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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Spence, GA
If your loved one needs memory care in Spence, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Spence, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Spence incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Spence memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Spence, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Thomasville, Moultrie and South Moultrie.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Thomasville, Moultrie and South Moultrie.
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9.8
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35 reviews
I am very happy with the care they provide for my step father!! They are very friendly, caring and go above and beyond! The apartment is so spacious and allows him all the comfort of home. Everyone there is...
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.
'BEST OF' THOMASVILLEVoted Best Senior Living Community in the Times-Enterprise Readers’ Choice Poll, our community adjoins the famous Thomasville Rose Garden and Cherokee Lake Park, and most apartments have views of Thomasville’s natural beauty. Downtown shopping, nationally accredited...
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8.9
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5 reviews
Great staff and good care. Food is probably the only negative. Overall the staff are flexible and accommodating and I would definitely recommend this community to other families
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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8 reviews
The facility is very clean, it did not smell like pee like some other places we visited. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The room sizes are good, they are not suites but the residents really...
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.
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Commode was fifthly. Hard, stuck on BM on lid and on outside and inside. His wife [name removed] cleaned it up while we were there. We understand things get dirty but this was stuck on....like it has been...
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.
Located in the historic Mitchell County, Savannah Court of Camilla offers an intimate retirement community. Tucked off the main road,it is a peaceful and elegant setting set on several acres which is surrounded by oak trees and southern breezes. Savannah Court of Camilla offers a range of living...
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"What's going to come of Mom?” This was one of the first things that crossed my mind when my Dad died rather unexpectedly in July 2015 in Thomasville, GA. My Dad had been my Mom's lifeline and had...
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.
If you are concerned about a loved one who is no longer able to safely care for all the details of daily living, it may be time to provide a helping hand. The Suites of Woodleaf offers the ideal solution for those who need support with medications, social connections, housekeeping, meals and...
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18 reviews
So far I've been very pleased. The facility is super clean. The rooms are nice. They seem to keep them well maintained. Normally the care is pretty good, although today they didn't change my loved one...
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 Residence at Oak Grove is an assisted living and memory care community. The Residence of Oak Grove was named after the nursery, once located on Market Street just adjacent to the property. Seniors will be able to take advantage of all the amenities the community has to offer including a...
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 Spence, GA
The average cost of senior living in Spence is $3,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Doerun, GA with an average of $3,343 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Spence, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Spence, GA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Spence
Recent reviews for memory care in Spence
Legacy Village at Park Regency in Moultrie, GA
5.0
They were a five for my loved one, but we're not using them now.
Savannah Court of Camilla
4.4
We chose Savannah Court at the time because of recommendations we had gotten about the facility. The room sizes here were satisfactory for her needs, they were plenty big enough. The food was pretty good, I ate with her a couple of times. The best part about the community was that I was able to ...
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Legacy Village at Plantation Manor in Thomasville, GA
3.9
Disclaimer: I have had maybe ten experiences with assisted living facilities, over many years. I am comparing Legacy Village to all those, not just to local facilities.
Legacy Village is about average for a contemporary facility, on the Atlanta scale. On the Thomasville scale, it's great. ...
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Spence review score based on 26 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 7 Spence memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Spence 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
Spence review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Spence 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 26 reviews of 7 Spence memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Spence 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.Spence, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
5.0
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.9
4.0
Activities
4.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
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Spence memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spence memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spence, 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 Spence 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 Spence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Spence, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Spence 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 Spence Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spence, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spence 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 Spence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spence, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Spence 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 Spence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spence, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spence 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 Spence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spence, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southern Pines, A Charter Senior Living Community, Magnolia Place of Cairo and Legacy Village at Plantation Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Spence, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Spence, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Spence, Georgia is Southern Pines, A Charter Senior Living Community. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Spence, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Spence, 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 Spence, 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 Spence, Georgia ranges from $1700 to $8138. The average Memory Care cost in Spence, Georgia is $3,909. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Spence, Georgia typically starts at $1700. 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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