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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cornelia, GA
Memory care in Cornelia 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 Cornelia is about $4,348 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 143 communities, read 2258 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Toccoa, Gainesville and Lavonia.
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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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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.
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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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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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.
Oak Pointe Memory Center is the newest memory care community in beautiful Winder, GA. With only 14 residential suites at Oak Pointe Memory Center you are part of a family, not just a number. Our small staff-to-resident ratio creates a close-knit family experience and personalized service.
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.
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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Mulberry Grove is an answer to our prayers for my mother! The staff and facility are absolutely wonderful. Mom now can attend various wonderful activities and is surrounded 24/7 by people that truly...
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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.
The idea of Mulberry Grove was created due to rapid growth in the senior population and the desire to meet the needs of this population. It is a family owned business that focuses on a family oriented philosophy for its residents. Mulberry Grove can give you the best of both words by providing...
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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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, 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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My Mother (who turns 103 on April 19, 2019) has been living at Regency Manor for the past 10 months. Mother had been living with me for the past 7 years and her care had become too much for me to handle...
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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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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly and...
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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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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.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community. Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Cornelia, GA
The average cost of senior living in Cornelia is $4,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helen, GA with an average of $3,303 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cornelia, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cornelia, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Cornelia
Recent reviews for memory care in Cornelia
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 Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA
4.0
My loved one is a resident at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. The food is good. Communication with the family is good. The staff has been somewhat of a revolving door as with most places these days, but overall I do think that they are trying. The only issue that I have is the cost, it's very ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and supportiveness of the staff at various communities, such as The Memory Center Atlanta, where they have developed long-term friendships with caregivers. Residents and their families express gratitude for the care and communication they receive.
Engaging activities for residents. Throughout the reviews, residents find joy in the diverse activities offered in communities, including singing, games, social events, and more. For instance, at Arbor Terrace, staff organize activities tailored to residents' interests.
Thoughtful and personalized care. Reviews often highlight the individualized attention and accommodation of residents' unique needs at places like Cedarhurst. In one instance, staff made adjustments to help a resident transition smoothly into the community.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Quality food is highlighted as a significant factor in overall satisfaction with communities, such as Dominion Clemson, where the chef caters to residents' dietary preferences and restrictions.
Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness of community spaces, such as common areas and private rooms, in places like Magnolia Senior Living at Loganville. Regular renovations and updates ensure residents enjoy a fresh and welcoming environment.
Clear and consistent communication. Effective communication between staff, residents, and families is essential for ensuring care needs are met. For example, at Celebration Village Forsyth, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones to keep everyone informed.
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Cornelia review score based on 504 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 504 reviews of 121 Cornelia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cornelia 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
Cornelia review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cornelia 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 504 reviews of 121 Cornelia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cornelia 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.Cornelia, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
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Activities
3.9
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Value for cost*
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Cornelia memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cornelia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cornelia, 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 Cornelia 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 Cornelia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
73.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.2%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cornelia 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 Cornelia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cornelia, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.9%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cornelia 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 Cornelia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cornelia, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.2%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.6%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Cornelia 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 Cornelia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cornelia, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
47.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cornelia 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 Cornelia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cornelia, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.8%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.5%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
38%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oaks at Hampton, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Keowee Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cornelia, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 143 memory care facilities near Cornelia, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cornelia, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Keowee Square. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 143 memory care facilities near you in Cornelia, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cornelia, Georgia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Cornelia, Georgia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Cornelia, Georgia ranges from $1750 to $9400. The average Memory Care cost in Cornelia, Georgia is $4,348. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cornelia, Georgia typically starts at $1750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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