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Page 5 of Best Independent Living in Georgia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 247 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: 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: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Georgia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Georgia

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 Sweat34
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 Watkins23
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-Kerr5
-
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 Henry2
-
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 Norman12
-
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. Campbell14
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 Fleuristal22
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 Eyzaguirre16
-
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
ASaida Holyfield14
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 Cone5
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-Bowdler25
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 Harris7
-
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 Pitsenbarger10
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 Blane7
-
Facility -
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 483
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.2
Rank #1 / 483
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Overview of St. George Village

Located in the Greenway neighborhood of Roswell, Georgia, St. George Village is a senior living community offering nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The community has been serving residents for 20 years. It is housed in a three-story building with 30 beds. Residents can choose from one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, providing flexibility for different living preferences.

Daily life is supported by personalized healthcare services, recreational and educational programs, weekly housekeeping and laundry, an emergency call system, and around-the-clock care supervision. Transportation services are available for medical appointments and local errands, giving residents added convenience beyond the community. Freshly prepared meals are served on-site daily as part of the standard services.

Residents also have access to a library, fitness center, game room, multipurpose room, private dining room, learning center, and full-service salon. These amenities provide a variety of opportunities to stay active, socialize, and pursue personal interests without leaving the community. George Village also welcomes pets, so residents can keep a companion animal after moving in.

State inspections have generally found St. George Village in substantial compliance with health and safety requirements. Inspection records identified one isolated infection control concern involving handwashing practices in the dining area, which was addressed and confirmed corrected during a follow-up review. Since then, inspections have not shown a recurring pattern of similar issues.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 55, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. This can be a practical benefit for residents and family members who want to combine visits with nearby stops.

Contact St. George Village

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.

Contact Magnolia Manor of Macon

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.

Contact Atria North Point

Overview of Clairmont Oaks

Clairmont Oaks is a cozy, condo-style residential apartment complex that boasts resort-style living in a modern apartment complex exclusively for seniors. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The vibrant atmosphere encourages its residents to feel more comfortable in a nurturing environment that inspires them to maintain an active lifestyle and fulfill a purposeful life.

Clairmont Oaks provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.

Contact Clairmont Oaks

Overview of The Ralston

Spend a vibrant lifestyle at The Ralston, an esteemed community in Columbus, GA, offering independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and spacious floor plans. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence, helping with maintenance and chores.

With leisure sites and thriving shops nearby, residents can spend their days according to their interests and capabilities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants surrounding the community. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

Contact The Ralston

Overview of Juniper Sandy Springs

Juniper Sandy Springs is a blissful retreat in Sandy Springs, GA, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort. On-site maintenance and dry cleaning services are available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness, especially with plenty of recreational spaces on-site. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, a clubhouse, a cabana, a courtyard, a game room, a pet play area, a business center, and a sun deck, creating the ideal setting for residents to live a blissful retirement.

Contact Juniper Sandy Springs

Overview of Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I

Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I is an assisted living community located at 8480 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Serving the Fulton County region under the leadership of administrator Shonda Brown, the 94-bed residential senior facility has been in operation for six years.

The campus offers individual senior apartments arranged in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Dedicated property services include scheduled local transportation options, active fitness initiatives, and a rotating calendar of recreational programming. The community accommodates domestic pets.

Located in a neighborhood with a walk score of 68, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, allowing foot travel to several retail services while remaining reliant on vehicles or community transit for longer trips.

Prospective families and elder care managers can contact the Roswell Road administrative office directly to confirm current vacancy statuses, evaluate specific floor plans, or review personalized care pricing levels.

Contact Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I

Overview of The Phoenix at Union Hill

Located in the vibrant community of Union Hill Road Canton, CA, The Phoenix at Union Hill is an inviting senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among luxurious accommodations with a variety of floor plans based on their preferences. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are treated through the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood program. As for respite care, a continuous 60-day short-term stay is also available for its residents.

With its commitment to providing a nurturing and all-inclusive environment, residents can enjoy a wide array of amenities and services which are as follows: full-service salon, courtyard, main and private dining room, resident garden, medication management, daily housekeeping, personal laundry and linen service, library, therapy, etc. The Phoenix at Union Hill proudly stands as a notable community for senior living.

Contact The Phoenix at Union Hill

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. 

Contact Wesley Woods of Athens/Talmage Terrace

Overview of Overture at Buckhead South

Located at 658 Lindbergh Drive NE in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, Overture at Buckhead South is an assisted living and independent living community designed for residents age 55 and over. The facility occupies a mid-rise building positioned in one of Georgia’s most walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 83 that ranks among the top-performing senior communities for pedestrian accessibility statewide.

The community’s location offers practical advantages. Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is less than two miles away. Downtown Atlanta lies 7.2 miles south. Most daily errands and services are within walking distance, a significant feature for residents and visiting families.

Overture serves both independent living residents who want community amenities without care requirements and assisted living residents who need support with daily activities. Both populations access fitness classes, social events, gourmet cooking lessons, and personal training. Home health referrals support transitions to additional care when needed.

The facility provides extensive leisure amenities: an indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, dedicated yoga studio, billiards and game room, personal library, and hair and nails spa. Dining options include an on-site coffee bar and bistro. Residents gather in a great room, walk in secured outdoor courtyards and nature paths, and move between floors on elevator-accessible hallways with enclosed, air-conditioned corridors.

An on-site guest suite accommodates overnight family visits. Pets are welcome. Linen and dry cleaning services are included.

The community maintains a smoke-free, controlled-access environment and offers package delivery services for resident convenience.

Overture at Buckhead South fits active adults and seniors requiring modest support who prioritize walkability, urban proximity, recreational amenities, and social engagement within a residential setting.

Contact Overture at Buckhead South

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.