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Memory care in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County is about $4,506 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 216 communities, read 4707 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Green Park at Kennesaw
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all would be a 5. I would highly recommend. they are very patient with new families and very accommodating. We felt very welcomed by all staff members and they took a genuine interest in my mother in law.
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.
Green Park personal care home is a family owned and we have been in operation for over 14 years. We are intimately connected with many of our residents. We live, work and worship in this communities and pride ourselves in the quality senior living we offer to our residents. Green Park senior...
Photo of Holbrook Sugar Hill
66 Photos available
8.0
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I love that my mom adores the staff, that they are always so cheerful and loving. I do dislike that there does seem to be a high staff turnover rate. So we end up with staff that we absolutely adore and then...
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 Parc at Piedmont East Cobb
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1212 Floor plans available
8.0
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Parc at Piedmont is wonderful. My loved one is doing well there. They're very good about having events that are family-related. And we like the apartment. We're very pleased.
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.
Designed specifically with you in mind, Parc at Piedmont-East Cobb offers exceptional service, care and amenities. Since 2001, Parc at Piedmont has established itself as the premier independent and assisted living choice for seniors in the Marietta, East Cobb and Roswell neighborhoods of Atlanta....
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8.1
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While friendly and supportive, the staff are not trained nurses. A nurse visits but is not there regularly. Brickmont was recently taken over by a new management company, so some things are in limbo.
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.
Live Where You're Loved, is a philosophy that our team embraces and lives every day. Here, you will find all the conveniences and amenities you want, along with the specialized services you need, allowing you the freedom to maintain your independence and a full, enriching lifestyle.Enjoy a wide...
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
Photo of Legacy Ridge at Marietta
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Living here has been incredible! The staff of care takers care about the residents and are always close by if we need anything. We have a top notch chef that prepares three meals a day. This is truly a home...
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.
Who We AreIf you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Marietta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, landscaped courtyard and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Marietta provides a scenic and...
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44 Floor plans available
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There has not been an activities director since she moved in, so a lack of activities overall. The food is less than average. with sandwiches more often than not for dinner. Staff turnover is excessive....
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.
Oaks at Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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Photo of Oaks at Towne Lake
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They mom lives here and she loves it. The stuff are very nice and helpful. She has made so many friends. She loves the activities person and the fun things they do!
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.
Oaks at Towne Lake is nestled on 5.6 acres next to the Rose Creek Library on Towne Lake Parkway, with 57 assisted-living and 29 memory-care apartments. Each aspect of the Towne Lake community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria...
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Photo of Oaks at Shiloh Point
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.7
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it's a simple community. They do not offer much outside of the facility for the residence to go to or do they're very limited. Also on taking residence to doctor appointments and the billing has been...
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 services, amenities, care wellness and life-enrichment programs truly set us apart. We intentionally create living environments that are clinically proven to produce positive outcomes in seniors. Our mission is simple: we want to improve the lives of those we serve. Come experience the Oaks...
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Photo of Village Park Milton
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The facility is beautiful and luxurious, by far the nicest of any we saw. There have been some bumps in getting the new phase launched that are gradually working themselves out. Despite those annoyances,...
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.
Village Park Milton is a former equestrian property, with pieces and parts of the new community re- purposed from the former. The goal of the community is the whole person. This is achieved through chef-led dining, health and wellness and an active social life. Come join us!
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Photo of Celebration Village Acworth
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The facility is very clean, especially the memory care hall. The staff are very kind to the residents and treat them with respect. The therapy staff is very good. They rooms in assisted living are a good...
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.
Celebration Village Acworth is on schedule to open June 2016. Reservations are currently being accepted. We offer Independent, Concierge, Assisted Living and Memory Care. A fully furnished independent living model apartment is in the showroom that displays the standard full kitchen with granite...
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Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
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The Phoenix at Union Hill building layout is very good, rooms are most adequate, and the location is within 3-5 miles of restaurants, grocery, clothing stores, Walmart, Home Depot, etc. . My wife is in...
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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Photo of Village Park of Alpharetta
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The staff have always been very responsive and give you their phone numbers to text or call with any questions, concerns or updates. They have always responded right away to my texts and addressed each...
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Welcome to Village Park - where days are for rediscovering and reconnecting, recreation is an art worth mastering and relaxation is always well deserved. We call it Next-Level Senior Living. You'll just call it home.NOW OPEN in the heart of Alpharetta. We offer bungalows,...
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Photo of Camellia Place An Oaks Senior Living Community
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My mother stayed for two weeks while I got a break. It was relatively easy to set up even from 500 miles away. The staff was helpful and treated the residents well. My mom has dimentia, but she liked it...
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.
Camellia Place an Oaks Senior Living Community is a distinctive neighborhood of six single-story homes and a community house. Each home features 16 individual suites with walk-in closets and private baths, common living areas and central dining as well as gated courtyards and front porches. A...
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Photo of Benton House Woodstock
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Staff very friendly and attentive. Clean and sanitary. They Check in on my dad every 2 hours. Meals are decent. It's small and not much "common" area but my dad not interested in all the bells and whistles...
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. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Woodstock the most desired in the...
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Photo of Oaks at Acworth
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It’s a small, pretty, caring facility that is Christian based. It has really worked out for our family, and I couldn’t be more pleased. They accepted both of my parents, and one was quite weak and went on...
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.
Oaks at Acworth is a family-operated Oaks Senior Living community offering assisted living and memory care in Acworth, Georgia. The community prides itself on delivering personalized person-directed care to every resident. In addition, they offer a full calendar of social and educational...
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What our family likes the most about the Oaks at Suwanee Creek is the staff and caregivers. We appreciate their attentiveness and being able to contact management directly if there is every a problem. It 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 Suwanee Creek is a thoughtfully designed craftsman-style community offering 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care suites. Welcoming residents of all backgrounds, races, and traditions, we embrace diversity as a core value and strive to create an environment where everyone...
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Photo of Magnolia Place of Roswell
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Staff Engagement and Turnover: Observe how staff interact with residents—are they warm, patient, and attentive? Also, ask about staff turnover. High turnover can impact consistency and quality of...
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.
Magnolia Place of Roswell is an assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Roswell, Georgia. A vibrant suburb of Atlanta, Roswell features beautiful parks, historical sites, exceptional medical centers and a variety of fun, entertainment and shopping. In a truly ideal location, all...
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Photo of Addington Place of Roswell
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Addington place community was bright and very clean. Staff we passed in the hall were happy and pleasant. There were residents enjoying an entertainer and they were singing along and all looked happy too. ...
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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Roswell! We've completely remodeled and our community is fresh, bright and new. From the lobby and all apartments to the furniture, wall coverings, artwork and more – we’ve created a gracious new living space you won’t want to miss. Our person-directed approach to...
Photo of Grace Senior Living of Woodstock
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My mother is a resident at Beehive Homes of Woodstock. We have been pleased with the staff and the accommodations at Beehive. The move-in process was easy and my mother seems happy there. We would recommend...
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.
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Photo of Belmont Village Johns Creek
1515 Photos available
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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.
The townspeople of Johns Creek, Georgia proudly proclaim that their city is one of America's best places to live. The founders of Belmont Village agree and that's why they brought their vision for one of the best facilities for senior living to this area. From our mature landscaping and generous...
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Photo of The Fountains in Cartersville
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The nursing staff were always nice. The salesperson was very nice when we signed but cooled down afterwards. Probably the worst was my mom died on [date removed] and we had to have everything out by the...
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.
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Photo of The Oaks at Fairmount
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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
Photo of North Georgia Assisted Living
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Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.
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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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...

