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Sunrise at Five Forks

  3997 Five Forks Trickum Road
Lilburn, GA 30047

Oaks at Snellville

  2078 Scenic Highway
Snellville, GA 30078

Brookside Stone Mountain

  1745 Parke Plaza Circle
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Sunrise at Webb Gin

  1375 Webb Gin House Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Atria Park of Tucker

  5844 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker, GA 30084

Brookdale Lawrenceville

  1000 River Centre Place
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

TerraBella Sugarloaf

  1220 Satellite Blvd NW
Suwanee, GA 30024

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Hope Center Dacula

  1200 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019

Oaks at Tucker

  1300 Montreal Road
Tucker, GA 30084

Village Park Peachtree Corners

  5701 Spalding Dr
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

The Madeline of Decatur

  475 Irvin Court
Decatur, GA 30030

Oaks at Conyers

  1352 Wellbrook Circle
Conyers, GA 30012

King’sBridge Retirement Community

  3055 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

The Phoenix at Dunwoody

  4484 North Shallowford Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Orchard at Brookhaven

  1634 Afton Ln NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Sunrise of Decatur

  920 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030

Sunrise of Johns Creek

  11405 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097

Tapestry House Memory Care

  9212 Nesbit Ferry Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Safe Haven at Brookhaven

  1286 Kendrick Rd
Atlanta, GA 30319

The Retreat at Buford

  3177 Gravel Springs Road
Buford, GA 30519

Belmont Village at Johns Creek

  4315 Johns Creek Parkway
Suwanee, GA 30024

A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

  1819 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Safe Haven at Lenox Park

  1137 Lynmoor Drive
Atlanta, GA 30319

Lenbrook

  3747 Peachtree Rd NE, , GA
Atlanta, GA 30319

Sunrise at Ivey Ridge

  2950 Old Alabama Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Sunrise at Buckhead

  1000 Lenox Park Blvd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30319

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

  1240 Ashford Center Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30338

Atria Buckhead

  2848 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30324

Brighton Gardens of Buckhead

  3088 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30324

Wickshire South Lee Buford

  4355 South Lee Street
Buford, GA 30518

Antebellum James Burgess

  1520 James Burgess Road
Suwanee, GA 30024

The Mann House Sandy Springs

  5413 Northland Dr
Atlanta, GA 30342

Hollander Senior Living Sandy Springs

  5399 Northland Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328

Vernon Springs

  690 Mt. Vernon Hwy
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Belmont Village at Buckhead

  5455 Glenridge Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30342

Charter Senior Living of Buford

  4450 Old Hamilton Mill Road
Buford, GA 30518

Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta

  4125 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Villa Palazzo

  1260 Hightower Trail
Atlanta, GA 30350

Legacy Ridge at Buckhead

  4804 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342

Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit II

  8480 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30350

Village Park Alpharetta

  12300 Morris Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005

Heartis Buckhead

  2051 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Village Park Milton

  555 Wills Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Magnolia Place of Roswell

  655 Mansell Road
Roswell, GA 30076

Historic Roswell Place

  75 Magnolia Street
Roswell, GA 30075

1 Featured Memory Care Communities in the Lilburn Area

TerraBella Sugarloaf

Exceptional Living. Exceptional Value.

  •  1220 Satellite Blvd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024
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  • On-site medical director and 24-hour nursing
  • Delicious Chef-Prepared Gourmet Meals
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  • Luxurious apartment homes

44 Memory Care Communities in the Lilburn Area

Sunrise at Five Forks

Our Personalized Approach to Care Helps Us Meet Your Changing Needs.

  •  3997 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Trained staff available 24 hours a day
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal

Oaks at Snellville

Beautiful Assisted Living in Snellville

  •  2078 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA 30078
  • Three restaurant-style meals served in the inviting Main Dining Room, and two snacks throughout the day
  • Daily therapeutic, social and recreational activities
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Enclosed landscaped courtyard with walking path and fish pond
  • Transportation to scheduled medical appointments

Brookside Stone Mountain

A Welcoming Place to Call Home!

