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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chatham County, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Chatham County, A Place for Mom can help. With 22 memory care facilities in Chatham County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Chatham County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Chatham County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Chatham County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Staley Heights, Lamara Heights and Rivers End.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Savannah, Bluffton and Hardeeville.

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Photo of Savannah Square
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9.4
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The residents at Savannah Square are incredibly friendly, and there is a wide variety of activities to participate in. Transportation is provided when necessary. Overall, I truly enjoy living here at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Thrive on Skidaway
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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21 reviews
9.4
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Thrive on Skidaway is a small and connected community and the residents and the staff have been lovely. The food is also the best we have had at any assisted living center.
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.
Thrive on Skidaway is a dynamic elder living community that opened in Savannah, GA during the fall of 2020. We believe that if a community's focus is strictly on great care, they don't care enough. At Thrive on Skidaway great care is just a by-product of bigger and better things. Thrive team...
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Photo of Sunabella at Savannah
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9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
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Our experience with Sunabella has been good thus far. They recently changed management staff so, I'm waiting to see if this staff will be as great as the original.
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.
Sunabella at Savannah is a memory and Alzheimer's care residence intimate setting nestled in a beautiful, park-like community. Sunabella is the ideal size offering an intimate atmosphere which creates a walkable space and is warm and soothing throughout. Activities keep residents engaged and...
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Photo of Oaks at Savannah
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.0
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9.0
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My mother-in-law is quite happy there. She says all the aides are very nice and take good care of her. The amenities are good. My mother-in-law is in a one bedroom. There is a separate small sitting area...
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 of Savannah Senior Living has 75 Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care apartments, and is located next to the Isle of Hope in Savannah, Georgia. You will find us nestled among beautiful old oak trees and salt marshes. Step inside our doors, and you will discover charming retirement...
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Photo of The Social at Savannah
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99 Floor plans available
9.0
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I have nothing but nice things to say. The place was clean and in good condition. All the staff was extremely supportive and helpful. The transition from a regular apartment to this place for my dad was made...
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 Social at Savannah has a fresh perspective on Senior Living. We have thrown out the blueprint for Senior Living! We are a community for older adults to thrive and enjoy living life to the fullest. We believe that words create worlds. You won't hear us refer to our community as a facility,...
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Photo of Sunabella Senior Living
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8.6
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12 reviews
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We are happy with the facility, they do a lot of activities with the residents and our loved one is safe and well take care of which makes us happy
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.
John Wesley Villas of Savannah welcomes you to the perfect mix of Southern charm and senior living. Our independent living offers the best characteristics of living in your own home without the stress of having to maintain it.John-Wesley Villas of Savannah is family owned and operated. We have...
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Photo of Harmony at Savannah
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66 Floor plans available
8.6
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26 reviews
8.6
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Harmony is wonderful and my mom loves it. I have recommended it to friends and 2 have moved in based on our recommendation.Everyone is friendly and welcoming to new residents. It is really a family...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at SavannahIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Savannah, Georgia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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99 Floor plans available
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8.0
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Staff is very helpful when I visited or called .. they have went out of their way to help my mom and us .. the only thing possibly on the downside is sometimes it seems they don't have the staff to...
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.
For older adults seeking companionship, security, or requiring customized assisted living care, the Oaks at Habersham provides the perfect place to enjoy life.We are conveniently located in the center of Savannah, and in the heart of Savannah's downtown Historic District. Our tastefully decorated...
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38 reviews
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From the moment that I took an initial tour until the time my mom because a resident I was amazed at how organized and how incredibly smooth the process was for making my mom a resident. [name removed] has...
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.
In the gracious low country just south of Savannah, residents of Magnolia Manor on the Coast are making the most of their retirement years. Whether 62 or 92, retirees are living active, vital lives. With 88 independent living apartments and 30 assisted living apartments, each resident's total...
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Photo of Summer Breeze Senior Living
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
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Overall, everything has been good. Communication is good. Distribution of medication would be my only slight concern, but nothing terrible. Before moving in, my dad used to be a little cranky, and he's...
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.
Summer Breeze Senior Living Summer Breeze is a senior living community located in the coastal town of Savannah, GA. Our community is situated on the breathtaking Wilmington Island, in between the picturesque neighborhoods of Tybee Island and Thunderbolt. The aesthetic coastal landscape of our...
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Photo of Wisteria Gardens
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I chose this community because this was the only one we looked at that could offer the level of care my Father really needed. I looked at some of the reviews for Oaks at Pooler as well as heard some feedback...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Palmetto Inn
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Gardens of Savannah
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.
Shadowmoss Plantation Memory Care is located in Savannah, Georgia.  Our beautiful community specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia.  We are a secured building of only 34 spacious apartments with private baths.  We also offer day care and respite as well.  Shadowmoss...
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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.
Buckingham South Buckingham South is a senior living community located in Savannah, Georgia. Our residents and their guests get to enjoy the elegant beauty of Savannah, and we incorporate all of that beauty into the layout of our community. Buckingham South is a quaint place to live that offers...
Photo of Spanish Oaks Retreat
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 The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island
88 Photos available
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.
A little assistance can help maximize your life.The Oaks Health Center, located on the campus of The Marshes, provides assisted living services administered by trained, caring professionals to those who need a little extra help with daily tasks. All our assisted living residences in Savannah are...
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Cost of memory care in Chatham County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Chatham County is $4,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklet, GA with an average of $2,513 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chatham County, GA vs. nearby counties

Chatham County, GA
$4,336/mo
$4,090/mo

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

Chatham County, GA
$4,336/mo
$4,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,336/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,462/mo
Studio
$4,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,452/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,526/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Chatham County over time

Chatham County, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Chatham County

Recent reviews for memory care in Chatham County

Oaks at Habersham in Savannah, GA

5.0
This is a nice community for care. The staff were very nice. The community was always clean and maintained. She was happy with the variety of healthy meals. They did offfer activiites, but sometimes they were cancelled. We would recommend this community for outstanding care and a nice value for ...
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Sunabella at Savannah

4.9
I would definitely recommend the place to anyone...my dad's experience at Sunabella was very good..he had his rough days when not feeling well but overall was very good.

Legacy Savannah Quarters in Pooler, GA

5.0
Legacy Savannah Quarters is great. They are understaffed and at times and overwhelmed but they make do. It's clean, food seems to be delicious. Activities are good. I am very pleased I have recommended them to several people. My mom wants to move to [community name removed] nursing home ...
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Chatham County review score based on 82 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 15 Chatham County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chatham County 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

Chatham County review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Chatham County, GA15 facilities
8.9
Vernonburg, GA14 facilities
8.7
Savannah, GA26 facilities

Review subcategories for Chatham County 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 82 reviews of 15 Chatham County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chatham County 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.
Chatham County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Chatham County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chatham County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chatham County, 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 Chatham County 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 Chatham County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chatham County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chatham County 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 Chatham County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chatham County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chatham County 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 Chatham County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chatham County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Chatham County 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 Chatham County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chatham County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chatham County 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 Chatham County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chatham County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Manor on the Coast, Savannah Square and Thrive on Skidaway are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chatham County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 22 memory care facilities near Chatham County, Georgia. See the full list.

The 22 memory care facilities near you in Chatham County, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chatham County, 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 Chatham County, 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 Chatham County, Georgia ranges from $490 to $10840. The average Memory Care cost in Chatham County, Georgia is $4,336. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Chatham County, Georgia typically starts at $490. 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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