Cost of memory care in Gilmer County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Gilmer County is $4,506 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $3,679 per month.

Memory care costs in Gilmer County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Gilmer County, GA
$4,506/mo
$4,500/mo

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

Gilmer County, GA
$4,506/mo
$4,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,506/mo

Memory care costs in Gilmer County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,996/mo
Studio
$4,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,220/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,919/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,374/mo

Senior living costs in Gilmer County 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: Gilmer County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilmer County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,506/mo$4,282/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,199/mo$3,745/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,094/mo$4,359/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Gilmer County, GA:$4,506/mo
Georgia:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Gilmer County, GA:$4,199/mo
Georgia:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Gilmer County, GA:$4,094/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Gilmer County, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gilmer County 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
Gilmer County, GA$4,618/mo$4,393/mo+5.1%
Georgia$4,662/mo$4,437/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gilmer County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,393/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 Gilmer County

Recent reviews for memory care in Gilmer 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.

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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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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Gilmer County review score based on 985 family reviews

8.3
Review score184 facilities985 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 985 reviews of 184 Gilmer County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilmer 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

Gilmer County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gilmer County, GA184 facilities
8.3
East Ellijay, GA224 facilities
8.3
Ellijay, GA217 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilmer 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 985 reviews of 184 Gilmer County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gilmer 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.
Gilmer County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Gilmer County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilmer County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.8%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.3%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
62%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.5%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilmer County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
58.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilmer County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
69%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.5%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Gilmer County

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