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Memory care in Rico 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 Rico is about $5,285 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 257 communities, read 8220 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Atlanta, Newnan and Carrollton.

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Photo of Vitality Living Milton
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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Facility is very pretty & clean & apartments are spacious. Staff are very kind & responsive & work well as a team. Doesn't seem to be a lot of turnover. Mom only there 3 weeks so don't know much more at this...
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.
At Vitality Living Milton our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. At the core of this is our vision to have a community where residents thrive, families engage, and...
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8.2
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I have a relative at Pruitt and she is so well taken care of! Everyone in the building is so helpful, from the directors and administrators to the concierge at the front desk, to the activities...
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.
With over 30 years of experience in senior care and 50 years in the healthcare industry, PruittHealth has acquired PruittPlace Sandy Springs. Located in the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area, we provide both assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. PruittPlace Sandy Springs has a robust...
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8.2
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The manager and staff care about the people staying at the care home. They are very friendly and warm and caring. The place is clean!! Rose is amazing.
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.
Rising Star Personal Care Home is a new beautifully renovated personal care home located in Stone Mountain GA. The Rising Star team had a vision to develop a NEW personal care home, in which the values, ethics and healthy living conditions of the population in which we serve are constantly...
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Love this place! Staff and nurse Ester were all so caring and helpful. Very clean facility. We did have a rough start to move in and accept new home. But with the loving staff she ended up being happy there.
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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My husband and I really love the other residents here, and we have enjoyed many aspects of living in the community. However, we have been disappointed with the food and laundry services. We also experienced...
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.
Ashton Manor at Sugarloaf is Lawrenceville's well established senior living community offering independent and assisted living. Our affordable pricing models offer accessibility to most budgets and our inclusive rates are ideal for planning predictable monthly expenses. If comforting southern...
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8.2
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All categories are a 5 except for the food. We wish they had more for diabetics. The food itself is pretty good. It's worth checking for yourself. Everyone is different. We are very happy with everything...
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.
Harmony at Douglasville offers assisted living and memory care in a warm, welcoming community.Located in Douglasville, Georgia, we offer comfortable apartments, inviting spaces, and daily experiences, life here is easy and fulfilling.Here, support, connection, and meaningful relationships make...
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44 Floor plans available
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Caring and attentive staff, various activities and correlating calendar events, food preparation improvements, smooth transition of management, great apartment layout. Overall, good experience.
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 Douglasville is just minutes away from Wellstar Douglas Hospital, shopping, and dining. The stylish craftsman style property features 52 assisted living apartments and 34 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind,...
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44 Floor plans available
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We were looking for our mother who needs a good bit of assistance. Everyone at Dunwoody Place was very welcoming and helpful during the initial process. The place itself feels more like a home than some...
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.
Dunwoody Place is an active and involved personal care community located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our convenient location is peaceful and tranquil, yet near all the conveniences of a big city, including shopping, health care and local attractions. Residents enjoy being near restaurants, theaters, and...
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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So far it's been a 5. No complaints whatsoever. We have seen a remarkable recovery ever since she started there. The staff is wonderful. The place is clean. The other residents are a lot of fun. I'd...
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 Phoenix at Tucker is a family-oriented Assisted Living and Memory Care community that builds on the success and experience that the founders have developed through the years. Located in Tucker, Georgia, The Phoenix offers exceptional care in a beautiful environment with comfortable rooms and...
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My dad loves the food and the aides. Everyone has been amazing and very attentive, from the Managers to the Med Techs to the aides. Brian was very helpful in getting dad settled. He would even go over to 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.
Welcome to The Landings of Canton HillsThe Landings of Canton Hills is a vibrant senior living community in Cherokee County, Georgia. Just 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Canton sits in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its charming Main Street and landmarks like The...
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Photo of Sweetwater Creek
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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28 reviews
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Basically, I chose Sweetwater Creek because it was convenient to the house. However, after having my sister there for several months, I would highly recommend it to anyone. My sister has dementia, they have...
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.
Redefine your independence today.You’ll have the care you need when you need it with our personal care home and memory care all on one campus in Lithia Springs, Georgia.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, we can...
Photo of Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory
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I have included "Transportation" in "Activities". Very frustrated with the Transportation. Make sure you get details about the Transportation. How many cars they have and the schedule. Chef who was there...
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 of Burnt Hickory provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Marietta, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized...
Photo of Montclair Assisted Living
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The staff is very friendly and attentive. There is a full calendar of activities planned for each day. The food has reportedly been good. Residents choose their personal selections for meals. Residents seem...
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.
Montclair is a not-for-profit personal care community that offers a safe and stimulating environment catering to a resident’s unique needs. Montclair care partners balance providing essential care with optimizing privacy and independence. Montclair’s mission is to give the highest regard to...
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There just something about a smaller place. The staff is awesome it's great to see the same people for do many years. The care is truly heartwarming it feel like home. Older community but it's kept well.
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.
With all the amenities here, it's silver tray, residential assisted living. It began back in 1988, when The Mann House launched the whole luxury-care, assisted-living concept. Today, as large corporations clamor to compete, we stand in quiet contrast. Judged by every criteria — reputation,...
Photo of Harmony at Eagles Landing
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Mom has a one bedroom. Sufficient in size and storage. Kitchen even has a pantry. Being brand new is of course a big difference from other places.
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.
Harmony at Eagles Landing offers a welcoming setting for comfortable, connected living.Located in McDonough, Georgia, we offer inviting apartments, shared spaces, and daily activities, residents enjoy a lifestyle that feels easy and engaging.Here, support is always close, and genuine connections...
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Photo of Magnolia Assisted and Memory Care
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The staff is exceptional. The rooms are perfect size, but the rooms will not accommodate oversized furniture comfortably.
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 Assisted and Memory Care has been in business since 1983, within historic downtown Conyers. Our 24-bed facility allows us to dedicate more time to our residents to enhance their personal care. Our staff has over 40 years of combined experience with senior care. We go too far lengths to...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Eastside
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8.0
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Lovely facility, friendly residents, great food and my husband and I plan to go there when decide to leave our house. We loved our tours and my father-in-law chose it as soon as he visited
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 The Memory Center Atlanta
1111 Photos available
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One of the most important items to me was that it is all memory care, which means everyone on the staff is trained in dealing with people that have cognitive challenges.
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.
At The Memory Center we believe the challenging conditions of an aging brain should be met with a caring, interactive community designed around the individual. One that recognizes them for who they are today.Our newest community, The Memory Center, Atlanta is scheduled to open Spring 2017 and...
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Very homely place with an excellent staff that is always there to help any way they can. Highly recommend Mountainside to anyone who is looking for a special place for their loved one. So glad we chose...
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.
Roosevelt place is one of the best assisted living facilities in Georgia. Senior citizens probably have the best views of the sunrise and sunset of all the areas around. This has a world-class dining area to invite your loved one into a warm realm of comfort. And, the events and social...
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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.
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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My family has wet clothes every day from urine. The staff is friendly however I'm told they are understaffed. The cost is more expensive here than other facilities. The environment is clean.
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.
Summerset Assisted Living is a senior living community in Atlanta, Georgia that was founded in December of 2000. Here at Summerset we offer families a home away from home that is warm and friendly. The staff is warm and friendly, and we offer plenty of activities for our elderly residents to do....
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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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The staff is super nice and welcoming. The community was recently remodeled and looks great, and the updates have really made a difference. The city is also currently installing sidewalks out front, which...
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.
PruittPlace Buckhead provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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The retreat was fine. Served its purpose well. Would recommend. We moved our senior back home in March. As always suggest people access any facility for their own needs. I 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.
We are a family owned and operated Assisted Living in Memory Care located in Hickory Flat, Georgia.
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This is not a new facility so it's not full of glamor. But it is well kept and comfortable. My sister and I had lunch there on our tour, just testing the food. It was really good. I would say served with...
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.
At The Retreat at Sandy Springs, our pet friendly senior living community, delivers compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide...

