8 Memory Care Facilities near Stockbridge, GA

Stockbridge is located in the state of Georgia, which is considered one of the top tax-friendly states for retirees, including those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. The city has a total population of 29,114 people, with around nine percent over the age of 65. To accommodate these individuals, nine memory care facilities can be found within the area. In Stockbridge and the state of Georgia, Memory Care Units (MCUs) must be designed to accommodate individuals with severe dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in a home-like environment that provides meals as well as individual and group activities. 

• The city of Stockbridge is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Piedmont Henry Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

• The chance for seniors to become a victim of any type of crime in Stockbridge is one in 24. This overall rate of crime is 48 percent higher than the national average, which may make individuals who live in the area feel unsafe. 

• The cost of living in Stockbridge is 102.6 which is higher than both the state and the national average of 100. Seniors who pay for memory care and those on a budget may find it hard to have money left over after paying bills and purchasing necessities.

• Winters in Stockbridge are short and mild with average January lows around 32 degrees. The city only gets about an inch of snow per year, which is ideal for seniors who are trying to escape the extremely cold temperatures and snowy winters of northern cities. Summers are hot and humid with average July highs around 90 degrees. The city also gets around 49 inches of rain per year, which is more than the national average of 39 inches.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Stockbridge

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.

Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge, please visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.

Stockbridge-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.