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Lovely weather, first-rate health care, and a diverse fusion of cultures are a few qualities that draw people to Atlanta, also called ATL. This bustling yet darling Southern city is also home to world-class memory care facilities for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Memory care facilities provide a secure haven with specially trained staff and therapeutic activity programs for residents with cognitive impairments. A Place for Mom partners with 20 memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of downtown Atlanta. Half of these communities are stand-alone memory care facilities, which means they exclusively accommodate residents with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.
We’ve fashioned this guide to help families throughout every stage of finding memory care for a loved one in Atlanta. Using proprietary data from our partnered Atlanta memory care communities, we highlight specific information about the costs, amenities, and types of services available in these communities. We also outline different ways to pay for memory care units in Atlanta, laws and regulations for memory care facilities in Georgia, and what you can expect to find from Atlanta memory care facilities.
4804 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
SENIORS FROM ATLANTAAND SURROUNDING AREASCHOOSE OUR COMMUNITY FOREXCEPTIONAL ASSISTED LIVINGAND MEMORY CARE SERVICES.Vibrancy and charm are what separateLegacy Ridge at Buckhead from othercommunities. When seniors and theirfamilies visit us, they quickly discoverour dedication and expertise to...
Improvements with Legacy Ridge at Buckhead could be made with regards to laundry and housekeeping. I have spoken with the ED and I understand that they are working on it.
Improvements with Legacy Ridge at Buckhead could be made with regards to laundry and housekeeping. I have spoken with the ED and I understand that they are working on it.
2401 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Go do more of what you love.Sometimes as you get older, you need a little extra help. At our personal care and memory care community in Atlanta, Georgia, we can assist you with the little things — like simple housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. We customize your...
Staff has been exceptional!! They are always attentive and willing to assist in any way needed. The facility is always clean and offer some good looking meals! My family is so glad to have our loved one here...
Staff has been exceptional!! They are always attentive and willing to assist in any way needed. The facility is always clean and offer some good looking meals! My family is so glad to have our loved one here...
475 Irvin Ct, Decatur, GA 30030
The Madeline of Decatur is a specialized memory care community that was purposefully built, by design, solely to serve residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Both the physical layout and care model enable us to provide a safe and loving environment for our residents to thrive.Each...
I came here last week with my husband and we attended the event they were having. It was an amazing experience and the residents really loved it. I want to thank everyone for the hospitality and a big thanks...
I came here last week with my husband and we attended the event they were having. It was an amazing experience and the residents really loved it. I want to thank everyone for the hospitality and a big thanks...
3523 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
This is an excellent community where the staff is attentive to your comfort at all times and is always ready to go the extra mile.
This is an excellent community where the staff is attentive to your comfort at all times and is always ready to go the extra mile.
7400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30328
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...
I have no complaints of how things went for my loved one while he was at this community for his respite stay. The staff where wonderful to work with and I was comfortable with the care they provided him. He...
I have no complaints of how things went for my loved one while he was at this community for his respite stay. The staff where wonderful to work with and I was comfortable with the care they provided him. He...
1882 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
At Holbrook Decatur, we have 200 custom designed apartments for Active Adult, Assisted Living and Memory Care. With our leadership team, we have over 100 years experience in the senior living industry. Our vision is to create, develop, serve and inspire life giving residences; buildings of light....
It's expensive, but I feel like my dad is in a safe place and well cared for. The Holbrook has great staff who care a lot about the residents. It's a good community to be a part of.
It's expensive, but I feel like my dad is in a safe place and well cared for. The Holbrook has great staff who care a lot about the residents. It's a good community to be a part of.
4838 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
Provident Village at Creekside has created a senior living community where residents live vibrantly in Smyrna and Vinings. Conveniently located in Metro Atlanta off of South Cobb Dr, in between East-West Connector and I-285, Provident Village at Creekside is the perfect Assisted Living &...
I would look into this community for your loved one because it is a good value for the price compared to other communities I have seen. This community seems to be pretty well run from what I have seen. They...
I would look into this community for your loved one because it is a good value for the price compared to other communities I have seen. This community seems to be pretty well run from what I have seen. They...
2100 Clairmont Lake, Decatur, GA 30033
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...
During the time my mother was a resident at Montclair Senior Living, she received quality care from a dedicated and caring staff. She enjoyed the daily activities and interacting with the other residents...
During the time my mother was a resident at Montclair Senior Living, she received quality care from a dedicated and caring staff. She enjoyed the daily activities and interacting with the other residents...
690 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30328
At Vernon Springs Senior Living, we have elevated senior living to a new level of luxury and style in a distinctive community. We area a family owned and operated facility. Our family has been in the senior care business for over 25+ years. We care about you and your family. We too are mothers...
