15 Memory Care Facilities near Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw has a population of just over 34,000 with eight percent over the age of 65. These seniors make up part of the state’s 140,000 individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. To accommodate this population, there are 13 memory care facilities located near Kennesaw. In Georgia, these facilities are called Memory Care Units (MCUs), which are specialized units within an assisted living community or personal care home.

Often referred to as one of the tax-friendliest states for retirees, Georgia and the city of Kennesaw offers residents a tax exclusion on retirement income. The exclusion is $35,000 per person for individuals 62 to 64 and $65,000 per person for those 65 and older. This may make it easier for an individual to have more money left to pay for memory care.

• Kennesaw is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as WellStar Kennestone Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Kennesaw is a safe location for seniors who want to retire north or Atlanta. The overall rate of crime is 41 percent lower than the national average. Seniors have a one in a 62 percent chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime.
• The cost of living in Kennesaw is 113.9, which is higher than both the state and the national average of 100. Seniors who pay for memory care may find it challenging to make ends meet or to have money left over after paying for necessities.
• Kennesaw experiences hot and humid summers with average July highs around 88 degrees. This may make it difficult for seniors who are sensitive to the heat or those who have respiratory issues. Winters are short and cold with January lows around 30. The city gets an average of two inches of snow per year.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Kennesaw

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.

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

Kennesaw-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.