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Memory care in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County is about $4,775 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 345 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Canton
1515 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.8
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48 reviews
8.8
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
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19%
3 star
10%
2 star
6%
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The staff is very kind and pleasant. Our family member has mid/late stage dementia and was not promoted on a regular basis to change clothes or bath. The food seems ok, however they do not take into...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Cedarhurst of Canton, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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Photo of Chapters of Canton
88 Photos available
8.8
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43 reviews
8.8
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43 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
19%
3 star
19%
2 star
5%
1 star
7%
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Chapters of Canton is working out very well. They are kind & helpful. Kind to the people living there. I highly recommend this facility to other families looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
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Photo of Cameron Hall of Canton
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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46 reviews
8.7
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46 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
30%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
9%
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So far, everything's been good they help mom out a lot. It's a very clean place. They keep her laundry done. Give her medicine on time.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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Photo of Canterfield of Kennesaw
1616 Photos available
9.9
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61 reviews
9.9
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61 reviews
5 star
80%
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10%
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3%
2 star
5%
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2%
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The problem is while they have hundreds of rooms for assisted living, they only had 14 for memory care. It was just luck that while my wife was in the hospital that we put a deposit for a room when it would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Canterfield of Kennesaw, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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Photo of Oaks at Towne Lake
1313 Photos available
7.7
Review score
17 reviews
7.7
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17 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
35%
3 star
6%
2 star
18%
1 star
0%
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They mom lives here and she loves it. The stuff are very nice and helpful. She has made so many friends. She loves the activities person and the fun things they do!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oaks at Towne Lake is nestled on 5.6 acres next to the Rose Creek Library on Towne Lake Parkway, with 57 assisted-living and 29 memory-care apartments. Each aspect of the Towne Lake community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
1313 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
7.7
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17 reviews
7.7
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17 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
29%
3 star
12%
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6%
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The Phoenix at Union Hill building layout is very good, rooms are most adequate, and the location is within 3-5 miles of restaurants, grocery, clothing stores, Walmart, Home Depot, etc. . My wife is in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Camellia Place An Oaks Senior Living Community
88 Photos available
7.6
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90 reviews
7.6
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90 reviews
5 star
93%
4 star
3%
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2%
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1%
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1%
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My mother stayed for two weeks while I got a break. It was relatively easy to set up even from 500 miles away. The staff was helpful and treated the residents well. My mom has dimentia, but she liked it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Camellia Place an Oaks Senior Living Community is a distinctive neighborhood of six single-story homes and a community house. Each home features 16 individual suites with walk-in closets and private baths, common living areas and central dining as well as gated courtyards and front porches. A...
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Photo of Grace Senior Living of Woodstock
1010 Photos available
7.2
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7 reviews
7.2
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7 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
0%
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My mother is a resident at Beehive Homes of Woodstock. We have been pleased with the staff and the accommodations at Beehive. The move-in process was easy and my mother seems happy there. We would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of The Landing of Canton Hills
1919 Photos available
7.0
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19 reviews
7.0
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19 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
42%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
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It is a good facility for the money, but they seem to be short staffed which makes it hard for everybody need to be met. No fault of the persons here, they are all great and super friendly, but they could...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to The Landings of Canton HillsThe Landings of Canton Hills is a vibrant senior living community in Cherokee County, Georgia. Just 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton sits in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its charming Main Street and landmarks like The...
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Photo of The Retreat at Canton
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.3
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15 reviews
6.3
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
20%
3 star
20%
2 star
7%
1 star
0%
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They have all been very helpful and friendly and made her and us feel at home and cared about. Great. That was one of the reasons we picked it was she has two rooms vice one. The amenities are great also for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are a family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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Cost of memory care in Cherokee County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $4,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Talking Rock, GA with an average of $4,471 per month.

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, GA
$4,775/mo
$4,802/mo

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

Cherokee County, GA
$4,775/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,775/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,625/mo
Studio
$4,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,574/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee County 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: Cherokee County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,775/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,356/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,226/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee County, GA:$4,775/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee County, GA:$4,356/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee County, GA:$4,226/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Cherokee County, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cherokee County 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.

Cherokee County, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Cherokee County, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cherokee County 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cherokee County, GA$4,898/mo$4,533/mo+8.1%
Georgia$4,593/mo$4,300/mo+6.8%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Cherokee County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,898/mo
2023 average cost:$4,533/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,593/mo
2023 average cost:$4,300/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for memory care in Cherokee County

Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section. We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends. High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.

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.

The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Cherokee County review score based on 64 family reviews

7.9
Review score9 facilities64 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 9 Cherokee County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee County 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

Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Cherokee County, GA9 facilities
7.9
Canton, GA13 facilities
8.4
Holly Springs, GA31 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee County 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 64 reviews of 9 Cherokee County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee County 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.
Cherokee County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Cherokee County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, 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 Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
77.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
88.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
88.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cherokee County

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 Cherokee County protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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