The Best 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.

Memory Care costs in Paulding County start around $5,350 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

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

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Georgia page.

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-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.