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Best Independent Living in Georgia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 244 independent living communities in Georgia using Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in GA
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Jun 2026
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244 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 39/ 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Georgia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Oaks at Gracemont
IL
AL
RC
Cumming
86
Facility 86
GA AVG 88
Rank #309 / 672
No
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 39
Rank #734 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / Villa
13
Facility 13
GA AVG 14
Rank #172 / 670
-Kc Patel11
13
Facility 13
GA AVG 21
Rank #337 / 574
1.2
Facility 1.2
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #358 / 574
The Residence at Oak Grove
IL
AL
MC
Thomasville
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 88
Rank #320 / 672
Yes
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 39
Rank #415 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 14
Rank #442 / 670
-Cynthia Swaim14
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #295 / 574
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #233 / 574
Barclay House of Augusta
IL
AL
MC
Augusta
95
Facility 95
GA AVG 88
Rank #264 / 672
No
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 39
Rank #582 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 14
Rank #641 / 670
A+-2
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #243 / 574
3.0
Facility 3.0
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #522 / 574
Eben Silver Town
IL
AL
RC
Suwanee
105
Facility 105
GA AVG 88
Rank #177 / 672
Yes
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 39
Rank #373 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 14
Rank #620 / 670
-James Juhn1
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 574
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 574
Heartis Suwanee
IL
AL
MC
Suwanee
102
Facility 102
GA AVG 88
Rank #189 / 672
No
58
Facility 58
GA AVG 39
Rank #225 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 14
Rank #273 / 670
B-Anthony Grieco18
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 21
Rank #383 / 574
1.1
Facility 1.1
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #351 / 574
Celebration Village Acworth
IL
AL
MC
RC
Acworth
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 88
Rank #194 / 672
Yes
41
Facility 41
GA AVG 39
Rank #429 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 14
Rank #212 / 670
A+Jocelyn Cochran18
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 21
Rank #282 / 574
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #177 / 574
Canterfield of Kennesaw
IL
AL
MC
Kennesaw
99
Facility 99
GA AVG 88
Rank #245 / 672
Yes
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 39
Rank #447 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 14
Rank #345 / 670
-Lynn Dearing14
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #295 / 574
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #233 / 574
Oaks at Eagle’s Landing
IL
AL
MC
RC
Stockbridge
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 88
Rank #278 / 672
Yes
26
Facility 26
GA AVG 39
Rank #570 / 873
Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 14
Rank #525 / 670
-Tara Blanton9
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #168 / 574
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #142 / 574
Atria Park of Tucker
IL
NH
AL
MC
Tucker
75
Facility 75
GA AVG 88
Rank #357 / 672
No
35
Facility 35
GA AVG 39
Rank #487 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 14
Rank #181 / 670
-Rajae Idir7
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #243 / 574
0.9
Facility 0.9
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #299 / 574
Thrive at Brow Wood
IL
AL
MC
Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga Valley)
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 88
Rank #610 / 672
No
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 39
Rank #801 / 873
Suite
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 14
Rank #242 / 670
A+Tate Stewart11
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #198 / 574
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #177 / 574
Atria North Point
IL
AL
MC
RC
Alpharetta (Somerby Drive)
106
Facility 106
GA AVG 88
Rank #175 / 672
Yes
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 39
Rank #617 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 14
Rank #181 / 670
-Anthony Grieco27
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 21
Rank #323 / 574
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #177 / 574
Celebration Village Forsyth
IL
AL
MC
Suwanee
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 88
Rank #194 / 672
Yes
38
Facility 38
GA AVG 39
Rank #466 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 14
Rank #212 / 670
A+Adam Taylor18
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 21
Rank #309 / 574
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #233 / 574
Hearthside Johns Creek
IL
Johns Creek
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 88
Rank #194 / 672
Yes
39
Facility 39
GA AVG 39
Rank #455 / 873
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 14
Rank #273 / 670
-Ms. Starla Gleaton16
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 21
Rank #226 / 574
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #142 / 574
The Retreat at Loganville
IL
AL
MC
RC
Loganville
87
Facility 87
GA AVG 88
Rank #307 / 672
No
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 39
Rank #779 / 873
Cottage / Villa / Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 14
Rank #442 / 670
-Wendi Phillips13
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 21
Rank #267 / 574
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #201 / 574
Winnwood Retirement Community
IL
AL
RC
Marietta (Whitlock Avenue Historic District)
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 88
Rank #397 / 672
Yes
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 39
Rank #11 / 873
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 14
Rank #273 / 670
-Terry Norman12
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 574
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 2.1
Rank #1 / 574
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Overview of Canterfield of Kennesaw

Canterfield of Kennesaw is a senior living community in Kennesaw, Georgia. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The team is dedicated to providing the best possible care for seniors and ensuring that they have a high quality of life. This senior living community that offers exceptional care and a comfortable living environment, Canterfield of Kennesaw is the perfect choice for you.

Canterfield of Kennesaw is conveniently located off of 575 and Bells Ferry, and it is the first and only senior living community in Kennesaw. The community offers a variety of amenities and services, including housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation. The community is committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for seniors, and they strive to make every resident feel at home.

