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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Polk County, GA

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Memory care in Polk 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 Polk County is about $4,885 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 194 communities, read 5068 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Rome, Cartersville and Dallas.

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Photo of Brickmont of West Cobb
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7.8
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56 reviews
7.8
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56 reviews
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It's fine but the food is awful. I would tell a friend do not come here. I would leave here myself except I have only been in this place about almost 6 months and I just could not in good conscience. Tell...
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 Phoenix at Union Hill
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1515 Floor plans available
7.7
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19 reviews
7.7
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19 reviews
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It's been an amazing experience. From the tour to my father's assessment. When my father arrived on first day the entire staff was there to great him.
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 Seven Hills Square Memory Care
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7.7
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28 reviews
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The Staff and Nurses have all been wonderful at taking care of my Mom. When we moved in three years ago, the price was great. Its clean, the food is good, and the activities director keeps them busy....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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7.7
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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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It's a very friendly place to be. The food is good and there is always something to do. If you are looking for a nice place to settle, this place is old, but the rooms are big and the closets are great.
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.
Located in the heart of Sandy Springs, Hammond Glen offers the feel of the country and the convenience of the city. Our one and two bedroom apartments have full-service kitchens, balconies, and large walk-in closets. We offer 24-hour staff, scheduled transportation, restaurant, housekeeping,...
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7.5
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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My dad has lived at Kennesaw Village for almost year now. I can’t say enough how happy we are with our choice The care staff is amazing . The activity director is a breath of fresh air and brings such joy...
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.
Kennesaw Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Kennesaw, Georgia. Kennesaw is a suburb of Atlanta that exudes southern hospitality, a rich history and all the conveniences of being near the major metropolitan area of Atlanta. Kennesaw Village is active and vibrant with ample...
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Photo of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care at Acworth
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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We have staff members who are so sweet, caring and helpful. My mom is a level 6 care and requires a lot of help. Most of the staff have experience and are good at helping her. Her apartment is the smallest...
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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Photo of Serenity Empire at Marietta
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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As you walk into the place it looks like you're walking into Hampton Inn lobby. The place did not smell at all. And the people they are very friendly and helpful. And most of all my dad has been there for 2...
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.
Serenity Empire at Marietta is Assisted Living Community located in historic Marietta, Georgia.Marietta is everything you might expect from a southern city, boasting beautiful scenery, charming architecture and impressive historical sites. Along with our southern charm, we also have an abundance...
Photo of Benton House Woodstock
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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39 reviews
7.5
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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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The overall day to day interactions of the staff was positive. Hey knew my mother and her needs. During times where my mother was hospitalized or sent to another facility, it was difficult to get direct...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Peachtree Creek Memory Care is located in Smyrna, Georgia. We pride ourselves on being a community for individuals who have medical diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's. Memory care is our primary focus that we offer to our residents. Some of the great services that are provided include the...
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Photo of The Harbor at Douglasville
1111 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.4
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18 reviews
7.4
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18 reviews
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I've been relatively pleased so far. Only real drawback is distance from home. It's a bit of a drive. Much better care at The Harbor than [removed]. She's clean, they take her to the bathroom, her diaper is...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Harbor at Douglasville, a premier memory care community, has been providing an affordable living alternative, offering dignity and maximum independence, for seniors in the community since 1992. The Harbor is committed to providing a loving, caring, twenty-four hour supervised real home away...
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Photo of Benton House of Douglasville
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7.3
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Benton House has been a great choice for our mother. The food is very good, the cleanliness and atmosphere is very good and inviting. The staff has had a big turnover recently, but I believe it is for 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.
Here or at Home-Let Us HelpAt Benton House we help thousands of residents and families at our award-winning communities. But we also help tens of thousands more find solutions and reduce risk at home. Wherever you are in your journey, and regardless of your ultimate choice, we look forward to...
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Photo of Village Park West Cobb
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44 Floor plans available
7.2
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14 reviews
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I felt like the whole staff worked very hard and were very caring in all their interactions. I plan to go there if I ever need care.
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 Oaks at West Cobb is an upscale senior living community that will feature spacious Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments located in the heart of West Cobb.The Oaks at West Cobb offers all day dining with restaurant style service in our main dining room that showcases a two story glass...
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Photo of Belmont Village Buckhead
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66 Floor plans available
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It is a safe, clean environment. Staff tends to patients needs. Keeps caregiver informed. Good food, activities coordinator is inviting, outside fresh air a plus. Monitoring in a group sufficient
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 Belmont Village Buckhead senior living community is nestled in a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood of Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. The facility's prime location offers convenient access to hospitals and healthcare facilities, places of worship, shopping, restaurants...
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Photo of Azalea Manor
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Having moved an older friend and her brother in Aug. 2024, I am most impressed with Azalea Manor. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the place has "southern charm". The new manager is very...
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.
Azalea Manor was selected MARIETTA's BUSINESS of the YEAR by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. We were established in 1983, are locally owned and operated, and have three generations of elderly care and assisted living experience. We pioneered the assisted living and personal care industry and have...
Photo of Cedar Hill Senior Living
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They did a good job keeping the community clean. The staff was attentive to my mother and all treated her well. They were very nice to her and made her feel special. They took good care of her and helped her...
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.
Cedar Hill Senior Living is a privately owned personal care facility in Cedartown, Georgia. Our members have over 15 years experience in serving seniors. We are a community that offers safe and secure personalized living plans, memory care and respite care. Our goal is to provide a community with...
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Excellent caring facility. Everyone is treated like family. I would highly recommend this facility.
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.
Photo of Magnolia Place Healthcare Center
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The tour experience, was absolutely the best. It's been as good as having to make that choice could be. It's so hard to do but when you know that the place you have chosen is the best, there is a peace of...
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.
Photo of Kimberly Personal Care Home
88 Photos available
7.0
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My mom's a very picky eater. They send me the menu on Monday morning, so I can make adjustments to food she likes. The room is small, but she only sleeps in her room. She prefers to sit with her friends in...
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.
Kimberly Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Dallas, GA, in Paulding County. Dallas is a small historic city with a few schools, stores, restaurants and shops. Residents will enjoy the beautiful landscaped lawns, park-like environment and walking paths.Kimberly Personal...
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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 Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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6.5
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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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Their setup is good. Their meals are in 1 hour increments which means you see the same people. All the staff greet residents by name. They check on her periodically. Response time when I have a question 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.
Arbor Terrace Acworth is located in one of the most stunning areas of Acworth, GA. Nestled in historic downtown, this senior living community provides seniors with new accommodations to help them cope with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community works to produce a positive outcome in the life and...
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The room size for one person is great. They do have quite a bit of staff changes. I'm not sure about activities as my brother doesn't participate. I know they have a church group come on Saturday to sing and...
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.
Bethel GardensBethel Gardens is a senior living community in the compact, historical city of Powder Springs, GA. Our inviting community is located on a lush, landscaped property near churches, parks and shops. Powder Springs is a friendly, scenic city that offers easy access to Atlanta, making...
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During the time our loved one was there we were very satisfied. They were very loving towards him and very helpful towards our family.
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.

