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The 2 Best Independent Living Communities in Athens, GA

2 communities near Athens, Georgia

TerraBella Epps Bridge

755 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, GA 30606Independent Living

Experience senior living like no other once you become part of TerraBella Epps Bridge. Our extraordinary combination of amenities, personalized services, and senior lifestyle programs make us the most sought-after retirement community in town. We specialize in high-quality Active Independent Living that our residents get to discover through our maintenance-free suites, apartment homes, and private...

Talmage Terrace Lanier Gardens

801 Riverhill Drive, Athens, GA 30606Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Talmage Terrace Lanier Gardens, located in Athens, Georgia, offers a unique combination of assisted living and independent living services. This medium-sized community provides a variety of care services and non-care services, all designed to promote the health and well-being of its residents. The care services offered by Talmage Terrace Lanier Gardens include a mental wellness program, medica...

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01Costs of independent living in the Athens area
02Get to know independent living in Athens area
03Get to know Athens area

Cost of independent living in Athens area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $5,018 per month for independent living communities in Athens. The national average for independent living costs in 2023 was $5,671. Overall, independent living costs in Athens are 12% lower than the national average.

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The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Independent Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$5,676/mo

Baldwin

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$5,905/mo

Bethlehem

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$4,333/mo

Winder

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Cost of care trends and insights for Athens, GA

How are Independent Living costs Athens this year?

Independent Living prices have risen an average of 7.13% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, independent living in Athens, GA is $5,018/mo.

Montly median cost for independent living, 1 bedroom: Athens, GA (2023)

$5,018

+7.13% year over year

Get to know independent living in Athens, GA

Number of independent living communities in Athens, GA

Number of independent living communities in Clarke County

Independent Living amenities in Athens, GA

100% of these independent living have walking paths

100% of these independent living have a restaurant style

50% of these independent living are verified

50% of these independent living offer resident-run activities

50% of these independent living offer fitness activities

Average Seniorly Community Score in Athens, GA

9.2

Excellent

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What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

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Average Seniorly Community Score by city

9.1

Winder

1 independent living communities

Get to know Athens area

Demographics

Total population: 124,719

24% of population is 50+ years old, 11% is 65+ years old

Median income: $42,130

The poverty rate is 20% higher for this region compared to the Georgia state average, which is 13%

Diversity

28% of population identify themselves as Black, 4% as Asian, 11% as Hispanic, and 63% as White

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $916 per month

Nearby access to 1 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 1 park

Crime rate: 389 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 78 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 48.2 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 0.7 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Compare independent living cost to nearby cities	Average monthly cost
Athens	$4,064
Winterville	$4,233
Watkinsville	$4,251
Bogart	$3,682
Colbert	$3,603
Crawford	$4,030
Statham	$3,203
Danielsville	$3,696
Comer	$4,143
Jefferson	$3,249
Commerce	$3,299

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The 2 Best Independent Living Communities in Athens, GA

TerraBella Epps Bridge

Talmage Terrace Lanier Gardens

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Cost of independent living in Athens area

Compare average cost of independent living in Athens, GA with county, state and national averages

Compare average cost of independent living in Athens, GA with nearby cities

Cost of care trends and insights for Athens, GA

How are Independent Living costs Athens this year?

Get to know independent living in Athens, GA

Independent Living amenities in Athens, GA

Average Seniorly Community Score in Athens, GA

What is Seniorly Community Score?

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Get to know Athens area

Demographics

Total population: 124,719

Median income: $42,130

Diversity

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $916 per month

Nearby access to 1 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 1 park

Crime rate: 389 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 78 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 48.2 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 0.7 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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