Independent Living Communities in Athens, GA

"We are moving into Terrabella Epps Bridge. It's out in the country, and it has woods around it. It's just a very pleasant place to be. The gentleman who showed us around was very thorough, very good, and helpful in answering all our questions. He continues to be very helpful when we have questions and want pictures and things like that. Every one of the staff members was kind and considerate. The people that are already living there are very friendly and nice, too. They have a lot of activities, and that's what we were looking for. The menus that they gave us to look at in the dining area were fine. They gave us what they had for the month. We didn't try the food, but it didn't seem like anybody was having any problem with it. They don't have a pool, but they do have a Y down the road from them. They have movies, card playing, a swimming pool, and exercise rooms. They have all the amenities we were looking for. We are getting a duplex, which we love. My husband has always lived in a house, so he doesn't like apartments. The duplex is just a nice combination for us, where he can step outside and still have the amenities. They also have deer there that are not scared of people, and the place we're getting is backed up right to the woods, which we love."

"I toured The Landings Senior Villages. I really liked it, but it was more expensive. It doesn't fit my budget, but people were very friendly there. It's too far away from me and I didn't want to be out that far. The lady that I met was just very friendly and showed me around. The residents there were friendly and welcoming. They were setting up for lunch when I came in. I went into a house that was occupied. The old lady had it set up very nicely. Compared to the other facilities, it's a little roomier and it's newer. Everything looks fine, neat, and clean."

"I liked The Cottages of Monroe. It's the place that I want to go to if ever an opening comes. I liked the cottages, the people, and the layout. Everyone was friendly and there were activities planned. They have exercise, lunches delivered, wine and cheese, trips, and dominoes. It's more like a community. I didn't want any place that reminded me of nursing homes or skilled nursing. I want to be in a regular community and that's what The Cottages of Monroe were. The lady that gave the tour was very friendly. She took us around and showed us the whole facility. One of the residents even let us look at her home so we would get an idea of what it was like. They were duplexes and the lady we visited had a very lovely front porch with flowers in the front. They had a small patio in the back, too. It was everything I was looking for. They had a community room where once a month they have breakfast and where they have activities. Since it's exclusively independent living, you cook your own food."

"I toured Vitality Living Madison. It's more like a 55 and older type community, but they cater more to the older crowds, like to the 70- and 80-year olds. It really allows them to be very independent. They have separate condos. They have two-bedroom apartments attached, and that's like one building, and then four one-bedroom apartments in one building together. So they each have their own corner. They are very spacious, like plenty of room for a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Even just bedroom or bathroom closets are very spacious, and they have their own little porches and that kind of thing. Even though the residents are technically living on their own, the community center there still provides one meal for them every week. They have like Friday night dinners together, and they also offer to bring in ready made meals from a local farm-to-table restaurant, and they do that twice a week. There is also an option of transportation to doctors' appointments and to grocery stores. They have lots of activities and amenities. They even have a pool where they do like aqua therapies and exercise classes. They have a pickleball court and a community garden. They have a bunch of activities."

"We toured the Talmage Terrace. It seems to be a very active community. The price is more in my level for renting. It's associated with the United Methodist Church, which I am Methodist, so that kind of caught my eye. It has everything that I need or want at this time in my life. I found the staff very friendly and informative. The young lady that sits on the desk coming in, she's got a big smile, and she's just really friendly, so that's nice to see. I've talked to a couple I know, and they said the food is great and they haven't had any problems with it. They've been there a couple of years now. The rooms are all fine. They are small apartments. I don't know the exact square footage, maybe 520 square feet, maybe one bedroom living room, dining room combined, a small kitchen and bath area, so it's adequate. It looked very clean. They've got other things going on. They have little gardens and flowers and vegetables, and people just seem to be very active."

Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.