Cost of memory care in Rico, GA

The average cost of senior living in Rico is $5,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Forest Park, GA with an average of $3,886 per month.

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

Rico, GA
$5,285/mo
$5,259/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,285/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,653/mo
Studio
$6,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,068/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,266/mo

Senior living costs in Rico 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: Rico, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRico, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Rico, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Rico, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Rico, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Rico, GA, over time

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

Rico, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Rico, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rico 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
Rico, GA$4,917/mo$4,698/mo+4.7%
Georgia$5,059/mo$4,895/mo+3.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Rico, GA
2024 average cost:$4,917/mo
2023 average cost:$4,698/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$5,059/mo
2023 average cost:$4,895/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Rico

Recent reviews for memory care in Rico

Serenity Empire at Stone Mountain

5.0
After looking all over the place for substantial senior living for my mom, i was severely disappointed by most places in that they offered low monthly Apartment rates but the Level of care rates skyrocketed. Also they were being run by tyrants that wouldn't budge on Pricing or room type ...
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Serenity Empire at Decatur

4.5
This facility is unique. Mid 2015 it was purchased by a new owner, who is also the Director and she has improved the Home dramatically, with fresh paint, new carpet and hardwoods. It is a smaller facility that has a very residential feel. The rooms are big, the staff are friendly, caring ...
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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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Rico review score based on 1,483 family reviews

8.0
Review score257 facilities1483 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1483 reviews of 257 Rico memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rico 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

Rico review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Rico, GA257 facilities
7.4
Brookhaven, GA218 facilities
8.2
Marietta, GA176 facilities

Review subcategories for Rico 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 1,483 reviews of 257 Rico memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rico 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.
Rico, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.0
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Rico memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rico memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rico, 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 Rico 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 Rico that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rico, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.6%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.5%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
49%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
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 Rico 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 Rico Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rico, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.9%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rico 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 Rico partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rico, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
65%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rico 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 Rico communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rico, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
64.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rico 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 Rico offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rico, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.8%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.9%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Rico

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