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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chatham County, GA for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Chatham County

Just over 290,000 people live in Chatham County with close to 15 percent aged 65 and older. Located in the state of Georgia where there are 140,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Chatham County has six memory care facilities from which to choose to help provide a home for these seniors. They can be found in the county seat of Savannah and Pooler, which is part of the Savannah metro area.

These facilities are regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health and are specialized units located in personal care homes and assisted living facilities. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • The cost of living index in Chatham County is 94.4, which is lower than the U.S. and state average of 100. Seniors who pay for memory care in the county's facilities may find they have more money left after paying for necessities.
  • Chatham County is located near the Atlantic Ocean which results in a tropical climate. Throughout the year daytime average highs range from 39 degrees to 92, and the area rarely gets any snow. Families with seniors in memory care may want to inquire about the steps taken to prevent their loved ones from wandering out in the heat in the summer.
  • In Chatham County and the state of Georgia, Seniors don't have to pay state taxes on Social Security Income (SSI) benefits. The state also doesn't tax retirement incomes in individuals 65 and older until they reach more than $65,000 in any given year.
  • Chatham County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Candler HospitalSt. Joseph’s Hospital and Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illnesses.

Paying for Memory Care in Chatham County

Memory Care costs in Chatham County start around $3,991 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 Chatham 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

Glynn County

$5,615

Dorchester County

$5,537

Charleston County

$5,423

Beaufort County

$4,450

Chatham County

$3,991

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Chatham 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 Chatham County

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

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Chatham County

Chatham 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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Reviewer RC#0619

I visited this facility

Review of The Oaks at Savannah

The tour I had with The Oaks at Savannah was great. We had a very good tour guide who gave us the information. I liked the cleanliness and the staff. We just didn't meet all of them, but the ones...

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Lenora

I visited this facility

Review of The Gardens of Savannah

I came across The Gardens of Savannah and I called, they say they do a week at a time for respite. It was clean and they only specialize in dementia and Alzheimer's. They said that mom would have...

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Margaret

I visited this facility

Review of Legacy at Savannah Quarters

We visited Legacy at Savannah Quarters. It's a really, really nice place, but it's out of our price range. You can't get any help and you have to pay out of pocket. The staff is good. It's clean....

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