Dogwood Retirement Apartments

Dogwood Retirement Apartments is an independent living community in Milledgeville, Georgia, offering housing for residents 62 years of age or older or who are mobility impaired. Located in the historic downtown district surrounded by old trees, this 40-unit community provides subsidized housing where rent is based on income, with residents typically paying approximately 30% of their gross annual income toward rent.

The community benefits from excellent proximity to local amenities, including nearby churches, a community hospital, numerous medical facilities, a post office, grocery markets, and restaurants. Dogwood is situated two blocks from Georgia College and State University, providing residents with access to various activities and programs offered by the university.

A Social Service Coordinator is available to help residents access services that enable them to maintain their independence. The community features an elevator providing access to all floors, a laundry center with coin-operated equipment on the ground floor, and in-unit trash disposal via a chute system. Each apartment offers substantial storage space.

Residents enjoy a calendar of monthly activities including bingo, potluck meals, seasonal events, and a knitting and sewing program called Project HANDS. The community welcomes pets; fish and birds are accommodated without a deposit, while small dogs and cats are allowed with a $150 pet deposit (payable in monthly installments) and a limit of one cat or dog per apartment subject to size and breed restrictions.