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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Franklin County, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Franklin County, A Place for Mom can help. With 122 memory care facilities in Franklin County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Franklin County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Franklin County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Franklin County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tugaloo and Bellton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hartwell, Toccoa and Baldwin.

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Our mom spent her last two precious years at The Veranda receiving the best care. We are very thankful to the staff and owners who created a safe and warm environment for her. It didn’t feel like 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.
We provide gentle guidance and oversight while fostering dignity and encouraging independence. Our staff manages medication and assists with bathing and grooming. Three home-cooked meals are served daily in our country style dining room, and activities are offered daily to engage and stimulate...
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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.
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
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.
Southern Pines Assisted Living is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. Southern Pines provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment. Southern Pines provides three meals...
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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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no activities. no entertainment. no crafts. no bingo. no games. no exercise. no community involvement. no one plays the piano, no singing. nothing going on. residents sleep, eat and read old newspaper. ...
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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 Hampton House is nestled in the curve of a quiet, small town street in Colbert GA. This historic home, which was built in the early 1900's, received a total renovation in 2008 keeping true to it's original stunning state created by the Hampton Family. The Hampton House opened its doors in...
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This is a really big facility and I think that they could probably use more staff to make sure that things are being done properly. I am not very pleased with the whole thing. I guess they do the best that...
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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
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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
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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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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.
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.
Talmage Terrace... not just a home, it's a lifestyle. Talmage Terrace is a unique retirement community offering several living choices. For over 30 years, Talmage Terrace has provided a vibrant, safe community. Home to the University of Georgia, Athens provides a stimulating environment ripe with...
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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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Manor House and the whole team there gets a big thumbs up from me! The confidence that you know that your loved one is being cared for in a loving compassionate manner is worth its weight in gold. My mother...
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.
Our Mission & Values By confirming that all senior living communities we partner with have the best services and management design available, we are able to assure the residents and their families that not only are they receiving the best care available, but also that they are in a place...
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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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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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We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Highland Hills! It's a very nice place, I'd give them high marks across the board! The staff is caring and professional, and I really appreciate how...
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.
St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village, located on 55 beautiful acres in Oconee County, is a dynamic community designed for seniors who want a lifestyle with independent services and health care choices all in one convenient location. With Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory 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.
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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.
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We chose Amber Glen Personal Care because they came to assess him and they said they would be able to take care of him and his needs at that time, but later they could not. Anytime I had a problem, they...
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.
Located in the beautiful town of Gainesville, GA, Amber Glen offers a new level of quality and excellence in Personal and Memory Care.Our philosophy is simple: We care for out residents, as we would like to be cared for – with respect, dignity, and supportive compassion.Amber Glen provides a...
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Franklin County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Franklin County is $4,144 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toccoa, GA with an average of $3,579 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Franklin County, GA vs. nearby counties

Franklin County, GA
$4,144/mo
$4,074/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Franklin County, GA vs. the state and national average

Franklin County, GA
$4,144/mo
$4,099/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Franklin County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,144/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Franklin County, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,831/mo
Studio
$4,664/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,522/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,707/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Franklin County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Franklin County

Recent reviews for memory care in Franklin County

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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BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Franklin County review score based on 380 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 380 reviews of 105 Franklin County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Franklin 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

Franklin County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Franklin County, GA105 facilities
8.0
Carnesville, GA11 facilities
8.2
Canon, GA107 facilities

Review subcategories for Franklin 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 380 reviews of 105 Franklin County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Franklin 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.
Franklin County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Franklin County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.8%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin 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 Franklin County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.1%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin 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 Franklin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin 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 Franklin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin 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 Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.5%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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 Franklin County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 122 memory care facilities near Franklin County, Georgia. See the full list.

The 122 memory care facilities near you in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, Georgia ranges from $1600 to $8450. The average Memory Care cost in Franklin County, Georgia is $4,144. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Franklin County, Georgia typically starts at $1600. 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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