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Memory care in Dorsey 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 Dorsey is about $4,336 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 130 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Great Oaks Senior Living
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9.5
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31 reviews
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31 reviews
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The staff are kind and helpful, there are plenty of nice activities, the food is fine and she always dines with a special friend.
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.
Great Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community located in the beautiful city of Monroe, Georgia. Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Walton County and is known for its beautiful architecture, scenic views and access to big-city amenities. Situated just east of Atlanta, this...
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Photo of The Overlook Senior Living
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8.5
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5 reviews
8.5
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5 reviews
5 star
100%
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My parents are being well cared for. We as a family are satisfied that we made the right choice for them. There have been minor issues, but the staff has been quick to correct the problem. We would recommend...
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.
The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, Georgia is the third community in North Georgia that we have had the pleasure of welcoming seniors to call home. We pride ourselves on providing our residents a comfortable, caring home, a sense of community and the endless love and support they deserve. Our...
Photo of Benton House of Covington
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44 Floor plans available
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8.0
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36 reviews
8.0
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36 reviews
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47%
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44%
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6%
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Well my Mother only did the day program. She liked it. The facility was very clean, and staff was very friendly. I would absolutely recommend this day program to others who are currently searching for one.
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. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Newton 2020. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of...
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Photo of Prema at Ashton Hills
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44 Floor plans available
7.2
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8 reviews
7.2
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8 reviews
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The facility is beautiful and clean. Food is good. The area they could improve on is individual attention. When the residents need assistance to eat, they are not very attentive. If the resident is...
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.
Prema at Ashton Hills is just minutes away from Piedmont Newton Hospital, shopping, dining, churches, and entertainment, such as the Ashton Hills Golf Club. The stylish craftsman style property features 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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This home has been renavated and it looks beautiful. The staff is wonderful my mother loves it here. They do many activities and their food is amazing. They do an amazing job taking care of my mother. I know...
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.
The owners and staff of Madison House Assisted Living realize that we serve both our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are provided with the services and support that they need with dignity, respect, care, sensitivity and joy.
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[name removed] was phenomenal. The nurses who were here and everyone was so sweet to my sister and were always checking on her, the quality of the care seemed to be great. The only issue we had was getting...
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.
Photo of Merryvale Assisted Living
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6.5
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29 reviews
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It is a good facility. It needs some upgrades. There are frequent fire alarms and there was a fire this year. Everyone is nice and I think they do a good job of monitoring staff and making sure everyone is...
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.
Merryvale Assisted Living is a senior community located in Oxford, Georgia, a city in Newton County. Home to the famous Oxford University, this student city is rich in history. Locals enjoy the small town culture and beautiful historical architecture. The town is a designated shrine of the United...
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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.
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Oconee House
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.
Oconee House is a senior living community located near the banks of Lake Oconee in Oconee, Georgia. Oconee House is located in a quiet, rural area of central Georgia where senior residents can enjoy a bounty of outdoor activities at one of the four large country clubs that are only minutes away....
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Cost of memory care in Dorsey, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dorsey is $4,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eatonton, GA with an average of $3,650 per month.

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

Dorsey, GA
$4,336/mo
$4,205/mo
$4,206/mo

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

Dorsey, GA
$4,336/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,336/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$4,970/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,013/mo

Senior living costs in Dorsey 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: Dorsey, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorsey, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,336/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,346/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,670/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Dorsey, GA:$4,336/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Dorsey, GA:$3,346/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Dorsey, GA:$5,670/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Dorsey, GA, over time

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

Dorsey, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dorsey, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dorsey 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
Dorsey, GA$4,775/mo$4,400/mo+8.5%
Georgia$3,694/mo$3,833/mo-3.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,565/mo-1.0%
Dorsey, GA
2024 average cost:$4,775/mo
2023 average cost:$4,400/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,694/mo
2023 average cost:$3,833/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,565/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorsey

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorsey

The Haven at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

5.0
I have been a resident at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee since November 2016 in one of the villas and am very happy here. The staff and caregivers are wonderful. I have a tendency to fall and each time I have had to push my alert button they come right away to see about me. I am furnished ...
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Benton House of Covington

4.3
We chose Benton House of Covington because of the feel we got when we walked in, it felt very homey and non-institutional. The room sizes here are good size. I have eaten here and the food is great, they serve is restaurant style and it if chef prepared from a menu with choicfes. I would say my ...
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The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, GA

4.9
I was a little disappointed in the rent increase after one year. It was about 16.5%. The quality of care, friendliness, and cleaniness is amazing. The activities could use some improvement.

Dorsey memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorsey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorsey, 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 Dorsey 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 Dorsey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorsey, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
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
90%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorsey 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 Dorsey Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorsey, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorsey 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 Dorsey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorsey, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorsey 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 Dorsey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorsey, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorsey 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 Dorsey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorsey, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorsey

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 Dorsey protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Great Oaks Senior Living, The Overlook Senior Living and Benton House of Covington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorsey, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Dorsey, Georgia. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Dorsey, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorsey, 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 Dorsey, 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 Dorsey, Georgia ranges from $1000 to $10655. The average Memory Care cost in Dorsey, Georgia is $4,336. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorsey, 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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