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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Carlton, GA

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Memory care in Carlton 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 Carlton is about $4,470 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 97 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Avery Village
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Moving Mom to a facility was a very hard decision. The administration answered all of our questions and were there for us. We had a wonderful experience with Mom at Avery Village. She was on their memory...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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33 Floor plans available
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What we really like the most about this community is the overall friendliness and we would recommend The Gables at Cobb Village to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
The Gables at Cobb Village is a senior residence provides seniors with a community that is made just for them and offers them a comfortable place to call home. Located in Royston, GA, this community offers much to its residents. Guests of this community's residents will find the Royston Wellness...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Wonderful and caring staff - always friendly and willing to assist with anything. My mom is cared for and loved. If you are looking for a place then look no farther because they truly are the best at making...
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.
Located on the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
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no activities. no entertainment. no crafts. no bingo. no games. no exercise. no community involvement. no one plays the piano, no singing. nothing going on. residents sleep, eat and read old newspaper. ...
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.
The Hampton House is nestled in the curve of a quiet, small town street in Colbert GA. This historic home, which was built in the early 1900's, received a total renovation in 2008 keeping true to it's original stunning state created by the Hampton Family. The Hampton House opened its doors in...
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The experience with Magnolia Estates has been great so far, the staff members are really friendly - they have been such a huge help with our loved ones care which we really appreciate. Based on our...
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.
Magnolia Estates had its beginning in Elberton in 1984. Betty Rampey, President of Magnolia Estates, Inc., started the corporation at its present location. This turn of the century antebellum home was built in the mid 1890's and was originally the W.O. Jones estate. It is charcterized by its...
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Cost of memory care in Carlton, GA

The average cost of senior living in Carlton is $4,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carnesville, GA with an average of $3,755 per month.

Memory care costs in Carlton, GA, vs. nearby cities

Carlton, GA
$4,470/mo
$4,287/mo
$4,147/mo

Memory care costs in Carlton, GA, vs. state and national averages

Carlton, GA
$4,470/mo
$4,273/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

Memory care costs in Carlton, GA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,470/mo

Memory care costs in Carlton, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,280/mo
Studio
$3,907/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,375/mo

Senior living costs in Carlton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carlton, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlton, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,470/mo$4,273/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,194/mo$3,739/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$4,055/mo$4,352/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Carlton, GA:$4,470/mo
Georgia:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Carlton, GA:$4,194/mo
Georgia:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Carlton, GA:$4,055/mo
Georgia:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Carlton, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Carlton, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Carlton, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Carlton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carlton, GA$5,114/mo$5,655/mo-9.6%
Georgia$3,819/mo$3,882/mo-1.6%
National$5,499/mo$5,516/mo-0.3%
Carlton, GA
2024 average cost:$5,114/mo
2023 average cost:$5,655/mo
Percent change:-9.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,819/mo
2023 average cost:$3,882/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,516/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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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 Carlton

Recent reviews for memory care in Carlton

Brookdale Hartwell

4.5
I am hoping my mom will adjust to the new environment in the community. They have activities and gathering rooms for them to watch T.V. and socialize with one another. She shares a room with another woman and she likes her. My mom gets to eat very good meals daily. The staff are very nice to her ...
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Avery Village in Winterville, GA

5.0
Our family was very pleased with Avery Village. It was an agonizing decision for us to place our mother in a memory care facility. Our first meeting with the director put us at ease. She came in and made us feel that we were making the right decision. Once mother got to the home, she became ...
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Manor Lake Athens

4.5
The location and the newness of the facility really stood out to us, and the deciding factor for our family was just everything they have to offer and provide for the resident's. Our loved one really seems to be enjoying all the meals and the dining staff and so far the activities have been ...
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Carlton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlton, 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 Carlton 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 Carlton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carlton, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carlton 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 Carlton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carlton, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlton 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 Carlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlton, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlton 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 Carlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlton, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlton 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 Carlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlton, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Carlton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Carlton protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Avery Village, The Gables at Cobb Village and Whispering Pines Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carlton, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Carlton, Georgia. See the full list.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Carlton, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carlton, 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 Carlton, 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 Carlton, Georgia ranges from $1200 to $8800. The average Memory Care cost in Carlton, Georgia is $4,470. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carlton, Georgia typically starts at $1200. 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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