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Memory care in Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville is about $4,220 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 155 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Arbor Terrace Athens
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Long story short, they were awesome! My Dad was supported through his passing. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families, thanks again!
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 Athens is the premier assisted living community in the greater Athens, Georgia, area, providing the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living, including innovative memory care designed specifically to support residents affected by Alzheimer's disease and other...
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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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Photo of Haven Memory Care of Athens
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Right when you come in the door, staff and facility is very welcoming. They actually met me and my dad at the car and helped with transition. They are very good to communicate all that is going on. Very...
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.
We purchased this building in August of 2022 and have been working tirelessly to become North East Georgia's only exclusive memory care community. By mid June we will have completed a 100% renovation to the entire building, thanks to a freezing Christmas eve in 2022. We pride ourselves on having...
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Photo of Orchard at Athens
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7.9
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21 reviews
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My loved one passed away [date removed], so our experience has concluded. We chose Orchard at Athens initially because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the location of the facility. It is very...
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.
Orchard Senior Living is proud to present Athens' premier Assisted Living & Memory Care Community - Orchard at Athens. Get ready to see Assisted Living and Memory Care like you have never seen before.Located just minutes from St. Mary’s and Piedmont Hospital on Atlanta Hwy, Orchard at Athens...
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Wonderful and caring staff - always friendly and willing to assist with anything. My mom is cared for and loved. If you are looking for a place then look no farther because they truly are the best at making...
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.
Located on the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
Photo of Legacy Village of Athens
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44 Floor plans available
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Best: lots of windows: natural light + sky, clouds,trees,seasons, weather. Excellent choice of colors, cheerful and bright. Huge photos of local sights on the walls. Great room opens on a pretty garden with...
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.
To most people it means seniors occupying their time in a nice building and cared for by professionals. Now imagine seniors living CONNECTED, ACTIVE, and PURPOSEFUL lives. Imagine them using tablets and social media to connect with family and friends, or enjoying a variety of experiences led by...
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We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Highland Hills! It's a very nice place, I'd give them high marks across the board! The staff is caring and professional, and I really appreciate how...
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.
St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village, located on 55 beautiful acres in Oconee County, is a dynamic community designed for seniors who want a lifestyle with independent services and health care choices all in one convenient location. With Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care,...
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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.
Talmage Terrace... not just a home, it's a lifestyle. Talmage Terrace is a unique retirement community offering several living choices. For over 30 years, Talmage Terrace has provided a vibrant, safe community. Home to the University of Georgia, Athens provides a stimulating environment ripe with...
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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly 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.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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Cost of memory care in Watkinsville, GA

The average cost of senior living in Watkinsville is $4,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colbert, GA with an average of $4,147 per month.

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

Watkinsville, GA
$4,220/mo
$4,276/mo

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

Watkinsville, GA
$4,220/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,220/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,380/mo
Studio
$4,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo

Senior living costs in Watkinsville 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: Watkinsville, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatkinsville, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,220/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,623/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,836/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Watkinsville, GA:$4,220/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Watkinsville, GA:$3,623/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Watkinsville, GA:$3,836/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Watkinsville, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Watkinsville 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
Watkinsville, GA$4,812/mo$5,306/mo-9.3%
Georgia$3,696/mo$3,744/mo-1.3%
National$5,506/mo$5,531/mo-0.5%
Watkinsville, GA
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$5,306/mo
Percent change:-9.3%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,696/mo
2023 average cost:$3,744/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,506/mo
2023 average cost:$5,531/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Watkinsville

Recent reviews for memory care in Watkinsville

The Haven at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

5.0
I have been a resident at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee since November 2016 in one of the villas and am very happy here. The staff and caregivers are wonderful. I have a tendency to fall and each time I have had to push my alert button they come right away to see about me. I am furnished ...
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Avery Village in Winterville, GA

5.0
Our family was very pleased with Avery Village. It was an agonizing decision for us to place our mother in a memory care facility. Our first meeting with the director put us at ease. She came in and made us feel that we were making the right decision. Once mother got to the home, she became ...
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The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, GA

4.9
I was a little disappointed in the rent increase after one year. It was about 16.5%. The quality of care, friendliness, and cleaniness is amazing. The activities could use some improvement.

Watkinsville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkinsville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkinsville, 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 Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
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
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkinsville, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Watkinsville

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 Watkinsville protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Terrace Athens, Whispering Pines Senior Living and Haven Memory Care of Athens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Watkinsville, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Watkinsville, Georgia. See the full list.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Watkinsville, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Watkinsville, 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 Watkinsville, 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 Watkinsville, Georgia ranges from $1000 to $9720. The average Memory Care cost in Watkinsville, Georgia is $4,220. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Watkinsville, Georgia typically starts at $1000. 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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