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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dunwoody, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dunwoody, A Place for Mom can help. With 91 memory care facilities in Dunwoody, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Murphey Candler Park, Perimeter Center and Lynwood Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Atlanta, Decatur and Canton.

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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
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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 Safe Haven Home For All you can expect great care from our team of caregivers who seek ways to give residents no less than the best possible care. We participate in the health management of our clients. Safe Haven Home For All is not just a place to live – it is a place to enjoy your golden...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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
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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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My mother went to Budd Terrace for rehab after having surgery on her hip. The therapists there are wonderful and extremely caring. We couldn't be any happier with the progress she made and with the quality...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
From the moment you walk in our doors, you'll sense a positive difference, friendly greetings, warm smiles, cheerful staff and genuine caring attitudes. A private, not for profit nursing-care facility, Emory Healthcare’s Budd Terrace is the place where generations of Atlantans have honored their...
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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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Cost of memory care in Dunwoody, GA

The average cost of senior living in Dunwoody is $4,503 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Candler-McAfee, GA with an average of $4,326 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dunwoody, GA vs. nearby cities

Dunwoody, GA
$4,503/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Dunwoody, GA
$4,503/mo
$4,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,503/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,144/mo
Studio
$4,946/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,355/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,083/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,704/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dunwoody over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dunwoody

Recent reviews for memory care in Dunwoody

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.

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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Brookside 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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Dunwoody review score based on 372 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 372 reviews of 81 Dunwoody memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunwoody 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

Dunwoody review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Dunwoody, GA81 facilities
8.0
Sandy Springs, GA85 facilities
7.8
Doraville, GA84 facilities

Review subcategories for Dunwoody 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 372 reviews of 81 Dunwoody memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dunwoody 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Dunwoody memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunwoody memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
76.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
70.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunwoody, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
69.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunwoody, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
72.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
50.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Canterfield of Kennesaw, Presbyterian Village of Austell and Carriage Crossing Marietta are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 91 memory care facilities near Dunwoody, Georgia. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dunwoody, Georgia are Canterfield of Kennesaw, Sunrise of Five Forks and Inspired Living at Alpharetta. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 91 memory care facilities near you in Dunwoody, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, Georgia ranges from $1000 to $12000. The average Memory Care cost in Dunwoody, Georgia is $4,503. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dunwoody, Georgia typically starts at $1000. 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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