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Memory care in Nelson 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 Nelson is about $5,284 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 279 communities, read 8785 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Cumming, Canton and Woodstock.

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Photo of Delmar Gardens of Smyrna
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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37 reviews
8.0
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I am enjoying Delmar Gardens and I am meeting so many wonderful people and friends. Everyone has been so kind and wonderful. I am so glad I chose Delmar Gardens.
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.
UNIQUELY AFFORDABLE CAREFREE RETIREMENT LIVINGCarefree retirement living means knowing that all services are included and available to you. • Fully-equipped alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments • Superb cuisine • State of-the-art Fitness Center • Indoor pool and hot tub •...
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Photo of Stonehenge Senior Living
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8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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The staff were the best. Accommodations were excellent. I would most definitely recommend them to others who are needing to find a place for their loved one.
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.
We appreciate your interest in Stonehenge Senior Living and would like to tell you a little bit more about Stonehenge. We are a family-owned business and have been in business for over 32 years. Stonehenge has five different buildings and provides family style living to our residents. We limit...
Photo of Montclair Assisted Living
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8.0
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27 reviews
8.0
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27 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and attentive. There is a full calendar of activities planned for each day. The food has reportedly been good. Residents choose their personal selections for meals. Residents seem...
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.
Montclair is a not-for-profit personal care community that offers a safe and stimulating environment catering to a resident’s unique needs. Montclair care partners balance providing essential care with optimizing privacy and independence. Montclair’s mission is to give the highest regard to...
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Photo of Sweetwater Creek
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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28 reviews
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Basically, I chose Sweetwater Creek because it was convenient to the house. However, after having my sister there for several months, I would highly recommend it to anyone. My sister has dementia, they have...
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.
Redefine your independence today.You’ll have the care you need when you need it with our personal care home and memory care all on one campus in Lithia Springs, Georgia.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, we can...
Photo of The Harbor at Douglasville
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8.0
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The staff is absolutely amazing! They are so patient and so kind. He loves the food that was his favorite part! The room was shared and was plenty of room for all of his belongings and his TV. When you walk...
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.
The Harbor at Douglasville, a premier memory care community, has been providing an affordable living alternative, offering dignity and maximum independence, for seniors in the community since 1992. The Harbor is committed to providing a loving, caring, twenty-four hour supervised real home away...
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Photo of Kennesaw Village
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8.0
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42 reviews
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I loved the ease in getting referrals so that I could find a place that worked with our family and never felt like I was being pushed into anything. Kennesaw village is great we love the care they give 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.
Kennesaw Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Kennesaw, Georgia. Kennesaw is a suburb of Atlanta that exudes southern hospitality, a rich history and all the conveniences of being near the major metropolitan area of Atlanta. Kennesaw Village is active and vibrant with ample...
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Photo of Azalea Gardens Mableton
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44 Floor plans available
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My mother now resides at Azalea Gardens. I am always pleased when I drop by for a visit. The staff is very friendly and they remember my face. I also find the food to be really good quality. It looks good....
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.
Nestled in a quiet residential area just west of Smyrna, Azalea Gardens Mableton combines the comfort of a charming, relaxed environment with the convenience of 24-hour service and upscale amenities. Our welcoming community is located near popular shops, restaurants and churches, with easy access...
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The staff is super nice and welcoming. The community was recently remodeled and looks great, and the updates have really made a difference. The city is also currently installing sidewalks out front, which...
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.
PruittPlace Buckhead provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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Photo of Pleasant Valley Personal Care
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7.9
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
Photo of The Retreat at Sandy Springs
11 Video available
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This is not a new facility so it's not full of glamor. But it is well kept and comfortable. My sister and I had lunch there on our tour, just testing the food. It was really good. I would say served with...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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Photo of The Retreat at Dalton
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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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...
Photo of Parkside Assisted living at Gainesville
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7.7
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Seeing my aunt happy and healthy is so comforting. The staff are caring and friendly. They make my aunt feel loved. When I visit, my aunt is always clean and happy. If I have questions, staff answer...
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.
Parkside Assisted living at 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 seniors who require daily living assistance, we offer a customized...
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Photo of The Claiborne at Roswell
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7.7
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A lot has changed sense the got bought out by another company. It's very clean and the spaces are really nice compared to other places we visited. Improve, lots of turn over in staff. And I liked the choices...
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.
Live Where You're Loved, is a philosophy that our team embraces and lives every day. Here, you will find all the conveniences and amenities you want, along with the specialized services you need, allowing you the freedom to maintain your independence and a full, enriching lifestyle.Enjoy a wide...
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Photo of Berman Commons
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7.7
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It's a good place, a safe place. Half the staff was great; even the other half was good. The transition to hospice was seamless. I would make the same decision again if I had a second chance.
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.
Established in 2015, Berman Commons is a kosher assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in Dunwoody, a suburb of Atlanta near Sandy Springs and North Buckhead, and adjacent to the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA). In 2017 we earned our certification as an...
Photo of The Phoenix at Union Hill
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1515 Floor plans available
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It's been an amazing experience. From the tour to my father's assessment. When my father arrived on first day the entire staff was there to great him.
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.
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Photo of The Claiborne at West Cobb
1010 Photos available
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It's fine but the food is awful. I would tell a friend do not come here. I would leave here myself except I have only been in this place about almost 6 months and I just could not in good conscience. Tell...
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 Charter of Vinings
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.7
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Everyone we have met is kind and caring. The day shift seems to be on top of things. It took almost a month to get the night shift to do laundry without me having to ask even though the facility set the...
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.
Go do more of what you love.Sometimes as you get older, you need a little extra help. At our personal care and memory care community in Atlanta, Georgia, we can assist you with the little things — like simple housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. We customize your...
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Photo of Pruitt Place - Scenic View
1010 Photos available
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Our mom has been living at Pruitt Place (previously, Scenic View) for 7 months We visit frequently and often unannounced. We also get insight to staff care when our mom calls to complain "they are being mean...
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.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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Photo of Seven Hills Square Memory Care
99 Photos available
7.7
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28 reviews
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The Staff and Nurses have all been wonderful at taking care of my Mom. When we moved in three years ago, the price was great. Its clean, the food is good, and the activities director keeps them busy....
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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Photo of Village Park Milton
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7.5
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The facility is beautiful and luxurious, by far the nicest of any we saw. There have been some bumps in getting the new phase launched that are gradually working themselves out. Despite those annoyances,...
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.
Village Park Milton is a former equestrian property, with pieces and parts of the new community re- purposed from the former. The goal of the community is the whole person. This is achieved through chef-led dining, health and wellness and an active social life. Come join us!
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Photo of The Addison of Woodstock
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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Staff very friendly and attentive. Clean and sanitary. They Check in on my dad every 2 hours. Meals are decent. It's small and not much "common" area but my dad not interested in all the bells and whistles...
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. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Woodstock the most desired in the...
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Photo of Village Park West Cobb
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Overall satisfied with experience. Staff seems to care for the residents and becomes familiar with the family. Could use a few more activities to get the residents involved but they are increasing this...
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 West Cobb is an upscale senior living community that will feature spacious Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments located in the heart of West Cobb.The Oaks at West Cobb offers all day dining with restaurant style service in our main dining room that showcases a two story glass...
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Photo of Serenity Empire at Marietta
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44 Floor plans available
7.5
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As you walk into the place it looks like you're walking into Hampton Inn lobby. The place did not smell at all. And the people they are very friendly and helpful. And most of all my dad has been there for 2...
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.
Serenity Empire at Marietta is Assisted Living Community located in historic Marietta, Georgia.Marietta is everything you might expect from a southern city, boasting beautiful scenery, charming architecture and impressive historical sites. Along with our southern charm, we also have an abundance...
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Mom had a clogged drain in her bathroom for 7 months. Multiple reports to admin. Staff does not write anything down. No communication between shifts. Mom pays an additional [Amount Removed] a month and the...
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.
Camellia Place an Oaks Senior Living Community is a distinctive neighborhood of six single-story homes and a community house. Each home features 16 individual suites with walk-in closets and private baths, common living areas and central dining as well as gated courtyards and front porches. A...
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Photo of Parkside Senior Living and Memory Care at Snellville
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The facility was nice, clean and cozy. The staff was courteous and attentive. They took great care of my father during his stay.
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.
Oaks at Snellville has been created to meet the needs of an aging population and their families as they face the challenges of a changing lifestyle and increasing responsibilities. Designed with an eye for comfort and an understated elegance, Oaks at Snellville offers a variety of floor plans, as...
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Cost of memory care in Nelson, GA

