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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Houston County, GA for 2024

The average cost of memory care in Houston County is $3,861 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Houston County

low cost of living is just one factor that has attracted more than 23,000 seniors to Houston County to retire. Some of these retirees will develop cognitive impairments. In the state of Georgia where there are 140,000 people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and Houston County has five assisted living facilities to help support those living in the area.

These homes are specialized units located within assisted living facilities, and they are regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health. They help with daily living, medication administration, room and board, and they schedule therapeutic events.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Crime in Houston County is ranked on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high). Property crime is ranked 47.6 and violent crime is ranked 49.3. This compares to the national averages of 38.1 and 31.1, respectively. Families with seniors in the area may want to check on the security measures of a facility to ensure their loved ones are safe.
  • Summers in Houston County as hot and humid with average highs around 93 degrees. Winter average lows are around 34, which is ideal for seniors who enjoy being outdoors. The county also gets around 46 inches of rain per year, which is only slightly higher than the national average of 39 and receives little to no rain. 
  • Houston County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Houston Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • In the state of Georgia and Houston County, seniors don't pay state income tax on Social Security Income (SSI) benefits. This could leave more money for those in memory care to pay for assistance. Georgia also provides a deduction of $65,000 per person on all types of retirement income, and there is no inheritance or estate tax.

Paying for Memory Care in Houston County

Memory Care costs in Houston County start around $3,861 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Houston County 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.

Counties in Georgia

US

$5,743

Muscogee County

$4,590

Henry County

$4,366

Dougherty County

$4,136

Houston County

$3,861

Coffee County

$3,850

Laurens County

$3,791

Bibb County

$2,962

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Houston County

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Houston County

Houston County 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 Houston County, please visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Houston County

Houston County-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Charley

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Review of The Phoenix at Lake Joy

My wife is on a waiting list at The Phoenix at Lake Joy. It's a memory home. The most I like about it is the wide open entryways and wide open hallways. You could use a motorized wheelchair if you...

Provider response

Charley, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Phoenix at Lake Joy! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a...

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Charley

I visited this facility

Review of Antebellum Grove Senior Living

The only reason I didn't like Antebellum Grove Senior Living is because it's too old. It's like an old colonial house turned into a nursing home kind of thing. I didn't get the same vibes that I...

Provider response

Thank you for sharing your experience of Antebellum Grove. We are sorry that we weren't the right choice for your family. Our community was purpose built for Personal Care with all the comforts of...

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Geraldine

I visited this facility

Review of The Phoenix at Lake Joy

The memory care community of The Phoenix at Lake Joy was beautiful. The rooms were pretty large and it was a very, very nice facility. The lady that gave the tour was fine. The only thing we didn't...

Provider response

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!

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