10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Suwanee, GA

 

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This spacious Georgia suburb northeast of Atlanta offers a spacious, countryside retreat with diverse shopping and dining options, plus easy access to health care facilities and public transportation. Local attractions and events, like Suwanee’s historic district and its annual Suwanee Fest, celebrate the city’s culture and community.

In Suwanee, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Suwanee, GA

The median monthly cost of memory care is about $5,000 in Suwanee and $4,100 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Georgia is around $4,200.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Suwanee are rated eight points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
108	105	113	107	107	113

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$96,575 per year	$62,941 per year	$86,417 per year	$38,749 per year	$40,293 per year	$4,301 per year	$858 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Suwanee include:

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Northside Hospital Gwinnett

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 550+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

 

Weather and Climate

 

Suwanee’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences hot summers, mild winters, and moderate precipitation throughout the year. The average humidity level is 64%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 68%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
40°F	50°F	29°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
77°F	88°F	67°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 91

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 55″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39	9.0%	21,298	1,960	2.8

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.5%	20.7%	12.6%	5.6%	<0.1%	2.3%	57.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Suwanee: 5/30
• Overall inclusivity: 21/100

 

2020 Presidential Election

Democratic	Republican	Other
58.4%	40.2%	1.4%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Historic sites and outdoor attractions in Suwanee include:

• Suwanee Historic District
• Suwanee Creek Park
• Lake Lanier

Suwanee’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Suwanee Music Barn
• Suwanee Fest
• Shoppes at Suwanee
• The Shops Old Town Suwanee

 

Transportation

Gwinnett County Transit offers countywide, ADA-compliant bus transportation to Suwanee residents, as well as routes to downtown Atlanta on weekdays. Taxis and rideshare services are also available in Suwanee.