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The cost of independent living in Gratis is about $4,013 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 104 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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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.
The Cottages of Monroe The Cottages of Monroe, nestled in the quaint and picturesque city of Monroe, Georgia, offers a unique blend of gracious independent living with convenient access to a wide range of activities. Monroe, Georgia is minutes from Athens - voted #5 in 'The 25 Best Places to...
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The staff is friendly. Food/dining- very good it looked and smelled good and the portion size that I saw was good. I like the snacks are available to clients as well. Room size - excellent, good storage...
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.
At The Joy Senior Living of Loganville, we believe your loved ones deserve more than just a place to stay—they deserve a true home filled with dignity, warmth, and joyful moments. Located at 434 Conyers Road in Loganville, our modern and welcoming community offers personalized assisted living,...
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The staff are kind and helpful, there are plenty of nice activities, the food is fine and she always dines with a special friend.
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.
Great Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community located in the beautiful city of Monroe, Georgia. Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Walton County and is known for its beautiful architecture, scenic views and access to big-city amenities. Situated just east of Atlanta, this...
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The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. If anything like a fall happens, they call immediately and let you know. They're great at keeping you informed of how your family member is doing and if...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Introducing a brand new community to the Oconee County/Athens Georgia area. Locally owned and operated, The Landing Senior Living is a 48 room community. We proudly offer 16 memory care studios and 32 assisted living suites. The Landing Senior Living also offers resort style amenities to include:...
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My parents are being well cared for. We as a family are satisfied that we made the right choice for them. There have been minor issues, but the staff has been quick to correct the problem. We would recommend...
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 Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, Georgia is the third community in North Georgia that we have had the pleasure of welcoming seniors to call home. We pride ourselves on providing our residents a comfortable, caring home, a sense of community and the endless love and support they deserve. Our...
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[name removed] was phenomenal. The nurses who were here and everyone was so sweet to my sister and were always checking on her, the quality of the care seemed to be great. The only issue we had was getting...
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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Landing of Winder was really nice, but my mom's health improved rapidly and she wanted more independence. She is able to live in a villa independently now and she just goes to the main building at Magnolia...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Introducing a brand new community to the Oconee County/Athens Georgia area. Locally owned and operated, The Landing Senior Living is a 48 room community. We proudly offer 16 memory care studios and 32 assisted living suites. The Landing Senior Living also offers resort style amenities to include:...
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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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Basic low cost Independent living. Lower than any other in the area. Improved varieties of food and more activities would make it a very good place to stay.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Four Seasons Independent Living CenterFour Seasons Independent Living Center is an independent living community which lies quietly in a discreet street in Winder, GA. This picturesque living community is located in the quiet area of the Barrow Country and holds a rustic charm. Winder is a...
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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.
Oak Pointe Memory Center is the newest memory care community in beautiful Winder, GA. With only 14 residential suites at Oak Pointe Memory Center you are part of a family, not just a number. Our small staff-to-resident ratio creates a close-knit family experience and personalized service.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gratis, GA

The average cost of senior living in Gratis is $4,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watkinsville, GA with an average of $3,836 per month.

Independent living costs in Gratis, GA, vs. nearby cities

Gratis, GA
$4,013/mo
$8,689/mo
$9,910/mo

Independent living costs in Gratis, GA, vs. state and national averages

Gratis, GA
$4,013/mo
$4,354/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Gratis, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,468/mo
Independent Living
$4,013/mo

Independent living costs in Gratis, GA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,405/mo

Senior living costs in Gratis vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gratis, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGratis, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,013/mo$4,354/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,537/mo$3,740/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$4,468/mo$4,275/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Gratis, GA:$4,013/mo
Georgia:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Gratis, GA:$3,537/mo
Georgia:$3,740/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Gratis, GA:$4,468/mo
Georgia:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gratis

Recent reviews for independent living in Gratis

Benton House of Grayson

4.9
We chose Benton House of Grayson because of the alignment of value system and also I was able to see how they care for their community. My mother is in the memory care unit and the staff are all very responsive and we are very happy with the quality of care that she is getting. The staff, ...
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Regency House of Buford

4.4
Have had good experiences with staff management with regarding getting help when in need. Good experiences with activities and content.

Avery Village in Winterville, GA

5.0
Our family was very pleased with Avery Village. It was an agonizing decision for us to place our mother in a memory care facility. Our first meeting with the director put us at ease. She came in and made us feel that we were making the right decision. Once mother got to the home, she became ...
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Gratis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gratis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gratis, 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 Gratis 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 Gratis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gratis, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gratis 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 Gratis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gratis, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gratis 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 Gratis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gratis, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottages of Monroe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Great Oaks Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gratis, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Gratis, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gratis, Georgia are The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Sunrise of Five Forks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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