA AVG
87
Rank
#57 / 664 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
39
Rank
#395 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#392 / 671 | - | William Eyzaguirre | 16 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek | IL AL MC RC | Suwanee | 110
Facility
110
GA AVG
87
Rank
#153 / 664 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
39
Rank
#357 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#165 / 671 | A | Saida Holyfield | 14 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#184 / 483 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#129 / 483 |
| The Phoenix at Braselton | IL AL MC RC | Hoschton | 144
Facility
144
GA AVG
87
Rank
#75 / 664 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
GA AVG
39
Rank
#312 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#529 / 671 | C- | Brittany Cone | 5 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 483 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#110 / 483 |
| Antebellum Arlington Place | IL ADC AL MC RC | Macon | 120
Facility
120
GA AVG
87
Rank
#118 / 664 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
GA AVG
39
Rank
#32 / 870 | Private / Companion Suites | 34
Facility
34
GA AVG
14
Rank
#93 / 671 | A+ | Jassica Feshon-Bowdler | 25 | 21
Facility
21
GA AVG
21
Rank
#384 / 483 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#264 / 483 |
| Sterling Estates of West Cobb Retirement Community | IL AL MC RC | Marietta | 175
Facility
175
GA AVG
87
Rank
#42 / 664 | No |
31
Facility
31
GA AVG
39
Rank
#522 / 870 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#529 / 671 | - | Deana Harris | 7 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Decatur Christian Towers | IL | Decatur | 216
Facility
216
GA AVG
87
Rank
#17 / 664 | No |
77
Facility
77
GA AVG
39
Rank
#34 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Santesha Harvey | - | - | - |
| Summer‘s Landing of Warner Robins | IL AL MC | Warner Robins (Sandpiper Apartments) | 88
Facility
88
GA AVG
87
Rank
#297 / 664 | No |
32
Facility
32
GA AVG
39
Rank
#508 / 870 | - | 28
Facility
28
GA AVG
14
Rank
#99 / 671 | A+ | Kim Pitsenbarger | 10 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 483 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#92 / 483 |
| Vernon Woods | IL AL | Lagrange | 46
Facility
46
GA AVG
87
Rank
#532 / 664 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
GA AVG
39
Rank
#495 / 870 | - | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#117 / 671 | A+ | Heather Blane | 7 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
Set in Augusta, GA, Barclay House of Augusta is a spectacular senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The community features an array of well-curated floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. Residents live a worry-free and well-supported lifestyle with care services like personal grooming, nursing support, and medication management. With 24-hour emergency maintenance and nursing and personal care teams available on-site, residents are at ease knowing that responses to their needs are easily accessible.
At Barclay House, residents have more than just the comforts of home with a vibrant activities program that focuses on fun and new learning. Residents are free to participate in and enjoy activities like live music, community outings, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, volunteer opportunities, and much more. With housekeeping, transportation, and meals provided, residents are free from the common worries of daily living and can focus on living their lives to the fullest.
Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Albany, GA, Viva Senior Living at Albany is an idyllic community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Beautifully designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom accommodations are available, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents enjoy mealtimes with delicious and healthy dining options served to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are provided for convenience and safety. With its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents experience the best of their golden years.
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Atlanta, GA, Avana Uptown is a distinguished community that offers independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With plenty of top-notch apartment features, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections, especially with recreational spaces on-site. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, ensuring residents have a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a gathering area, a resident lounge, a fitness room, a pool, and a Zen garden, perfect for residents’ relaxation.
St. Mary‘s Highland Hills Village, located in Watkinsville, GA, provides a maintenance-free senior living facility that also offers assisted living, independent living, hospice care, and memory care. With a lifelong dedication to increasing seniors’ quality of life, the community works hard to develop a care plan that meets their specific needs and preferences. This community promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment in which residents can feel at home and live their lives to the fullest.
Enjoy quality time with friends and unwind through a robust calendar of engaging activities and entertaining programs like art classes, holiday celebrations, and more. The community also offers tasty, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village is ideal for seniors seeking to maintain their independence while benefiting from top-notch care.
Brookdale Newnan in Newnan, Georgia, offers both independent living and assisted living options on the same campus, allowing residents to seamlessly transition between levels of care as needed. The community features several pet-friendly floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving residents the freedom to choose the right living space for their needs. Residents can enjoy a wide range of activities, from walking clubs and coloring groups to dice games, Rummikub, and movie nights.
The community’s 24/7 staff provides peace of mind, ensuring assistance is available if required. In the independent living setting, residents can focus on personal wellness, tending to the courtyard garden, or engaging in shopping trips and crafting activities. The assisted living program offers customized care to meet individual needs. Mealtimes are a highlight, with residents savoring restaurant-style meals prepared by the passionate culinary team in the community’s two dining rooms. Special dietary requests are accommodated, and residents can even suggest family recipes for inclusion in the menus.
Beautifully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Smyrna, GA, HearthSide Smyrna is an idyllic community that offers independent living. With specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can live comfortably during their stay. The community also features a laundry room, ensuring residents have a convenient lifestyle.
With recreational spaces on-site and thriving local amenities nearby, residents can live actively and maintain social connections. A bistro is also available, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to prevent loneliness. The community is equipped with a game room, a fitness center, garden beds, and serene walking trails, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Ashton Senior Living is a cozy senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care home that performs nothing less than outstanding service provided by its professional and compassionate staff. The trusted home in Gainesville has excelled in nourishing personal growth and holistic wellness for its residents through a positive, person-focused approach. For over 30 years the family-owned private community has maintained a warm, welcoming, family-like, dedicated approach to senior care.
Ashton Senior Living offers many activities and amenities that cater to the interests of every senior– it features a recreational room, memory care therapy programs, social activities, and wellness programs. The staff is committed to ensuring residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day.
Spend your best years at Pointe North Village III, a distinguished community in Albany, GA, offering independent living. With fully furnished and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site laundry spaces are also available, so residents have more time to do the things they truly enjoy.
Leisure sites and thriving local amenities surround the community, providing residents with easy access to their needs and recreational opportunities. Residents can also prepare meals on their own with a full kitchen in each unit. The community is equipped with a business center, a picnic pavilion, an outdoor patio, a fitness center, and a garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to live comfortably in retirement.
Campbell Stone – Buckhead is a large community set in the thriving residential area of Atlanta, GA, that offers independent living. The community provides beautifully designed and snug accommodations for 62+ residents, alongside a 24-hour service desk, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents lead a life with purpose in their later years.
With its proximity to recreation sites and restaurants, residents have easy access to their needs and preferences. The community also provides an onsite physical therapist and service coordinators to enhance residents’ living experiences. Residents enjoy the highest quality of life with the community’s cozy amenities that include a media center, a fitness center, garden spaces, chaplain ministries, and serene green spaces.
Welcome to Sunabella Senior Living, a community that offers affordable family-style independent and assisted living committed to providing a welcoming and enriched lifestyle, with a strong emphasis on family and social connections. Their dedicated team takes the time to personally know each resident, ensuring the best possible care that honors their individual needs.
Sunabella at Savannah is a compassionate memory care community, offering a supportive home for individuals with memory disorders. The environment is designed to be caring, safe, and comforting, fostering an atmosphere of family living. Each resident at Sunabella at Savannah receives dignified and personalized care, while the experienced caregivers assist both residents and their families in coping with memory loss and related challenges. With a focus on creating a warm and inclusive environment, Sunabella Senior Living is dedicated to making each day special for its residents in this new community.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 247 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.