Cost of memory care in Polk County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,885 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paulding County, GA with an average of $4,811 per month.

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

Polk County, GA
$4,885/mo

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

Polk County, GA
$4,885/mo
$5,259/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,885/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,710/mo
Studio
$7,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,022/mo

Senior living costs in Polk 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: Polk County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,885/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,085/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,323/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, GA:$4,885/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, GA:$4,085/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, GA:$3,323/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Polk County, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Polk 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 average 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
Polk County, GA$5,151/mo$4,716/mo+9.2%
Georgia$4,202/mo$4,136/mo+1.6%
National$5,618/mo$5,561/mo+1.0%
Polk County, GA
2024 average cost:$5,151/mo
2023 average cost:$4,716/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,136/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,561/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Polk County

Recent reviews for memory care in Polk County

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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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Regal Pointe of East Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.0
The staff at this community are very nice and attentive. There is always someone there for assistance. The food is good and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. You need a code to go out of the community and I feel mom is safe at this community.

Polk County review score based on 971 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 971 reviews of 165 Polk County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polk 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

Polk County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Polk County, GA165 facilities
7.5
Floyd County, GA0 facilities
8.0

Review subcategories for Polk 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 971 reviews of 165 Polk County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Polk 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.
Polk County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.8
Friendliness
3.4
3.9
Care services
3.1
3.6
Staff
3.3
3.7
Meals & dining
3.1
3.5
Activities
3.0
3.4
Value for cost*
3.1
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Polk County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.9%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.2%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.5%
69.5%
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 Polk 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 Polk County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.9%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.6%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60.6%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.9%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.9%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.2%
40%
Room service
Room service
59.4%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.1%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.1%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.8%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.1%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.9%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
69.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
51.5%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Polk 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 Polk County protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Big Springs Village, Elderville Assisted Living and Presbyterian Village of Cobb are the top-rated memory care facilities near Polk County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 194 memory care facilities near Polk County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Polk County, Georgia are The Fountains of Calhoun, McClellan Senior Living and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 194 memory care facilities near you in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County, Georgia ranges from $3200 to $5600. The average Memory Care cost in Polk County, Georgia is $4,885. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Polk County, Georgia typically starts at $3200. 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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