The Best Independent Living Communities in Clayton County, GA

"It was very clean, and the furniture in the waiting room was nice; I liked it. The staff was very friendly, the dining area was OK, and I was interested in the activities."

"We looked at Silver Comet Village. It was an amazing place. It probably was not the best fit for mom, because a lot of the residents in memory care didn't need as much care as she did, which is why we didn't choose it. They didn't accept her for that reason. She needed more care than the staff they had. But, it was all extremely nice, and you would get a lot for the money. The staff was over the top good, and the rooms were big and nice."

"We thought Parc at Piedmont was very good, and the staff was very nice, friendly, and accommodating. The apartments were nice and had a good lighting. They have a lot of amenities and a lot of activities like movie nights. It’s very nicely maintained too and easy to get to. It’s one of the nicest ones we have seen."

"Dear Gary, Judy, Julie and Jan, Thank you so very much for allowing us to begin to move mom in as she closes on her home in Gainesville. You can't even imagine how much this is helping all of us as we move mom into this new stage of her life. Your thoughtfulness and consideration show what a wonderful transition this will be as she joins her new Noble Village family! Blessings, Doris S. and family, Barbara, Susan and daughters. "

"The rooms are spacious and easy to maintain. The windows are really large and some residents opt to not have curtains. I choose to have curtains although I live on the back side facing the trees. I have referred 3 residents here and they are very happy that I did. We are convenient to all resources in this area. It would be great if we could establish a Community Garden!! It would give the older residents a purpose and freedom to get out into the open."

"Azalea Estates has an incredible staff that is caring and loving to all of the residents. The food is superb. "

"My sister is in Christian City Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The reason it was chosen was another friend of mine had her mother there, and she said it was the best facility for my sister for rehab. It's a skilled nursing and rehab center. They have assisted living quarters, too, but that's not what she's in. It's an excellent facility, and it's a caring facility. They take time with the residents and they really care about them. The staff is caring and very professional. She said the food is very good. They're focusing on her rehabilitation activities, but they have other activities. They're very patient."

"Providence Personal Care Home was a house, which is fine if you want that type of setup. It was more like a house-type situation where people can sit out in the common area or go to their room. It was very clean, but that's not what my uncle wanted. The staff was very friendly. They seemed conscientious about how well kept the place was. There wasn't a lot of space for people to spread out, so they all had to congregate in the same common area, which was the living room basically."

"Larry Moore Manor was very nice. There are two floors. Everybody has a balcony. That's what I like about it. The complex is friendly and clean and everybody is courteous. The management is easy to talk to. They have a garden patio and they have a courtyard. It's a high-rise and I'm applying to the garden apartments with a patio."

"HearthSide Club Lafayette is nice but I just can't afford it. They said they go by your income but the person who assisted me said I had to be making a certain amount to qualify to get in there. It is beautiful though. You could get a 1-bedroom or a 2-bedroom, but you just have to qualify and have to have the income to do it. A lot of retirees go there too. I love the floor plan, it's very nice. In case you want to get a roommate to stay with you, the way the living conditions are set up, the roommate is on one side with her own bathroom, and then it's got another bathroom on the other side too. The staff was very efficient. The seniors who are not able to cook for themselves can get assistance. They can get assistance with doctors' appointments and all of that too. It's good, it's like a 5-star hotel. I like the layout of the rooms and I like everything about it. It's in a nice area too. It's close to everything like shopping and even restaurants. "

"I’m on a waiting list at Hearthside for two years and I know I’m close to the top of the list. The place is just close and walking distance to shops, walking passed restaurants. The rooms have built-in kitchen, solid countertop bar, and you have option to a 1 or 2-bedroom or even 1 or 2-baths. I like it a lot because of where it is. It’s my first choice. The staff seem very cordial and nice. The place is full and everybody seems to be happy there. It’s probably the most attractive to me and my wife. We’re handicap but we’re still able to live independently. I’m legally visually impaired and my wife has Parkinson’s, but we’re able to get around. We need each other’s help, so we need to find a place that’s really conducive for our lifestyle, where we can cook our own meals and be able to fellowship with others like us in our age group. The place has a movie theater, screened porch, garden spots and walking trails. "

"I'm currently at Big Bethel. We're doing OK right now. For our protection, I think the staff is doing a good job in that department. They're trying to keep us safe from COVID. The staff is working hard. The place looks nice. I like the way it looks. The cleanliness and upkeep are not the best because of COVID, but it's all right. I think they need to just get a few new things in the yard area, like add more seating. Other than that, everything is OK. I'm satisfied. They don't have a kitchen. You can't get out to go to the stores, but they provide food and services for that. We used to have activities, but right now we're sort of shut down."

"I visited The Retreat at Madison Place. It was a very warm community, and it was well-kept. They had two security offices and a little outside community garden. I like that. The place was really warm, and the apartments were roomy. The information that they gave was very thorough. No matter how small the question, all the information was given, and it was done in a very professional manner. That makes a difference in an apartment. I saw a two-bedroom, the kitchens were roomy with a lot of space, as was the living room. They had a gym, a little workout area, a pool table area, and a community area. They also have a laundromat if you don't have a washer and dryer inside."

"I live in Clairmont Oaks. It's more affordable and I think it's the best place to live in. Under normal conditions, they have many classes where they teach about medical concerns and different things, they have someone who comes once a week to check your blood pressure if you wanna do that, chiropractor comes, they have social workers, you can talk to them and make appointments, and they're very, very helpful. They have transportation if you need to go to the doctor, but now they're not doing that. Things are not normal right now because of the virus. They had someone coming in every day catering and you pay for that, but it's reasonable. My room is very nice. It's a 1-bedroom with a living room, bedroom, walk-in closet, and a small kitchen. It works fine for somebody like me. The staff is very good. We have lots of exercise classes, but right now we're not doing that. They have moved a couple of things in the fitness center to a big room, with only two people at a time."