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Memory care in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody is about $4,687 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 88 communities, read 2433 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of St George Village
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.
Photo of Peachtree Hills Place
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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6.0
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I had spinal cord surgery 50 stitches, three different layers. 34 inches long. Pain management and a factor of other things but there was 1 nurse and I mean 1 every time I saw her and she was assigned to me...
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.
From the moment you walk in our doors, you'll sense a positive difference, friendly greetings, warm smiles, cheerful staff and genuine caring attitudes. A private, not for profit nursing-care facility, Emory Healthcare’s Budd Terrace is the place where generations of Atlantans have honored their...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Dunwoody, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dunwoody is $4,687 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Candler-McAfee, GA with an average of $4,504 per month.

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

Dunwoody, GA
$4,687/mo
$4,640/mo

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

Dunwoody, GA
$4,687/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,687/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,353/mo
Studio
$5,201/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,789/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,430/mo

Senior living costs in Dunwoody 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: Dunwoody, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunwoody, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,687/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,692/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,215/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Dunwoody, GA:$4,687/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Dunwoody, GA:$3,692/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Dunwoody, GA:$5,215/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Dunwoody, GA, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Dunwoody, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dunwoody 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
Dunwoody, GA$5,063/mo$4,815/mo+5.1%
Georgia$4,662/mo$4,437/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Dunwoody, GA
2024 average cost:$5,063/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,662/mo
2023 average cost:$4,437/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dunwoody

Recent reviews for memory care in Dunwoody

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and warmth shown by staff members at various communities, such as Sunrise of Five Forks, where every person treated residents with love, care, and dignity. At The Landings at Norcross, the staff were also described as welcoming and helpful.
Attentive and caring to residents' needs. Reviews highlight instances of staff members going above and beyond to accommodate resident needs. For example, at Magnolia Place of Roswell, the activities director put on a wonderful Christmas event, and the rehab is reportedly good. At The Berman Commons, the staff's professionalism and empat ...
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Good communication with families. Clear communication between staff and families is essential, and several communities received positive feedback for their efforts. For instance, at The Crossings at Webb Bridge, the director was described as cheerful and engaging, while St. Ives Memory Care was noted for their excellent communic ...
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Nice and clean facilities. The cleanliness of a community is crucial to many families, and several communities received praise for their efforts. At The Georgian Lakeside, things were very good for residents, and the facility was described as clean and of good quality. At Magnolia Place of Roswell, the facilities are plea ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Activities are important for keeping residents engaged and entertained, and several communities offered a range of options. For example, residents at Magnolia Place of Roswell enjoy nonstop activities, while at The Berman Commons, regular activities and hobbies are part of the daily routine.
Flexible and accommodating to resident needs. Some reviews noted that staff members were able to accommodate residents' unique needs and preferences. For instance, at The Berman Commons, the staff showed great flexibility, and the community's unique model allows assisted and independent living together in a single residence. At St. Ives Mem ...
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Dunwoody review score based on 412 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 412 reviews of 79 Dunwoody memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunwoody 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

Dunwoody review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dunwoody, GA79 facilities
8.1
Sandy Springs, GA83 facilities
8.0
Doraville, GA81 facilities

Review subcategories for Dunwoody 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 412 reviews of 79 Dunwoody memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dunwoody 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.
Dunwoody, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dunwoody memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunwoody memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
73.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
72.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunwoody, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
74.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
54.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dunwoody

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody, The Addison of Sandy Springs and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 88 memory care facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dunwoody, Georgia are Presbyterian Village of Cobb, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 88 memory care facilities near you in Dunwoody, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, Georgia ranges from $1000 to $16495. The average Memory Care cost in Dunwoody, Georgia is $4,687. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dunwoody, 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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