Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living
Independent Living · Roswell, GA

Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Independent Living · Roswell, GA

Overview of Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Part of the Hawthorn Senior Living family, Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Roswell, Georgia. Residents live in private apartments within a three-story building. They can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans based on their space needs and preferences.

Daily life focuses on convenience and social connection. The community features a full-service salon, regularly scheduled recreational activities, and an on-site exercise program that encourages residents to stay active. Housekeeping and transportation services are included. Residents can spend less time managing everyday tasks and more time enjoying community life.

Meals are served as part of the community’s daily routine. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring a companion animal with them when they move in. The dining, activities, and supportive services create a comfortable and engaging living environment.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 43, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service. Families comparing apartment options should ask which floor plans are currently available, as availability can change over time.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #113 / 235Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 113th out of 235 independent living communities we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
43 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$2,795/Month

Additional Services

6 services
Live-In On-Site Managers
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Maintenance
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24-hour emergency response

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Dining Room
Activities
Arts & Crafts
Book Club
Exercise Classes
Poker
Trivia/Quiz Challenges
Sing-Alongs
Culinary Outings
Educational Talks and Lectures
Mindfulness and Wellness Programs
Gardening
  • Outings to cultural landmarks and area highlights
  • Live performances (musicians, comedians, storytellers)
Highlights
  • Utilities included (electricity, gas, water, sewer, Wi-Fi, basic cable)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio 388–814 sq ft
1 Bedroom 510–848 sq ft
2 Bedroom 937–1,083 sq ft

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Roswell's city center to Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Roswell

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. 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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Chambrel Roswell
IL
AL
MC
Roswell
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 97
Rank #122 / 130
Yes
55
Facility 55
GA AVG 42
Rank #70 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 14
Rank #6 / 132
A+Jaime Henry2
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 18
Rank #1 / 113
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #1 / 113
St. George Village
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Roswell (Greenway)
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 97
Rank #122 / 130
Yes
55
Facility 55
GA AVG 42
Rank #70 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
GA AVG 14
Rank #29 / 132
--7
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 18
Rank #17 / 113
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #17 / 113
The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living
IL
Peachtree Corners-Yes
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 42
Rank #47 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Veranda at Grove Way
IL
Roswell-No
59
Facility 59
GA AVG 42
Rank #57 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Roswell-Yes
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 42
Rank #113 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other GA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Georgia

Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living is in Roswell, Georgia. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
GA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home & community support

Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Eligibility

General
Older adults and people with qualifying disabilities who are Medicaid-eligible and meet nursing-facility level of care; choose community care and participate in only one waiver.
GA specifics
CCSP and SOURCE operate within the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program. Waiting lists and capacity limits apply.

What it provides

  • Case management; adult day care; alternative living services; personal care; home-delivered meals and caregiver respite as authorized.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Georgia)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home & community support

Home and Community Based Services

Georgia Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60 and older and their caregivers; particular services have their own assessment and access rules.
GA specifics
This is a group of non-Medicaid aging services, not a uniform daily-care entitlement.

What it provides

  • Non-Medicaid home/community supports; including nutrition; in-home assistance and caregiver services as available.
In-home & community support

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Eligibility

General
Medicaid-eligible older adults or people with disabilities who meet nursing-facility level of care and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver requirements.
GA specifics
SOURCE is within EDWP; nursing-facility level of care is required.

What it provides

  • Care coordination and authorized home/community services such as adult day health; personal support; alternative living; meals and respite.
Returning home

Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Georgia Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Eligibility

General
People in qualifying inpatient facilities who meet institutional level of care, have Medicaid for at least one day before transition and move to a qualified community residence. A transition screening is required.

What it provides

  • Transition planning and approved help such as deposits; furnishings; moving costs and accessibility changes to support a move from institutional care to community living.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 Are pets allowed at Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes, Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living allows residents to bring their pets.
03 What is the best email address for Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living?
The team at Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living can be reached at info@sanford-estates.seniorlivinginstyle.com.
04 How much does Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living cost per month?
Pricing at Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living starts at $2,795 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
05 Are there photos of Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living provide?
Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living?
Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living is located at 500 Walton Way, Roswell, GA 30076.