In a nutshell, Vernon Springs rates very high for me. It is a smaller, private family run facility. Immaculately clean, newly renovated, fabulous location, wonderful caring caregivers, reasonably priced,...
In a nutshell, Vernon Springs rates very high for me. It is a smaller, private family run facility. Immaculately clean, newly renovated, fabulous location, wonderful caring caregivers, reasonably priced,...
5413 Northland Dr, Atlanta, GA 30342
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,...
My Mom was treated very well while in memory care at the Mann House. And, I did notice that other residents were well cared for as well. The Mann House is very pleasant and well cared for. The residents...
My Mom was treated very well while in memory care at the Mann House. And, I did notice that other residents were well cared for as well. The Mann House is very pleasant and well cared for. The residents...
1262 Hightower Trail, Atlanta, GA 30350
At Sandy Springs Place, our pet friendly senior living community, we deliver 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 clinical...
They were sold about a month or so ago, and now they're Villa Palazzo. I think everything is really well done here. They take care of the residents very well. If I were rating everything overall, I would...
They were sold about a month or so ago, and now they're Villa Palazzo. I think everything is really well done here. They take care of the residents very well. If I were rating everything overall, I would...
5399 Northland Dr, Atlanta, GA 30342
Where Home is a Feeling, Not a Place. Hollander Senior Living & Memory Care is a Bed and Breakfast Style Community designed to provide a bright and warm environment where residents live a relaxed lifestyle, make lifelong friends, choose to pursue hobbies, join outings, attend group...
My mother lives at Hollander in Sandy Springs and we all love it. Rooms have wonderful natural light and spacious. The staff is remarkable! We could not ask for a better home for our loved one in her...
My mother lives at Hollander in Sandy Springs and we all love it. Rooms have wonderful natural light and spacious. The staff is remarkable! We could not ask for a better home for our loved one in her...
3747 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Lenbrook is a senior community located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, the Empire City of the South. The community is centered in the most energetic part of the city on the famous Peachtree Road and is walking distance from the legendary Lenox Square Mall as well as the area’s best attractions...
I have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After his...
I have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After his...
134 John Hope Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Oasis at Scholars Landing Oasis at Scholars Landing is a senior residence provides seniors with a safe place to call home in the great city of Atlanta, GA. The individuals who choose this community as their own will find that its location allows for much entertainment, as Atlanta has a lot to...
After growing pains in the beginning, the new management company and new Executive Director have really turned this place into a first class home for our Dad. I am so pleased and would recommend them to...
After growing pains in the beginning, the new management company and new Executive Director have really turned this place into a first class home for our Dad. I am so pleased and would recommend them to...
460 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Parkview Manor is a 186 bed Skilled Nursing Facility that is dedicated to providing high quality in an environment that not only promotes medical healing, but also enriches the quality of our residents lives. The staff of our facility takes our slogan to heart “Exceeding the expected!” We are...
2410 Peachwood Cir, Atlanta, GA 30345
1833 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
From the moment you walk in our doors, you'll sense a positive difference, friendly greetings, warm smiles, cheerful staff and genuine caring attitudes. A private, not for profit nursing-care facility, Emory Healthcare’s Budd Terrace is the place where generations of Atlantans have honored their...
My mother went to Budd Terrace for rehab after having surgery on her hip. The therapists there are wonderful and extremely caring. We couldn't be any happier with the progress she made and with the quality...
My mother went to Budd Terrace for rehab after having surgery on her hip. The therapists there are wonderful and extremely caring. We couldn't be any happier with the progress she made and with the quality...
560 Saint Charles Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Nestled on a street of beautiful Victorian homes, Westminster Commons has a cozy, tranquil environment. We have two floors, both with an outside entrance. Each floor has a large activity area with television. In addition, the second floor has lobby with a window garden for quiet activities or...
229 Peachtree Hills Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
2860 Buford Hwy, Brookhaven, GA 30329
2631 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
3750 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
375 Irvin Ct, Decatur, GA 30030
2362 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA 30033
At Safe Haven Home For All you can expect great care from our team of caregivers who seek ways to give residents no less than the best possible care. We participate in the health management of our clients. Safe Haven Home For All is not just a place to live – it is a place to enjoy your golden...
300 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30328
Sandy Springs Assisted Living offers a full range of social activities in a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide assistance and supervision in all activities of daily living by a congenial, professional and caring staff. The Assisted Living facility occupies the entire second floor of the...
The cost of memory care at our in-network Atlanta communities averages around $4,500 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022 proprietary data.[01] This amount factors in the cost of room and boards, care costs, and potential fees for pets, parking, and medication administration.
Memory care facilities must provide additional resources, such as round-the-clock supervision, additional staff training, and additional security features. These extra services usually make memory care pricier than assisted or independent living and are typically included in the monthly rate.
