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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Talking Rock, GA

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You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Jasper and Dawsonville.

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Photo of The Retreat at Jasper
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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11 reviews
9.4
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11 reviews
5 star
91%
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My father is comfortable at the Retreat in Jasper. The staff take good care of him. I have a 4 for administration because there has been turnover since he moved in. Overall, it's a good place and I recommend...
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 Ellijay
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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18 reviews
8.2
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18 reviews
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We've been very happy with the Oaks. The staff is very caring and attentive. Almost too attentive as my mother takes advantage of that. I get regular texts on how my mom is doing for if she needs me to...
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
Photo of The Oaks at Fairmount
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1.0
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1.0
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Talking Rock, GA

The average cost of senior living in Talking Rock is $3,865 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.

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

Talking Rock, GA
$3,865/mo
$4,050/mo

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

Talking Rock, GA
$3,865/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,183/mo
Independent Living
$3,865/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,623/mo
Studio
$4,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,287/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Talking Rock

Recent reviews for independent living in Talking Rock

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The food at this community is excellent. They offer three meals a day as well as two snacks. They have a bistro and drinks available all day. The staff strive to please and are friendly. The housekeeping staff does a good job of keeping the community clean. I like the design of the community. ...
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The Phoenix at Union Hill in Canton, GA

5.0
When I have a problem, it is solved. My wife has dementia, she has great care. The staff are great especially the front desk staff.

The Oaks at Fairmount

4.6
We chose The Oaks at Fairmount because I was looking for a long time and I was looking for one she could afford and we would not have to sell her house but was still nice. The Oaks fit the bill great. The room sizes are smaller and they do have shared bathrooms, but they have options depending ...
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Talking Rock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Talking Rock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Talking Rock, 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 Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Talking Rock, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Talking Rock, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Talking Rock, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
27.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
40%
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The Retreat at Jasper, The Arbor at BridgeMill and Cedarhurst of Canton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Talking Rock, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Talking Rock, Georgia. See the full list.

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