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Affinity at Wells Branch

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 401 listed · Scored from 72 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(72) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Senior Living ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 HousingLuxury ApartmentsPet-Friendly Apartments
Affinity at Wells Branch
Services
Senior Living Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
72

The honest read

Residents appreciate quick, skilled maintenance and a strong community vibe with regular activities. Many have stayed years, citing reasonable all-inclusive rent. One tenant reported slow responses to a late-fee dispute and lease-renewal notice timing, forcing an unwanted lease renewal during recovery from surgery.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance team
  • community atmosphere and activities
  • reasonable pricing with utilities included
  • pet-friendly amenities
Watch-outs
  • slow response to lease/administrative issues
  • inconsistent handling of tenant requests
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Best for: Active seniors seeking affordable all-inclusive housing with frequent community events
Think twice if: you need fast answers to administrative or lease questions; one resident waited three weeks without response

What this place gets right

  • all-inclusive rent covers utilities
  • prompt, skilled maintenance response
  • year-round indoor pool
  • active community with frequent events

Worth knowing

  • Frank, maintenance supervisor, praised for quick repairs (leak and ceiling bulbs in under 15 minutes)
  • John Hairgrove (community director) and Kaelie Kankel (executive assistant) named as exceptionally helpful
  • Residents report on-floor maintenance response to TV and leak issues
  • Complex doing paint and carpet renovations
  • Building backs to park with walking trails

Reviews by category

Senior Living Apartments
Long-term residents value community atmosphere, activities, and maintenance responsiveness
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet policies appreciated; residents with companion dogs enjoy walking trails backing the property

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.1 average across the 96 senior living apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 48
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Quick answers

Is rent all-inclusive?
Yes. Their website states all-inclusive monthly rent starting at $1,000 includes utilities, with many residents confirming utilities are covered.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The community has a dog park and residents report living comfortably with companion dogs.
What activities are available?
Their website lists indoor pool, fitness center, movie theater, game room, billiards, card room, crafts studio, and regular community events. Reviews confirm activities happen frequently.
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Last updated 2026-07-17