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Memory care in Carlan offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Carlan is about $4,436 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 164 communities, read 3226 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Just recently I asked one of the aides to put my mom in some nice clothes so family could visit and she did a great job; my mother was all cleaned up. The care really is good, but when you go into the rooms,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for an elderly loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's or other memory issues is one of the important decisions of your lifetime. We at Haven Memory Care of Snellville are here to help you and your loved one in your time of need. We are a full...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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The community is outstanding. The food is good,but needs more foods for diabetics. The staff is always helpful. The activities are great. A great community for others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Senior Solutions of Social CircleWhen you need superior care and comfort for your senior relative due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other concerns, Senior Solutions of Social Circle, Georgia offers an excellent option worthy of your consideration. Social Circle is a small community with an...

Cost of memory care in Carlan, GA

The average cost of senior living in Carlan is $4,436 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toccoa, GA with an average of $3,641 per month.

Memory care costs in Carlan, GA, vs. nearby cities

Carlan, GA
$4,439/mo
$4,460/mo
$4,512/mo

Memory care costs in Carlan, GA, vs. state and national averages

Carlan, GA
$4,439/mo
$4,286/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Memory care costs in Carlan, GA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,439/mo

Memory care costs in Carlan, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,930/mo
Studio
$4,687/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,112/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,782/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,690/mo

Senior living costs in Carlan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carlan, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlan, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,439/mo$4,286/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,904/mo$3,748/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$4,034/mo$4,363/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Carlan, GA:$4,439/mo
Georgia:$4,286/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Carlan, GA:$3,904/mo
Georgia:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Carlan, GA:$4,034/mo
Georgia:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Carlan, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlan and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Carlan, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Carlan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carlan, GA$4,575/mo$4,714/mo-2.9%
Georgia$4,662/mo$4,437/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Carlan, GA
2024 average cost:$4,575/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,662/mo
2023 average cost:$4,437/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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.

What families are saying about memory care in Carlan

Recent reviews for memory care in Carlan

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
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.

Manor Lake Gainesville

5.0
Manor Lake was an excellent facility, we were very pleased with facility and the staff they could not of been nicer. While our loved one was there they took excellent care of her, and towards the end when we had to bring in hospice they allowed us to come in more than just the normal visiting ...
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St. Ives Memory Care in Johns Creek, GA

5.0
My father lived at St. Ives Memory Care for 5 years. As a registered nurse of 30 years I can testify to the amazing care daddy received. The staff was attentive, activities were appropriate and fun for him. The facility is clean and well ran.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities, such as The Phoenix at James Creek and North Pointe, who went above and beyond to ensure residents were comfortable and well-cared for.
Dedicated and effective communication. Families appreciate clear and consistent communication from communities, with The Memory Center Atlanta and Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill highlighting the importance of regular updates and being able to reach staff easily.
Secure and attentive memory care wings. Residents and their families express relief and gratitude for the safety measures in place in memory care wings, as mentioned in reviews for Gardens of Gainesville and Orchard at Athens.
Varied and engaging activities. Communities like Cedarhurst of Oakwood and Oaks at Hampton offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, keeping them active and engaged.
Individualized care plans. Customized care plans help ensure residents receive the attention and support they need, as noted in reviews for Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square and Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents and families praise the cleanliness and comfort of living spaces at communities, such as North Pointe and Magnolia Senior Living at Loganville.
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Carlan review score based on 680 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 680 reviews of 138 Carlan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carlan review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carlan review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Carlan, GA138 facilities
8.2
Homer, GA185 facilities
8.2
Commerce, GA185 facilities

Review subcategories for Carlan memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 680 reviews of 138 Carlan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carlan resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Carlan, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Carlan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlan, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carlan memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Carlan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carlan, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Carlan memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carlan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carlan, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlan memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carlan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlan, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlan memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carlan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlan, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlan memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Carlan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlan, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
63%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Carlan

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Carlan protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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