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $5,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cartersville, GA with an average of $4,769 per month.

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

Nelson, GA
$5,284/mo
$5,252/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,284/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,652/mo
Studio
$5,978/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,271/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,381/mo

Senior living costs in Nelson 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: Nelson, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelson, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,284/mo$5,252/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$4,745/mo$4,752/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,554/mo$3,379/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, GA:$5,284/mo
Georgia:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, GA:$4,745/mo
Georgia:$4,752/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, GA:$3,554/mo
Georgia:$3,379/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Nelson, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Nelson 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 Nelson, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Nelson 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 average 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
Nelson, GA$4,917/mo$4,698/mo+4.7%
Georgia$5,059/mo$4,895/mo+3.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Nelson, GA
2024 average cost:$4,917/mo
2023 average cost:$4,698/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$5,059/mo
2023 average cost:$4,895/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Nelson

Recent reviews for memory care in Nelson

Serenity Empire at Stone Mountain

5.0
After looking all over the place for substantial senior living for my mom, i was severely disappointed by most places in that they offered low monthly Apartment rates but the Level of care rates skyrocketed. Also they were being run by tyrants that wouldn't budge on Pricing or room type ...
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Serenity Empire at Decatur

4.5
This facility is unique. Mid 2015 it was purchased by a new owner, who is also the Director and she has improved the Home dramatically, with fresh paint, new carpet and hardwoods. It is a smaller facility that has a very residential feel. The rooms are big, the staff are friendly, caring ...
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Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Nelson review score based on 1,517 family reviews

8.0
Review score279 facilities1517 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1517 reviews of 279 Nelson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nelson 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

Nelson review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Nelson, GA279 facilities
8.0
Jasper, GA260 facilities
6.9
Cartersville, GA70 facilities

Review subcategories for Nelson memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,517 reviews of 279 Nelson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson 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.
Nelson, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
3.0
3.6
Meals & dining
2.8
3.3
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Nelson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.5%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.8%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50.2%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.2%
69.6%
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 Nelson 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 Nelson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
72.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.9%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.7%
68.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.4%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
63.8%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.9%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
63.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.1%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.6%
59.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.1%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.7%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
52.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
46.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Nelson

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