30 Memory Care Facilities near Atlanta, GA

Atlanta is the capital city of Georgia and is home to approximately 52,488 senior citizens. In the state, there are approximately 140,000 individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. To accommodate those who live in the Atlanta area, there are 37 memory care facilities that provide room and board and advanced nursing care for those who require daily assistance and therapeutic treatments. Referred to as Memory Care Units (MCUs), these facilities are specialized units within an assisted living community or a personal care home. Easy access to the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Emory St. Joseph’s and the JenCare Senior Medical Center, make Atlanta an excellent place to live for those who require memory care assistance.

• Atlanta and the state of Georgia offer tax deductions on retirement income for seniors 62 and older, which makes the state an attractive option for those looking for a place to retire. For those 62 to 64, the deduction is $35,000 per person, for those older than 64 the deduction is $65,000 per person.

• Seniors on a limited budget may find it difficult to pay for memory care and other necessities while living in Atlanta due to the high cost of living. Based on the national average of 100, the cost of living in Atlanta is 115.4. This is also higher than the state average of 100.

• Atlanta summers are hot and muggy, which may pose a problem for seniors who are sensitive to the heat. July average highs are around 89 degrees. Winters are short and mild with average lows around 32. The city only gets around an inch of snow per year.

• The high rate of crime is a concern for seniors who live within the city limits of Atlanta. Crime is ranked on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high). For violent crime, Atlanta is ranked 91.5, which is much higher than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is ranked 71.7, which is also considerably higher than the national average of 38.1.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Atlanta

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.

Atlanta 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 Atlanta, please visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.

Atlanta-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.