Nestled in the heart of Georgia, Marietta offers a compelling choice for families with loved ones in need of memory care. With moderately warm weather and plenty of engaging activities year-round, Marietta may be the perfect memory care solution for your loved one.
Memory care living facilities offer plenty of services and amenities to those who need them. Here, you will find a dedicated staff who understands and is trained to make life as comfortable as possible for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. In Marietta alone, you will find A Place for Mom’s 42 partner memory care living facilities. Our partner memory care facilities are defined as being within a 10-mile radius of downtown Marietta, Georgia. These communities offer a wide array of services and will allow seniors with memory care needs to spend their days with their peers in an environment full of activity, assistance, and comfort.
In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about memory care in Marietta, Georgia. You will learn how to pay for memory care, state laws and regulations, and transportation options, plus plenty about the city of Marietta.
My Overall Experience of Carriage Crossing is, I like the way they Take care of the People that Lives. They have a Heart and very Caring. The place is kept Clean, the Staff is Caring, Very Helpful They have...
I rate Golden Rose a 5. I am so grateful that [name removed] recommended this place. The owner, [name removed] , and her manager, [name removed] , are so loving and caring. My loved one had an awful...
5 on all points. I have friendly neighbors and the staff have quick responses to any of my concerns. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
I'm very thankful that A Place for Mom helped me find it! The staff at Greenwood is very caring. They do everything they can to make their patients happy and comfortable. I was so very grateful to be there ....
If your loved one needs minimal assistance, this seems to be a great place. If you are looking for any level of individual care, I would plan to hire a personal aid. There are some wonderful people there,...
We chose Brickmont of West Cobb because of the recommendation we got from A Place For Mom. The staff have been very easy to work with, available when needed, skilled where necessary,
The mission of Presbyterian Village was important to me in making my decision to move here. I am so happy to be able to live independently in a comfortable home located within an 80 acre wildlife sanctuary...
Very nice accommodations. Amenities are nice.It would be nice if the bottom kitchen cupboards would have pull out shelves or drawers. Very few 85 year olds are inclined to get on their hands and knees to...
The The Georgian Lakeside is a wonderful place. My mom tells everyone that if you can't be in your own home this is the place to be. The staff are all extremely friendly and always willing to address the...
My Mothers journey was a long one and unfortunately she did not prepare for the last years as well as one might hope. Due to this I had to be very resourceful with care options and still trying to get the...
For the most part, we are very happy with Peachtree Creek Memory Care for a mom. We find the staff to be warm, caring, and engaging. The residents are involved with activities for most of the day, which has...
Legacy Ridge is a great place for someone looking for a smaller laid back community. We've been pleased in general with Legacy Ridge. I rated the Care Services lower because my mother doesn't always...
My patient there is happy. The help is very friendly and so is the staff. Food is good. She is happier there than the previous place. Place is nice and both management and staff really seem to care about...
I really like that the community doesn't seem institutional, or a corporate safe environment. It's more like a home. And that it is small. An individual care can be provided.
My parents are residents of Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains. Their experience has been outstanding. Specifically noteworthy are the demeanor of the staff, fresh meals, and sense of community found there. I...
The facility is very clean, especially the memory care hall. The staff are very kind to the residents and treat them with respect. The therapy staff is very good. They rooms in assisted living are a good...
It is always clean. Sometimes, no one is at the front desk or they do not greet me and ask me to sign in which concerns me about the renters safety and security. There are many healthy, ever changing options...
In terms of community, my mother was treated well. In her short stay at Legacy Ridge, she befriended some of her fellow resident. My dad visited her daily and also was treated with compassion and respect. So...
I think it is a good place, there are activities daily and group participation There are several performers that entertain the residents. The staff are very involved with the residence. it is very relax and...
My aunt has been bed bound since February. The first facility she went to after leaving the hospital didn't really encourage her to get out of her room, they just left her in her room. With Charter, my aunt...
