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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in James, GA

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Memory care in James 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 James is about $3,614 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 147 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 11/26/25
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Photo of Alexander IV
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9.3
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Not saying everything has been perfect. There have been some issues, but overall I'm very pleased with [name removed] everyone seems very friendly and helpful. Something you might not find in the literature...
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 PruittPlace Wesleyan
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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9.0
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The staff was wonderful and the facility was beautiful. Everyone was very kind and helpful when we were moving my father-in-law in and extremely supportive when he passed. We were happy to be able to bring...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
PruittPlace Wesleyan handles everything from cooking and cleaning to laundry and property maintenance so your family member can focus on savoring a life rich in comfort, peace and beauty. With cozy accommodations and common rooms designed to resemble a private home they may have loved in their...
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I am happy with this community that I now live in. The staff are caring and always making sure that things are going well for us. We like the menu and the activities that are offered for when we want 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.
The Cottages on Wesleyan offers maintenance free living in a beautifully designed and luxurious community. Both independent and assisted living options are designed with the needs of seniors and active adults in mind. Our Independent Living community specializes in providing homes that meet every...
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They are sweet to the residents and family members. Always willing to help and provide information that you request in a timely manner I absolutely recommend Antebellum Arlington Place to others!
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.
Arlington Senior Living in Historic Downtown Macon is located near Middle Georgia's largest hospital, along with cathedrals, churches and synagogues. Only one mile from Interstate 75, Arlington Senior Living is convenient for visitors to find. It sits privately on a hill, with secured entrances...
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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
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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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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Cost of memory care in James, GA

The average cost of senior living in James is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Irwinton, GA with an average of $3,044 per month.

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

James, GA
$3,614/mo
$3,748/mo
$3,614/mo

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

James, GA
$3,614/mo
$4,273/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,614/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,665/mo
Studio
$4,073/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,045/mo

Senior living costs in James 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: James, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJames, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$3,614/mo$4,273/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$3,209/mo$3,739/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$2,838/mo$4,352/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
James, GA:$3,614/mo
Georgia:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
James, GA:$3,209/mo
Georgia:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
James, GA:$2,838/mo
Georgia:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in James, GA, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in James, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in James 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
James, GA$5,874/mo$5,625/mo+4.4%
Georgia$4,527/mo$4,298/mo+5.3%
National$6,119/mo$5,858/mo+4.5%
James, GA
2024 average cost:$5,874/mo
2023 average cost:$5,625/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,527/mo
2023 average cost:$4,298/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,119/mo
2023 average cost:$5,858/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in James

Recent reviews for memory care in James

Alexander IV in Macon, GA

5.0
The friendliness of the staff team there is a 5+++. The Alexander IV community was a fantastic experience. They bent over backwards to meet our needs and provide the best care. We would highly recommend!

The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA

4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.

Savannah Court of Milledgeville

5.0
My 83-year old father recently spent the final days of his life at Savannah Court. Daddy was very reluctant to enter an assisted living facility. As it became increasingly more dangerous for my dad to live alone, it became urgent to place him in a nearby facility for his own safety and for our ...
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James memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in James memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in James, 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 James 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 James that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
James, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
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
42.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in James 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 James Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
James, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in James 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 James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
James, GANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in James 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 James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
James, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in James 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 James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
James, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in James

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 James protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander IV, PruittPlace Wesleyan and The Cottages on Wesleyan are the top-rated memory care facilities near James, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near James, Georgia. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in James, Georgia is John-Wesley Villas. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in James, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in James, 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 James, 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 James, Georgia ranges from $1200 to $7650. The average Memory Care cost in James, Georgia is $3,614. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in James, 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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