Page 3 of 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
John-Wesley Villas
IL
AL
RC
Macon
160
Facility 160
GA AVG 81
Rank #33 / 527
Yes
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 40
Rank #442 / 701
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 12
Rank #176 / 549
-Rebecca Minter11
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 478
Village Park at Milton
IL
AL
MC
Alpharetta
272
Facility 272
GA AVG 81
Rank #3 / 527
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 40
Rank #289 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
-Sandy Doyle12
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Magnolia Manor of Macon
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Macon (Vineville)
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 81
Rank #459 / 527
Yes
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 40
Rank #242 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 12
Rank #38 / 549
-Ma Tara Henry8
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Eben Silver Town
IL
AL
RESC
RC
Suwanee
105
Facility 105
GA AVG 81
Rank #113 / 527
Yes
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 40
Rank #303 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 12
Rank #480 / 549
-James Juhn1
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Sterling Estates of West Cobb Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
RC
Marietta
175
Facility 175
GA AVG 81
Rank #27 / 527
No
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 40
Rank #432 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
-Deana Harris7
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Wesley Woods of Athens/Talmage Terrace
IL
MC
Athens
37
Facility 37
GA AVG 81
Rank #440 / 527
Yes
61
Facility 61
GA AVG 40
Rank #145 / 701
Cottage / Apartment
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 12
Rank #51 / 549
A+Lauri Ann Brooks10
17
Facility 17
GA AVG 21
Rank #355 / 478
1.7
Facility 1.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #389 / 478
Hearthside Johns Creek
IL
Johns Creek
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 81
Rank #124 / 527
Yes
39
Facility 39
GA AVG 40
Rank #369 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
-Ms. Starla Gleaton16
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 21
Rank #212 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs
IL
AL
Ne Atlanta
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 81
Rank #469 / 527
No
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 40
Rank #16 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
-Cliff Pepper9
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #92 / 478
Oaks at Shiloh Point
IL
AL
MC
RC
Cumming
54
Facility 54
GA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 527
No
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 40
Rank #587 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
-Lauralyn Roginski4
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
The Social at Savannah
IL
AL
MC
RC
Savannah (Wilshire Estates)
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 81
Rank #263 / 527
Yes
38
Facility 38
GA AVG 40
Rank #379 / 701
Suite
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
ADallas Jessi Tompa14
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 21
Rank #254 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478

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Overview of John-Wesley Villas

John-Wesley Villas is a retirement community in Macon, Georgia, offering the best of both worlds with their assisted living facilities, independent living floor plans, and charming senior apartments Macon GA. They take retirement to a whole new level, adding vibrant colors to life with their elegant and safe environment. Their villas boast picturesque landscaped grounds, enchanting gardens, and serene walking paths, making it a paradise for nature-loving seniors.

At the heart of the community lies a multi-purpose clubhouse, a hub of activity where seniors can connect, have fun, and find practical resources. It’s an inviting space to unwind and enjoy an elevated mundane experience. The amenities at John-Wesley Villas go beyond expectations, including a full-service hair salon on the property and limited transportation for errands like doctors’ appointments. With a strategic location near malls, restaurants, and churches, residents also have easy access to everything they need. Moreover, the community ensures inclusivity with handicap-accessible rooms, catering to everyone’s comfort and convenience.

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Overview of Village Park at Milton

Opened in 2021, Village Park at Milton is a 272-bed, three-story senior living community in Alpharetta, Georgia. It sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood where some daily services are done on foot, with most errands and appointments typically needing a brief drive. The facility at 555 Wills Rd offers a range of housing options: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, to handle different needs and preferences.

Village Park at Milton caters to occupants across multiple care levels: assisted living, independent living, and specialized memory care programming. This multi-level approach lets families explore care options suited to their loved one’s current and evolving needs, all in one community.

Over the past several years, state inspections conducted have tackled safety protocols and access control procedures, particularly in memory care. The facility still works on these operational standards to ensure resident safety and appropriate supervision across all units.

Village Park at Milton draws residents and families needing a newer community with diverse housing and care options in greater Alpharetta. The setting balances accessibility, with nearby services and good road connections, against the quieter, residential character many families desire.

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Overview of Magnolia Manor of Macon

Macon’s Vineville neighborhood is where you’ll find Magnolia Manor of Macon, tucked on Pierce Avenue about three miles from downtown. This place has been around a while, 43 years, and it shows up in how settled the whole operation feels. The building itself is four stories, holding 30 beds split between one and two bedroom setups.

