4 Memory Care Facilities near Fayetteville, GA

Fayetteville is a city in Georgia that is approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta. With approximately 3,100 seniors over the age of 65, the city is home to three memory care facilities that treat individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. 

In Fayetteville and in Georgia, Memory Care Units (MCUs) are specialized units that are part of assisted living communities and personal care homes. They offer both memory care services and personal care services to the 140,000 individuals in Georgia who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Memory care services include overnight care, programs, activities and devices that are needed for individuals with cognitive deficits.

• The city of Fayetteville is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Piedmont Fayette Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Seniors on a budget, including those paying for memory care, may have difficulties saving money at the end of the month due to the high cost of living. The cost of living in Fayetteville is 115.4, which is higher than the state average of 100 and the national average of 100.
• In Fayetteville, summers are hot and humid and winters are short and cold. The average temperatures throughout the year range from 89 degrees Fahrenheit in July down to 32 degrees in January. The city rarely gets snow but gets around 50 inches of rain, which is higher than the national average of 39 inches. Seniors who are sensitive to the heat may have trouble getting outside in the warmer months.
• Seniors in Fayetteville have a one in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime. This may make those who live here feel unsafe when going back and forth on errands and medical appointments. The overall crime rate is 12 percent higher than the national average and 7 percent lower than the state average.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Fayetteville

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.

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

Fayetteville-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.