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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Thurston, GA
If your loved one needs memory care in Thurston, A Place for Mom can help. With 76 memory care facilities in Thurston, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Thurston incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Thurston memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Thurston, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Buckhead, Arnoldsville and Siloam.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Buckhead, Arnoldsville and Siloam.
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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...
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.
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...
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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My mother has been at this facility for 3 years and loves it. This place is great. They take very good care of their residents. Great family environment.
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.
Autumn Village Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Jackson, GA, in Butts County. Jackson is the county seat of Butts County and is located just forty minutes southwest of Atlanta. Jackson is a diverse town, rich in history and natural settings. It is just minutes from...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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 Thurston, GA
The average cost of senior living in Thurston is $4,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sparta, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thurston, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thurston, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Thurston, GA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Thurston
Recent reviews for memory care in Thurston
Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA
5.0
I have been a resident at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee since November 2016 in one of the villas and am very happy here. The staff and caregivers are wonderful. I have a tendency to fall and each time I have had to push my alert button they come right away to see about me.
I am furnished ...
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Benton House of Grayson
5.0
I can't say enough about the Benton House! My husband has been home for about a week now he is doing so much better. So much healthier and able to walk with his walker. The people there were absolutely wonderful. The staff took such a special interest in my husband's needs. They would make him ...
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Dream Catcher - The Farm in Jackson, GA
4.8
There's a lot of love there. The director and all the admin staff have been really good. They really seem to care about the patients. My loved one says they come and talk to her every day and are very loving. She says she's really happy with the food. The breakfast is really good, with ...
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Thurston review score based on 150 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 58 Thurston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Thurston 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
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Review subcategories for Thurston 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 150 reviews of 58 Thurston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thurston 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.Thurston, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Thurston memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston, 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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
69%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.5%
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
70.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Thurston 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 Thurston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thurston 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 Thurston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston 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 Thurston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston 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 Thurston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Home Senior Living of Thomson, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Retreat at Loganville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thurston, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 76 memory care facilities near Thurston, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Thurston, Georgia is At Home Senior Living of Thomson. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 76 memory care facilities near you in Thurston, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thurston, 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 Thurston, 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 Thurston, Georgia ranges from $849 to $8000. The average Memory Care cost in Thurston, Georgia is $4,046. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Thurston, Georgia typically starts at $849. 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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