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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dawson County, GA
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Memory care in Dawson 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 Dawson County is about $4,496 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 326 communities, read 7333 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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6.3
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We loved [name removed] and [name removed]. They were so friendly and knowledgeable. We're excited for our mom to join Bethel Gardens. We already feel like family.
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.
Bethel GardensBethel Gardens is a senior living community in the compact, historical city of Powder Springs, GA. Our inviting community is located on a lush, landscaped property near churches, parks and shops. Powder Springs is a friendly, scenic city that offers easy access to Atlanta, making...
8.0
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19 reviews
We are happy with all. The staff is great and the facility is new but also really well done in décor. Room size is fine, the care is really good so far. I know the facility wasn't open yet but APFM did not...
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 small and very quaint community with only 24 apartments.
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5 reviews
I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
7.8
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45 reviews
The staff always have a smile they keep you informed of all is going on friendly, and even send pictures to your phone., which I always enjoy.
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.
Located in the lovely historic town of Kennesaw, Georgia, DayBreak Village exists as the perfect senior living facility for your loved ones. As a family owned establishment, we are dedicated to providing a warm, homelike environment for all our residents. For more than 20 years now, we have been...
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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 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...
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, 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.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
The Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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.
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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.
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My mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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.
A Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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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.
Discover Empowered Living at Comfort Cove Senior LivingAt Comfort Cove Senior Living, we prioritize your well-being and individuality. Our personalized senior care services are thoughtfully designed to provide the support, dignity, and compassion you deserve. More than just a care facility, we’re...
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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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, 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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They have been monitoring and adjusting my loved ones meds. She kept telling us her previous facility was evil but now she talks about how nice they are at Roswell and is doing much better.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of memory care in Dawson County, GA
The average cost of senior living in Dawson County is $4,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, GA with an average of $3,759 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson County, GA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson County, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dawson County, GA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Dawson County
Recent reviews for memory care in Dawson County
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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Dawson County review score based on 1,468 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 1468 reviews of 277 Dawson County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dawson 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
Dawson County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dawson 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 1,468 reviews of 277 Dawson County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dawson 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.Dawson County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Dawson County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County 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
76.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.1%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.7%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson 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 Dawson County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.8%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.5%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson 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 Dawson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.4%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.5%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60.6%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.7%
40%
Room service
Room service
59.6%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.5%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.4%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.2%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
48%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oaks at Hampton, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Presbyterian Village of Austell are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 326 memory care facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dawson County, Georgia are Oaks at Hampton, Canterfield of Kennesaw and Sunrise of Five Forks. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 326 memory care facilities near you in Dawson County, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dawson County, 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 Dawson County, 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 Dawson County, Georgia ranges from $1000 to $64095. The average Memory Care cost in Dawson County, Georgia is $4,496. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dawson County, Georgia typically starts at $1000. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Dawson County
- Canton, Georgia
- Dawsonville, Georgia
- Cumming, Georgia
- Flowery Branch, Georgia
- Oakwood, Georgia
- Gainesville, Georgia
- Price, Georgia
- Ellijay, Georgia
- Buford, Georgia
- Jasper, Georgia
- Dahlonega, Georgia
- Ball Ground, Georgia
- Fields Crossroads, Georgia
- Holbrook, Georgia
- New Holland, Georgia
- Harmony, Georgia
- Worley Crossroads, Georgia
- Jerusalem, Georgia
- Mica, Georgia
- Emma, Georgia
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