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Cottonwood Estates

255 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta, GA

Independent Living

4.846 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Cottonwood Estates

Cottonwood Estates is perfect for independent seniors wishing to continue their active retirement lifestyle. Residents here can visit the on-premises salon, library, billiards room, exercise room, or movie theater anytime they like. There is also an on-site management team that is available day and night to offer aid and assistance, as needed. Community Services and Amenities This community offers plenty of opportunities to participate in the arts, learn new skills, and enjoy intellectual and cultural pursuits. Popular activities include: creative writing classes book and garden clubs discussion groups creative arts projects scheduled outings social events cooking demonstrations …and more! This community offers independent living in a safe, caring environment where seniors can be surrounded by their peers. Professional and attentive staff are always available to check up on resident needs. Physical and occupational therapy is available on-site, and Cottonwood Estates can also coordinate with private home care providers to help with more advanced medical needs. For a reasonable fee, residents enjoy access to regular fitness programs, three chef-prepared meals served daily, planned activities and events, weekly housekeeping and linen services, transportation to doctor’s appointments and outings, and so much more! Living Arrangements and Unit Features Cottonwood Estates offers a selection of comfortable studios as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenette options and emergency alert systems. Wheelchair-accessible apartments with accessible bathrooms are available, along with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services. Related Articles: How to Talk to Someone With Dementia: 10 Expert Alzheimer’s Communication Strategies Caregiver Burnout: How to Identify and Reverse Course Finding Senior Living for Elderly Couples

Family and resident feedback

4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Review for Cottonwood Estates

There are Plenty of activities, friendly staff, and the food is very good. The facility is clean and the rooms are a bit small. I would recommend the facility to others.

Pamela FMarch 13, 2026

★★★★

Positive

They were very nice but way outside my budget. I thought the staff were very nice and the residents I spoke with were also great.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Tracy AnneFebruary 27, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

My family's experience

Cottonwood Estates has been great. It is a warm, bright and inviting place. We love that my mother in law can have her dog and has plenty of walking options. There are a lot of friendly residents and she is always eating with new residents everyday. The staff is wonderful and very helpful! They were so helpful in the entire process! They are very responsive and caring. My husband and I are extremely happy with the whe experience.

Tiffany ANovember 6, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Cottonwood Estates

I have been happy with Cottonwood Estates. Their managers do a great job of looking after the people living here. I would recommend Cottonwood Estates to other families based on the experience so far.

AnonymousNovember 3, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Above & Beyond

The staff was amazing! From management, to the dining room waiters, the activities director, the salon, they were all super stars! My mom had a very rough start moving into their facility and then acclimating. They worked with her, they accommodated her requests and saw to it that her many needs were met.

Nichole SOctober 1, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Our family's experience

I found everything to be clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and extremely helpful. The activities are well structured and they keep my mom busy most of the day if she chooses. She likes the food and finds that they offer a great selection.

Lois GAugust 13, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care

Services & convenience

  • Farsi
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English
  • Polish
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Activities & engagement

  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Dances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Protestant Services
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Happy Hour

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Garden View
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Kitchenette

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Move-in fee
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