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Memory care in Prior 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 Prior is about $4,380 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 112 communities, read 2312 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of The Suites at Oak View
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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I 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,...
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: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
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 Varenita of West Cobb
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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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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The staff always have a smile they keep you informed of all is going on friendly, and even send pictures to your phone., which I always enjoy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the lovely historic town of Kennesaw, Georgia, DayBreak Village exists as the perfect senior living facility for your loved ones. As a family owned establishment, we are dedicated to providing a warm, homelike environment for all our residents. For more than 20 years now, we have been...
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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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The location & facility at Atherton Place offers my father many positives that living alone did not. The staff & residents are so friendly & welcoming. This was the best possible decision he could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atherton Place offers a wide range of living options and all the amenities you could want. With Senior Living, you can choose an efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Our expanded Personal Care floors offer the same apartment choices at a higher level of care. We've designed our...
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My family member has been a resident of this personal care home since late April 2018. Prior to placing my family member here, I visited twice, thoroughly inspected it by walking through and was very...
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.
Amelia Gardens was founded in 1997, and is a single family home setting providing personalized care services for senior citizens, adults and juveniles that require a higher level of personal attention.The Homes offer first class quality services to residents who need special care such as...
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The staff at Peniston PCH provide excellent services and the organization really does care for their in-home care clients and their residents at the personal care home. The staff and management all have...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Prior, GA

The average cost of senior living in Prior is $4,380 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Zion, GA with an average of $3,660 per month.

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

Prior, GA
$4,380/mo
$4,052/mo

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

Prior, GA
$4,380/mo
$4,351/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,380/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,454/mo
Studio
$5,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,492/mo

Senior living costs in Prior 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: Prior, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrior, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,380/mo$4,351/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$3,715/mo$3,794/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,828/mo$4,424/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Prior, GA:$4,380/mo
Georgia:$4,351/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Prior, GA:$3,715/mo
Georgia:$3,794/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Prior, GA:$3,828/mo
Georgia:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Prior, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Prior 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.

Prior, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Prior, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Prior 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
Prior, GA$4,415/mo$4,463/mo-1.1%
Georgia$4,663/mo$4,428/mo+5.3%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Prior, GA
2024 average cost:$4,415/mo
2023 average cost:$4,463/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,663/mo
2023 average cost:$4,428/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Prior

Recent reviews for memory care in Prior

Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section. We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends. High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.

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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Manor Lake Hiram

4.2
Our loved one is in memory care and they have had some turnovers with the staff members. The ones we really knew and felt comfortable with are now gone. However, we really liked the organizational and flow of this community. The landscaping is just gorgeous. Our loved ones room is very nice. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Consistent communication with families. Many reviews mention the importance of clear and effective communication between families and the community staff for ensuring care needs are being met. For instance, at The Pearl at Dallas, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person ...
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Individualized attention for unique care needs. Residents with different care needs receive tailored attention from staff. At Vitality Living Overlook, the Memory Care staff at Aspen Village have provided a peace of mind, ensuring that each resident's unique needs are met.
Engaging activities for residents. Activities catering to residents' interests keep them engaged and active. For example, at Magnolia Place Healthcare Center, the staff and beautiful campus, along with various activities, were the deciding factors for one family.
Loving and caring staff. Loving and caring staff create a warm and welcoming environment for residents. As mentioned in Brickmont of West Cobb, one assistant takes care of a resident with great care and kindness.
Thoughtful transitions between care levels. Transitions between different care levels are managed thoughtfully and with care. At Seven Hills Square Memory Care, a resident's move into memory care was guided by the staff, making it a smooth process.
Amenities and cleanliness. Clean facilities and available amenities contribute to residents' overall satisfaction. For example, at Silver Lakes Senior Living, the clean, friendly environment and good food create a great living experience for residents.
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Prior review score based on 543 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 543 reviews of 96 Prior memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Prior 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

Prior review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Prior, GA96 facilities
8.1
Cave Spring, GA125 facilities
7.6
Cedartown, GA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Prior 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 543 reviews of 96 Prior memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Prior 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.
Prior, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Prior memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prior memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prior, 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 Prior 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 Prior that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Prior, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.5%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.7%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.6%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Prior 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 Prior Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prior, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prior 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 Prior partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prior, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Prior 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 Prior communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prior, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prior 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 Prior offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prior, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Prior

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Big Springs Village, The Fountains of Calhoun and Highland Senior Living Rome are the top-rated memory care facilities near Prior, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 112 memory care facilities near Prior, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Prior, 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 112 memory care facilities near you in Prior, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Prior, 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 Prior, 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 Prior, Georgia ranges from $1400 to $10980. The average Memory Care cost in Prior, Georgia is $4,380. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Prior, Georgia typically starts at $1400. 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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