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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waycross, GA

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Memory care in Waycross 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 Waycross is about $4,272 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 32 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of At Home Senior Living of Jesup
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The communication with our first visit and afterwards before we moved our loved one into the facility, has been excellent. There is always some adjustment. And bumps in the road when you are dealing 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.
At Home Senior Living of Jesup is proud to have an LPN onsite Monday through Friday with an RN availability to assist with medical concerns that may arise. Our weekend staff have received training to monitor for changes in condition and when to notify a supervisor to ensure prompt medical care is...
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Photo of Lakes Crossing Senior Living
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11 reviews
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It's been the best move for my dad. He's very happy. The staff are great. The chef is from filly and is a riot. My dad's nurses are attentive and patient as are all as a whole. The manager [name removed], is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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7.0
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18%
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I can't say enough about Dayspring and the wonderful experience we've had there, so far. Dad absolutely LOVES this facility! The staff members are so friendly & accommodating. The rooms are comfortable &...
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 White House Personal Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
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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.
Every detail of Satilla Bluffs Senior Living, from the flowers planted in the gardens to the warm, inviting colors that grace the interiors, was carefully selected to assure that your loved one thrives in mind, body and soul. Our suites offer privacy, comfort, and spacious rooms for personal...
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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.
Photo of Lakeside Senior Living
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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Cost of memory care in Waycross, GA

The average cost of senior living in Waycross is $4,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $3,240 per month.

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

Waycross, GA
$4,272/mo
$4,327/mo

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

Waycross, GA
$4,272/mo
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,272/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,200/mo
Studio
$4,856/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,483/mo

Senior living costs in Waycross 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: Waycross, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaycross, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,272/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,272/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,272/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Waycross, GA:$4,272/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Waycross, GA:$4,272/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Waycross, GA:$4,272/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Waycross, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Waycross 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waycross, GA$5,550/mo$5,275/mo+5.2%
Georgia$3,696/mo$3,744/mo-1.3%
National$5,506/mo$5,531/mo-0.5%
Waycross, GA
2024 average cost:$5,550/mo
2023 average cost:$5,275/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Waycross

Recent reviews for memory care in Waycross

At Home Senior Living of Jesup

5.0
The staff that I have interacted with have always been very helpful and kind. They show real concern and care for my sister and her well being. I would absolutely recommend At Home Senior Living to anyone.

The Landings of Douglas

5.0
My mom stays in this assisted living-The owner is very friendly, as a matter of fact she won a Halloween prize for most original costume and took photos with the owner and his wife. (This is one of the activities they have-Also Bingo and Gospel singing and other things.) The last place ...
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Lakes Crossing Senior Living in Kingsland, GA

5.0
Lakes Crossing is a true blessing! The facility is second to none and is clean and inviting. It gives its residents a true home atmosphere with assistance as needed. It is so good to know your family and friends are so well taken care of and you don't have to worry about them. The staff are ...
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Waycross memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waycross memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waycross, 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 Waycross 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 Waycross that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
62.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waycross 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 Waycross Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waycross 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 Waycross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waycross 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 Waycross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waycross, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waycross 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 Waycross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waycross, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Waycross

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 Waycross protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Senior Living of Jesup, Lakes Crossing Senior Living and Dayspring Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waycross, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Waycross, Georgia. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Waycross, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waycross, 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 Waycross, 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 Waycross, Georgia ranges from $1950 to $6700. The average Memory Care cost in Waycross, Georgia is $4,272. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waycross, Georgia typically starts at $1950. 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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