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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Covington, GA for 2024

In Covington, where seniors comprise about 16% of the 14,000 residents, the uptick in regional Alzheimer’s diagnoses underscores the need for comprehensive dementia care solutions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the countywide number of deaths linked to Alzheimer’s increased from 6% in 2016 to 7.5% in 2020. During this period, the number of Alzheimer’s deaths rose by 87%, driving the 50% increase in the total number of deaths in the region. This reflects the Alzheimer's Association’s 27% projected increase in Alzheimer’s diagnoses in Georgia in the coming years.

Fortunately, the Covington region has several memory care facilities for those living with dementia. These facilities often have specialized programming to support cognitive engagement, along with highly trained caregivers who provide hands-on assistance. They also have secured indoor and outdoor common areas for safe exploration and dementia-friendly menus that promote independence at mealtimes. 

This guide provides more details on memory care in Covington, including licensing rules these facilities follow and ways to pay for care. It also highlights the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining local long-term care services. 

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Memory Care Facilities in Covington, Georgia

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Covington

The Georgia Department of Community Health licenses memory care facilities in Covington, ensuring a consistent standard of care for all residents. In addition to enforcing criteria for housing and service planning, the department requires memory care facilities to comply with additional regulations for the number of staff members on-site, dementia staff training and facility amenities and features.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Covington

  • Seniors in Covington don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, and the state provides a deduction of up to $65,000 on other types of retirement income. Georgia’s retirement-friendly tax laws may benefit those seeking memory care in Covington.
  • According to the American Lung Association, the ozone and particle pollution levels in the Covington region have dropped significantly over the past 20 years, with current data showing just 3 high-ozone days and virtually no high-particle days. The area’s clean air may support seniors’ health, particularly those living with certain health conditions.
  • Summers in Covington bring hot, muggy conditions, with temperatures ranging from 83 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, winters are short and mild, bringing daytime temperatures between 54 and 61 degrees Fahrenheit. To promote residents’ comfort regardless of the weather, many memory care facilities have secured outdoor courtyards and indoor amenities, such as activity rooms.
  • Piedmont Newton, an acute-care community hospital, sits in Covington proper and offers 24-hour emergency care and a range of primary, specialty and community care services. Additionally, Piedmont Physicians Neurology Rockdale resides about 10 miles away, providing specialized services for those with dementia.
  • On a 100-point cost of living index based on national living costs, Covington scores 96.9, which exceeds the Georgia norm of 94.5. While this may be prohibitive for some seniors with strict long-term care budgets, state-funded programs, such as the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, can help qualified seniors pay for memory care expenses.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Covington

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Covington, memory care facilities charge $4,806 per month for care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care residents in Covington pay $4,806 per month for specialized dementia support, a rate that aligns with regional norms but exceeds the state and national respective averages of $4,419 and $5,625. Seniors in Athens pay about 9% more for care, and in Rome, monthly care costs exceed Covington’s norm by 12%. On the other hand, seniors may pay about 12% less by choosing a memory care facility in Dalton instead of Covington, and in Macon, rates are even more economical at $3,575.

Covington

$4,806

Georgia

$4,419

United States

$5,625

Rome

$5,366

Dalton

$4,250

Athens

$5,230

Macon

$3,575

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Monthly memory care rates in Covington come in at $4,806. This exceeds the cost of assisted living, which doesn’t include dementia support, by 25%, and it exceeds the monthly rate of $1,327 seniors pay for adult day health care. Even so, the rate closely aligns with in-home care and home health care costs, which average $4,290 and $4,576, respectively, and it comes in 36% below average nursing home rates for semi-private accommodations.

Memory Care

$4,806

In-Home Care

$4,290

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,327

Assisted Living Facility

$3,845

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,528

Note: Data for Covington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Covington

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Georgia page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Georgia

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 Covington

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

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Covington

 

Covington-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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Georgia

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Janet

I visited this facility

Review of Prema at Ashton Hills

It was really nice, and the staff was very nice. The outside was manicured, such as the lawn and all that stuff. Everything was very clean. You could tell right away when you walked in, that it was...

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Greg

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Benton House of Covington

We have found Benton House of Covington for my mom. It's local and it's better for a family member. It's closer for them. My mom is in memory care. The staff has been very helpful. Everything has...

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Stephanie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Prema at Ashton Hills

It is brand new and beautiful. I have no complaints about any of the staff members. Everybody has been great. My mother-in-law is acclimating well and she's doing fine. Some people who have family...

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