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Starting Your Senior Living Journey in Sandy Springs, GA

 

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How to Get Started

Deciding to move into senior living is an important and personal choice. At Arbor Terrace Sandy Springs, we are here to guide you through each step of the process. From understanding different levels of care to exploring our community and preparing for your move, we are committed to giving you all the information you need to make a confident, informed choice.

Step 1

Learn About Care Levels

Understanding the difference between care levels is the first step to making an informed decision.

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Assisted Living

Our assisted living neighborhood offers personalized daily support while encouraging an active, independent lifestyle. In Sandy Springs, we tailor care to each resident's unique needs and honor the lifestyle they have spent a lifetime building, right here in the community they know.

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Memory Care

Our memory care program provides compassionate, 24-hour care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. In our secure Evergreen neighborhood, a dementia-trained team creates daily experiences that emphasize comfort, connection, and genuine dignity.

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Step 2

Understand Value & Costs

Senior living is more than just an apartment. It is a complete lifestyle with services, care, and amenities. We have worked to make the costs as predictable as possible, consolidating typical home expenses into one monthly payment.

Our Amenities

  • Chef-prepared dining with dedicated neighborhood dining for each care level

  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service

  • On-site salon and spa

  • Scheduled transportation throughout Sandy Springs and the metro Atlanta area

  • A full calendar of social, wellness, and creative engagement opportunities

  • Access to City Springs Performing Arts Center, City Green, Abernathy Greenway, and Morgan Falls Overlook Park

  • Certified exercise programming and Fox Rehabilitation on-site therapy

  • Emergency call system in every apartment

  • Family connection tools and interactive engagement technology in memory care

  • Pet-friendly accommodations

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Cost Comparison Tool

Understand the costs of senior living versus the costs of aging in place.

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Step 3

Prepare for Your Move

Preparing for a move into senior living involves more than packing boxes. It is about making sure the transition is as smooth as possible for both the resident and their family. At Arbor Terrace Sandy Springs, we give you all the support you need to make this step stress-free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The first step is simply a conversation. Reach out to schedule a tour, meet the team, and see the community for yourself. From there, a senior living advisor helps you understand the care options, walk through costs, and map out a timeline that fits your family’s needs.

Choosing between assisted living and memory care depends on the level of daily support and cognitive care a person needs. Our team helps you think it through, learning about daily routines, health needs, and personal goals before recommending the option that fits best. You can also take our short quiz to get an initial sense of direction.

Arbor Terrace Sandy Springs offers two care options. Assisted living supports residents who want daily help while staying active and independent, and Evergreen memory care serves residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Both include chef-prepared dining, on-site therapy through Fox Rehabilitation, and a dedicated, specially trained team.

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Preparing for a move is about much more than packing boxes. We provide a complete moving checklist, guidance on what to bring, and hands-on support to make the transition smooth for both the resident and the family. Our team walks beside you at every step, from the first tour to move-in day.

Costs vary based on the care option chosen, the apartment style, and the level of personalized support a resident needs. Rather than juggling separate bills for housing, dining, utilities, and activities, most expenses are consolidated into one predictable monthly payment. Our cost calculator can help you compare the value of senior living to the cost of staying at home.

The monthly rate typically covers chef-prepared dining, weekly housekeeping and linen service, utilities, scheduled transportation, certified exercise programming, and access to community amenities and programs. Personalized care services are outlined transparently, based on each resident’s individual needs. This approach is designed to make budgeting clear and predictable.

Many families combine personal resources, long-term care insurance, and veterans’ benefits to fund a move. Eligible veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits, and our team can help you explore every option available. Our goal is to make financial planning feel clear and manageable.

Arbor Terrace Sandy Springs is a new community, so in-person tours are not available just yet. The best first step is to join our interest list, which keeps you informed as we move closer to opening and gives you early access to information, events, and availability. Our team is also glad to answer questions and walk through your options whenever you are ready.

Join our interest list to stay informed as Arbor Terrace Sandy Springs prepares to open.

Our senior living advisors guide families through every step, from understanding the care options to planning a move. They live and work right here in the Sandy Springs and North Atlanta area, so they know the community deeply. They are happy to answer questions, walk through your specific situation, and help you move forward with confidence.

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The Final Step

Let's Talk About Your Future

Our senior living advisors are here to help guide you through every step of the decision-making process. They live and work right here in the Sandy Springs and North Atlanta area, and understand the community deeply. We are happy to answer your questions, walk through the specifics of your situation, and help you move forward with confidence.

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