3 Memory Care Facilities in Paulding County, GA

Home to Hiram, Georgia, which is listed as one of the best places to retire in the state, Paulding County has approximately 17,500 seniors, some of who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. These seniors make up part of the 140,000 people in the state with some form of cognitive impairment.

Paulding County has two memory care facilities in Dallas that provide room and board, grooming, medication administration and other daily living tasks for this population. They are regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health and are specialized units within a personal care home or assisted living community.

• Paulding County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as WellStar Paulding and Northside Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Paulding County is almost five percent higher than the state and national average. This may make the location less than ideal for seniors on a limited budget who are paying for memory care.
• Summers in Paulding County are hot, humid and at times oppressive, while winters are short and cold. Families with seniors in memory care should inquire about the safety measures in place to ensure their loved ones can’t get outside to wander in the extreme temperatures. The county also receives approximately 51 inches of rain per year, which is higher than the national average of 39 inches.
• Paulding County and the state of Georgia does not tax Social Security Income benefits, which may make it easier for seniors to have money left at the end of the year to pay for memory care. The state also doesn't have an inheritance or an estate tax.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Paulding 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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Paulding County Area

Paulding 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.