About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pickens County, GA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If your loved one needs memory care in Pickens County, A Place for Mom can help. With 317 memory care facilities in Pickens 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 Pickens County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Pickens County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Pickens County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Canton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Dawsonville and Jasper.

Pickens County Memory Care Facilities | 7107 Reviews

Showing 294 communities
Last Updated: 2/21/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Royal Oaks Senior Living(DO NOT CALL LIST)
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 Royal Oaks Senior Living(DO NOT CALL LIST)
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.
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 Mount Vernon Towers Personal Care Center
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.
Sandy Springs Assisted Living offers a full range of social activities in a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide assistance and supervision in all activities of daily living by a congenial, professional and caring staff. The Assisted Living facility occupies the entire second floor of the...
Photo of Independent Group Residence #3
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 BeeHive Homes of Gainesville
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 Morning Starr Communities, Inc.
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.
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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.
See details
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.
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.
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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 Sunrise Care Home
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
34%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
5 star
40%
4 star
60%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
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.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
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.
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.
Photo of Canterbury Court
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Westminster Memory Care
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.
5 star
60%
4 star
20%
3 star
20%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I have lived at Lenbrook 6-1/2 yrs. moved in with my husband, who passed away 3 years ago. Lenbrook has been the perfetc place for this time in my life. They took excellent care of my husband. After his...
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.
Lenbrook is a senior community located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, the Empire City of the South. The community is centered in the most energetic part of the city on the famous Peachtree Road and is walking distance from the legendary Lenox Square Mall as well as the area’s best attractions...
Photo of Bridge At Lawrenceville
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 Riverwood Retirement Center
5 star
82%
4 star
0%
3 star
9%
2 star
9%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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.
Photo of The Gardens of Magnolia Trails Phase II
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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 Zaban Tower
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Pickens County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Pickens County is $4,415 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.

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

Pickens County, GA
$4,415/mo
$4,394/mo

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

Pickens County, GA
$4,415/mo
$4,059/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,415/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,906/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,662/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,998/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,890/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,607/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 Pickens County

Recent reviews for memory care in Pickens 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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

Pickens County review score based on 1,423 family reviews

8.1
Review score275 facilities1423 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1423 reviews of 275 Pickens County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pickens 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

Pickens County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Pickens County, GA275 facilities
7.3
Jasper, GA13 facilities
6.9
Talking Rock, GA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Pickens 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 1,423 reviews of 275 Pickens County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pickens 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.
Pickens 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

Pickens County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.1%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
64.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pickens 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 Pickens County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.7%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.5%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.8%
23.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pickens 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 Pickens County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
14.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Pickens 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 Pickens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
53.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
20%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens 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 Pickens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickens County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.6%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.6%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
41.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 317 memory care facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Pickens 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 317 memory care facilities near you in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County, Georgia ranges from $1250 to $12000. The average Memory Care cost in Pickens County, Georgia is $4,415. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pickens County, Georgia typically starts at $1250. 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.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top