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The Monarch House was wonderful! The staff were so warm and caring! You can tell they really love their residents! I would recommend The Monarch House highly to anyone! Based on the experience we have had so...
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 Benton House of Newnan Lakes
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I really like the Benton House. I feel like everyone cares. There are lots of activities. Although my sister can't participate in all of them, she can still be with them, letting her feel included. [name...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Newnan the most desired in the...
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This is my mother's third year in residence at Legacy Ridge at Peachtree. It's been such a wonderful place for her to live as she moves through her 80s. We can't say enough about the care and compassion of...
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.
PruittPlace Peachtree City is tucked away in South Metro Atlanta, our charming, craftsman-style community is oriented around wellness, independence, and convenience. Our hospitable staff is devoted to empowering residents, encouraging them to take retirement living by the reins. After moving into...
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Staff at Presbyterian Village Austell Georgia prepared for a snow and ice storm in a very professional manner. Through out the 60 acre campus, Safe Step Select Blend Ice Melter was applied to sidewalks and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Welcome to Presbyterian Village of AustellEveryone is a neighbor at Presbyterian Village.  Our atmosphere of nurturing the whole person encourages residents and staff to keep learning, serving, growing and appreciating each other more fully each day. Presbyterian Village is a recognized...
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The facility is very clean and very well maintained. Staff are helpful, kind, and attentive. This is an excellent facility. The only downside is the small size of rooms. However, is still a good value
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.
Schedule a tour today!Carriage Crossing Marietta, GA At Carriage Crossing Marietta, we are dedicated to providing compassion and kindness to our residents and fellow employees. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those who live and work with us by responding to their unique needs and universal...
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5 for all. Winnwood Retirement Community has beautiful grounds, wonderful staff, plenty to do to stay busy. Yes, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families based on our experience so far.
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.
Winnwood is a beautiful 9 acre Retirement Community located just off the Square in Marietta. We have Independent and Assisted Living options available for Seniors. The community is covered with beautiful walking gardens and a 9 hole putting green with weekly competition. Residents have a...
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Everyone is so kind and caring. I can’t say enough about the help and understanding I’ve received from them. When they realize they could do better they really work to try to improve their care and...
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.
Warmly nestled within the beautiful surroundings of Peachtree City, Georgia, the Reserve at Peachtree City prides itself on leading by example, when it comes to ensuring the best possible care for your loved ones. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we strive to deliver the highest...
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The oaks at eagles landing. The memory care staff and caretakers were wonderful. If I had any concerns or questions about mom the staff was right on top of it. they encouraged families to speak up. They even...
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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Clairmont Crest have recently renovated there and all the amenities are top notch. It's a place you are really proud to call home.
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.
When looking for your next home, look no further than Clairmont Crest, an exclusive 55+ Active Living community designed with your comfort, convenience, and quality of life in mind. Our spacious, pet-friendly apartments in Decatur, GA provide the ideal sanctuary for you to embrace this exciting...
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Very homely place with an excellent staff that is always there to help any way they can. Highly recommend Mountainside to anyone who is looking for a special place for their loved one. So glad we chose...
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.
Roosevelt place is one of the best assisted living facilities in Georgia. Senior citizens probably have the best views of the sunrise and sunset of all the areas around. This has a world-class dining area to invite your loved one into a warm realm of comfort. And, the events and social...
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Photo of PruittPlace Kennesaw
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It's a great place and we are glad we made this choice. They are changing ownership to [facility removed] this Wednesday. Yes I would definitely 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.
Southern hospitality at its finest! Located North West of Atlanta, PruittPlace Kennesaw is close to many amenities. Our residents enjoy an active lifestyle with peace of mind that comes from knowing that assistance is always available should they need it.
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This has been the best move for mom. She has really enjoyed living at The Holbrook. We picked this community for 3 reasons. 1) everything was inside the main building. 2) swimming pool was indoor and...
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.
At Holbrook Acworth, we have 181 custom designed apartments and 26 state of the art cottages on a 7 acres campus. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of...
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Communication. Room size. Menu. Activities. Mainly the communication. Everyone there has answered any question. [name removed] is great.
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.
Vitality Living Overlook has multiple reflection areas and activity rooms all throughout the community. Every apartment has an emergency response system to insure the safety and well being of our residents. On site is a full time, licensed nurse available to all residents, as well as specially...
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What we like the most about the Oaks is how kind they were to my mom. Her room was always clean. The food tasted good. They could improve on the music ., it was always a little loud and not from my mom's...
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.
In a elegant, residential environment, we deliver assisted living like you've never seen before! At Dogwood Forest of Fayetteville, we created our living environment with all the details that have been clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in the health and lives of seniors. Dogwood...
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Overall I am happy she changes her opinion daily. Ultimately, she does not want to move. I think a lot has to do with her paranoia. I said all that to say I like where she is, if there is one complaint is...
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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They are in the process of hiring new cleaning folks. My dads room has not been cleaned since he moved in. When it comes to the meals and dining services, a couple of misses, but overall he says he likes it....
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.
Greenwood Place is a warm, welcoming community located in Marietta, Georgia. We are close to several parks and recreational areas including Kennesaw Mountain National Park. We offer both assisted living and memory care but with all of the comforts of home. Your loved one's health and safety is...
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The Staff was extraordinarily helpful prior to move in, during my mom's time there and even after she had to be hospitalized. They were able to assist us with furniture, the chef prepared food that we...
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.
Here or at Home-Let Us HelpAt Benton House we help thousands of residents and families at our award-winning communities. But we also help tens of thousands more find solutions and reduce risk at home. Wherever you are in your journey, and regardless of your ultimate choice, we look forward to...
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I would give them a 5 on everything. My mom is very happy and complimentary of the staff and cleanliness! Their chef is excellent! I've eaten there myself several times. Since moving my mom in to Creekside,...
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.
At Creekside Pines Senior Living Community, we pride ourselves on offering you choices that allow you to live your life the way you want. It's a simple concept that means you can take control of your time, find comfort in your surroundings, and be part of a community of friends and neighbors. Now...
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Administration was awesome at being available and communicating what was happening with my dad. Answering any questions was never an issue. The facility itself, for memory care patients was not stellar -...
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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Everyone was friendly & cared for my husband exceptionally. Had nurses checking on him every 30 min 24/7. Even cut up food & made sure he ate. Very satisfied with the facility. Sadly, he passed away but...
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.
At Big Springs Village, we help our residents thrive, aid them in their daily routines, and can provide rehabilitation and therapy services through our home health partners. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide...
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We have had a very good experience with The Palms of Lake Spivey. Only problem is a amount of help at the Palms. However, we are expecting this issue to be solve with management to address these issues as...
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.
Ideally situated minutes from downtown Atlanta, The Palms at Lake Spivey is Located just off Interstate 75 in Lake Spivey, Georgia. A cozy community located in between Stockbridge and Jonesboro. Enjoy resort style, all inclusive living here at The Palms at Lake Spivey. We will keep you busy with...
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The social director was awesome. The patients could use more of this. The food was often cold when delivered. I heard several resident complain about that.
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.
Cottage Landing is a warm, inviting retirement community offering seniors a variety of options to suit their individual circumstances and needs. New residents can initially select from among nine different spacious living arrangements depending upon the level of services they choose. If their...
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My sister is a resident at Coventry Place, and she absolutely loves it! My 62-yr old sister is a military veteran and is independent but needs some assistance with her daily health rituals and consistent...
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.
This community is proud to be family owned and operated. This is evident in our commitment to our residents, staff and families. We are flexible, able to adapt to what our families desire while maintaining the sense of community that is important to our staff and families. We will not sacrifice...
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The facility is kept reasonably clean. The staff are always very patient and attentive to my mom's needs. Whenever I have a question or concern it is addressed and resolved immediately
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.
Schedule a tour today!Carriage Crossing Jonesboro, GA At Carriage Crossing Mt Zion, we are dedicated to providing compassion and kindness to our residents and fellow employees. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those who live and work with us by responding to their unique needs and universal...
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My patient there is happy. The help is very friendly and so is the staff. Food is good. She is happier there than the previous place. Place is nice and both management and staff really seem to care about...
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.
Northstar Place is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, just two miles south of Lake Acworth. Our community is in a beautiful wooded setting and resident rooms have views of the trees or of our flower filled courtyard. We have large outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy sitting in the sun with...
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Cost of independent living in Handy, GA