I would recommend. We picked them because of the availability, Price, and looked like a nice place. Of course that was a year ago prices are much different now.
The staff treat the residents like family. They are very caring and go above and beyond of their regular duties. It's a small facility but the staff treats the residents like family. When my mom is there I...
My husband was a resident at Legacy Ridge at Woodstock. The staff here are very nice. Communication with the family could use some improvement. I didn't eat the food, but my husband did not like it....
The staff at Merrill Gardens goes above and beyond no matter what their positions are. Having open meal times being able to eat when they're ready huge benefit care levels are fair.
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Our partner memory care facilities in Marietta run an average actual cost of $4,147 a month.[01] This includes any additional services or add-on fees and covers meals, housing, laundry, housekeeping, and assorted fees for pets or other additions.
The chart below represents a baseline cost and does not include any add-on services or additional fees.
Many families will wind up using private pay methods to pay for their loved one’s memory care stay in Marietta. Retirement savings, investments, inheritance, Social Security benefits, or any of the following resources may be used:
Marietta veterans might be able to use VA benefits to help offset the cost of living or the cost of necessary in-home medical care. The most prominent available benefit is the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. This could be especially useful for veterans who need memory care services as it is used to cover the costs of anything that helps elevate the quality of life for the veteran.
Many veterans may be able to use funds from their VA Pension to help cover the cost of memory care living or necessary in-home medical services. Those who were disabled as a result of their service in the military can look into the VA Disability Compensation to help cover some costs.
The application process for VA benefits can be complex. Because of this, it is recommended that veterans use one or some of the handful of resources available to them in Marietta. Seniors and their families requiring assistance with the application process can turn to veterans services officers for guidance. These knowledgeable professionals specialize in explaining benefits and providing support throughout the application process. Reach out to these trained experts directly through the VA office or by contacting veterans services organizations (VSOs) like the Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion.
Resources for Marietta veterans
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Field Office
1263 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30066
Phone: 800-698-2411
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
2 MLK Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-2300
Email: gavetsvc@vs.state.ga.us
Veterans of Foreign Wars: Post 2681
140 Powers Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 770-977-2088
American Legion Post 29
921 Gresham Ave. NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-427-5900
American Legion Post 296
906 W. Atlanta St. SE
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-427-6595
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6
1290 Kennestone Circle, Building D, Suite 111
Marietta, GA 30066
Phone: 678-388-1568
Email: adjutant@davchapter6.com
United Military Care
1220 Old Canton Road
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: 770-974-0014
Known in Georgia as the Peach State Health Plan, Medicaid is a statewide health care program for those with limited assets and low incomes. It can’t cover the cost of room and board at a memory care facility, but it might be able to help cover in-home health care that a doctor says is needed. These benefits are accessed through a waiver program called the home and community based services (HCBS) waivers. Specifically in Georgia, seniors might be able to apply for the Georgia Elderly and Disabled waiver.
The Georgia Gateway website is a convenient way to apply, and Medicaid eligibility can be found online as well. Applying for the Peach State Health Plan is complicated, so there are a handful of resources seniors and their families can access to help with the application process.
Most notably, if you are looking for help applying, seek out the Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This trained specialist has plenty of experience with the application process and can help you with not only the application but getting connected to benefits. Furthermore, seniors can find more information by reaching out to the Cobb County Division of Family and Child Services (Cobb County’s primary Medicaid office) or by calling Empowerline.
Marietta resident Medicaid resources
Peach State Health Plan
Phone: 800-704-1484 or 800-255-0056
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cobb County Department of Family and Child Services Office
1090 Northchase Parkway SE, Suite 200 (North Entrance)
Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 770-528-7683 or 877-423-4746
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Capitol Ombudsman Program
225 Cameron Road
McDonough, Georgia 30253
Phone: 404-627-1057
Empowerline
Phone: 404-463-3333
Medicare, the health care coverage for those 65+, will not cover the cost of living for memory care, but it will help to offset some of the costs associated with necessary in-home or other medical expenses. If you or a family member is interested in Medicare, apply through Georgia Gateway.
