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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shellman, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shellman area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Shellman. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Shellman, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I visited the Gardens of Eufaula during National Assisted Living week this year. The activities that were planned for the residents were so much fun and the food was delicious. All the staff and residents...
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.
Gardens of Eufaula is much more than an assisted living community, it’s a place where residents are surrounded by people who care. A unique setting where your parent or loved one lives among piers, new friendships are made, lives are shared and where they will feel right at home. Located across...
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My dad has been at The Oaks for 9 months. The staff members are very kind. The environment is clean and peaceful. I am thankful that my dad is part of this community. It’s been a very positive experience....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Oakland Plantation stretched across 10-acres of beautiful property, we are proud to offer a vast array of person-centered services and amenities that encourage residents to maintain the independent lifestyle they are accustomed to and promote their overall health and wellness. The stylish...
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The staff are always very friendly and courteous when I ask questions. They are very kind to my Dad, even when he is grumpy and hard-headed. They have a way of working with him that isn't threatening or...
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.
Magnolia Manor's corporate office and longest operating senior community is located in the Southwest Georgia town of Americus. All levels of care are provided on the Americus Campus: independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. Moreover, a Wellness Center for Magnolia...
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it's a great relief to go to a place you actually trust and where you feel you're getting good care. The Phoenix has been a blessing to us, and I highly recommend them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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My father is a resident at River Oaks in Eufaula and I am so happy that he is there. The staff are all so loving and caring. This place has been a blessing for our family.
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.
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I am happy to see that my mom is improving in this community for care. The staff has been very helpful. The menu is very good and she has been pleased with the nice variety. We have been happy with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Philosophy of Care From the gracious charm of our comfortable home-like setting to the spacious and inviting feel of our private suites, Seymour Southern Comforts offers older adults the opportunity to live independently while receiving personal care and assistance that they may need. We have...
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Overall our experience with Century Pines has been a good one. It's a nice looking, clean community, the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. They've been very responsive to any issues that have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Commode was fifthly. Hard, stuck on BM on lid and on outside and inside. His wife [name removed] cleaned it up while we were there. We understand things get dirty but this was stuck on....like it has been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in the historic Mitchell County, Savannah Court of Camilla offers an intimate retirement community. Tucked off the main road,it is a peaceful and elegant setting set on several acres which is surrounded by oak trees and southern breezes. Savannah Court of Camilla offers a range of living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Morningside of Albany offers all the character and comfort of home, as well as unique programs and resources designed to meet the total needs of both resident and their family. We offer a family atmosphere, assistance with daily living activities, nutritious dining plans, active and meaningful...
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I would tell them that is a good place to take their mother. I think the friendliness and caring of the staff makes it the place to go. My mom says the food isn't very good, but at 89 and she has...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Camellia Manor Senior Apartments opened in 2007. The 33 unit complex is an open site design with spacious one bedroom apartments. Camellia Manor offers independent living with the city of Oglethorpe close by and county transport options for shopping and healthcare close by. An on-site...
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Cost of independent living in Shellman, GA
The average cost of senior living in Shellman is $2,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leslie, GA with an average of $2,530 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shellman, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shellman, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Shellman
Recent reviews for independent living in Shellman
Gardens of Eufaula
5.0
I was hesitant to make this move for my Mom because she is not quite 70; however, making the move to The Gardens was the best decision we ever made. The staff goes above and beyond to provide the absolute best care. I never knew how life changing this decision would be for us. So thankful!
Viva Senior Living at Albany
4.6
This is a place I would recommend you check out for your loved one. The staff are wonderful and friendly to work with. The staff communication has been great with the family.
There are three meals a day served to the residents, and it is a dining room. If the resident doesn't like what is ...
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River Oaks in Eufaula, AL
5.0
Very loving, compassionate staff. Feels like one big family and a beautiful place to call home.
Shellman independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shellman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shellman, 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 Shellman 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 Shellman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shellman, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shellman 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 Shellman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shellman, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shellman 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 Shellman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shellman, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Eufaula, Oaks at Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Manor of Americus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shellman, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Shellman, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shellman, Georgia are Gardens of Eufaula. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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