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

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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available 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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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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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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 Ella Gap, GA

The average cost of senior living in Ella Gap is $4,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.

Memory care costs in Ella Gap, GA, vs. nearby cities

Ella Gap, GA
$4,359/mo
$4,308/mo

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

Ella Gap, GA
$4,359/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,359/mo

Memory care costs in Ella Gap, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,762/mo
Studio
$4,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,003/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,920/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,660/mo

Senior living costs in Ella Gap 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: Ella Gap, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElla Gap, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,359/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,089/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,974/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ella Gap, GA:$4,359/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ella Gap, GA:$4,089/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Ella Gap, GA:$3,974/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ella Gap, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ella Gap 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
Ella Gap, GA$4,672/mo$4,432/mo+5.4%
Georgia$4,662/mo$4,437/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ella Gap, GA
2024 average cost:$4,672/mo
2023 average cost:$4,432/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,662/mo
2023 average cost:$4,437/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ella Gap

Recent reviews for memory care in Ella Gap

Brickmont of West Cobb in Marietta, GA

4.8
We can only speak for the memory care section. We love the 9-5 staff of Brickmont, but the staffing and care was not the same or best experience on nights and weekends. High turnover, 50% lovely caring people, just not enough of them.

Cumming Senior Living

5.0
We moved our dad here in January of this year. I have been so happy with the quality of care and cleanliness. All of the other families of the residents that I’ve met are all so kind. The food is excellent as well! I highly recommend Cumming Nursing Center for your loved one.

Manor Lake Gainesville

5.0
Manor Lake was an excellent facility, we were very pleased with facility and the staff they could not of been nicer. While our loved one was there they took excellent care of her, and towards the end when we had to bring in hospice they allowed us to come in more than just the normal visiting ...
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Ella Gap review score based on 1,137 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1137 reviews of 204 Ella Gap memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ella Gap 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

Ella Gap review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ella Gap, GA204 facilities
8.3
East Ellijay, GA221 facilities
8.3
Ellijay, GA213 facilities

Review subcategories for Ella Gap 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 1,137 reviews of 204 Ella Gap memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ella Gap 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.
Ella Gap, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Ella Gap memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ella Gap memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ella Gap, 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 Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.5%
74%
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 Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ella Gap, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
55.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ella Gap 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 Ella Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ella Gap, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
46.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ella Gap

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Ellijay, The Gardens of Rome and The Fountains of Calhoun are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ella Gap, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 244 memory care facilities near Ella Gap, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ella Gap, Georgia are The Gardens of Rome, The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir and Oaks at Hampton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 244 memory care facilities near you in Ella Gap, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ella Gap, 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 Ella Gap, 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 Ella Gap, Georgia ranges from $1075 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in Ella Gap, Georgia is $4,359. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ella Gap, Georgia typically starts at $1075. 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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