There are a few notable Medicare Savings Programs that can help Marietta seniors over the age of 65, which are:
Just like other benefits, the application process for Medicare can feel complicated. Because of this, seniors applying for Medicare would be wise to use one of the handful of resources at their disposal during the application process. The State Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is specifically designed to help seniors understand and apply for Medicare.
Your local long-term care ombudsman has also helped plenty of seniors through the Medicare application process. They know all the steps and can help mitigate a lot of the confusion.
Other resources can be found at the local Social Security Administration office or by giving Empowerline a call.
Marietta resident Medicare resources
Cobb County Social Security Administration
200 Chastain Center Blvd., Suite 250
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Georgia SHIP
2 Peachtree St. NW, 33rd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 866-552-4464 (select option 4)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Capitol Ombudsman Program
225 Cameron Road
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone: 404-627-1057
Empowerline
Phone: 404-463-3333
Memory care facilities are licensed as a specialized form of an assisted living community by the Georgia Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD). This means they must adhere to all the same rules and regulations that govern assisted living communities, which cover everything from meal expectations and how care is provided to medication management and staff training.
In addition to those rules and regulations, additional requirements for memory care apply:
Many of the other additional requirements for memory care facilities have to do with staffing and staff training. All staff are required to undergo training within 60 days of hire to understand the nature of Alzheimer’s and dementia and how to best care for seniors with those issues. Each facility is also required to have enough specially trained staff members to cover the needs of all residents. The regulations specify the exact ratio of how many nurses, direct care staff members, and medication aides must be available based on the number of residents and the time of day.
Residents must also have a written care plan that outlines the resident’s social and medical needs, along with any additional services necessary to ensure their well-being. It will also incorporate doctor’s orders, including specific instructions for addressing individual behaviors. This comprehensive care plan aims to address all aspects of the resident’s requirements and provide them with the best possible care.
If you would like to review the inspection reports of any of Marietta’s memory care facilities, Georgia provides a website where you can search inspection reports or verify a facility’s license.
Georgia Department of Public Health
2 Peachtree St. NW, 15th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-657-2700
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Embrace a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle in Marietta, Georgia, as our memory care communities welcome senior citizens with open arms. Marietta offers more than just a place to call home—it’s an exhilarating destination that combines delightful weather, a close-knit community, and a rich historical tapestry. The goal of each of these memory care facilities is to create an enriching environment to engage and treat residents with the most specialized care.
Two of our 42 partner memory care facilities in Marietta are classified as stand-alone. The others are partnered with communities offering various other arrangements, ideal for seamlessly transitioning into another type of care. All of these are within 10 miles of downtown Marietta, Georgia. Here’s what our other partner communities offer:
Memory care facilities in Marietta are designed to help those with Alzheimer’s or dementia age gracefully and safely. While at one of our partner memory care living facilities, you will likely find exit-seeking behavior care, an enclosed courtyard, full medication management, and a 24-hour awake staff.[01] Nearly all of our partner memory care facilities have staff present to reorient seniors who are restless, pacing, or wandering. These facilities also design specific activities for seniors with memory care needs.
Whether your loved one craves a sun-soaked barbecue, an enriching day trip to Historic Marietta Square, or a joyous birthday celebration, memory care communities in Marietta provide a wealth of amenities to fulfill their every desire. They will engage in diverse activities, from delightful on-site dining experiences to stimulating arts and crafts workshops. Select facilities offer stunning gardens, charming courtyards, and picturesque walking trails, inviting residents to relish the delightful Georgian weather and embrace the outdoors. Memory care facilities are designed to keep residents engaged in everyday life with a fully trained staff to help them do just that.
Presbyterian Village of Austell, Canterfield of Kennesaw and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Marietta, GA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Marietta is $4,496 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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