Memory Care Communities in Eatonton, Georgia

Memory Care costs in Eatonton start around $4,895 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 Eatonton 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.

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.

Eatonton is the seat of Putnam County, Georgia, which has a population of 21,730, including over 2,000 people 65 and older who are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease or a similar cognitive impairment. In Eatonton, about 850 of the 6,597 residents are in that senior age group where dementia is most common.

Memory care units are licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health, which oversees the patients' living conditions and the facility's operating procedures. One such memory care unit is in Eatonton, and three others are in nearby communities.

• The violent crime rate of 61.5 in Eatonton is decidedly higher than the U.S. average of 31.1, while the property crime rate of 44.6 is only 6 points higher than the national median of 38.1. Any memory care unit is required by law to have security measures in place to thwart patients who may wander off the premises otherwise.
• Summer high temperatures are around 91 degrees, and the winter lows average 33, which eliminates the chance of snowfall. The annual average rainfall in Eatonton is 47 inches compared to the national average of 39. Sperling gave Eatonton a Comfort Index of 64 out of 100 for its comfortable climate. That's ten points higher than the U.S. average.
• The cost of living here is lower than the state or the country averages of 100 by 7 points at 93. Healthcare and groceries are slightly more costly, but less expensive housing can mean extra money for healthcare.
• Seniors may enjoy the benefits of the liberal Georgia tax laws. Pensions and Social Security income are not taxed, and property may also be exempt. The first $65,000 earned by a retiree aged 65 and over is exempt as well, and the sales tax is between 4 and 8.9 percent. This can result in extra funds for healthcare.