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Memory care in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag is about $4,691 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 1826 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The community is clean and the day to day staff are very friendly. The management team is really friendly and always call us with updated, they are very good. They do have daily activities, and they actually...
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.
Tapestry House Memory Care is warm and inviting, the intimate setting creates a comfortable and homey environment. Beautiful surroundings, including award winning gardens are appreciated by everyone who enters. Our continuum of care extends to those who need help in their daily routine. The...
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We chose Tapestry House because we were more impressed during our tour than we were at the others ones we looked at. The room sizes here were very nice, a lot of space. The meals are chef prepared and you...
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.
Tapestry House Assisted Living, as an Insignia Senior Living Community, is guided by its mission of providing "Safe and Joyful" Environments for seniors. Tapestry House's location is one of its many attributes. It is in the midst of Alpharetta, GA with convenience to retail opportunities but also...
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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.
MeSun was founded in 2006 by a compassionate and humble physician with a heartfelt vision: to create a community where care is delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Rooted in this vision, MeSun Hospice was born, serving as a beacon of hope and support for patients and...
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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.
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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.
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My mother has lived at the Cohen Home for the last 2 months and we are so happy that we made the decision to make this her new home. We looked and interviewed so many memory care properties and none compared...
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.
A Jewish Home Life Community that is open to all, The Cohen Home is an assisted living community that exemplifies the principles of family, community and Jewish values. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near shopping, dining and medical centers, our residents benefit from our I'm Still...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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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
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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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Cost of memory care in Shake Rag, GA

The average cost of senior living in Shake Rag is $4,691 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dacula, GA with an average of $4,498 per month.

Memory care costs in Shake Rag, GA, vs. nearby cities

Shake Rag, GA
$4,692/mo
$4,697/mo
$4,699/mo

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

Shake Rag, GA
$4,692/mo
$4,286/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,692/mo

Memory care costs in Shake Rag, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,176/mo
Studio
$4,962/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,445/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,163/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,363/mo

Senior living costs in Shake Rag 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: Shake Rag, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShake Rag, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,692/mo$4,286/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$3,798/mo$3,748/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$5,809/mo$4,364/mo$4,162/mo
Memory Care
Shake Rag, GA:$4,692/mo
Georgia:$4,286/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Shake Rag, GA:$3,798/mo
Georgia:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Shake Rag, GA:$5,809/mo
Georgia:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Memory care costs in Shake Rag, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shake Rag 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shake Rag, GA$4,466/mo$4,382/mo+1.9%
Georgia$4,662/mo$4,437/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Shake Rag, GA
2024 average cost:$4,466/mo
2023 average cost:$4,382/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,662/mo
2023 average cost:$4,437/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shake Rag

Recent reviews for memory care in Shake Rag

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

Manor Lake Gainesville

5.0
Manor Lake was an excellent facility, we were very pleased with facility and the staff they could not of been nicer. While our loved one was there they took excellent care of her, and towards the end when we had to bring in hospice they allowed us to come in more than just the normal visiting ...
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The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming environment. Several reviews mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere at their community, such as The Phoenix at James Creek where the administrative folk were tremendously helpful and the first few weeks were hard for their loved one but they were impressed with the beautiful environment. At Atria Pa ...
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Effective communication with families. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with both their loved ones and the community staff, as noted in The Memory Center Atlanta where the staff communication was good with the family and any questions were answered quickly. In St. Ives Memory Care, the staff communication is ...
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Varied activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered in communities, such as The Memory Center Atlanta where there are plenty of activities planned for the residents, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. At The Phoenix at Milton, the staff keeps resident ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of the community is often praised in reviews, such as Oaks at Alpharetta where the facilities are pleasant and kept clean. In Towne Club Windermere, the apartments are different sizes and the facility is all inclusive, although there were assumptions made about wha ...
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Skilled and compassionate caregivers. Residents and families express appreciation for the genuinely caring nature of the staff, as mentioned in Vitality Living Milton where the staff seem to care about the residents and the community, and in Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill where the staff is REALLY friendly and the food is ...
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Customized care plans. Communities are able to provide a slightly higher level of care than others, as noted in The Phoenix at Milton where they could provide a slightly higher level of care than other facilities, and in Prema at Suwanee Creek where there have been recent changes in administration and they are foc ...
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Shake Rag review score based on 414 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 414 reviews of 59 Shake Rag memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shake Rag 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

Shake Rag review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Shake Rag, GA59 facilities
8.1
Suwanee, GA45 facilities
8.4
Duluth, GA60 facilities

Review subcategories for Shake Rag 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 414 reviews of 59 Shake Rag memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shake Rag 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.
Shake Rag, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Shake Rag memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shake Rag memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shake Rag, 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 Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
89.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
94.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
84.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
94.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
76.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
84.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
79.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shake Rag, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
76.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
86.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
81.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shake Rag, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
88.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
84.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
86.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
76.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
74.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
89.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
84.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
66.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Shake Rag

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