34 Memory Care Facilities near Roswell, GA

Roswell, Georgia, is located about an hour north of Atlanta and has a population of approximately 98,000, with 12 percent of individuals over the age of 65. The state of Georgia itself has approximately 104,000 seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and a portion of those individuals live within the city limits of Roswell.

To accommodate these seniors with cognitive impairments, there are 32 memory care facilities that are commonly referred to as Memory Care Units (MCUs) in the Roswell area. Residents of the memory care units must have a physician’s report of a recent exam that reflects the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. 

• Georgia is listed as one of the top 10 most tax-friendly states for retirees. The state offers a tax exclusion of up to $65,000 on retirement income for individuals over the age of 65 and an exclusion of $35,000 per person for those over the age of 62 who live in Roswell and other nearby cities. The state also excludes $4,000 in earned income.
• The cost of living in Roswell is 137.6, which is considerably higher than both the state and the national averages of 100. Seniors paying for memory care and other necessities may have a difficult time managing their finances when choosing to live in this city.
• Crime in Roswell is ranked on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high). Violent crime is ranked 10.7, which is considerably lower than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is ranked 32, which is also somewhat lower than the national average of 38.1. Seniors living within Roswell's city limits may feel safe and secure when going back and forth to the doctor and for other outings.
• The city of Roswell is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the WellStar North Fulton Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Roswell

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.

Roswell and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living 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 Roswell, please visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Memory Care Facilities in Roswell

Directory of Winners in Roswell Area

Roswell-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Georgia page for more information about these laws.