Page 8 of Best Independent Living in Georgia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 250 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. 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.
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.
Charter Senior Living at Southern Pines
IL
AL
MC
RC
Thomasville
130
Facility 130
GA AVG 81
Rank #58 / 527
Yes
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 40
Rank #57 / 701
-
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
Ms. Christy Cooke30
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 21
Rank #315 / 478
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 478
Marsh’s Edge
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Saint Simons Island
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 81
Rank #450 / 527
Yes
67
Facility 67
GA AVG 40
Rank #100 / 701
-
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 12
Rank #128 / 549
Mr. Chris Murray12
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #230 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Magnolia Manor of Marion County
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Buena Vista
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 81
Rank #283 / 527
No
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 40
Rank #250 / 701
-
52
Facility 52
GA AVG 12
Rank #11 / 549
Angela Watkins23
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 21
Rank #440 / 478
2.1
Facility 2.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #417 / 478
Magnolia Manor of Columbus
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus
210
Facility 210
GA AVG 81
Rank #11 / 527
Yes
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 40
Rank #220 / 701
-
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 12
Rank #97 / 549
Donna Davis12
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 21
Rank #394 / 478
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #408 / 478
Oaks at Snellville
IL
AL
MC
RC
Snellville
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 81
Rank #305 / 527
No
55
Facility 55
GA AVG 40
Rank #208 / 701
Studio
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 12
Rank #389 / 549
Tiana Mohabir19
21
Facility 21
GA AVG 21
Rank #383 / 478
1.1
Facility 1.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #330 / 478
Village Park Peachtree Corners
IL
AL
MC
Peachtree Corners
134
Facility 134
GA AVG 81
Rank #51 / 527
Yes
29
Facility 29
GA AVG 40
Rank #452 / 701
-
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
Tracy Griffith17
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 21
Rank #269 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Silver Comet Village
IL
AL
MC
RC
Powder Springs
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 81
Rank #189 / 527
Yes
21
Facility 21
GA AVG 40
Rank #511 / 701
-
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 12
Rank #389 / 549
Melanie Hendrix4
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
The Residence at Oak Grove
IL
AL
MC
Thomasville
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 81
Rank #221 / 527
Yes
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 40
Rank #334 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
Cynthia Swaim14
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #282 / 478
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #219 / 478
St Mary’s Highland Hills Village
IL
AL
MC
Bogart
59
Facility 59
GA AVG 81
Rank #346 / 527
Yes
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 40
Rank #660 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 12
Rank #128 / 549
Ms. Tanya Adcock11
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 21
Rank #269 / 478
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #241 / 478
Watercrest Macon
IL
AL
MC
RC
Macon
117
Facility 117
GA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 527
Yes
37
Facility 37
GA AVG 40
Rank #386 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 12
Rank #522 / 549
Christa Bourne1
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #154 / 478
3.0
Facility 3.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 478

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Overview of Charter Senior Living at Southern Pines

Charter Senior Living at Southern Pines provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Thomasville, GA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community’s several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move between levels can occur without leaving the community. Charter Senior Living at Southern Pines has 130 beds. Starting prices are $3,000 for independent living, $4,195 for assisted living, and $4,750 for memory care, giving families a care-level-specific starting point when estimating the cost of residence.

Residents can use the salon for grooming, access transportation services, and take part in Flourish™ Programming and short-term stays. Homemade meals, a chef’s-choice menu, and themed meals accommodate individual tastes and dietary needs, while rehabilitation services can support recovery after illness or injury. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet, and Ms. Christy Cooke serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Marsh’s Edge

111 Renegar Way, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Overview of Marsh’s Edge

Marsh’s Edge offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Saint Simons Island, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Marsh’s Edge has 32 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing options include Cottage Homes and Villa Apartments. Cottage Home pricing runs from the mid-$400,000s to more than $1 million, while Villa Apartment pricing begins in the low $300,000s, so the housing type and selected unit can materially affect the amount a family plans to pay. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay uses personal funds.

Total nurse staffing is 11 hours and 2 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Residents can use the pool, dine in the fine dining setting, and receive rehabilitation services on site. Short term rehab supports recovery during a temporary stay, while respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Mr. CHRIS MURRAY is the administrator, and Dustyn Sloan is the director.

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Overview of Magnolia Manor of Marion County

Magnolia Manor of Marion County offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Buena Vista, Georgia. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartments; independent living provides private living without daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving from independent or assisted living to memory care or skilled nursing could allow care to continue within the same community. The community has 70 beds.

Rehabilitation services and the Rehabilitation Care program provide recovery focused support through the facility. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to fund care based on eligibility and available resources. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Angela Watkins serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 50 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby trips independently.

