Memory Care Communities in Albany, Georgia
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Albany, GA below include 3 memory care communities with 4 reviews. On average in Albany, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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$5,694
Thomasville
$4,275
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$4,136
Valdosta
$2,950
Paying for Memory Care in Albany
Memory Care costs in Albany start around $4,136 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Albany and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Albany
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Georgia page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Albany
Albany and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Albany, please visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Albany
With a population of 73.179, Albany is a scenic city in southwest Georgia located along the Flint River. There are around 9,500 Individuals 65 and older, some of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. In Georgia there are approximately 140,000 individuals with cognitive impairments, and for those living in the city of Albany, there are two memory care facilities.
These facilities are regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health. In Albany and within the state, memory care facilities are referred to as memory care units within a personal care home or assisted living facility. They provide basic personal care, like grooming, bathing and medication administration in a safe and secure environment. Many also offer therapeutic activities, like exercise, dancing, gardening and music.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Albany
- The city of Albany is home to world-class medical facilities, include those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and the East Albany Medical Center in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Albany has an overall crime rate that is 146 percent higher than the national average. Families with seniors in memory care facilities in the city may have safety concerns when visiting. Individuals have a one in 15 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime in the city limits.
- Seniors paying for memory care in Albany may find it easy to save and budget money due to the cost of living of 78.5. This is much lower than the state and the national average of 100, which makes the city an affordable option.
- Seniors who have a hard time tolerating extreme temperatures may find it difficult to handle summers in Albany. Average July highs in the city are around 92 degrees. Summers are long and humid. Winters are short and cold with average January lows around 37.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Albany
Albany-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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April
5.0
Review of Viva Senior Living at Albany
The staff was very friendly at Viva Senior Living at Albany. It was very open and clean. I was given plenty of information. I got to see the grounds. I like that there was a staff member either...