The average cost of senior living in Handy is $3,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tyrone, GA with an average of $2,799 per month.

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

Handy, GA
$3,303/mo

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

Handy, GA
$3,303/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,104/mo

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

$4,472/mo
Independent Living
$3,303/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,949/mo
Private
$11,133/mo
Studio
$4,579/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,613/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,540/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Handy over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Handy

Recent reviews for independent living in Handy

Decatur Christian Towers

5.0
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful in getting me in touch with the right resources to move my loved one into the place. I thought it was a good facility and I can not think of any improvements that need to be made.

Lillie R Campbell House in Atlanta, GA

4.5
I JUST REALLY LIKE THE PLACE THE FIRST VISIT TO IT THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE ALREADY AT HOME.

Gaines Park Senior Living in Kennesaw, GA

5.0
Mom was here for almost 3 years. Our first experience with senior residences, Gaines Park set the bar. The owners, staff, and facility were great. Clean, open, comfortable, Residents really did feel like ir was HOME.

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Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. At Silver Comet Senior Village, for example, the concierge is available 24 hours a day and the maintenance staff have been incredibly helpful when issues arise. At Celebration Village Acworth, the house ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Reviews consistently praise the variety of activities available at different communities. At The Piedmont at Buckhead, activities include weekly bingo games, monthly tournaments, and regular transportation for doctor and dentist appointments. The Piedmont at Buckhead also offers a weekly Scrab ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Many residents express satisfaction with the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they live in. At The Palms of Lake Spivey, for instance, the facilities are described as having a 'luxury hotel' feel, with a beautiful decor throughout the entire building. At Winnwood Retirement Community ...
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Frequent communication between staff and families. Reviews often highlight clear and effective communication between communities and the families of their residents. At Heartis Fayetteville, for instance, staff members are praised for their responsiveness and willingness to answer questions. At Presbyterian Village of Austell, the staff are ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is identified as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Wesley Woods Towers, for example, meals are described as 'delicious' and 'outstanding', while at Regency House by Barclay House, the fact that residents have the freed ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the communities they've experienced, with residents making new friends and feeling a sense of belonging. At Presbyterian Village of Austell, for instance, residents are described as having 'respect and kindness for each other' and 'f ...
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Handy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handy, 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 Handy 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 Handy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handy, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.3%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Handy 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 Handy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handy, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handy 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 Handy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handy, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
47%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
46.6%
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PruittPlace Peachtree City, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Carriage Crossing Marietta are the top-rated independent living facilities near Handy, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 243 independent living facilities near Handy, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Handy, Georgia are PruittPlace Peachtree City and Presbyterian Village of Austell. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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