
99 Memory Care Facilities near Smyrna, GA
There are 99 Memory Care Facilities in the Smyrna area, with 5 in Smyrna and 94 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Smyrna is $4,008 per month. This is lower than the national median of $4,875. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta with an average starting cost of $3,986.
To help you with your search, browse the 80 reviews below for memory care facilities in Smyrna. On average, consumers rate memory care in Smyrna 3.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Sandy Springs with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 7 families in Smyrna 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
Peachtree Creek
B & K Garden Homes
The Gardens of Smyrna
Sandy Springs Place
Brookdale Chambrel Roswell
The Heritage of Marietta
Legacy Ridge at Neese Rd
Cadence Marietta
Sunrise of Decatur
Kennesaw Place
Summerset Assisted Living
Legacy Ridge at Sweetwater Creek
Legacy Ridge at Woodstock
Aspen Village at Lost Mountain
Atria North Point
The Social at Vinings
Atria Mableton
Bethel Gardens Assisted & Memory Care
Village Park Senior Living
Sunrise at Ivey Ridge
Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
Sunrise at Buckhead
The Georgian Lakeside
Hollander Senior Living of Sandy Springs
Village Park Peachtree Corners
Orchard at Brookhaven
The Arbor at BridgeMill
Brighton Gardens of Buckhead
Elmcroft of Roswell
The Phoenix at Tucker
Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory
The Holbrook Decatur
The Mansions at Sandy Springs
Village Park Milton
Alto Senior Living of Marietta
Sunrise of Huntcliff Summit II
The Madeline of Decatur
The Cohen Home
The Holbrook of Woodstock
Belmont Village Buckhead
The Reserve at Towne Lake
Arbor Terrace at Crabapple
The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry
Dogwood Forest of Dunwoody
Addington Place of Alpharetta
The Landings at Norcross
DayBreak Village Senior Living
Somerby Sandy Springs
Sunrise at East Cobb
The Phoenix at Dunwoody
Tapestry House Memory Care
Atria Park of Tucker
Greenwood Place
The Pearl at Dallas
Atria Buckhead
Northstar Place
Golden Rose Personal Care Home
Inspired Living at Alpharetta
Marietta Life Center
Canterfield of Kennesaw
The Mansions at Alpharetta Assisted L...
Camellia Place
Addington Place of Roswell
Grace Living Personal Care Home
The Solana East Cobb
The Crossings at Webb Bridge Road
Radiance at East Cobb
Manor Lake Hiram
Silver Comet Senior Village
Corso Atlanta
Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memo...
Celebration Village
Oaks at Douglasville
Oaks At Towne Lake
Historic Roswell Place
Heritage of Sandy Plains
Northlake Gardens
Arbor Terrace at Cascade
Heritage of Brookstone
Safe Haven at Lenox Park
Dogwood Forest of Acworth
Alto Senior Living of Alpharetta
Alto Senior Living of Buckhead
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock
Benton House of Decatur
Fountainview Center for Alzheimers
The Mann House Sandy Springs
Morningside of Alpharetta
Safe Haven at Brookhaven
The Phoenix at Roswell
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
Cities in Georgia
Memory Care costs in Smyrna start around $4,008 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,974 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 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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Review of The Gardens of Smyrna
The tour at the Gardens of Smyrna was fine, but the patients there were lower functioning for my mother, and I didn't think it would be a good fit for her. There were too many people there. The sta... Read more
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Review of B & K Garden Homes
My cousin is in B&K Garden Homes. It's nice and homey, but they don't have a computer room, exercise room, and they have no arrangement for exercises. They have a visiting nurse, and the staff ... Read more
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