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Memory Care Communities in Kennesaw, Georgia

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Kennesaw, GA below include 29 memory care communities with 187 reviews. On average in Kennesaw, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Kennesaw pay $4,806 per month for memory care, which lands 8.1% higher than Georgia's statewide average but 17% lower than the national norm. It's also one of the most affordable regional options. Columbus offers memory care for a higher rate at $5,279, as does Rome at $5,366. In Athens, seniors pay about 8.8% more than those in Kennesaw, while Augusta offers a cheaper solution at $4,508 per month. 

Kennesaw

$4,806

Georgia

$4,419

United States

$5,625

Columbus

$5,279

Rome

$5,366

Athens

$5,230

Augusta

$4,508

Paying for Memory Care in Kennesaw

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.

Memory care in Kennesaw costs about $4,806 per month, although this price can vary depending on amenities and services.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Kennesaw

In Kennesaw there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit 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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Kennesaw, memory care offers specialized services for seniors with cognitive impairments at $4,806 per month. Adult day health care, featuring daytime-only supervision and activities, carries a lower rate of $1,327. Seniors wishing to age in place can access assistance with personal care tasks, including dressing and meal preparation, through home care for a 10.7% savings or skilled nursing services with home health care for 4.8% less. Meanwhile, assisted living presents a cost-effective solution for mostly independent seniors requiring personal care assistance for a lower rate of $3,845. For 56.6% more than memory care, residents can receive 24-hour medical care at a nursing home.

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 Kennesaw was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead. 

Free & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Kennesaw

Kennesaw provides free and low-cost resources to help its senior population with memory loss access needed care. The following table lists government agencies and local organizations readers can contact to navigate community-based services and programs aligning with their health and financial needs. 

What to Consider About Memory Care in Kennesaw

The Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division oversees and licenses memory care communities in Kennesaw and across the state. The agency monitors communities to ensure safety and quality of care and provides a searchable database for seniors and their families to explore facility licensing information and inspection reports. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Kennesaw

  • Kennesaw's cost of living falls 4% below the national median, offering lower average prices for housing, utilities and transportation. Although grocery prices land higher than national figures, memory care communities offer fixed monthly rates that include daily meals and other necessities, which may help with affordability. 
  • Kennesaw offers health care prices 9.2% below the national average and 180 physicians per 100,000 population. This falls below the national median of 210 physicians, but the city houses Kaiser Permanente TownPark Comprehensive Medical Center, which offers senior health and 24-hour urgent care services. Kennesaw also lies less than 4 miles from Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where seniors can access board-certified neurologists for memory loss services
  • Kennesaw has a humid subtropical climate, with four distinct seasons and frequent, year-round thunderstorms. Winters experience mild weather, with a low of 30 degrees Fahrenheit and 2 inches of annual snowfall, while summers present a high of 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The city also sees about 220 sunny days per year for supervised outdoor recreation. Memory care communities also offer indoor activities and amenities during unpleasant weather. 
  • Kennesaw scores in the top 70% of safest U.S. neighborhoods. It offers lower average violent crime rates, ranking at 1.79 per 1,000 residents compared to national and state scores of 4 and 3.94, respectively. Additionally, memory care communities feature security measures, including keypad entries and video surveillance, to enhance resident safety. 
  • Georgia offers numerous senior-friendly tax benefits, including exempting Social Security retirement benefits from state income tax. Additionally, the state only partially taxes retirement account withdrawals and pension income and offers maximum deductions of $65,000 on all retirement income for adults aged 65 and older. These benefits can help supplement memory care costs. 

 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Kennesaw

Kennesaw 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

Memory Care

Robert

I visited this facility

Review of Kennesaw Village

It was a smaller community, with fewer people, and it was nice. It was just a little further away from my home that I wanted to be. The staff was very kind and very informative. It was very clean....

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Memory Care

Lori

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Grace Living Personal Care Home

My mother moved into Grace Living Personal Care Home. She has progressively gotten better. Her memories are better with the medication and I guess the routine and everything. I say that she can...

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Memory Care

Kristen

I visited this facility

Review of Daybreak Village Senior Living

I chose Daybreak Village Senior Living. They were getting my mom's room ready. Actually, we just have to sit down and make the care plan, and then she will move in. It seems to be more like a home...

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