8 Memory Care Facilities near Dallas, GA

Dallas, Georgia, is home to 13,108 people, 11.7 percent of whom are seniors age 65 or older. Some of these seniors are a part of the 140,000 people in Georgia who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, who are served by 56 memory care facilities in the area — two within the Dallas city limits and 54 more in nearby communities.

In Georgia, memory care units are located within assisted living communities. These units are considered units of specialized care, and because of that, they have their own state of rules and regulations to follow. Facilities in Dallas and the rest of Georgia with memory care units are licensed and regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health.

• The overall cost of living in Dallas is about 2 percent higher than the state average, but it’s 5 percent lower than the national average. This should make it easier for seniors on a limited budget to find affordable prices on things like groceries and health care services.
  
• Residents of Dallas memory care facilities and their loved ones don’t have to worry too much about personal safety. Facilities have extra security in place to ensure residents remain in the facility, and the city has lower-than-average crime rates. The overall crime rate in Dallas is 32 percent lower than that of the state and 20 percent lower than the U.S. average. The violent crime rates are even better — 62 percent lower than Georgia’s average and 65 percent lower than the overall average in the United States.
  
• Seniors residing in a Dallas area memory care facility can enjoy moderate-to-warm temperatures most of the year. In August, the average high temperature hovers around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, making it easier to partake in outdoor activities. However, in December, the average low temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit, which could be a bit too cold for some seniors.
  
• The Dallas area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as WellStar Paulding Hospital and Westminster Care, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Dallas

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.

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

Dallas-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.