Here’s something worth knowing upfront: as of March 2025, the community moved to an independent living focus. That’s a real shift, and it means residents get their own space while still being wrapped into a shared community around them.

Walkability sits right in the middle, a Walk Score of 51. Not a place where you can ditch the car entirely, but enough that a resident or a visiting family member can knock out a few errands on foot and reach some nearby spots without much hassle.

On the services side, there’s more going on than the building alone suggests. Catered living takes the pressure off daily meal planning. Rehabilitation care is available on-site. Supportive housing rounds things out for residents who need a bit more structure.

Add in transportation services and options for staying active through fitness and recreation, and you’ve got a community that’s thought through more than just where people sleep. Pets are welcome too, which matters more than people expect when someone’s leaving a long-time home behind.

Ma Tara Henry runs things as administrator. Zooming out a bit, Susie Fussell has been with Magnolia Manor since 2010 and now oversees emergency preparedness across the organization, which speaks to some institutional depth behind this specific location. Georgia’s Department of Community Health handles inspections here, and what shows up across this community’s inspection history leans toward staffing and staff credentials, plus how care planning gets documented.

This is a 43-year-old, pet-friendly independent living community in a walkable Macon neighborhood, backed by an organization with real staying power and a service list built around actual daily needs, not just square footage.

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Overview of Eben Silver Town

Eben Silver Town is a spacious retirement community in Suwanee, GA, that offers independent living and personal care. With over a hundred thoughtfully designed apartments, the community fosters a nurturing environment where American and Korean older adults can feel at ease. Here, caregivers are available 24/7, and household services, as well as on-site medical care, are provided to meet residents’ needs. Through individualized care plans and all-inclusive services, residents receive the utmost care they need to maintain their independence without hassles.

Activities and events are curated monthly, encouraging residents to participate and interact with their peers. A pendant and wristband monitoring system for falls and emergencies is also provided to ensure residents’ safety. Surrounded by local shops and restaurants, residents have convenient access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community is a good choice for retirement in California, as showcased by its welcoming culture and friendly setting.

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Overview of Sterling Estates of West Cobb Retirement Community

Ideally situated in Cobb County, Marietta, GA, Sterling Estates of West Cobb Retirement Community is a trusted senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents enjoy a safe, comfortable, and pleasurable life with the support of compassionate care services, including maintenance, assistance with daily living activities, and more. The community offers an array of comfortably designed accommodations built to provide residents a living space that caters to their lifestyle options and needs.

More than exceptional care services, the community warrants a relaxing and engaging environment that fosters meaningful interactions and new learning through a wide array of fun activities and amenities. Here, residents enjoy access to a wellness center, an indoor salted water pool, lavish outdoor areas, a library, salon and game room. Various exercise programs combined with delicious and nutritious meals are provided to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.

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Overview of Wesley Woods of Athens/talmage Terrace

Talmage Terrace by the Wesley Woods of Athens offers its residents a warm and welcoming atmosphere to maintain comfort in an independent senior living home. A distinct, independent living community, residents are guaranteed full support and assistance while maintaining an active lifestyle. Talmage Terrace is ideal for families seeking a well-established community that guarantees compassionate accommodation. 

The active adult independent living apartment community services include daily delicious meals, personalized healthcare services, recreational activities, educational activities, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, an emergency call system, and 24/7 care supervision. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a game room, a multi-purpose room, a private dining room, a learning center, and a full-service salon. 

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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.

Contact Hearthside Johns Creek

Overview of Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs

Live your best years at Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs, a top-notch community in Atlanta, GA, offering independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with the community’s specially designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans. With a 24-hour services desk and service coordinators, residents have a maintenance-free living.

Residents can easily access their necessities and leisure opportunities with public transportation and delightful local amenities nearby. A variety of restaurants are in proximity, ensuring residents enjoy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. A physical therapist is also available on-site to improve residents’ living experiences. The community has a media center, a fitness center, a library, a computer center, and garden spaces, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Oaks at Shiloh Point

With a capacity for 54 residents, Oaks at Shiloh Point is an assisted living community in Cumming, Georgia, that offers personal care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Operating for 9 years, it offers studio and one-bedroom accommodations in a single-story setting. Nursing services are also available, supported by 24-hour staffing.

A pet therapy program is offered to encourage emotional well-being and meaningful social interaction among older adults. Shared dining areas and comfortable social lounges provide welcoming spaces for residents to gather, enjoy meals, and build relationships.

The community has maintained a strong record of regulatory compliance throughout its years of operation, with state inspections reporting no documented violations. Its surrounding area is also highly car-dependent, so transportation is generally required for most daily errands and appointments.

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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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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.