When touring different memory care facilities, you may hear some communities start their pricing at a baseline cost. This is essentially a memory care facility’s starting cost before any extra fees or services are added in. You can take a look at the average starting cost of memory care facilities in Atlanta and surrounding areas below.
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Paying for memory care can seem like an impossible feat at first, but it’s attainable with planning. Part of this entails becoming familiar with what financial resources may be available, including both public and private sources of funding. Since many families utilize a combination of private and public payment methods, we highlight several examples of both types that may be able to help pay for memory care in Atlanta.
The availability of private funds differs from family to family. In many cases, these payment methods come from personal savings, retirement income, and investment returns from stocks, bonds, etc. These can all be used to pay for an Atlanta memory care facility, and some families look to these resources before diving into public funding options like Medicare and Medicaid.
While those are among the most common forms of private pay methods, there may be additional assets you may be able to leverage as a means to pay for memory care. You can explore how to use these different types of assets below.
In Georgia, stand-alone memory care facilities and assisted living communities with specialized memory-care units are licensed and regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD). The HFRD is also in charge of inspecting facilities. You can access inspection reports, license verifications, and facility listings on its website.
All facilities have to comply with the state’s rules and regulations for assisted living communities, which include the following:
Atlanta assisted living facilities with specialized memory care units must meet a few extra requirements on matters such as community design, admission requirements, and staff training. You can browse through some of the criteria in place for Atlanta memory care facilities below.
Assisted living communities in Georgia can’t admit residents who require skilled nursing care, are bedridden, or have care needs that can’t be met at the facility. Additionally, prospective residents must meet special requirements to be admitted to a memory care center, which includes completing a physical examination within 30 days of admission. This report must be able to confirm the following:
Memory care centers must conduct an assessment of residents after admission to determine their care needs. The post-admission assessment should identify elements such as the following:
All residents in a memory care center should receive a direct care plan that’s reviewed and signed by all participating direct care staff. Residents’ families are also encouraged to participate in developing a care plan, when possible, to factor in personal and family history. These care plans should be reassessed quarterly and updated as needed to reflect any changes in a resident’s needs.
Certain safety measures need to be met in a building’s physical design to make sure memory care residents can safely live within a community. Memory care facilities must provide multipurpose common spaces for dining and group activities, as well as the following:
Just as assisted living communities are required to provide residents with social activities, memory care centers must provide activities that promote the following:
Memory care centers must be properly staffed to make sure the unique needs of each resident can be met. At a minimum, the following requirements must be provided by memory care centers:
All memory care center staff should receive initial and annual training. Memory care centers are required to preserve all documentation for all training sessions that details the course content, attendance rosters, and instructor qualifications.
All direct care staff in an assisted living facility must receive an initial orientation within the first 30 days that goes over matters such as general infection control practices, emergency preparedness, and recognizing physical or cognitive changes in residents.
All direct care staff who work in a memory care center, regardless of their role, must complete 4 hours of dementia-specific orientation within their first 30 days of employment. This orientation specifically covers the following topics:
Additionally, memory care staff must complete an annual 8 hours of dementia-specific training, as well as 16 hours of specialized training that include subjects such as those listed below:
Georgia doesn’t currently have COVID-19 regulations in place for memory care communities, but facilities will likely have their own policies in place to protect staff and residents. You can find general guidance for long-term care facilities on the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) website, but it’s always a good idea to check with an Atlanta memory care facility directly before visiting.
Atlanta has lifted most of its emergency COVID-19 restrictions, but city officials encourage residents to continue following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the following:
Vaccinations. Everyone should stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, especially people who are immunocompromised.
Quarantining. People should self-isolate for at least five days if they test positive for COVID-19 and follow the CDC guidelines on when to end isolation.
CDC guidelines. The CDC recommends getting tested if you have symptoms, were exposed to COVID-19, or will be in contact with someone at risk of getting very sick.
Masking. People should consider wearing a mask when visiting people with a higher risk for severe illness, and some communities may require them in public indoor spaces.
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Atlanta memory care communities range from comforting homelike settings to luxurious high-rise buildings. About half of our in-network memory care facilities exclusively cater to residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, while others may offer other types of care like assisted living and/or independent living.
No matter your preference, you’ll find that memory care facilities in Atlanta offer a perfect balance of Southern hospitality, safety, and specialized programs for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Elegant entrances with charming walkways and lavish lobbies set the tone for most Atlanta memory care facilities. Delightful common areas await inside where residents can enjoy gathering for meals, activities, or simply unwinding. Some memory care facilities are adorned with modern fixtures, and others with homelike décor. Outside, many communities feature manicured grounds with covered seating and walking paths.