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Overview of Magnolia Manor of Columbus

Magnolia Manor of Columbus is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing community that offers all-inclusive healthcare. As a non-profit home specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care– seniors can expect to be treated with kindness and immense patience for a more personal approach to senior care. Magnolia Manor is where seniors can thrive and feel rejuvenated during their recovery. 

The residential lifestyle is designed to be stress-free and maintenance-free; management and staff encourage residents to continue their independence by assisting them with daily living, such as housekeeping, transportation, medication management, meal preparation, and specialized programs. 

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Overview of Oaks at Snellville

Located in Snellville, Georgia, Oaks at Snellville is a vibrant senior living community that prioritizes personal care, dignity, and independence. Residents can expect a warm, family-like atmosphere, with opportunities to forge meaningful connections with peers, staff, and the local community. The community’s dedicated care partners provide personalized support, ensuring residents’ needs are met with empathy and trust.

Dining is a highlight, with all-day services that bring residents together over delicious, nutritious meals in a restaurant-like setting. Residents can maintain an active lifestyle, with a balanced variety of activities, outings, and entertainment options. For those needing memory care, the community offers plentiful socialization, mindful stimulation, and independence in a secure environment. Oaks at Snellville cultivates intergenerational relationships, creating a lively and stimulating social environment. With thoughtfully designed living spaces and a focus on purpose and happiness, this community empowers seniors to thrive.

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Overview of Village Park Peachtree Corners

Village Park Peachtree Corners is a senior living community offering a full care continuum in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. It’s led by administrator Tracy Griffith. Founded nine years ago, the 134-bed home operating as a two-story community serves occupants needing assisted living, independent living, or memory care in the same location.

The home’s location sits in a residential neighborhood with moderate walkability. With a Walk Score of 29, most daily errands and outings need transportation, but a few nearby services are walkable. For residents with visiting families and those who enjoy car-based access to shopping and dining, the location works well. Options are offered for residents wanting independent living flexibility, those needing daily assistance, and individuals with memory care needs, all in one community.

In recent complaint investigations, the Georgia Department of Health’s state inspections have surfaced concerns surrounding resident supervision protocols.

Families touring the home may want to interrogate about safety systems and oversight practices implemented for daily resident care.

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Silver Comet Village

4900 Richard D Sailors Pkwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Overview of Silver Comet Village

Operating for five years, Silver Comet Village is a residential assisted living community serving a quiet, car-dependent area outside the Atlanta metro in Powder Springs, Georgia. It sits on Richard D Sailors Parkway and operates with 90 beds. As an assisted living provider, it’s structured to bolster older adults needing help with daily activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, while encouraging as much independence as possible for residents.

Such a home type typically operates in a smaller, more intimate setting than large senior campuses, often providing personalized attention and a residential ambiance that many families find appealing over larger communities. With a car-dependent Walk Score of 21, occupants and visiting families will find that most errands demand a vehicle, making the neighborhood better suited to those with local transportation.

State inspections have been routine, with the latest re-licensure survey clearing any outstanding issues.

For families assessing Silver Comet Village, an in-person tour will be valuable to learn more about the specific services, amenities, activities, and room options offered, plus the daily rhythms and staffing approach. Such details are best confirmed directly with the home.

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Overview of The Residence at Oak Grove

The Residence at Oak Grove is a luxury assisted living and memory care community in Thomasville, Georgia. This community provides a professional and dedicated staff that prides themselves on their integrity in ensuring that each resident maintains their sense of individuality, independence, and dignity– growing a trusting bond between residents and staff. The Residence at Oak Grove provides a lifestyle that is elevated, ensuring residents thrive in a nurturing environment that helps them continue to live purposeful lives.

The home-like setting at the community allows residents to flourish and enjoy companionship with others. Expect beautiful surroundings and comfortable living combined with life-enriching programs that focus on personalized care plans specifically designed to meet the holistic needs of each individual.,

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Overview of St Mary’s Highland Hills Village

Find the care you need at St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village, an exceptional 55+ community in Bogart, GA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, top-notch care is provided for residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can feel at ease during their stay with the community helping with housekeeping and maintenance.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and promote an active lifestyle. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy restaurant-style dining. Transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. With its comprehensive services and extensive amenities, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Watercrest Macon

Residing in the peaceful Providence Boulevard, Macon, GA, Watercress Macon is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features a wide array of elegant and well-built residences, promising a comfortable and sophisticated retirement. The community takes pride in a team of competent and highly trained professionals providing round-the-clock care and support for seniors to gain meaningful experiences in their retirement.

With its intricate architecture, the community ensures seniors enjoy every moment of their stay at Watercrest Macon. Explore new hobbies and rekindle passions with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Feel good with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Watercress Macon is a great place to spend your retirement with its serene spaces and friendly community.

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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 250 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.