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Celebration Village Forsyth

3000 Celebration Blvd, Suwanee, GA 30024
Overview of Celebration Village Forsyth

As its name suggests, individuals are celebrated for their individuality and unique personalities at Celebration Village Forsyth. Residents in this community are ensured to fulfill a lifestyle that caters to and cultivates their holistic wellness for a purposeful retirement experience. Offering independent living, assisted living, concierge living, and memory care living, the senior living experience is enriched by the premier approach exclusively found in a Grace MGMT community.

Celebration Village Forsyth in Suwanee offers a comprehensive approach to an exceptional retirement experience. Families and residents can rest easy knowing they can count on luxury accommodations that allow flexibility, comfortability, and convenience. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and respite stays.

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Overview of The Retreat at Loganville

Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Tommy Lee Fuller Drive Loganville, GA, the Retreat at Loganville is a dedicated senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community is accessible to various shopping and dining options as well as medical services. Here, residents can choose among luxurious accommodations with a wide range of floor plans based on their tastes. As for its memory care, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood program is used to address the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. On the other hand, a continuous 60-day short-term stay is also available for respite care services.

Having a trained and engaged team, residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: individualized care plans, medication management, daily housekeeping, regular wellness checks, personal laundry and linen service, and many more. The Retreat at Loganville proudly stands as a premier community for senior living.

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Overview of Atria North Point

Atria North Point offers premier residential assisted living and memory care living. Atria Countryside has built one of the finest senior living communities in Alpharetta, prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Atria North Point has provided a diverse and inclusive environment.

As an Atria senior living community, residents can feel confident about receiving an elevated lifestyle through its services to seniors. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment, private apartments with an emergency call system, 24-hour resident nurse and podiatrist present, and a primary care physician who visits weekly.

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Overview of The Retreat at Conyers

Located in Conyers, Georgia, The Retreat at Conyers is one of the 60+ Phoenix Senior Living communities serving seniors across the Southeast. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to its senior residents. The community is managed by Phoenix Senior Living, which has been serving seniors in the Southeast for more than thirty years. The team behind the community believes that transitioning into a new home at The Retreat at Conyers welcomes a new chapter in seniors’ lives, where they can live as independently as they desire.

The Retreat at Conyers creates an environment where seniors have opportunities to live well and where the services they need to maintain their independence are always available. Aside from landline, all utilities are included, and the community provides complimentary transportation for group activities and doctor appointments. This senior living community offers a variety of amenities and services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, dressing, medication management, individualized care plans, and emergency call systems in resident’s rooms. The community also has a game room, arts & crafts studio, movie theater, courtyard, kid’s outdoor playground, and indoor and outdoor dining options.

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Hearthside Johns Creek

11340 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Overview of Hearthside Johns Creek

Peacefully nestled near serene green spaces in Johns Creek, GA, Hearthside Johns Creek is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Dedicated to the well-being of those 62+, the community has specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can ease their worries with maintenance services.

Residents will not run out of things to do with recreation spaces on-site and thriving local amenities nearby, providing plenty of entertainment and wellness opportunities. With a bistro on campus, residents can enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community has a variety of amenities, including a community room, a business center, a library, and garden beds.

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Overview of Winnwood Retirement Community

Winnwood Retirement Community offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness; they offer a home-like environment for seniors of independent living, assisted living, and recuperative care. Residents excel in a stimulating atmosphere that helps them maintain a level of independence while receiving additional support. Winnwood is where residents can be better versions of themselves– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.

Winnwood offers a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. Services and amenities are provided with full attention at any time of day; some of which include 24-hour care staff, concierge services, a full-service salon, an elegant dining room, a library, and lounge areas with fireplaces and pianos. 

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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 The Social at Savannah

The Social at Savannah is a stunning community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This community is managed by a dedicated professional care staff who puts the residents at the top of their priority list, ensuring that every service they provide is delivered with compassion and kindness. A priority at The Social at Savannah is to maintain a sense of individuality and independence for every senior through personalized care plans, allowing each resident to continue living an active lifestyle.

The Social at Savannah provides essential services and amenities that help make the lives of each individual worry-free– housekeeping, transportation, ADLs, outdoor and indoor common areas, and engaging activities. This community has a lot of open spaces for socialization and private cozy bedrooms– both promoting an environment where residents can thrive or rejuvenate.

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Overview of The Villas at Canterfield

Located in Cumming, Georgia, the Villas at Canterfield redefine the senior living experience with an unparalleled commitment to excellence. Their services create an exceptional way of life, enhancing the essence of senior living. As dedicated assisted living providers, their management and staff exceed expectations, ensuring seniors feel not just accommodated, but truly at home. Rooted in respect and genuine care, this community offers affordable luxury, providing seniors with a lavish lifestyle they deserve.

The Villas at Canterfield offers a range of services including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Their resident-centered programs cater to various needs, creating an environment where individuals with memory impairment find freedom and exceptional care. Whether for short-term or long-term stays, every aspect of residents’ well-being is meticulously attended to. The community offers convenient amenities such as visits from a podiatrist, complimentary transportation, and a pet-friendly policy, welcoming cats and dogs. Both indoor and outdoor common areas provide ideal spaces for socializing and relaxation, making the Villas at Canterfield a true haven for seniors seeking a life of comfort and fulfillment.

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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 244 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.