1 Memory Care Facility in Hartwell, GA

Around 4,456 people live in Hartwell, the county seat of Hart County, Georgia, and 21 percent of the population are seniors age 65 or older. By 2030, the number of seniors in Georgia is going to rise from 140,000 to 190,000, which may increase the number of people with Alzheimer's disease. There is only one memory care facility in the area that is licensed to care for people with cognitive impairments. 

Georgia Department of Community Health oversees the facilities statewide to assure compliance with laws governing staff training, best treatment methods, clean living conditions and security.

• Nationally and in Georgia, the median cost of living is 100, and Hartwell's is 87.0. Housing is lower than average, but healthcare is one of the few categories where the Hartwell cost, at 122, is greater than the U.S. median. That's something families need to consider when looking for a memory care facility.
• Hartwell receives an average of 48 inches of rain annually, while the national average is 9 inches less. Snow is practically non-existent, and there are ten extra sunny days when compared to the rest of the U.S. The July highs reach around 90 degrees, and the January low temperatures drop to 31. This earns a Sperling's Comfort Index for Hartwell of 67 out of 100, 13 points higher than the national average.
• State tax laws benefit people aged 65 and older, with Social Security dividends and the first $65,000 of income earned annually after retirement being exempt from taxes. Seniors also receive property tax exemptions, and the state sales tax is only 4 percent, so families and seniors on a fixed income may be able to squeeze more from money for healthcare from their tax advantages.
• The U.S. average for violent and property crimes are 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. Hartwell's statistics are higher, with a 45.4 for violent crime and a 76.2 for property crime. However, memory care facility provides an extra layer of security for their occupants with security doors, closed-circuit cameras and guards.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Hartwell

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Hartwell Area

Hartwell-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.