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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shady Dale, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shady Dale, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Shady Dale, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pepperton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Covington, Buckhead and Madison.

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44 Floor plans available
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My dad loves the staff, and they love him. He is thriving and happy. His overall wellbeing has improved a lot since moving to Benton House. He's home, and my heart can rest - knowing he is in good hands with...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Newton 2020. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of...
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Easy process, staff answered all questions and provided us a good feel of facility, daily routine, and care expectations. I would recommend Prema at Ashton Hills to others.
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.
Prema at Ashton Hills is just minutes away from Piedmont Newton Hospital, shopping, dining, churches, and entertainment, such as the Ashton Hills Golf Club. The stylish craftsman style property features 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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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The community is outstanding. The food is good,but needs more foods for diabetics. The staff is always helpful. The activities are great. A great community for others.
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.
Senior Solutions of Social CircleWhen you need superior care and comfort for your senior relative due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other concerns, Senior Solutions of Social Circle, Georgia offers an excellent option worthy of your consideration. Social Circle is a small community with an...
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Cost of memory care in Shady Dale, GA

The average cost of senior living in Shady Dale is $5,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milledgeville, GA with an average of $4,647 per month.

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

Shady Dale, GA
$5,285/mo
$5,259/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,285/mo

Memory care costs in Shady Dale, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,653/mo
Studio
$6,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,068/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,266/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Dale 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: Shady Dale, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Dale, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,259/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,661/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,405/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Shady Dale, GA:$5,285/mo
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Dale, GA:$4,628/mo
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Shady Dale, GA:$3,568/mo
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Shady Dale, GA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shady Dale 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
Shady Dale, GA$4,917/mo$4,698/mo+4.7%
Georgia$5,059/mo$4,895/mo+3.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Shady Dale, GA
2024 average cost:$4,917/mo
2023 average cost:$4,698/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$5,059/mo
2023 average cost:$4,895/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shady Dale

Recent reviews for memory care in Shady Dale

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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The Gardens of Social Circle

4.7
The management was so cooperative and helpful with our move. Afterwards, it was a team effort in helping mom get acclimated to her new environment after leaving her home of 57 years. Mom came to Oxton from rehab and still had some medical issues. Knowing that, the staff kept a watchful eye, and ...
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Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

4.0
The Haven has a new director who has made great improvements for the residents. With the new director, came a new culinary director, social coordinator, and optional primary care medical visits. I can visibly see improvements made on property such as a new porch and rocking chairs. I also notice ...
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Shady Dale review score based on 13,613 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 13613 reviews of 373 Shady Dale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Dale 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

Shady Dale review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Shady Dale, GA373 facilities
8.3
Jackson, GA373 facilities
8.3
Covington, GA373 facilities

Review subcategories for Shady Dale 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 13,613 reviews of 373 Shady Dale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Dale 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.
Shady Dale, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shady Dale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Dale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Dale, 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 Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shady Dale, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.7%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Dale, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.3%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.4%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Dale, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Dale, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Dale, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Shady Dale

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