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You may also consider nearby communities such as Johns Creek, Alpharetta or Buford.
Types of care available in Sugar Hill, GA
Independent Living
Transition from hospital with staff and hospice at Sunrise was not what was expected. Lack of staff for weekend and holiday. When emergency button pushed sometimes no response or over 30 minute response. Medications not administered as needed. Needs of patient could not be met in a timely manner. 24 hour care essential to make sure patient needs were attended to.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more healthy and not seafood so much due to allergies. I would recommend this place to anyone.
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.
6009 Suwanee Dam Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
The facility is of a smaller size than many in the area which was attractive as it makes it easier for the resident to navigate and less chance of being confused. I think like most facilities they are...
Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Sugar Hill the most desired in the area.Exceptional quality takes exceptional people. Our team is consistently the number one reason families choose our community.Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day, Respite, Caregiver Support. Wherever you...
4450 Old Hamilton Mill Road, Buford, GA 30518
The staff is absolutely wonderful and truly care for my mom. They are priced just right and have good facilities and activities. They have taken the time to get to know my mom to help draw her out and make...
Built for One Thing: YouOur community is designed from the ground up to provide you with the perfect canvas on which you can paint your best senior living life. Choose us for your next home sweet home and you can trade the worries and hassles that often come with living at home for a better, more...
4345 Alta Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024
There are a variety of options to get involved. The apartment layouts are nice. And we like the amenities and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
Stylish and vibrant. Modern and uncomplicated. Spacious and thoughtfully designed. Urban excitement and suburban convenience. That's what living is like at Park at Johns Creek. If you're looking for sophistication, warmth and a sense of community, you've come to the right place. You'll find a...
11190 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Ashwood Meadows was fine. She really liked it. Thought the food was great and enjoyed the activities. My concern with ashwood was turnover in management and other personnel (such as activity director).
At Ashwood Meadows we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
1611 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
The only thing we wish we could change - we would like more food choices. We have been very happy with everything else at Linwood Estates.
At Linwood Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities and pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
2775 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA 30040
Cumming Senior Living has been a very nice, clean loving home for our mother for several years. The staff is like family, and treats Mom with great respect and comfort. They bring a smile to her face, so I...
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
2775 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA 30040
Cumming Senior Living has been a very nice, clean loving home for our mother for several years. The staff is like family, and treats Mom with great respect and comfort. They bring a smile to her face, so I...
Cumming Senior Living is a welcoming community that caters to the needs of seniors in Forsyth County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. We understand that choosing the right senior living community can be challenging, which is why we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We...
3950 Towne Club Windermere, Cumming, GA 30041
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They pretty much let you do your own thing without any hassle. The room sizes are fine. The apartments are different size. You can get everything from one room to a two bedroom with a den and two bathrooms....
Towne Club Windermere is a Resort Style Senior Living Community that offers Independent, Assisted Living with One and Two Bedroom full size apartments and Memory Care. We are committed to your wellness and dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Towne Club offers the luxury of resort-style...
815 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, GA 30040
Activities are incredible! The caregivers are great, but it seems understaffed. Housekeeping needs to be more often. Communication with/from administrators needs improvement. More employees needed in...
The Villas at Canterfield is a senior living community located in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Cumming, Georgia which is in Forsyth County. It was planned for convenience and offers a luxury home atmosphere with a world class standard of living. The community has spacious,...
3177 Gravel Springs Rd, Buford, GA 30519
My wife passed away on [date removed] of this year, so she was only at Ivy Springs for 2 1/2 months. It's been awhile since I was there and my wife was in a unique situation, so hard to comment. The biggest...
At The Retreat at Buford, you can find comfortable community living for your senior. We are located in Buford, Georgia, on luscious landscaped courtyards complete with walking trails. Through our apartment style rooms, that come in four different layouts, we provide independence to the elderly...
440 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040
We have had a good year with lotus village and dad. Any ratings below a 5 are not saying it's bad - just room for a lil improvement. Activities 3, it's hard for memory care - I get it. With dad they are...
Lotus Village, our senior living community located in the heart of Cumming, is known for being warm, inviting, and active. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination...
230 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
I had already heard good things about Garden Plaza from a friend whose mother lived there and the process has been very smooth getting my loved one settled there. The ambassador program really helped her get...
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, Georgia, offers an elegant setting for seniors looking for an independent living community to call home.Residents at Garden Plaza enjoy a carefree lifestyle, with friendly staff taking care of life’s tedious tasks such as apartment maintenance and housekeeping. This...
2400 Buford Drive NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
I’ve been here almost 3 months and have to say it has been a great experience. The staff works extra hard to make sure you feel welcome. And so do the residents. I have met so many great people and had so...
Make your friends jealous by living your 55+ life in an affordable resort-style community at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living. The stunning senior community offers cottages, villas, a saltwater pool, gazebo, clubhouse, bar, walking trails, fitness programs, wellness...
5050 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30005
I had my wife admitted at Attington on June 2 until she passed from brain cancer on June 28 this year. I cannot describe with words how much love, attention and care the Attington Place staff provided to our...
