Page 9 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. 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.
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.
The Lodge at Stephens Lake
IL
AL
MC
RC
Jasper
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 81
Rank #305 / 527
Yes
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 40
Rank #650 / 701
Private / Companion Suites
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
Timothy Ritch4
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
The Stewart House
IL
AL
RESC
RC
Carrollton
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 81
Rank #363 / 527
No
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 40
Rank #73 / 701
-
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 12
Rank #302 / 549
Ms. Ashley Woodall3
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Delmar Gardens of Smyrna
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Smyrna
92
Facility 92
GA AVG 81
Rank #183 / 527
No
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 40
Rank #289 / 701
Apartments
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 12
Rank #261 / 549
Ms. Dawn St Fleur14
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 21
Rank #431 / 478
3.1
Facility 3.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 478
Gardens of Gainesville
IL
AL
MC
Gainesville
92
Facility 92
GA AVG 81
Rank #183 / 527
Yes
28
Facility 28
GA AVG 40
Rank #457 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
John Austin Urbanic29
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 21
Rank #431 / 478
1.5
Facility 1.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #369 / 478
Southern Pines Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Thomasville
130
Facility 130
GA AVG 81
Rank #58 / 527
Yes
15
Facility 15
GA AVG 40
Rank #571 / 701
Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
Michelle Straughn17
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 21
Rank #389 / 478
1.3
Facility 1.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #344 / 478
Savannah Square
IL
AL
Savannah
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 81
Rank #402 / 527
Yes
33
Facility 33
GA AVG 40
Rank #413 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
GA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 549
Kimberly Smith20
29
Facility 29
GA AVG 21
Rank #407 / 478
1.5
Facility 1.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #369 / 478
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville
IL
Lawrenceville
85
Facility 85
GA AVG 81
Rank #219 / 527
No
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 40
Rank #557 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 12
Rank #128 / 549
Ms. Rubyona Whitworth18
28
Facility 28
GA AVG 21
Rank #404 / 478
1.6
Facility 1.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #379 / 478
Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Marietta (Lower Roswell Road Southeast)
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 81
Rank #98 / 527
No
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 40
Rank #614 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 12
Rank #152 / 549
Marshall Gill25
62
Facility 62
GA AVG 21
Rank #450 / 478
2.5
Facility 2.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #429 / 478
The Montclair
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Lake Decatur
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 81
Rank #407 / 527
No
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 40
Rank #220 / 701
-
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 12
Rank #152 / 549
Juanita Gichana6
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 21
Rank #212 / 478
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #264 / 478
Coventry Place
IL
AL
RC
Decatur
75
Facility 75
GA AVG 81
Rank #250 / 527
Yes
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 40
Rank #49 / 701
-
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 12
Rank #77 / 549
Mr. Michael Cress24
41
Facility 41
GA AVG 21
Rank #427 / 478
1.7
Facility 1.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #389 / 478

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Overview of The Lodge at Stephens Lake

Nestled in Jasper, Georgia, The Lodge at Stephens Lake stands as a premier upscale senior living community that offers a blend of independent and assisted living alongside top-tier memory care services. As the sole community in the vicinity offering independent living cottages alongside assisted living and memory care residences, The Lodge at Stephens Lake redefines luxury living for seniors. The community is designed to accommodate a luxurious lifestyle and emphasizes exceptional amenities, comprehensive services, fine dining, and attentive care. This distinguished community boasts diverse living options, from rental independent living cottages to assisted living and memory care apartments – all within a singular campus. Recognizing that each senior has unique needs shaped by individual life experiences, The Lodge at Stephens Lake prides itself on offering tailored solutions to these varying requirements.

This brand-new age-in-place community blends the warmth of home with a hassle-free lifestyle for those seeking assisted living, memory care, or the comforts of independent living cottages. Supported by seasoned senior living experts dedicated to delivering passionate clinical services, The Lodge at Stephens Lake is committed to providing unparalleled care. Functioning as an ‘age in place’ haven, The Lodge at Stephens Lake warmly welcomes seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, the community fosters an active lifestyle, encouraging residents to immerse themselves in the serene natural surroundings. As a proud Pickens County Chamber of Commerce member, The Lodge at Stephens Lake stands as a testament to exceptional senior living, fostering a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

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Overview of The Stewart House

The Stewart House offers assisted living, independent living, residential care, and respite care in Carrollton, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living is for private living with community services and no daily care. Residential care is offered through personal care home services that include assistance with daily living activities, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since different levels of support are available within the community, while respite care can serve a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage. The home has 50 beds, and 24-hour staffing means staff are present at all hours, including overnight. Ms Ashley Woodall serves as the administrator.

