There are a variety of options to get involved. The apartment layouts are nice. And we like the amenities and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
Presbyterian Village Austell is an open and welcoming community with many special features, some not found in other, similar organizations. New villages quickly find that outreach happens quickly and nobody...
I'm so glad mom decided to move to Legacy Ridge. She was sitting at home alone, and now she gets out to eat and to participate in the daily activities. All the staff members are caring and so considerate!
I am glad that A place for mom connected me with Summerset Assistant living. They are a very caring community and has caring staff and they are located within miles of restaurants, shopping center and...
My name is [name removed] when I found out about this place this place is such a great place to live from the Front Desk staff. It is great from the sales. It is great everybody at this place together as a...
They are doing some great improvements. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families given all the recent changes and plans
My Overall Experience of Carriage Crossing is, I like the way they Take care of the People that Lives. They have a Heart and very Caring. The place is kept Clean, the Staff is Caring, Very Helpful They have...
I rate Golden Rose a 5. I am so grateful that [name removed] recommended this place. The owner, [name removed] , and her manager, [name removed] , are so loving and caring. My loved one had an awful...
5 on all points. I have friendly neighbors and the staff have quick responses to any of my concerns. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
No comment on the quality of care because there's really no care, it's independent living. Value for cost - it was the most affordable at the time. The old director really disappointed us by overselling the...
I would say that they are very, very responsive to any need. The residents are obviously very happy, open and friendly. The entire process of applying was made personable and as simple as possible....
I would recommend your service and definitely Benton House. Great activities, Great food, treat residents like family. Mom had a great transition to Benton House. We have been very pleased with her care.
I would rate everything a 5. It was a great experience.It's always clean. The staff was very accommodating. I like that they had a Facebook page and we were able to see all the activities.
Nice and helpful staff! Food is also pretty good! We picked this community for our loved one because, it was convenient and they had spacious rooms!
August Springs is a quiet place, probably due to the age restriction of 62+ years old. The place is more like an apartment complex since it is non-assisted living but a great place for those that don't need...
Because independent living communities in Georgia don’t provide personal care services or skilled nursing care, they are not licensed or regulated by a state agency like other senior living facilities.
It is worth pointing out that many of our partner independent living communities in Georgia reside on the same campus as assisted living and memory care facilities.[01] For more information on assisted living regulations in Georgia, visit our Georgia state overview to assisted living.
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Stand-alone independent living communities can be compared to an apartment building where residents don’t require access to higher level supportive services. These communities must adhere to state rental laws, which are outlined in the Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook. City or county governments may have additional rental laws that regulate landlord tenant relationships.
An example of Georgia’s rental laws include the following:
• Landlords cannot discriminate based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
• Landlords have a duty to ensure a unit is safe and habitable by maintaining the building structure, electric, heating and plumbing.
• Tenants cannot substantially alter a leased property without the landlord’s permission.
• The landlord cannot keep the security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.
• Landlords cannot remove tenants or prevent access to a unit without first going through the court eviction process.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects tenants living with a disability from housing discrimination. The act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations and allows a resident living with a disability to make reasonable modifications to their living space. The following examples of reasonable modifications or accommodations:[02]
• Hand rails and or grab bars
• Wheelchair ramp
• Assigning an accessible parking space
• Allowing a service animal
• Lower light switches
Most independent living communities in Georgia have age requirements, which are typically posted on the community’s website. Some communities require individuals be a minimum age of 55 while others set the minimum age at 62. Communities may have additional admission requirements to ensure residents don’t require a higher level of assistance than what the community is capable of providing.
Georgia Department of Public Health
200 Piedmont Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-657-2700
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable Accommodations and modifications.
Overview of Independent Living in GA
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