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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Penfield, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Penfield, A Place for Mom can help. With 5 memory care facilities in Penfield, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Glen at Lake Oconee
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.1
Review score
23 reviews
8.1
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23 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
1 star
17%
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Everything was at highest standards. My wife was cared for in every way and need the very best they could I rate all categories a strong five. Wife was bedfast on arrival. When I took her home she was...
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.
For retirement-aged individuals in prestigious Reynolds Lake Oconee who wish to preserve the affluent lifestyle they have come to love, The Glen offers vibrant resort-style senior living set apart by signature service, sophistication, and unparalleled excellence in independent living, assisted...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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25 reviews
7.7
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25 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
16%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
1 star
16%
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It is under new ownership -[Name Removed] was there when it was Savannah Court - had major problems- state withdrew their license- but judge restored it -Was sold to a new company ant they made major...
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.
Savannah Court of Lake Oconee offers gracious hospitality in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. You'll fall in love with our beautiful courtyards and spacious porches—true 'meeting places' for residents. At Savannah Court, the accent is on familiarity. Quaint and relaxed common areas invite...
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55 Floor plans available
7.2
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24 reviews
7.2
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24 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
29%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
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0%
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Wonderful and caring staff - always friendly and willing to assist with anything. My mom is cared for and loved. If you are looking for a place then look no farther because they truly are the best at making...
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 the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
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This home has been renavated and it looks beautiful. The staff is wonderful my mother loves it here. They do many activities and their food is amazing. They do an amazing job taking care of my mother. I know...
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 owners and staff of Madison House Assisted Living realize that we serve both our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are provided with the services and support that they need with dignity, respect, care, sensitivity and joy.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Penfield, GA

The average cost of senior living in Penfield is $5,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodville, GA with an average of $5,220 per month.

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

Penfield, GA
$5,220/mo
$5,259/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,220/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,330/mo
Studio
$5,900/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,951/mo

Senior living costs in Penfield 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: Penfield, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenfield, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,220/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,318/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,225/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Penfield, GA:$5,220/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Penfield, GA:$4,318/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Penfield, GA:$3,225/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Penfield, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Penfield 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.

Penfield, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Penfield, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Penfield 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
Penfield, GA$5,018/mo$5,195/mo-3.4%
Georgia$4,963/mo$4,796/mo+3.5%
National$6,514/mo$6,136/mo+6.2%
Penfield, GA
2024 average cost:$5,018/mo
2023 average cost:$5,195/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,963/mo
2023 average cost:$4,796/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,514/mo
2023 average cost:$6,136/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Penfield

Recent reviews for memory care in Penfield

Magnolia Estates of Oconee in Bogart, GA

5.0
When my husband and I moved to the Athens area, we needed a retirement living facility for my dad. Magnolia Estates was recommended to us by friends whose mother had previously been a resident. We visited and were very impressed with the facility and the staff. We chose Magnolia Estates and ...
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Madison House

5.0
The staff at the Madison House is very nice and accommodating. Any issue or concern I have had has been immediately addressed by them. As far as activities go, they do a good job, they have activities for residents with varying capabilities. I looked at about six other facilities and the ...
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Oaks at Cedar Shoals in Athens, GA

4.3
Great facility but cleaning staff keeps coming and going so lacks in that area but otherwise i would recommend staff is very friendly caring and welcoming my mom loves it and always lots of activities available if residents want to participate

Penfield review score based on 327 family reviews

8.6
Review score18 facilities327 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 327 reviews of 18 Penfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penfield 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

Penfield review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Penfield, GA18 facilities
8.6
Woodville, GA18 facilities
8.6
Maxeys, GA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Penfield 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 327 reviews of 18 Penfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Penfield 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.
Penfield, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.2
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Penfield memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penfield, 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 Penfield 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 Penfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penfield, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.9%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.2%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.6%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.4%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penfield 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 Penfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penfield, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.2%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.3%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.4%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penfield 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 Penfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penfield, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.2%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Penfield 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 Penfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penfield, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.8%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penfield 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 Penfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penfield, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.7%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.9%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
41%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Penfield

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