83 Memory Care Facilities near Smyrna, GA

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.

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.

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.

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.