Welcome to Addington Place of Johns Creek! A beautiful community of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place is centrally...
2285 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041
The staff at Brickmont is truly exceptional and has far exceeded my expectations. My mother has been in Brickmont for 2 1/2 years and during that time there has been very little turnover. They have shown...
Enjoy a wide variety of daily social, educational and spiritual programs, tailored to your unique interests and abilities, allowing you to connect with friends and participate in activities you've always loved or have always wanted to try. At Brickmont of John's Creek, you will Love Where You Live!
4055 Suwanee Dam Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
All a number 5. However, all of the assisted living facilities are understaffed, so elderly may not be getting best care. Based on the experience, we would recommend Heartis Suwanee to other families.
Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Heartis Suwanee provides the support you need to remain living as independently as possible, plus everything you want to continue to lead a full, active, and enjoyable life. It’s the perfect balance of 24-hour support and an engaging...
1000 River Centre Place, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Its a good place to live the staff is friendly and helpful. I feel the place is comfortable and homely. I like the trip to Target and other places.
Redefine your independence and strengthen your sense of purpose.At senior living community in Lawrenceville, Georgia, we can assist you with the little things — like housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With personal care home and memory care on one campus, we...
4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
My husband is actually there two days a week to visit and their whole family goes every weekend. The staff is very friendly and very communicative. I don't know what it would be like if we weren't there so...
The townspeople of Johns Creek, Georgia proudly proclaim that their city is one of America's best places to live. The founders of Belmont Village agree and that's why they brought their vision for one of the best facilities for senior living to this area. From our mature landscaping and generous...
11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
I do not think there is anything for them to improve on and we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Step into a Sunrise Senior Living community and you can't help but feel at home. At Sunrise of Johns Creek,we stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor...
1220 Satellite Boulevard, Suwanee, GA 30024
For the renewal, they tried to raise the rent for more than [fee removed] and I had to negotiate with the management for 3 months before getting it reduced. That was a lot of work & time consuming. We like...
Welcome to Discovery Village At Sugarloaf, a senior-living community located in Suwanee, Georgia, just northeast of Atlanta, designed to offer a blend of independence, active lifestyle, comfort and security for you to enjoy your retirement years, no matter what stage of life you are in. Discovery...
7955 Majors Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
As I said, this was just over a year ago. Things have gone down since then. I have kept up with the residents at Shiloh Point. I can no longer recommend it. The good people left, the bad director was moved...
The services, amenities, care wellness and life-enrichment programs truly set us apart. We intentionally create living environments that are clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in seniors. Our mission is simple: we want to improve the lives of those we serve. Come experience the Oaks...
3581 Braselton Highway, Dacula, GA 30019
My mother has been a resident for a few years and we both are very pleased with her care, all if the staff and the activities that keep her active!
Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Dacula, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
90 Ruth Lane, Cumming, GA 30041
With all of these scores at times some categories were as low as 1 or 2. We developed a very strong working relationship with Director of Nursing and CNAs. When we had issues ( with Care and there were...
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
3180 Karen White Dr, Suwanee, GA 30024
What we like the most about ArborTerrace is the convenience, the size, the friendliness, and the management participation and overall care. It is a family atmosphere.
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Suwanee, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
220 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
What we like the most about The Bridge community is the proximity to our home. The bride is less than 15 minutes from our house. The new director is very responsive to our concerns, and the staff is very...
The average cost of senior living in Sugar Hill is 6,171 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gainesville, GA with an average of 4,002 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
Just south of Lake Lanier, Sugar Hill offers a peaceful living environment with a mix of rural and suburban areas — all still within reach of Atlanta, so big-city attractions are never far away. Within city limits, Sugar Hill residents enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping centers, health care facilities, and nearby nature areas like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Sugar Hill are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Sugar Hill retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $3,000 in the Sugar Hill area and $2,600 in the state of Georgia.
The total household expenses associated with living in Sugar Hill are rated 17 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses | Health Care | Insurance | Entertainment | Groceries | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 114 | 120 | 115 | 116 | 121 |
Income and Housing
| Median Income Age 45-64 | Median Income Age 65+ | Median Household Income | Average Individual Income | Median Employee Salary | Average Property Tax | One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $85,226 per year | $44,495 per year | $80,538 per year | $30,980 per year | $39,853 per year | $3,284 per year | $858 per month |
The top hospitals that service Sugar Hill include:
Sugar Hill’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average humidity level is 65%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 68%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 40°F | 50°F | 29°F |
| July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 77°F | 88°F | 67°F |
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
Population Statistics
| Median Age | Percent of Population Over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 7.9% | 22,938 | 2,019 per square mile | 3 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <0.1% | 9.2% | 12.3% | 19.6% | <0.1% | 2.9% | 56.8% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Gwinnett County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 51.0% | 45.2% | 3.8% |
Museums and outdoor attractions in Sugar Hill include:
Sugar Hill’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
Transportation
The city of Sugar Hill has numerous taxi services that fulfill the daily transportation needs of its residents. Rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Sugar Hill.
Park at Johns Creek, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sugar Hill, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Sugar Hill, Georgia. See the full list.
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