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Memory care in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap is about $4,653 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 247 communities, read 5690 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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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...
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I came here after hip replacement surgery for 4 weeks. The OT/PT therapists were so good that when I saw my surgeon after getting back to assisted living said I was so good that I didn't need a walker any...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and 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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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My mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
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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The location & facility at Atherton Place offers my father many positives that living alone did not. The staff & residents are so friendly & welcoming. This was the best possible decision he could have...
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.
Atherton Place offers a wide range of living options and all the amenities you could want. With Senior Living, you can choose an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Our expanded Personal Care floors offer the same apartment choices at a higher level of care. We've designed our...
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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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.
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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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
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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.
MeSun was founded in 2006 by a compassionate and humble physician with a heartfelt vision: to create a community where care is delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Rooted in this vision, MeSun Hospice was born, serving as a beacon of hope and support for patients and...
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Cost of memory care in Ella Gap, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ella Gap is $4,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $3,679 per month.

Memory care costs in Ella Gap, GA, vs. nearby cities

Ella Gap, GA
$4,653/mo
$4,578/mo

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

Ella Gap, GA
$4,653/mo
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$5,015/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,653/mo

Memory care costs in Ella Gap, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,789/mo
Studio
$5,860/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,430/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,436/mo

Senior living costs in Ella Gap 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: Ella Gap, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElla Gap, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,653/mo$4,353/mo$5,015/mo
Assisted Living$4,258/mo$3,796/mo$4,753/mo
Independent Living$4,230/mo$4,426/mo$4,212/mo
Memory Care
Ella Gap, GA:$4,653/mo
Georgia:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
Assisted Living
Ella Gap, GA:$4,258/mo
Georgia:$3,796/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Independent Living
Ella Gap, GA:$4,230/mo
Georgia:$4,426/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
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Memory care costs in Ella Gap, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ella Gap 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ella Gap, GA$4,672/mo$4,440/mo+5.2%
Georgia$4,651/mo$4,427/mo+5.1%
National$6,485/mo$6,147/mo+5.5%
Ella Gap, GA
2024 average cost:$4,672/mo
2023 average cost:$4,440/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,651/mo
2023 average cost:$4,427/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ella Gap

Recent reviews for memory care in Ella Gap

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.

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

Warm and caring staff. Throughout the reviews, the kindness and compassionate nature of the staff stood out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive, one reviewer mentions the long-term friendships that residents and their families have developed with the community's care ...
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Engaging activities and events. Residents find enjoyment in the various activities and events offered at their communities. For example, at Arbor Terrace of South Forsyth, a resident has adapted well after moving in due to the opportunities to get out and participate in activities, including walks, music sessions, and jazz b ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are met. At Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill, the administration team is praised for being open and responsive to concerns and questions.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At Brickmont of West Cobb, a resident's room is described as light and bright, while the common areas are kept nice and tidy.
Highly skilled and attentive caregivers. Reviews often praise the attentiveness and expertise of the caregivers in ensuring the well-being of their loved ones. At Merrill Gardens at Woodstock, a family felt relieved knowing their father was receiving excellent care from the nursing staff.
Individually tailored care plans. Many reviews mention the individualized approach taken by staff to accommodate each resident's unique needs and preferences. At The Memory Center Atlanta, a memory care facility, the staff are commended for their ability to create personalized care plans for each resident, allowing them to age ...
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Ella Gap review score based on 1,144 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1144 reviews of 214 Ella Gap memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ella Gap 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

Ella Gap review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ella Gap, GA214 facilities
8.3
East Ellijay, GA223 facilities
8.3
Ellijay, GA216 facilities

Review subcategories for Ella Gap 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 1,144 reviews of 214 Ella Gap memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ella Gap 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.
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Cleanliness
3.7
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Ella Gap memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ella Gap memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ella Gap, 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 Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap 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
76.6%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.9%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.4%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.7%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap 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
74.8%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.4%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.4%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
64.5%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.5%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.9%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
61.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.2%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.9%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.8%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.7%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.3%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.3%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.8%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50.9%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Ella Gap

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 Ella Gap protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Ellijay, The Phoenix at Milton and The Fountains of Calhoun are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ella Gap, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 247 memory care facilities near Ella Gap, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ella Gap, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, The Addison of Sandy Springs and The Addison of Alpharetta. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 247 memory care facilities near you in Ella Gap, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ella Gap, 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 Ella Gap, 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 Ella Gap, Georgia ranges from $1250 to $9400. The average Memory Care cost in Ella Gap, Georgia is $4,653. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ella Gap, Georgia typically starts at $1250. 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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