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Photo of Holbrook Sugar Hill
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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I love that my mom adores the staff, that they are always so cheerful and loving. I do dislike that there does seem to be a high staff turnover rate. So we end up with staff that we absolutely adore and then...
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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Photo of Benton House of Sugar Hill
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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1 review
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Benton House is a friendly, safe and happy environment. I definitely feel comfortable with my mother-in-law being there. She is well taken care of. And I would recommend them 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.
Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Sugar Hill the most desired in the area.Exceptional quality takes exceptional people. Our team is consistently the number one reason families choose our community.Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day, Respite, Caregiver Support. Wherever you...
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8.0
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1 review
8.0
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We have comfortable living arrangements, a great Staff, including a great Engagement Team, and so many activities in house and otherwise. We have a great Theater Room, Art Room, Gym, Pool, Courtyard and an...
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.
Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill will provide the highest quality of independent living in the Dacula, Georgia area. Every resident will receive unique and personalized care and attention tailored to where they are and what they need most. At Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill, both residents and their...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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4 reviews
7.9
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4 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
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What we like the most about The Bridge community is the proximity to our home. The bride is less than 15 minutes from our house. The new director is very responsive to our concerns, and the staff is very...
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.
Photo of The Phoenix at James Creek
1313 Photos available
7.9
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15 reviews
7.9
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15 reviews
5 star
25%
4 star
37%
3 star
21%
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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.
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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Photo of Country Gardens Duluth
99 Photos available
7.7
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13 reviews
7.7
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13 reviews
5 star
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24%
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22%
2 star
10%
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The place seems friendly and well-run, the food delicious and ample, the staff available and willing to help my brother. It's not the newest place around but we're fine with that. I only wish the business...
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.
For over 40 years, we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition.At Country Gardens Duluth Assisted Living Community we offer a choice of lifestyles based...
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7.5
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5 reviews
7.5
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They have a beautiful facility with caring staff and administrators. I could not have envisioned having this kind of experience in a long term care facility. The setting lends itself to calmness and a safe...
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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Photo of Celebration Village Forsyth
1818 Photos available
7.5
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5 reviews
7.5
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5 reviews
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Celebration Village has created a beautiful space for my parents to be independent yet still get the support that they need. The independent-living cottages are gorgeous. My parents haven't had a chance 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.
Celebration Village is a Masterpiece Senior Living Community that promotes individualized growth in older adults. We do this by facilitating areas of engagement through spiritual, intellectual, physical and social enrichment. Celebration Village Forsyth has 5 distinct neighborhoods: Active Adult...
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Photo of The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.3
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5 reviews
7.3
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5 reviews
5 star
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I would say that it is a nice community. They have a lot of staff turnover but I think the industry is experiencing that as a whole. I feel comfortable with my dad there. I know staff will call with problems...
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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Photo of Oaks at Suwanee Creek
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.1
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6 reviews
7.1
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6 reviews
5 star
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What our family likes the most about the Oaks at Suwanee Creek is the staff and caregivers. We appreciate their attentiveness and being able to contact management directly if there is every a problem. It is...
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 Suwanee Creek is a stylish craftsman style property featuring 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than...
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Photo of Wickshire South Lee Buford
99 Photos available
6.0
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3 reviews
6.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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2 star
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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.
Live life to the fullest in South Lee Buford. Select your apartment or cottage and make it your own. Each apartment has abundant natural light, space and kitchenettes. Cottages feature full-kitchens with up-to-date appliances. Sit on the porch of your cottage and connect with neighbors around the...
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Photo of Parc at Duluth
1313 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
2.0
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1 review
2.0
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1 review
5 star
46%
4 star
38%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
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We chose Parc at Duluth because of the size of the apartments and the overall appeal of the facility itself. They have tons of activities provided for the residents. It has been a pleasant experience so far...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Reader’s Choice Award 2018 – Best Senior Living!Gwinnett Daily PostOffering the premier lifestyle choice for active seniors, Parc at Duluth has served families in Duluth, Johns Creek and Gwinnett since 2003. From fine dining in the warm company of friends to wellness and engagement programs that...
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Photo of Outlook Gwinnett
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1.0
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1 review
1.0
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1 review
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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.
Outlook Gwinnett is a brand new luxury 55+ apartment community featuring a uniquely luxurious combination of resort-inspired amenities and southern charm, Outlook Gwinnett is redefining upscale living for active, independent adults ages 55 and up. With an impressive array of spacious apartments...
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8.5
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1 review
8.5
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1 review
5 star
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3 star
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7%
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I'm impressed with the new management team especially their handling of issues with professionalism and follow-through with resolve concerning tenants. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate their performance thus...
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.
Sweetwater Terraces is a brand-new Senior Community in Gwinnett.  We offer a luxurious and carefree lifestyle at very affordable rates.  You will enjoy 22,000 square feet of community space with an extensive amenities package that surpasses all others. Come and be part of a community...
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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.
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Photo of Brookdale South Lee Independent Living
1010 Photos available
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.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
Photo of Antebellum James Burgess
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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In my opinion, Antebellum James Burgess has been a blessing for my parent in Memory Care due to the leadership of Director, [name removed]. [name removed] has been an asset to Antebellum with her personable...
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.
Photo of HearthSide Sugarloaf
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of HearthSide Sugarloaf
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Everleigh Duluth
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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.
Brand new 55+ apartment home community coming soon to Duluth, GA. Connect with us to schedule your personalized appointment and learn about our special pre-opening rates. We are accepting applications to secure your new home before opening in Fall 2021!
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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.
Photo of The Holbrook of Sugar Hill (in development)
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.
Photo of HearthSide Johns Creek
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of HearthSide Johns Creek
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Bridge At Lawrenceville
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.

Cost of independent living in Suwanee, GA

The average cost of senior living in Suwanee is $5,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakwood, GA with an average of $4,053 per month.

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

Suwanee, GA
$5,775/mo
$5,465/mo

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

Suwanee, GA
$5,775/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,548/mo
Independent Living
$5,775/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,263/mo
Studio
$4,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,974/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,482/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,940/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Suwanee over time

Suwanee, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Suwanee

Recent reviews for independent living in Suwanee

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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TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

Suwanee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suwanee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suwanee, 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 Suwanee 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 Suwanee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Suwanee, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
17.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Suwanee 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 Suwanee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Suwanee, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
36.9%
Room service
Room service
50%
31.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
14.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suwanee 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 Suwanee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Suwanee, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.7%
36.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
32%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
53.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.6%
40%
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