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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Amicalola, GA

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Memory care in Amicalola offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Amicalola is about $4,116 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 14 communities, read 132 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville
55 Photos available
9.0
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12 reviews
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12 reviews
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What makes Magnolia Senior Living so great is the caring and loving family environment. The daily activities are posted on Facebook with pictures of residents smiles, which comforts the family members who...
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 Retreat at Jasper
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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10 reviews
9.2
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10 reviews
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Our family has been very pleased with the level of care and service provided by a great team at The Retreat. The facility is always clean, and the staff meet you with a smile. Due to a loved one's urgent...
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 Oaks at Ellijay
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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18 reviews
8.2
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18 reviews
5 star
60%
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11%
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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
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.
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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Photo of Dahlonega Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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9 reviews
7.8
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9 reviews
5 star
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
Photo of North Georgia Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
67%
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11%
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Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.
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 Rock Creek Manor
11 Photo available
5 star
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My sister could no longer live alone and needed a safe, secure environment. She was determined to stay in her own house as long as she could, but when doctors determined she could no longer drive and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Rock Creek Manor of Jasper, Georgia, we sit tucked away in our vast 5 acre pastures. With our various large gardens, pastures, walking paths, and a variety of wildlife, we provide a very serene environment for residents to enjoy. We pride ourselves on the hard work we put in to ensure the...
Photo of Oaks at Gracemont
66 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.3
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47 reviews
6.3
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47 reviews
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46%
4 star
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What our family likes the most about the Oaks at Gracemont is the overall facility, it is very clean and the staff members who work there are very friendly. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Gracemont Senior Living is a senior community located on the northern border of Georgia in the town of Cumming. Gracemont is located in a lightly populated rural countryside that is dotted with small forests and neighbors Dunroven Lake. The nearby city of Dawsonville offers a wide selection of...
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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, 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.
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.
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Photo of Gold City Personal Care
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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.
5 star
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2 star
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Amicalola, GA

The average cost of senior living in Amicalola is $4,116 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helen, GA with an average of $3,276 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Amicalola, GA vs. nearby cities

Amicalola, GA
$4,116/mo
$4,430/mo

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

Amicalola, GA
$4,116/mo
$4,123/mo
U.S. national average
$5,070/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,116/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,748/mo
Studio
$4,491/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,265/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,025/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Amicalola over time

Amicalola, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Amicalola

Recent reviews for memory care in Amicalola

Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Regency Manor Personal Care Home in Cumming, GA

5.0
Best care available today! Both my parents have been cared for by [name removed] at Regency, and my family and I are very grateful for her loving care. House is always clean, the food is amazing and each resident is clean and happy. Thank you for all the good times you provided my parents and ...
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Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The food at this community is excellent. They offer three meals a day as well as two snacks. They have a bistro and drinks available all day. The staff strive to please and are friendly. The housekeeping staff does a good job of keeping the community clean. I like the design of the community. ...
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Amicalola review score based on 37 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 14 Amicalola memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Amicalola 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

Amicalola review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Amicalola, GA14 facilities
8.1
Dawsonville, GA6 facilities
7.5
Jasper, GA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Amicalola 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 37 reviews of 14 Amicalola memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Amicalola 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.
Amicalola, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Amicalola memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amicalola memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amicalola, 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 Amicalola 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 Amicalola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Amicalola 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 Amicalola Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amicalola 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 Amicalola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Amicalola 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 Amicalola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amicalola, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amicalola 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 Amicalola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amicalola, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Hampton, The Retreat at Jasper and Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Amicalola, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Amicalola, Georgia. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Amicalola, Georgia is Oaks at Hampton. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Amicalola, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Amicalola, 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 Amicalola, 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 Amicalola, Georgia ranges from $1500 to $12000. The average Memory Care cost in Amicalola, Georgia is $4,116. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Amicalola, Georgia typically starts at $1500. 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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