The staff members are Legacy Ridge at Peachtree are very engaged. they communicate with the family in a timely manner. They are great at resident engagement.
Wife and I moved to Presbyterian Village-Austell over two years ago and we love it. The Wellness Center offers 25 different classes every week. We look forward to the Beginners Balance, Tai Chi, Beginners...
My sister is very well care for and loved here. She feels like everyone here is her family. As her sister, it warms my heart for her to feel that way and it makes me feel at ease, that she is so well cared...
I found Dunwoody Place Google and moved my mother-in-law in on [date removed]. It has been a wonderful experience for our entire family1
What our family liked the most about the Brighton Gardens of Buckhead is getting what was necessary so that would love one could go home. Based on the experience we had with Brighton Gardens, we would...
The Piedmont at Buckhead is a great community to they have a very caring staff. They are getting a new chef. The activities are great. Thanks for your help. The Piedmont at Buckhead is a great fit!! It has...
My mom is in the memory care wing - I like how small it is and the apartment-like living. Many new staff since the change in management - the new staff do not seem to be as caring as before.
The staff was very helpful and friendly and they took great care of my father. Based on the experience we have had with the community, we would recommend them to other families.
5 on all points. I have friendly neighbors and the staff have quick responses to any of my concerns. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
No comment on the quality of care because there's really no care, it's independent living. Value for cost - it was the most affordable at the time. The old director really disappointed us by overselling the...
Cost is a lot but he qualified for veterans benefits so that helped a lot. He has adjusted and the workers have reached out with issues or concerns which is great since we are far away. Based on the...
Mom moved into Benton House of Douglasville in August. At 100.5 years old she could not receive better support. We have been most pleased with all aspects of her care. We highly recommend Benton House.
What our family likes the most about Sodalis Martinez is the staff. The staff is very attentive to needs and keep me informed. I like the family night that they have monthly. Based on the experience we have...
Nice and helpful staff! Food is also pretty good! We picked this community for our loved one because, it was convenient and they had spacious rooms!
Residents and visitors are blessed to have a renowned chef to serve such great food and healthy food. I would recommend this assistant living place to everyone
Because independent living communities in Georgia don’t provide personal care services or skilled nursing care, they are not licensed or regulated by a state agency like other senior living facilities.
It is worth pointing out that many of our partner independent living communities in Georgia reside on the same campus as assisted living and memory care facilities.[01] For more information on assisted living regulations in Georgia, visit our Georgia state overview to assisted living.
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Stand-alone independent living communities can be compared to an apartment building where residents don’t require access to higher level supportive services. These communities must adhere to state rental laws, which are outlined in the Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook. City or county governments may have additional rental laws that regulate landlord tenant relationships.
An example of Georgia’s rental laws include the following:
• Landlords cannot discriminate based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
• Landlords have a duty to ensure a unit is safe and habitable by maintaining the building structure, electric, heating and plumbing.
• Tenants cannot substantially alter a leased property without the landlord’s permission.
• The landlord cannot keep the security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.
• Landlords cannot remove tenants or prevent access to a unit without first going through the court eviction process.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects tenants living with a disability from housing discrimination. The act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations and allows a resident living with a disability to make reasonable modifications to their living space. The following examples of reasonable modifications or accommodations:[02]
• Hand rails and or grab bars
• Wheelchair ramp
• Assigning an accessible parking space
• Allowing a service animal
• Lower light switches
Most independent living communities in Georgia have age requirements, which are typically posted on the community’s website. Some communities require individuals be a minimum age of 55 while others set the minimum age at 62. Communities may have additional admission requirements to ensure residents don’t require a higher level of assistance than what the community is capable of providing.
Georgia Department of Public Health
200 Piedmont Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-657-2700
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable Accommodations and modifications.
Overview of Independent Living in GA
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