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Memory care in Ellijay 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 Ellijay is about $4,497 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 217 communities, read 4744 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Addington Place of John’s Creek
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There is no in house cable TV. You have to use go thru apps or xfinity. The staff was caring of the residents. The food is adequate. The staff will remind and prompt for activities and meals. They took good...
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 Johns Creek! A beautiful community of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place is centrally...
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The staff is amazing! My dad fell and they were quick to call us and keep us up to date with what was happening...they were diligent about checking in on him during his hospital stay and when he was in rehab
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 Alpharetta was opened in 1997 as Dogwood Forest. We are a senior living community in the beautiful city of Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Our sophisticated, home-like community sits on a large landscaped lot in the heart of the city, surrounded by lush gardens, inviting shops...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean and doesn't look like a hospital. It is more home like. There are also 3 areas to visit with our loved ones including a sun room. Yes, 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.
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of the staff...improve on the consistency of the food. Yes, we would recommend Benton House to other families based on the experience.
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 currently have availability in our assisted living, memory care and adult day program. We also offer our confident caregiver seminar / workshop, geared towards helping caregivers be successful in their roles.
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The staff is very kind and pleasant. Our family member has mid/late stage dementia and was not promoted on a regular basis to change clothes or bath. The food seems ok, however they do not take into...
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 Cedarhurst of Canton, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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 near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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Hate that it was time for my best friend to choose a new home I know it has to be a very difficult time in life when you have to go live with strangers So you must pick a loving clean and safe one I have...
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.
The Canopy at Boynton Ridge is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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What we like the most about the community are the people that worked there were so helpful and kind. Yes, we would recommend The Glen VIllas community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
The Glen Villas offers the best community living environment tailored to fit the individual needs of the residents, and serve their respective families with empathy and respect. The caring team is passionate about building special relationship with each resident and they always serve them with...
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The food is very good, attendants are very cordial, premises are kept nicely. Very good activities. Only negative thing is sometimes response time is slow. Any problems are easily resolved with upper...
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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I thought the staff was much better than community name removed]. While at there , [name removed] developed constant hematomas in her arms, which I believe were caused by rough handling and her skin so...
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.
Northstar Place is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, just two miles south of Lake Acworth. Our community is in a beautiful wooded setting and resident rooms have views of the trees or of our flower filled courtyard. We have large outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy sitting in the sun with...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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What we like most is the beautiful, welcoming, clean, caring and comfortable environment. The staff is professional and shows that they actually care about the residents. Their stay has not been perfect....
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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Photo of Oaks at Dalton
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The staff was awesome and took excellent care of my mom. Unfortunately her dementia had progressed and I was unable to afford to keep her there. I Unfortunately had to move her in December. I would recommend...
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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
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The facility is run extremely well, and every caregiver was top-notch. The price was very reasonable, compared with all the others I looked at. It was always clean, the food was good, and I felt it was a...
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.
At The Retreat at Sandy Springs, 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...
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It is a great place, we are very happy with it. I think they are a 5 on everything. My mother is very happy there and very well cared for. It is a huge improvement over her previous facility. Most of the...
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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Sunrise John's creek was a 4, only because they didn’t tell me when I moved him in that they were getting sold a few weeks later. never talked to the new owners. The new owners didn't communicate and when...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Maintenance and repairs of sprinkler damage, hvac, heat going out are pushed down the road with only temporary fixes. Maintenance staff get a 1 Meals are cafeteria style meals, not sure they can do much...
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.
Sunabella of Towne Lake offers three types of apartment homes for seniors – deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments (includes a separate living room and private screened porch), and two-bedroom apartments – all with kitchenettes.This affordable community offers a safe and loving home-like...
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Regal Pointe East Cobb is five stars hands down!!! After the unexpected loss of my mom and my dad needing full time care, we found Regal. The whole staff has made us feel like family and have given me peace...
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.
Regal Pointe of East Cobb offers senior apartments to accommodate Assisted Living, Transitional Care, and Memory Care options. Offering an affordable, supportive lifestyle that includes personalized care, exciting entertainment, restaurant style dining, and much more! Our senior living community...
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Chapters of Canton is working out very well. They are kind & helpful. Kind to the people living there. I highly recommend this facility to other families looking.
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.If you’re looking for the care you need when you need it all on one campus with a personal care home and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, our senior living community in Canton, Georgia, could be the right fit for you. Live well and age well with while you build new...
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My Mom was 93 and only lived at Sunrise for 4 1/2 months before passing away this year (2025). She rented a studio apartment which had plenty of room for her hospital bed, small dresser, 2 small tables 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.
Step into a Sunrise Senior Living community and you can't help but feel at home. At Sunrise of Johns Creek,we stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor...
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The staff have been AMAZING. Warm, Kind and Welcoming!!! Love everyone I have met so far. Always available to talk or be there to listen! Activity Director for Memory care, [name removed], is such a force!!!...
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 Vitality Living Milton our mission is to create a vibrant community where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. At the core of this is our vision to have a community where residents thrive, families engage, and...
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What we like the most about Lakes at Gainesville Assisted Living is that the workers are friendly. They adapt to the patients changing needs. Cheerful atmosphere with enjoyable activities, and yes we would...
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.
In the heart of Hall County, the area known as the 'Hospitality Capital of the World,' Morningside of Gainesville is convenient to the North Georgia Mountains and the city of Atlanta. We rank at the top as a prestigious community and are committed to the health and happiness of older adults. For...
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[name removed] is very happy there overall. He thinks the staff is great and they treat him very well. He is still adjusting to the lifestyle changes and the dining schedule, but overall he has said numerous...
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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The lady who runs the place by the name of Savannah is wonderful. I was able to find a very large apartment for my grandparents. Everyone is very kind there and my grandparents really like the food so far....
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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Community was very clean Staff extremely friendly, caring and compassionate Adequate number of activities for what my loved ones were interested in Too restrictive in dining times and menu offered Front...
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.
Enjoy a wide variety of daily social, educational and spiritual programs, tailored to your unique interests and abilities, allowing you to connect with friends and participate in activities you've always loved or have always wanted to try. At Brickmont of John's Creek, you will Love Where You Live!
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So far, everything's been good they help mom out a lot. It's a very clean place. They keep her laundry done. Give her medicine on time.
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.
Tucked away amongst Georgia pines and nestled next to a peaceful pond and bird sanctuary where turtles and hummingbirds abound, your stress-free oasis awaits. Here at Cameron Hall of Canton, a senior living community in Canton, GA just an hour north of Atlanta, nature beckons, friends become...
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Cost of memory care in Ellijay, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ellijay is $4,497 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Ridge, GA with an average of $3,679 per month.

