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Memory Care Facilities in Griffin, GA

 

Griffin serves as the seat of Spalding County in the Atlanta metropolitan area and has a senior community that accounts for 13% of its population. This city charges seniors around $4,806 per month for memory care, slightly above Georgia’s average of $4,419 but significantly less than the national norm of $5,625. There are 1 memory care communities in the region to choose from, including 1 within the city.

Our directory includes 72 reviews reviews of local memory care communities and indicates an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Griffin

The Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, licenses memory care communities in Griffin and requires them to follow standard assisted living rules related to admission criteria, provided services and building regulations. These facilities must also meet minimum staffing and staff training criteria to promote adequate care for residents.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Griffin

 

  • WellStar Spalding Medical Center, located in Griffin proper, features an award-winning emergency department, a Center for Rehabilitation and specialties in heart care, wound care and orthopedics. While the hospital doesn’t provide dementia services, many memory care facilities in this community have on-call physicians who monitor residents and manage their care.

 

  • Griffin has warm weather throughout the year, with July highs of 89 degrees Fahrenheit and January daytime temperatures around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, appealing to prospective memory care residents sensitive to cold temperatures. While conditions tend to be humid during the summer months, memory care communities host indoor activities, such as brain games and life skills stations, to help residents stay comfortable.  

 

  • Griffin residents experience high exposure to crime, with the rate coming in at about 50 incidents per 1,000 residents. Approximately 97% of U.S. communities and 94% of Georgia communities report less crime. Even so, the city has relatively safe neighborhoods with minimal criminal activity, including the Rover, Griffin Southwest and Griffin Southeast communities, providing options for families seeking memory care in low-crime settings.

 

  • Georgia has retiree-friendly tax laws with a full exemption for Social Security benefits and a deduction of up to $65,000 to reduce what Griffin seniors owe to the state in taxes for other retirement income. Additionally, the state doesn’t have an inheritance or estate tax, supporting seniors’ and families’ financial stability.

 

  • Griffin sits in Spalding County, which ranks 116th for health out of the state’s 159 ranked counties. In this region, the average life expectancy is several years shy of state and national norms at 74.1. Nearly a fifth of adults report their health as fair or poor. Fortunately, memory care residents have access to benefits such as regular nurse oversight and monitoring, on-site wellness centers and age-friendly fitness and nutrition programs to help them maintain optimal health and functioning.

 

  • The cost of living in Griffin aligns with national norms, coming in at less than half of a point below the U.S. average. Health care is particularly affordable here at 10% below average, offering savings for those managing chronic health conditions.

Paying for Memory Care in Griffin

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 Griffin, memory care communities charge nearly $4,806 per month for specialized support.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Griffin pay roughly $4,806 per month for memory care. This rate exceeds Georgia’s median cost of $4,419, but it runs lower than the national norm of $5,625. Seniors find more economically priced care in some nearby cities, including Dalton, where facilities charge $4,250 for services, and Macon, where memory care residents pay $3,575 for care. Alternatively, Griffin is a budget-friendly choice to Rome, where memory care rates trend higher at $5,366.

Griffin

$4,806

Georgia

$4,419

United States

$5,625

Rome

$5,366

Dalton

$4,250

Macon

$3,575

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care facilities in Griffin charge a monthly rate of about $4,806 for specialized care, which is high compared to many other local options. For example, seniors who obtain private skilled nursing services at home pay $4,576 for full-time help, while those who primarily need personal care and companionship pay $4,290 for in-home care. Assisted living, which doesn’t have memory support but offers personal care, housing and recreational services, is even more affordable at $3,845 monthly. In contrast, nursing home rates exceed the cost of memory care at $7,528. This rate covers around-the-clock skilled nursing services with 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 Griffin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Griffin

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 Griffin

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

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Griffin

 

Griffin Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities 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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The Woods was very nice. Everyone we talked to and ran into was excellent. They were friendly and very accommodating. I don't have any complaints whatsoever. They did everything they could to show...

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Review of The Woods Assisted Senior Living

The wonderful thing about the Woods is that is has a memory care area where they are more secure. It cost a little more, but they do have more assistance and more security. They have a walking area...

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