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If your loved one needs memory care in Dawson County, A Place for Mom can help. With 326 memory care facilities in Dawson County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Dawson County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dawson County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dawson County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Oaks at Tucker
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55 Floor plans available
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The facility lovely. It is always clean and looks very pretty. The facility is always festive. The staff is attentive to details and very welcoming. There is a new leader that is very receptive to ideas and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Oaks at Tucker is a beautiful assisted living and Alzheimer's care community located in Tucker, Georgia conveniently located near I-285 and I-85. Step inside our doors and discover fine retirement living, where excellent care meets the comforts of home. Spacious apartments, thoughtful...
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Addington place community was bright and very clean. Staff we passed in the hall were happy and pleasant. There were residents enjoying an entertainer and they were singing along and all looked happy too. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Addington Place of Roswell! We've completely remodeled and our community is fresh, bright and new. From the lobby and all apartments to the furniture, wall coverings, artwork and more – we’ve created a gracious new living space you won’t want to miss. Our person-directed approach to...
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My sister chose it for its cleanliness and proximity to her home. As always, promises made before checking in are not necessarily fulfilled. I found it to be an excellent place. I would recommend them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mom has been at Oaks Post Road memory care for a year now, and it has been wonderful for her. The staff is so loving and take really good care of her. She is more active than she was at our previous...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oaks at Post Road is a proud recipient of the Forsyth County News, Best of Forsyth - Reader's Choice Award for 2019 and 2020. Each aspect of the community has been built with the best interests of elders in mind, fulfilling a mission that CEO Alex Salabarria and his father began more than two...
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With all of these scores at times some categories were as low as 1 or 2. We developed a very strong working relationship with Director of Nursing and CNAs. When we had issues ( with Care and there were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The phoenix at James Creek is a NEW state of the art Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening in the Fall of 2018. We are located at the corner of James Burgess Road and Ruth Lane near 20 and the Chattahoochee River in Cumming. We are very close to Sugar Hill, Buford and Johns Creek and...
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It is the sister facility to Sunabella. Just across the street. Since moving here, my loved one has been hospitalized a couple of more times. She is still at Reserve, & we are very pleased with the staff,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Memory Care has a special meaning here. We understand how dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease or other related forms of dementia may be very distressing, but we also know that a fulfilling and meaningful quality of life can be achieved. At our communities, we look forward to creating a bond and...
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The staff is absolutely wonderful and truly care for my mom. They are priced just right and have good facilities and activities. They have taken the time to get to know my mom to help draw her out and make...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Built for One Thing: YouOur community is designed from the ground up to provide you with the perfect canvas on which you can paint your best senior living life. Choose us for your next home sweet home and you can trade the worries and hassles that often come with living at home for a better, more...
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We picked this community because of the facility appearance, customer ratings, staff interactions, meals, activities, price, and location.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you or your loved one are looking for assisted living or memory care services in Alpharetta, GA, our community will meet their needs and more. Set against a charming Southern backdrop with greenery, walking paths and gardening beds, Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta provides a scenic and enriching...
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The staff at Merrill Gardens goes above and beyond no matter what their positions are. Having open meal times being able to eat when they're ready huge benefit care levels are fair.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This beautiful community outside Atlanta oozes southern charm with all the modern conveniences - including spacious apartments with washers and dryers and full kitchens in most units, a theater, wine bar style bistro and lots of cozy common areas. Relax with friends in the landscaped courtyard or...
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What we like the most about ArborTerrace is the convenience, the size, the friendliness, and the management participation and overall care. It is a family atmosphere.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Suwanee, Georgia area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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Photo of Oaks at Acworth
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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It’s a small, pretty, caring facility that is Christian based. It has really worked out for our family, and I couldn’t be more pleased. They accepted both of my parents, and one was quite weak and went on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oaks at Acworth is a family-operated Oaks Senior Living community offering assisted living and memory care in Acworth, Georgia. The community prides itself on delivering personalized person-directed care to every resident. In addition, they offer a full calendar of social and educational...
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Photo of The Oaks-Scenic View (Assisted Living)
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I have been to this facility many times in the last few years and have found it to be very clean and the employees very caring and loving to the residents. The food lacks a little, but sometimes looks good!...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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66 Floor plans available
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Their staff is super caring and patient with their elderly care. Cannot say enough about their patience and compassion for everyone there. Biggest issue is cleaning. I have complained a few times about their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Belmont Village Buckhead senior living community is nestled in a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood of Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. The facility's prime location offers convenient access to hospitals and healthcare facilities, places of worship, shopping, restaurants...
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Photo of Oaks at Ellijay
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55 Floor plans available
8.2
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We've been very happy with the Oaks. The staff is very caring and attentive. Almost too attentive as my mother takes advantage of that. I get regular texts on how my mom is doing for if she needs me to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Bridge at Lawrenceville
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33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about The Bridge community is the proximity to our home. The bride is less than 15 minutes from our house. The new director is very responsive to our concerns, and the staff is very...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Berman Commons
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Staff is kind, caring, and for the most part attentive. Any concerns are addressed promptly. Services provided in-house — audiologist monthly, physician weekly, podiatrist monthly, PT every day — are all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Established in 2015, Berman Commons is a kosher assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in Dunwoody, a suburb of Atlanta near Sandy Springs and North Buckhead, and adjacent to the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA). In 2017 we earned our certification as an...
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We chose Brickmont of West Cobb because of the recommendation we got from A Place For Mom. The staff have been very easy to work with, available when needed, skilled where necessary,
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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All categories get a 5! My loved one has been very content there. I have been very pleased with his care and the staff I have interacted with!! I am very happy with the placement.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Madeline of Decatur is a specialized memory care community that was purposefully built, by design, solely to serve residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Both the physical layout and care model enable us to provide a safe and loving environment for our residents to thrive.Each...
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My sister was admitted to Villa Palazzo memory care last summer. Her family lives indifferent states so this was very difficult. Everyone was good to her, but her aide, [name removed] was unbelievable...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Villa Palazzo, our pet friendly senior living community, delivers compassionate care while helping our residents with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical...
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We have been very happy with our dealings with A Place For Mom as well as Waypoint Senior Living. We have been very happy with the facility itself as well as their staff members. Based on the experience we...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Country Heritage II, Inc. is located in Flowery Branch, GA in Hall County. Our residential care home provides help to you when you need it in an area that is as beautiful as the city name. Those who spend time in Flowery Branch appreciate what it offers including Liberty Candy Company, New Wave...
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I have no complaints of how things went for my loved one while he was at this community for his respite stay. The staff where wonderful to work with and I was comfortable with the care they provided him. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With over 30 years of experience in senior care and 50 years in the healthcare industry, PruittHealth has acquired PruittPlace Sandy Springs. Located in the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area, we provide both assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. PruittPlace Sandy Springs has a robust...
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This place is amazing. My mom has dementia and didn’t want to leave her house but couldn’t live alone any longer. After visiting Dogwood Forest we knew this was the right place. From our first tour with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dogwood Forest of Acworth is located in one of the most stunning areas of Acworth, GA. Nestled in historic downtown, this senior living community provides seniors with new accommodations to help them cope with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community works to produce a positive outcome in the life...
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There just something about a smaller place. The staff is awesome it's great to see the same people for do many years. The care is truly heartwarming it feel like home. Older community but it's kept well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With all the amenities here, it's silver tray, residential assisted living. It began back in 1988, when The Mann House launched the whole luxury-care, assisted-living concept. Today, as large corporations clamor to compete, we stand in quiet contrast. Judged by every criteria — reputation,...
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This is a community that is close to family to visit our loved one. The staff are very friendly and they know the entire family by name. My loved one seems to be happy here. The staff communication with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Grayson the most desired in the...
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Cost of memory care in Dawson County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson County is $4,390 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clermont, GA with an average of $3,736 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson County, GA vs. nearby counties