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

Ellijay, GA
$4,497/mo

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

Ellijay, GA
$4,497/mo
$4,266/mo
U.S. national average
$4,942/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,497/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,054/mo
Studio
$4,766/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,223/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,922/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,374/mo

Senior living costs in Ellijay 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: Ellijay, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllijay, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,497/mo$4,266/mo$4,942/mo
Assisted Living$4,193/mo$3,737/mo$4,709/mo
Independent Living$4,113/mo$4,346/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Ellijay, GA:$4,497/mo
Georgia:$4,266/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Assisted Living
Ellijay, GA:$4,193/mo
Georgia:$3,737/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Independent Living
Ellijay, GA:$4,113/mo
Georgia:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Ellijay, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellijay 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.

Ellijay, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Ellijay, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ellijay 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ellijay, GA$4,759/mo$4,673/mo+1.8%
Georgia$4,701/mo$4,539/mo+3.6%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Ellijay, GA
2024 average cost:$4,759/mo
2023 average cost:$4,673/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,701/mo
2023 average cost:$4,539/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ellijay

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellijay

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.

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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The Phoenix at Roswell

5.0
My husband has been at Pacifica about a month. He has Parkinson's Dementia. This includes a major change in personality making it impossible for me to keep him at home. He can turn from a sweet helpful man to a raging angry man in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, even I don't see the transition ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated memory care facilities. Several reviews highlight the benefits of memory care-specific communities, such as The Memory Center Atlanta and Cedarhurst of Canton, where staff are trained to handle the unique needs of memory care residents and offer specialized programming tailored to their cognitive abilities.
Thoughtful and friendly staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the compassionate and caring nature of the staff in various communities, including The Phoenix at James Creek, Historic Roswell Place, and Magnolia Senior Living at Sugar Hill, who take the time to build relationships with residents and ensure thei ...
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Personalized activities and entertainment. Engaging activities catered to residents' interests are noted in reviews from communities like Cedarhurst of Oakwood, The Phoenix at Milton, and Cedarhurst of Canton, providing opportunities for socialization, cognitive stimulation, and overall enjoyment.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews frequently praise the comfort and cleanliness of the private rooms and common areas within communities, such as Reserve at Towne Lake, Hayesville House, and Inspired Living at Alpharetta, ensuring a pleasant living environment for residents.
Detailed communication between families and staff. Families value open and frequent communication with staff members at various communities, such as Cedarhurst of Oakwood, Oaks at Hampton, and The Phoenix at Milton, to keep them informed and involved in their loved one's care.
Professional medical care and support. Several reviews mention the importance of skilled medical care, including medication management and nursing support, provided in communities like Vitality Living Milton, The Memory Center Atlanta, and Belmont Village Johns Creek, allowing residents to receive appropriate care and attention ...
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Ellijay review score based on 992 family reviews

8.3
Review score186 facilities992 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 992 reviews of 186 Ellijay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellijay 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

Ellijay review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Ellijay 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 992 reviews of 186 Ellijay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellijay 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.
Ellijay, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ellijay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellijay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
69.2%
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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellijay 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 Ellijay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellijay 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 Ellijay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellijay, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.2%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
22.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ellijay 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 Ellijay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellijay, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
45.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Ellijay

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 Ellijay protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Ellijay, Canterfield of Kennesaw and The Fountains of Calhoun are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 217 memory care facilities near Ellijay, Georgia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Ellijay, Georgia are The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir, Oaks at Hampton and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 217 memory care facilities near you in Ellijay, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay, 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 Ellijay, Georgia ranges from $1250 to $9400. The average Memory Care cost in Ellijay, Georgia is $4,497. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ellijay, 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.

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