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Photo of Burnt Hickory Residences
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9.6
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13 reviews
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This is a smaller facility where everyone becomes like family. It has a homey feel with simple decor. We love that the rooms have extra high ceilings and traditional pane windows with wooden blinds. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Waldrop Residences is a lovely senior living community located in the picturesque and quaint Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a township located against the Allatoona Dam and right next to the so-formed Lake Allatoona. The Etowah River also borders the town. As such, there are numerous...
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Photo of The Fountains in Cartersville
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8.4
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17 reviews
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My sister chose it for its cleanliness and proximity to her home. As always, promises made before checking in are not necessarily fulfilled. I found it to be an excellent place. I would recommend them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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9.9
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52 reviews
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Very nice accommodations. Amenities are nice.It would be nice if the bottom kitchen cupboards would have pull out shelves or drawers. Very few 85 year olds are inclined to get on their hands and knees to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Canterfield of Kennesaw, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.4
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12 reviews
9.4
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This has been the best move for mom. She has really enjoyed living at The Holbrook. We picked this community for 3 reasons. 1) everything was inside the main building. 2) swimming pool was indoor and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Holbrook Acworth, we have 181 custom designed apartments and 26 state of the art cottages on a 7 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Brookstone
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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45 reviews
9.3
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45 reviews
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Legacy Ridge is a great place for someone looking for a smaller laid back community. We've been pleased in general with Legacy Ridge. I rated the Care Services lower because my mother doesn't always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Southern hospitality at its finest! Located North West of Atlanta, Legacy Ridge of Brookstone is close to many amenities. Our residents enjoy an active lifestyle with peace of mind that comes from knowing that assistance is always available should they need it.
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9.3
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9.3
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My patient there is happy. The help is very friendly and so is the staff. Food is good. She is happier there than the previous place. Place is nice and both management and staff really seem to care about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Northstar Place is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, just two miles south of Lake Acworth. Our community is in a beautiful wooded setting and resident rooms have views of the trees or of our flower filled courtyard. We have large outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy sitting in the sun with...
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9.0
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24 reviews
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The facility is very clean, especially the memory care hall. The staff are very kind to the residents and treat them with respect. The therapy staff is very good. They rooms in assisted living are a good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Celebration Village Acworth is on schedule to open June 2016. Reservations are currently being accepted. We offer Independent, Concierge, Assisted Living and Memory Care. A fully furnished independent living model apartment is in the showroom that displays the standard full kitchen with granite...
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8.6
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67 reviews
8.6
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67 reviews
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I would recommend. We picked them because of the availability, Price, and looked like a nice place. Of course that was a year ago prices are much different now.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brickmont Assisted Living communities are licensed assisted living communities located throughout Georgia. We provide extensive care and support beyond what is allowed in a personal care home.Brickmont Acworth welcomed our first residents in 2019. At any of our communities, you will enjoy the...
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55 Floor plans available
8.2
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6 reviews
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It’s a small, pretty, caring facility that is Christian based. It has really worked out for our family, and I couldn’t be more pleased. They accepted both of my parents, and one was quite weak and went on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oaks at Acworth is a family-operated Oaks Senior Living community offering assisted living and memory care in Acworth, Georgia. The community prides itself on delivering personalized person-directed care to every resident. In addition, they offer a full calendar of social and educational...
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8.0
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50 reviews
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50 reviews
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This place is amazing. My mom has dementia and didn’t want to leave her house but couldn’t live alone any longer. After visiting Dogwood Forest we knew this was the right place. From our first tour with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dogwood Forest of Acworth is located in one of the most stunning areas of Acworth, GA. Nestled in historic downtown, this senior living community provides seniors with new accommodations to help them cope with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community works to produce a positive outcome in the life...
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Photo of Sunabella of Towne Lake
1818 Photos available
7.9
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61 reviews
7.9
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61 reviews
5 star
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Maintenance and repairs of sprinkler damage, hvac, heat going out are pushed down the road with only temporary fixes. Maintenance staff get a 1 Meals are cafeteria style meals, not sure they can do much...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sunabella of Towne Lake offers three types of apartment homes for seniors – deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments (includes a separate living room and private screened porch), and two-bedroom apartments – all with kitchenettes.This affordable community offers a safe and loving home-like...
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6.0
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3 reviews
6.0
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3 reviews
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The friendliness of the staff members get 5+ stars, and based on our experience we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Retirement no longer means stagnation. Today, people who are reaching retirement age retain more vitality and productivity than in the past. And, after many years in the workplace, they are finally at liberty to indulge their own interests at their own pace. This means that there is a need for a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...
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We could not be happier with Tiger Lily Estates My mother has lived there for almost a year. She enjoys the activities and fellowship with other residents. The faculty has a caring, at home feeling. I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Tiger Lily Estates is an assisted living and memory care community founded on the principles of embracing, empowering, and experiencing life to its fullest. Our leadership team has over 80 years of combined experience and is dedicated to changing the approach to senior care. While aging lessens...
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The community is beautiful and the staff works hard and are very caring. The food could be better and we would like to see a better varity. But overall my loved one really likes the community. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hillendale is located at 150 Old Mill Road in Bartow County in the city of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition to the many cultural, historical, and commercial attractions of Cartersville and Bartow County, Hillendale residents will enjoy shopping areas and services of Cobb County, Rome and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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Cost of independent living in Emerson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Emerson is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hiram, GA with an average of $3,279 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Emerson, GA vs. nearby cities

Emerson, GA
$3,678/mo
$3,794/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Emerson, GA vs. the state and national average

Emerson, GA
$3,678/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Emerson vs. other types of senior living

$4,396/mo
Independent Living
$3,678/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Emerson, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,939/mo
Studio
$4,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,911/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,082/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Emerson over time

Emerson, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Emerson

Recent reviews for independent living in Emerson

Sunrise of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely ...
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Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section. We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends. High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Emerson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emerson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emerson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emerson independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Emerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emerson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
63.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Emerson independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Emerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emerson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emerson independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Emerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emerson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
73.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
52.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
40%
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Presbyterian Village of Austell, Canterfield of Kennesaw and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Emerson, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Emerson, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Emerson, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw and Sunrise of Huntcliff II. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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