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The cost of independent living in Benefit is about $3,694 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 30 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Dahlonega Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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I have been to this facility many times in the last few years and have found it to be very clean and the employees very caring and loving to the residents. The food lacks a little, but sometimes looks good!...
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.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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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.
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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.
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Benefit, GA

The average cost of senior living in Benefit is $3,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Young Harris, GA with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

Benefit, GA
$3,694/mo
$3,567/mo
$3,729/mo

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

Benefit, GA
$3,694/mo
$4,354/mo
U.S. national average
$4,138/mo

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

$3,900/mo
Independent Living
$3,694/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,222/mo
Studio
$4,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,939/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Benefit over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Benefit

Recent reviews for independent living in Benefit

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Oaks at Gracemont in Cumming, GA

4.5
Our family could not speak more highly of the director and her staff at Gracemont. My mom was fortunate to be living there for almost 6 years, your facility is truly one of the best places of caregivers for the residents their love and compassion shows how all should be treated. We are so ...
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Benefit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benefit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benefit, 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 Benefit 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 Benefit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benefit, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Benefit 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 Benefit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benefit, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benefit 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 Benefit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benefit, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
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Smoky Springs by Barclay House, Cedarhurst of Oakwood and The Phoenix at Lake Lanier are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benefit, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Benefit, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Benefit, Georgia is Smoky Springs by Barclay House. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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