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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wilkes County, GA

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Georgia is $5,259, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Wilkes County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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The experience with Magnolia Estates has been great so far, the staff members are really friendly - they have been such a huge help with our loved ones care which we really appreciate. Based on our...
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 had its beginning in Elberton in 1984. Betty Rampey, President of Magnolia Estates, Inc., started the corporation at its present location. This turn of the century antebellum home was built in the mid 1890's and was originally the W.O. Jones estate. It is charcterized by its...
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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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We moved our Mother into Washington Manor the week after Thanksgiving 2014. We could not be more pleased! The staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. They check on her very often. The schedule...
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.
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.
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 Wilkes County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Georgia is $5,259 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

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

Semi-Private
$6,138/mo
Studio
$7,413/mo

Senior living costs in Georgia vs. 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 state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeGeorgiaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,259/mo$6,999/mo24.9% below national median
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$5,830/mo20.1% below national median
Independent Living$3,405/mo$3,520/mo3.3% below national median
Memory Care
Georgia:$5,259/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:24.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Georgia:$4,661/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:20.1% below national median
Independent Living
Georgia:$3,405/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.3% below national median
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Wilkes County review score based on 5 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 5 reviews of 1 Wilkes County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilkes 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

Wilkes County review score compared against nearby cities

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Wilkes County, GA1 facilities
8.7
Washington, GA24 facilities
8.6
Tignall, GA18 facilities

Wilkes County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkes County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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
44.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.6%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.8%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.2%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County 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
54.1%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.4%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County 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
15.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkes County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Estates, Harpers Personal Care Home and Washington Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wilkes County, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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