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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bibb County, GA for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Bibb County

Bibb County is a consolidated city-county with Macon as the county seat, which is why it's sometimes called Macon-Bibbs. The population is 152,663 with nearly 21,000 seniors aged 65 and above in the group most likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or some other cognitive impairment.

The Georgia Department of Community Health licenses and governs assisted living facilities as memory care units that specialize in watching over patients needing extra attention. Six of these facilities are in the Macon-Bibb area.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Residents aged 65 and older enjoy the lenient Georgia tax laws for seniors. Social Security and pension income aren't taxed, and exemptions are also available for property taxes. The first $65,000 earned annually by seniors isn't taxed as well, which can mean families have extra cash to spend on healthcare.
  • Sperling's Comfort Index for the county is 69, where 100 stands for beautiful daily weather. Annual rainfall is 48 inches, and Bibb County has 219 sunny days per year, which is 14 days above the U.S. average. In summer, high temperatures reach 92 degrees, and January lows remain above freezing at 34. Seniors with painful joints or lung disease, such as asthma or lung cancer, may benefit from the mild climate.
  • Violent crime is rated 78 on a scale of one to 100 with 100 being the highest and one being the lowest amount of crime. Property crime is also higher in Bibb County than other cities in the U.S. at 67 as opposed to 38.1. Families might want to ask staff about security measures they have in place to protect their residents like auto-locking doors, security cameras and staffed entries.
  • Bibb County's cost of living rating is 82.4 on a scale where the nation's median cost of living is 100. Housing is quite low at 48, which is 60 points below the national average, and any money saved from the low-cost housing can be applied to healthcare, which runs about even with the rest of the country.

Paying for Memory Care in Bibb County

Memory Care costs in Bibb County start around $2,962 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 Bibb County 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.

Counties in Georgia

US

$5,694

Newton County

$5,200

Fayette County

$4,962

Henry County

$4,366

Houston County

$3,861

Laurens County

$3,791

Bibb County

$2,962

Rockdale County

$2,600

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bibb County

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 Bibb County

Bibb County 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 Bibb County, please visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bibb County

Bibb County-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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Jess1

I visited this facility

Review of Alexander IV Senior Living

I toured Alexander IV Senior Living. They seemed organized, clean, and friendly. It's new and everything looked well done. There were some activities going on, but I did not inquire much about them.

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Lisa03

I visited this facility

Review of Watercrest Macon

My father-in-law will be moving to Watercrest Macon. We chose it because of the price and when we visited, it was brand new. It's very clean. They have several activities. They have art, church...

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Lisa03

I visited this facility

Review of Madison Heights at the Prado

Madison Heights at the Prado was very nice. The lady who helped us was very pleasant, very nice, and very helpful. She talked about how good the food was. Everyone there seemed happy. They were in...

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