Dawson County, GA
$4,390/mo
$4,620/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson County, GA vs. the state and national average

Dawson County, GA
$4,390/mo
$4,059/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,390/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dawson County, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,915/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,691/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,411/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Dawson County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dawson County

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA

4.0
My loved one is a resident at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier. The food is good. Communication with the family is good. The staff has been somewhat of a revolving door as with most places these days, but overall I do think that they are trying. The only issue that I have is the cost, it's very ...
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Manor Lake Gainesville

5.0
Manor Lake was an excellent facility, we were very pleased with facility and the staff they could not of been nicer. While our loved one was there they took excellent care of her, and towards the end when we had to bring in hospice they allowed us to come in more than just the normal visiting ...
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Dawson County review score based on 1,425 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 1425 reviews of 280 Dawson County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dawson County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dawson County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Dawson County, GA280 facilities
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Review subcategories for Dawson County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,425 reviews of 280 Dawson County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dawson County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dawson County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dawson County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dawson County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dawson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.9%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.6%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dawson County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.9%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dawson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.5%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.1%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dawson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.2%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
52.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dawson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.8%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.5%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Presbyterian Village of Austell, Oaks at Hampton and Canterfield of Kennesaw are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 326 memory care facilities near Dawson County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dawson County, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Oaks at Hampton and Sunrise of Five Forks. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 326 memory care facilities near you in Dawson County, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dawson County, Georgia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dawson County, Georgia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dawson County, Georgia ranges from $1000 to $12000. The average Memory Care cost in Dawson County, Georgia is $4,390. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dawson County, Georgia typically starts at $1000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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