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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 |
Discover a world class living environment at Thrive at Brow Wood, a unique senior living community in Lookout Mountain, GA, offering a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents thrive in neatly designed suites with open spaces and plenty of natural light for a neat and comfortable living space. The community provides ease of knowing that residents have access to every available level of care and support even as their needs change.
The community prioritizes building a solid foundation of trust and connection with residents, thoroughly understanding their pain points, and providing excellent solutions that help them live better lives. In addition to assistance with daily living activities and a certified memory care team, the community gives residents access to various healthcare services through its partnerships with reliable healthcare providers. Offering an array of interesting and engaging activities tailored to residents’ interests and strengths, the community fosters engagement and enrichment.
Settled in the heart of Suwanee, GA, Park at Johns Creek Senior Apartments offers an active living community, combining comfort and convenience. Here, residents can enjoy a variety of beautifully designed accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. The community’s prime location near Johns Creek Town Center provides easy access to local amenities, while offering a vibrant atmosphere.
With a focus on both comfort and wellness, the community offers a wide array of top-notch amenities, including a heated saltwater pool, fitness center, and on-site salon. Residents can also enjoy social gatherings at the clubhouse, wellness events, and pet-friendly spaces. A well-equipped team is committed to ensuring a fulfilling and hassle-free lifestyle, making this community the perfect place to live and thrive.
Live a worry-free retirement at The Legacy at Walton Oaks, a blissful retreat in Augusta, GA, offering independent living. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free living with on-site laundry spaces and top-notch apartment features. The community also ensures residents are comfortable and safe with wheelchair-accessible spaces and a security system.
With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Breakfast is also available, ensuring residents start their day with a delightful meal. Amenities include a clubhouse, a game room, a courtyard, a cabana, a fitness center, a pool, and a picnic area.
The Birches on Maple is an 81-bed senior housing facility located at 100 Maple View Drive in Carrollton, Georgia. Supervised by Janet Hammond since its state licensing in September 2024, the community accommodates adults aged 55 and older with independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The downtown property features a Walk Score of 70, allowing residents and visitors to manage most daily errands on foot.
State regulatory data from the Georgia Department of Community Health features a brief tracking timeline, with a single inspection report logged on June 21, 2025. Because this visit occurred roughly nine months after the building opened, it functions as the facility’s baseline post-licensing survey, establishing a citations-per-inspection rate of zero in current directory indexes. The public registry data lacks detailed visibility regarding specific compliance findings or the exact scope of this initial review, and no administrative fines or state enforcement actions are on record.
Direct support on the property is managed around the clock by a team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who coordinate routine wellness and physical rehabilitation services. Included household services encompass routine housekeeping, while common amenities feature regular fitness classes, social events, and chef-prepared dining options. Operating with just over a year of experience under its current framework, the property provides modern physical facilities rather than an established multi-year history.
Prospective residents looking for a walkable, recently established personal care setting should request a complete copy of the June 2025 state survey directly from the administration. This layout is appropriate for individuals whose sponsors can comfortably evaluate an emerging care routine and verify employee training credentials.
Ashton Senior Living, Gainesville is a 65-bed personal care community located at 1012 Enota Avenue in Gainesville, Georgia. Situated within Hall County and positioned 1.6 miles from the downtown corridor, the facility coordinates senior housing, specialized dementia care, short-term respite stays, and post-acute rehabilitative support within a mid-sized residential framework.
State administrative tracking records from the Georgia Department of Community Health document frequent state monitoring and extensive regulatory engagement, with multiple compliance audits and field inspections completed from 2017 through 2025. Government database files confirm that the facility maintains standard operating credentials under routine regional supervision. Because recent evaluations concluded without active infractions, the property operates with a contemporary citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Public regulatory registries reflect no history of active state monetary fines, administrative civil penalties, or license suspensions against the operating entity.
Daily care systems utilize a 24-hour staffing structure to deliver personal care assistance, manage medication schedules, and provide continuous cognitive support. The physical layout is configured to handle changing physical prompts, and internal personnel coordinate structured daily enrichment activities alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy tracks. The property’s location near the local commercial center is configured to simplify visiting logistics for sponsors and coordinate routine medical transportation needs.
Families investigating regional memory care or rehabilitation options can look to this property’s history of consistent state compliance to guide their decision. The 65-bed environment is designed for seniors who require structured clinical oversight and whose sponsors favor an established neighborhood community with steady state monitoring.
Live a blissful retirement at Farrfield Manor Senior Apartments, a distinguished 62+ community in Columbus, GA, offering independent living. The community has 74 purposely built and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can maintain their independence with a service coordinator and maintenance team working closely with them.
With recreational and wellness spaces on-site, residents can spend their days according to their interests and capabilities. Full kitchens are also available, ensuring residents can prepare according to their dietary needs and preferences. Emergency pull cord systems and safety rails are also provided in each unit for convenience and safety. Residents make the most of their golden years amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly environment.
Live the best of your golden years at Rosemont Court Senior Apartment, a blissful retreat in Warner Robins, GA, offering independent living. The community features thoughtfully designed and spacious floor plans, ensuring older adults can find the accommodation that best suits their preferences. With maintenance services, residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.
A carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and fun events is conducted to promote social interactions. Residents also gain easy access to plenty of recreational sites and thriving local amenities in the area, providing leisure and wellness opportunities. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming setting.
Amber Grove @ Savannah Seasons is a 46-bed community providing memory care and rehabilitation services at 249 Holland Drive in Savannah, Georgia. Located approximately eight miles from the city center, the facility serves Chatham County seniors with 24-hour staffing, fitness classes, and memory-enhancing programs. The property is situated near local medical providers and offers short-term respite care and social events.
State regulatory data from the Georgia Department of Community Health highlights a period of serious safety concerns followed by recent corrective efforts. While an August 2025 investigation resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, a July 2025 report substantiated critical deficiencies involving a resident with dementia who eloped twice within two months. Investigators found that the facility failed to maintain the exterior perimeter, noting missing fence pickets, fallen trees, and unsecured gates that created an unsafe environment for residents at risk of wandering.
Clinical and administrative oversight also faced scrutiny regarding emergency reporting protocols. During the 2025 elopement incidents, the facility failed to notify state authorities within the required 30 minutes of initiating a Mattie’s Call alert with law enforcement. This violation of mandatory reporting procedures indicates a historical gap in management’s adherence to statewide emergency notification systems designed to protect missing endangered persons.
Supportive services are designed for 46 residents, though the recent documentation suggests that the physical plant and staff training have required significant updates. While no formal fines are currently listed, the facility’s failure to secure its containment measures and report elopements accurately led to increased state monitoring. The clean audit in late August 2025 serves as an indicator that the facility has begun addressing these systemic safety and reporting lapses.
Prospective representatives should perform an inspection of the exterior fencing and gate security systems. This community may be suitable for residents who require specialized memory support, provided their families verify that the recent physical plant repairs and staff training on Mattie’s Call procedures are fully sustained.
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.
Make the most of your best years at Ingleside Manor, a dedicated community in Macon, GA, offering independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with specially designed one-bedroom floor plans and convenient apartment features, including handrails and security systems. On-site maintenance and laundry spaces are also available, ensuring residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.
Residents have easy access to various leisure and wellness opportunities with recreation sites and convenient local amenities nearby. With a fully furnished kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.
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.













