
107 Memory Care Facilities near Smyrna, GA
There are 107 Memory Care Facilities in the Smyrna area, with 4 in Smyrna and 103 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Smyrna is $3,941 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,100. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy Springs with an average starting cost of $2,895.
To help you with your search, browse the 137 reviews below for memory care facilities in Smyrna. On average, consumers rate memory care in Smyrna 3.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Marietta with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Smyrna, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Smyrna, GA
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memo...
Provident Village at Creekside
B & K Garden Homes
The Gardens of Smyrna
Brookdale Chambrel Roswell
Legacy Ridge at Sweetwater Creek
The Heritage of Marietta
Legacy Ridge at Neese Rd
Sunrise of Decatur
Kennesaw Place
Atria Park of Tucker
Atria North Point
Sunrise at Buckhead
Summerset Assisted Living
Aspen Village at Lost Mountain
The Arbor at BridgeMill
Sunrise at Ivey Ridge
Brighton Gardens of Buckhead
Atria Mableton
Villa Palazzo
Legacy Ridge at Woodstock
Village Park Peachtree Corners
Bethel Gardens Assisted & Memory Care
Village Park Milton
Atria Buckhead
The Holbrook of Woodstock
Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
Belmont Village Buckhead
The Social at Vinings
Orchard at Brookhaven
Manor Lake Hiram
Oaks at Tucker
Benton House of Douglasville
Village Park Senior Living
Sunrise at East Cobb
Daybreak Village Senior Living
The Landings at Norcross
The Oaks at Alpharetta
Gaines Park Senior Living
The Phoenix at Tucker
Sunrise of Huntcliff Summit II
Oaks at Acworth
The Holbrook Decatur
The Phoenix at Dunwoody
Inspired Living at Alpharetta
The Cohen Home
The Crossings at Webb Bridge Road
Corso Atlanta
King'sBridge Retirement Community
Peachtree Creek Memory Care
The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry
Northstar Place
The Mann House Sandy Springs
Dogwood Forest of Dunwoody
Greenwood Place
The Pearl at Dallas
The Madeline of Decatur
Tapestry House Memory Care
Golden Rose Personal Care Home
Celebration Village
Oaks at Douglasville
Oaks At Towne Lake
Grace Living Personal Care Home
Canterfield of Kennesaw
Camellia Place Assisted Living & Memo...
Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memo...
Heartis Buckhead - Now Open!
Oaks at West Cobb
BeeHive Homes of Woodstock
Cadence Marietta
Historic Roswell Place
Heritage of Sandy Plains
Arbor Terrace at Cascade
Heritage of Brookstone
Hollander Senior Living of Sandy Spri...
Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
Legacy Ridge at Marietta
Dogwood Forest of Acworth
Arbor Terrace at Crabapple
Safe Haven at Lenox Park
Alto Senior Living of Buckhead
The Georgian Lakeside
Arbor Terrace of East Cobb
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock
Addington Place of Alpharetta
Arbor Terrace of Decatur
The Mansions at Alpharetta Assisted L...
The Reserve at Towne Lake
Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory
Safe Haven at Brookhaven
The Mansions at Sandy Springs Assiste...
Marietta Life Center
Fountainview Center for Alzheimers
Somerby Sandy Springs
Benton House of Decatur
Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living & Me...
Addington Place of Roswell
The Solana East Cobb
CLOSED - Radiance at East Cobb
What to Consider About Memory Care in Smyrna
The state of Georgia has approximately 140,000 individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. To accommodate those individuals living in Smyrna, there are 58 memory care facilities to support them. In Smyrna and the state of Georgia, these facilities are referred to as Memory Care Units (MCUs), which are specialized units of an assisted living facility. A fraction of the city's 5,100 seniors take advantage of these facilities.
Known as one of the tax-friendliest states in the nation, Georgia offers a tax exclusion of $35,000 per person for those aged 62 to 64 and an exclusion of $65,000 for those 65 and older. This refers to all income from retirement and pensions, which means seniors paying for memory care have more left over for savings.
- Smyrna is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Emory at Smyrna, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The overall crime rate in Smyrna is nine percent higher than the national average, which may make seniors should take extra precautions when going back and forth to medical appointments or getting outside to enjoy the fresh air. Seniors have a one in 34 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime in the city limits.
- Seniors in Smyrna who are trying to pay for memory care may have a hard time making ends meet when retiring in the city. The cost of living in Smyrna is 120, which is higher than both the state and the national average of 100.
- The weather in Smyrna is much like other cities in the southeast. Summers are hot and humid with average July highs around 88, which may pose an issue for those with breathing difficulties. Winter lows in January are around 31 degrees, and the area only gets around an inch of snow per year.
Paying for Memory Care in Smyrna
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Smyrna start around $4,008 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,053 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Smyrna 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Smyrna
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Smyrna
Smyrna 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 Smyrna, please visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Smyrna
Smyrna-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Smyrna
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Review of Provident Village at Creekside
My parents were here. My mom was in the assisted living and my dad was in the memory care. The memory care did a really good job with my dad. He had end-stage dementia. My mom insisted on being dow... Read more
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Review of The Gardens of Smyrna
My mother is at The Gardens of Smyrna. It's been good. They've stepped up to the plate and they seem to be looking after mom fairly well. There were some issues in the beginning. Mom was falling a ... Read more
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Review of The Gardens of Smyrna
My visit to The Gardens of Smyrna was very nice. They have very polite staff, but it just didn't work out for us because it was too far away and cost too much. The environment was very pleasant, th... Read more
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