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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pickens County, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Pickens County, A Place for Mom can help. With 316 memory care facilities in Pickens 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 Pickens County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Pickens County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Pickens County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Canton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Dawsonville and Ellijay.

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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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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: 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.
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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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I had spinal cord surgery 50 stitches, three different layers. 34 inches long. Pain management and a factor of other things but there was 1 nurse and I mean 1 every time I saw her and she was assigned to me...
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
Nestled on a street of beautiful Victorian homes, Westminster Commons has a cozy, tranquil environment. We have two floors, both with an outside entrance. Each floor has a large activity area with television. In addition, the second floor has lobby with a window garden for quiet activities or...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Just recently I asked one of the aides to put my mom in some nice clothes so family could visit and she did a great job; my mother was all cleaned up. The care really is good, but when you go into the rooms,...
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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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for an elderly loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's or other memory issues is one of the important decisions of your lifetime. We at Haven Memory Care of Snellville are here to help you and your loved one in your time of need. We are a full...
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, Memory Care
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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.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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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.
Parkview Manor is a 186 bed Skilled Nursing Facility that is dedicated to providing high quality in an environment that not only promotes medical healing, but also enriches the quality of our residents lives. The staff of our facility takes our slogan to heart “Exceeding the expected!” We are...
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After growing pains in the beginning, the new management company and new Executive Director have really turned this place into a first class home for our Dad. I am so pleased and would recommend them to...
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.
Oasis at Scholars Landing Oasis at Scholars Landing is a senior residence provides seniors with a safe place to call home in the great city of Atlanta, GA. The individuals who choose this community as their own will find that its location allows for much entertainment, as Atlanta has a lot to...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Pickens County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Pickens County is $4,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Resaca, GA with an average of $3,541 per month.

Memory care costs in Pickens County, GA, vs. nearby counties

Pickens County, GA
$4,419/mo
$4,488/mo

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

Pickens County, GA
$4,419/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,419/mo

Memory care costs in Pickens County, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,916/mo
Private
$10,230/mo
Studio
$4,666/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,007/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,910/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,607/mo

Senior living costs in Pickens County 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: Pickens County, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickens County, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,419/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,088/mo$3,591/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,022/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Pickens County, GA:$4,419/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pickens County, GA:$4,088/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Pickens County, GA:$5,022/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Pickens County, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Pickens County 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
Pickens County, GA$4,721/mo$4,469/mo+5.6%
Georgia$4,662/mo$4,437/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Pickens County, GA
2024 average cost:$4,721/mo
2023 average cost:$4,469/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 Pickens County

Recent reviews for memory care in Pickens County

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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Pickens County review score based on 1,571 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1571 reviews of 266 Pickens County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pickens 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

Pickens County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Pickens County, GA266 facilities
8.4
Jasper, GA15 facilities
8.2
Talking Rock, GA290 facilities

Review subcategories for Pickens 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 1,571 reviews of 266 Pickens County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pickens 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.
Pickens County, 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
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Pickens County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County 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
73.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pickens 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 Pickens County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pickens 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 Pickens County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickens 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 Pickens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickens County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens 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 Pickens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickens County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
48.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Pickens County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Retreat at Jasper, Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville and The Gardens of Rome are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 316 memory care facilities near Pickens County, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Pickens County, Georgia are The Gardens of Rome, Presbyterian Village of Austell and The Georgian Lakeside by Cogir. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 316 memory care facilities near you in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County, Georgia ranges from $1250 to $12000. The average Memory Care cost in Pickens County, Georgia is $4,419. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Pickens County, Georgia typically starts at $1250. 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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