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Memory care in Ideal 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 Ideal is about $3,542 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 66 communities, read 732 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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This is an excellent facility. I found the staff to be very friendly and concerned about the residents. The residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.
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.
Greater Columbus PCHThe Greater Columbus PCH is a senior living community located in the booming city of Columbus, Georgia. The busy community is known to be the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley with numerous museum, historical sites and tour destinations. Columbus is a wonderful place to live...
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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.
Photo of Summer's Landing at Green Island
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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in The Veranda, one of Columbus’s Premiere senior living communities that offer An Elegant and Affordable Way of Living!Seniors and their families appreciate our focus on hospitality, wellness and customer service. The Veranda incorporates innovative best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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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Cost of memory care in Ideal, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ideal is $3,542 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reynolds, GA with an average of $2,329 per month.

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

Ideal, GA
$3,542/mo
$3,157/mo

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

Ideal, GA
$3,542/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,542/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,899/mo
Studio
$4,377/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,191/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,997/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,540/mo

Senior living costs in Ideal 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: Ideal, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIdeal, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$3,542/mo$4,281/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,171/mo$3,744/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$1,223/mo$4,359/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Ideal, GA:$3,542/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ideal, GA:$3,171/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Ideal, GA:$1,223/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Ideal, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ideal 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
Ideal, GA$5,744/mo$5,484/mo+4.7%
Georgia$4,662/mo$4,437/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ideal, GA
2024 average cost:$5,744/mo
2023 average cost:$5,484/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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 Ideal

Recent reviews for memory care in Ideal

Thrive at Green Island in Columbus, GA

5.0
They staff is so helpful. My mother's nurse [name removed] is attentive and competent. The facility is very clean and well organized. [name removed] was so helpful with my mother's move to Thrive. Thanks [name removed] and [name removed] for being so kind and helpful.

Alexander IV in Macon, GA

5.0
The friendliness of the staff team there is a 5+++. The Alexander IV community was a fantastic experience. They bent over backwards to meet our needs and provide the best care. We would highly recommend!

At Home Senior Living of Cochran

5.0
My wife recently moved into At Home Senior Living. The experience has had wonderful so far. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. I have a peace knowing she is being well taken care of. My family and I ate very pleased with our decision.

Ideal review score based on 132 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 132 reviews of 58 Ideal memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ideal 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

Ideal review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Ideal, GA58 facilities
7.5
Oglethorpe, GA48 facilities
8.0
Montezuma, GA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Ideal 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 132 reviews of 58 Ideal memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ideal 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.
Ideal, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Ideal memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ideal memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ideal, 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 Ideal 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 Ideal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ideal, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ideal 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 Ideal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ideal, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ideal 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 Ideal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ideal, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ideal 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 Ideal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ideal, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ideal 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 Ideal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ideal, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ideal

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

Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Senior Living of Cochran, John-Wesley Villas and Alexander IV are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ideal, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 66 memory care facilities near Ideal, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Ideal, Georgia is John-Wesley Villas. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 66 memory care facilities near you in Ideal, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ideal, 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 Ideal, 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 Ideal, Georgia ranges from $1370 to $8995. The average Memory Care cost in Ideal, Georgia is $3,542. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ideal, Georgia typically starts at $1370. 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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