Some communities even offer upscale amenities, such as outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and home theaters for movies. Memory care units in Atlanta come in a variety of floor plans, with private and semi-private living options available at most. Over half of our partnered Atlanta memory care facilities include kitchenettes, and the majority are wheelchair-accessible with well-lit bathrooms and grab bars available.
A wide range of top-tier services can be found at Atlanta memory care facilities. You can expect all memory care facilities in Atlanta to have round-the-clock awake staff available to make sure your loved one’s safety needs are accounted for at all times. Additionally, all of our partner Atlanta memory care facilities have visiting occupational, speech, and physical therapists available, and several also have a visiting nurse.
Meals are provided at many of our partnered memory care facilities, with dining options ranging from restaurant-style and anytime dining to room service. More than half of our in-network memory care facilities offer the convenience of grocery shopping or help with errands. On-site beautician services, housekeeping, and personal laundry are available at most of our partnered memory care communities.
Most of our partnered memory care facilities have an on-site activity director to coordinate regular activities for residents. This often includes a mix of social activities and dementia-specific programs. You can expect therapeutic activities, such as reminiscence programs and sensory-based programs, to be available at most Atlanta memory care facilities. These are designed specifically to help residents express themselves and explore happy memories.
At several of our partnered communities, stretching classes, yoga, and tai chi are favorite activities that encourage residents to use their motor skills and stay active. Most communities also offer educational activities that include cooking classes, art classes, and trivia games. Additionally, many memory care facilities hold gatherings to celebrate birthdays and holidays, and several also host dances and outdoor festivities like BBQs and picnics.
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Access to premium health care is among Atlanta’s many attractive qualities. Several hospitals are nationally ranked in a variety of specialties that include cancer and neurology. Explore a few of Atlanta’s top hospitals below.
Emory University Hospital ranks as the one of the best hospitals in Atlanta and Georgia. It’s rated among the top 50 hospitals in the country in specialties ranging from cancer, diabetes, and geriatrics to neurology and neurosurgery. This acclaimed acute and medical teaching hospital features a nationally recognized Integrated Memory Care Clinic (IMCC), which provides dementia-sensitive primary care services to patients with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
Atlanta Neurology is part of the Emory Healthcare System and is located on the Emory St. Joseph campus. It’s one of Atlanta’s first private neurology clinics and specializes in diseases or conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Atlanta Neurology provides wide-ranging services that include thorough neurological exams, EEG tests that record electrical activity in the brain, and several advanced diagnostic imaging techniques and brain scans.
Piedmont Atlanta consistently ranks as one of the top hospitals in Atlanta. This acute care hospital has 24-hour emergency care and major medical services available that include cancer care, transplant medicine, and neurology services. Piedmont Atlanta has comprehensive neurology treatments for conditions such as strokes, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Alzheimer’s disease. It also offers access to one of the top-ranking cardiology programs in Georgia.
Caregivers and loved ones can breathe a sigh of relief knowing complimentary transportation is available at over 75% of our partnered Atlanta memory care facilities. This convenient service makes sure your loved one can safely get to and from the places they need to be, like medical appointments or other errands.
Visiting a loved one in an Atlanta memory care facility can be a piece of cake for residents’ family and friends. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is one of the largest public transit systems in the country, with countless rail lines and bus routes that operate daily. MARTA’s Red and Gold rail lines travel directly to and from the Airport Station, which is located in the Domestic Terminal at Jackson-Hartsfield. MARTA also operates the Atlanta Streetcar, which loops around the city’s popular downtown area.
While 95% of our in-network Atlanta memory care communities have on-site activities, the city is also jam-packed with accessible activities that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy.[01] Take a peek at just a few of the city’s popular attractions among both residents and visitors.
Fox Theatre has been a historic symbol of Atlanta’s arts and culture scene for more than 90 years. This regal venue hosts countless live performances ranging from Broadway and comedy shows to year-round tours. Fox Theatre also offers the following accommodations:
A beloved destination for grandkids, the Center for Puppetry Arts has dazzling performances, a hands-on museum, and engaging workshops for everyone to enjoy. The treasured venue also boasts measures to promote inclusivity, such as providing sensory-friendly programming, adaptive art supplies, and noise-reducing headphones.
Zoo Atlanta has a range of accommodations, such as sensory bags, quiet areas, and weighted lap pads, to make it a sensory-inclusive space. Individuals with disabilities can bring their trained service animals along, which can include both dogs and miniature horses that help perform specific tasks. Zoo Atlanta also has the following adaptations for guests with hearing or visual impairments:
Immerse yourself in one of the largest aquariums in the world, right here in Atlanta. Georgia Aquarium features a sensory room for visitors who experience sensitivity to noise and other stimulation, and it also makes the following accommodations for guests with limited mobility or hearing and visual impairments:
Legacy Ridge at Peachtree, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Atlanta, GA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Atlanta is 4,484 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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