Scheduled transportation takes residents to appointments in Carrollton, shopping centers, and other activity trips. Daily devotionals and church services are available for residents who wish to participate. With a Walk Score of 70, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Delmar Gardens of Smyrna

404 King Springs Village Pkwy, Smyrna, GA 30082
Overview of Delmar Gardens of Smyrna

Delmar Gardens of Smyrna offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Smyrna, GA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Temporary rehabilitation stays provide therapy during recovery. Rehabilitation services are also available.

The community has 92 beds, with apartments as the available housing option. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare for skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay.

A pool gives residents an on site place to swim, while the salon or spa supports personal grooming without arranging an outside visit. Restaurant style dining includes three meals a day prepared by Executive Chefs, with a Registered Dietitian available to help with menu planning and special diet needs. A Walk Score of 46 indicates a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives generally needs transportation for errands. Ms Dawn St Fleur serves as the administrator.

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Gardens of Gainesville

3315 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
Overview of Gardens of Gainesville

Operated by Discovery Senior Living, Gardens of Gainesville is a two-story senior living community in Gainesville, Georgia, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. John Austin Urbanic serves as the administrator. The community has been serving residents for 9 years and offers 92 beds with one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences.

Residents have access to walk-in closets, a shared dining room, comfortable common areas, and walking paths throughout the property. Beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, fitness and recreation programs, and a pet-friendly environment are also offered here, giving residents a balance of convenience and opportunities to stay active.

Scheduled meals, group activities, cultural events, and transportation for appointments and errands are included in the community’s daily routine. Residents living with memory loss also benefit from activities designed specifically for memory care. Through this, the community can support a wide range of needs while keeping residents in the same familiar setting.

The community is located a few miles from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, providing convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 28, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands require a car.

State inspections have focused on resident alert system reliability and related documentation, medication administration recordkeeping, and staffing coverage within the memory care neighborhood. Families touring Gardens of Gainesville should ask how staffing is structured in the memory care program and how these areas are managed daily.

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Overview of Southern Pines Senior Living

Southern Pines Senior Living is a dynamic senior living community set in Thomasville, GA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a dedication to providing personalized support, the community features a team of dedicated caregivers and licensed nurses on-site. The community offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments for a comfortable and secure living space.

For more than 20 years, Southern Pines Senior Living has been empowering residents to live their best lives with an array of convenient services like weekly housekeeping and laundry services, bus transportation, maintenance, and serving of three delicious meals per day. There are plenty to enjoy with amenities like lovely dining areas, a fitness center, library, salon, a chael, and beautifully maintained grounds, courtyards, gardens.

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Overview of Savannah Square

Savannah Square provides assisted living and independent living in Savannah, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. With both care levels available, Savannah Square may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 46 beds, making it a smaller setting where residents and staff may get to know one another. Housing includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, with the two-bedroom layout able to suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when moving in. Kimberly Smith serves as the administrator, and the single-story building keeps all residences on one level.

A Walk Score of 33 places Savannah Square in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive will generally need transportation for shopping, appointments and other errands.

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Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville

230 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Overview of Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville

Maintain independence in retirement with Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, an astounding community in Lawrenceville, GA, that offers independent living. Residents here enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and maintenance. With a friendly and inviting environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease and can meet new friends.

Residents have more opportunities to do the things they want with a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging social events. The community has a 24-hour emergency response system, ensuring residents’ safety. Amenities include a fitness center, a spa, a media room, an internet cafe, an indoor saltwater swimming pool, and a putting green.

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Overview of Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community

Spend your golden years at Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community, an exceptional community in Marietta, GA, offering independent living and assisted living. Residents can maintain their independence with specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to their comfort and convenience. Those needing assistance also receive top-notch care from a kind and compassionate team.

Recreation spaces and various local amenities are available nearby, providing residents with leisure and wellness opportunities. With delightful dining options, residents have the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly environment.

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Overview of The Montclair

Montclair, The is an assisted living community located in Decatur, Georgia. It offers personalized care with a focus on safety and comfort, along with a variety of activities and services. Residents enjoy a beautiful 16-acre campus with walking paths and gardens.

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Overview of Coventry Place

Coventry Place in North Decatur is a vibrant community for residents looking to find a community that feels like a vacation. Adults and seniors can feel confident with the independent living lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay, and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in the best environment for retirement. Ranked as one of the trusted retirement communities, management has set the standard for an active retirement period. For over 30 years, Coventry Place has continued to excel in encouraging its residents to cultivate holistic needs in a nurturing environment.

The boutique-style independent living home in the city boasts its luxurious service and exceptional care. Community features and amenities are built to help seniors revel in the life they deserve; these include a warm and spacious living room, a fully-equipped fitness studio, a well-lit library, a full-service salon, and an on-site convenience store.

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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.