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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sandy Cross, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Sandy Cross, A Place for Mom can help. With 129 memory care facilities in Sandy Cross, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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I haven't had a chance to see the community myself, but from what I've heard from my loved one things seem to be going well. He seems very content here, he is pleased with his room and the community in...
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Magnolia Estates of Winder, was constructed and opened in 1990. This facility is the second of the three facilities and is fashioned with a more somewhat contemporary styling. Magnolia Estates of Winder's long, spacious hallways and elegantly furnished interiors make Magnolia Estates of Winder...
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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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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.
Oak Pointe Memory Center is the newest memory care community in beautiful Winder, GA. With only 14 residential suites at Oak Pointe Memory Center you are part of a family, not just a number. Our small staff-to-resident ratio creates a close-knit family experience and personalized service.
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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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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The Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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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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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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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.
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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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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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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 Sandy Cross, GA

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Cross is $4,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carnesville, GA with an average of $3,525 per month.

Memory care costs in Sandy Cross, GA, vs. nearby cities

Sandy Cross, GA
$4,213/mo

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

Sandy Cross, GA
$4,213/mo
$4,095/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,213/mo

Memory care costs in Sandy Cross, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,906/mo
Studio
$4,657/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,911/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,521/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,343/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Cross 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: Sandy Cross, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Cross, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,213/mo$4,095/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,739/mo$3,592/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,792/mo$4,250/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Cross, GA:$4,213/mo
Georgia:$4,095/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Cross, GA:$3,739/mo
Georgia:$3,592/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Cross, GA:$3,792/mo
Georgia:$4,250/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Sandy Cross, GA, over time

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

Sandy Cross, GAGA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Sandy Cross, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sandy Cross 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
Sandy Cross, GA$4,811/mo$4,729/mo+1.7%
Georgia$4,665/mo$4,428/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Sandy Cross, GA
2024 average cost:$4,811/mo
2023 average cost:$4,729/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,665/mo
2023 average cost:$4,428/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sandy Cross

Recent reviews for memory care in Sandy Cross

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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BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brookdale Hartwell

4.5
I am hoping my mom will adjust to the new environment in the community. They have activities and gathering rooms for them to watch T.V. and socialize with one another. She shares a room with another woman and she likes her. My mom gets to eat very good meals daily. The staff are very nice to her ...
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Sandy Cross review score based on 450 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 450 reviews of 106 Sandy Cross memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sandy Cross 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

Sandy Cross review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Sandy Cross, GA106 facilities
8.1
Franklin Springs, GA113 facilities
7.2
Carnesville, GA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Sandy Cross 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 450 reviews of 106 Sandy Cross memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sandy Cross 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.
Sandy Cross, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Sandy Cross memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Cross memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Cross, 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 Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy Cross, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy Cross, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Cross, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Cross, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Cross, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sandy Cross

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables at Cobb Village, North Pointe and The Joy Senior Living of Loganville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sandy Cross, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 129 memory care facilities near Sandy Cross, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sandy Cross, Georgia are North Pointe, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and Oaks at Hampton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 129 memory care facilities near you in Sandy Cross, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sandy Cross, 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 Sandy Cross, 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 Sandy Cross, Georgia ranges from $1750 to $8450. The average Memory Care cost in Sandy Cross, Georgia is $4,213. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sandy Cross, Georgia typically starts at $1750. 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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