  •  1745 Parke Plaza Circle, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
  • Several floor plans of varying square footage
  • Three homemade meals served restaurant-style each day, in our elegant dining room
  • Completely maintenance free, inside and out
  • Parties, socials, hobby and game groups
  • Emergency response call system

Sunrise at Webb Gin

From Our Home Cooked Meals to Our Community Cat & Dog, You'll Feel Right at Home.

  •  1375 Webb Gin House Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Daily exercise and wellness programming
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal

Atria Park of Tucker

Supportive Senior Living and Memory Care in Tucker, GA

  •  5844 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084
  • Licensed nurse on-call 24/7; Discreet support available 24/7
  • Personal grooming assistance (e.g., bathing, getting dressed)
  • Assistance getting out of bed or chair; escorts to and from meals and events
  • A thoughtfully planned calendar of events, opportunities and outings tailored to personal interests
  • Full-service, family-style dining experiences in an environment designed to encourage social connection and comfort

Brookdale Lawrenceville

Life...Live It Well!

  •  1000 River Centre Place, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
  • 3 delicious meals served daily
  • 24-hour specially-trained on-site staff
  • Engaging Activities
  • Apartment maintenance
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service

Hope Center Dacula

Assisted Living community begins with an understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

  •  1200 Winder Highway, Dacula, GA 30019
  • Large private & companion-style suites
  • Customized personal care assistance
  • Three restaurant style home-cooked meals
  • Housekeeping, personal laundry & linen service
  • In-house state-of-the-art pharmacy & medication management program

Oaks at Tucker

Assisted Living & Alzheimer's Care in Tucker Georgia

  •  1300 Montreal Road, Tucker, GA 30084
  • Several spacious floor plans available
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerator, microwave, and sink (Assisted Living Units)
  • Complete dining program with snacks
  • Inventive and meaningful activity programs
  • 24-hour care available

Village Park Peachtree Corners

Unparalleled service. A singular focus. Senior living designed by you.

  •  5701 Spalding Dr, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
  • Full-Service Restaurant, Farm-to-Table Menu Items, Juice & Coffee Bars
  • Daily Living Assistance (Dressing, Bathing, Etc.)
  • Full-Service Salon, Heated Pool, Fitness Center, Walking Paths & Courtyards
  • Monitored Care Call System, On-Site Nurse for Health & Wellness Assessments
  • Concierge Transportation & Wellness Services

The Madeline of Decatur

Welcome to The Madeline of Decatur - Decatur’s premier memory care community

  •  475 Irvin Court, Decatur, GA 30030
  • 46 apartments all on one level for easy access
  • All utilities except basic cable and telephone included
  • Beds, dressers and lamps can be provided by our community
  • 3 delicious homemade meals a day, served restaurant-style
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service

Oaks at Conyers

Assisted Living & Memory Care in Conyers, Georgia

  •  1352 Wellbrook Circle, Conyers, GA 30012
  • Regular individualized needs assessment
  • Social, recreational, educational and spiritual activities
  • Complete dining program with snacks
  • Warm and pleasant living areas
  • Choice of suite layouts

King’sBridge Retirement Community

The Beauty of Living in Community

  •  3055 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
  • From our 24-hour concierge to stamps for your birthday cards, we are here for you.
  • Exercises with balloons and weights to keep the body in shape, and brain aerobics that sharpen the mind
  • Games such as cards, bingo, board games, team trivia, and Wii games
  • Weekly laundry, housekeeping, and carefree professional maintenance.
  • Bus trips are scheduled on a regular basis to visit local attractions

The Phoenix at Dunwoody

Where Neighbors Become Friends ...and Friends Become Family.

  •  4484 North Shallowford Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
  • Private dining room
  • Beauty salon/barber shop
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Lounge/common areas
  • Spa/whirlpool

Orchard at Brookhaven

Assisted Living & Memory Care Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

  •  1634 Afton Ln NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
  • Oak Grove - 23 apartments supporting residents who benefit from minimal to moderate care support
  • Sycamore Grove - 14 apartments supporting residents with mild cognitive change who benefit from engagement designed to sustain independence and cognitive function
  • Cypress Grove - 17 apartments offering persons 49-79 years of age a specialized approach to care presenting with early stage dementia
  • Maple Grove - 17 apartments supporting active residents living with mid or late stage dementia who benefit from continuous care support
  • Laurel Grove - 8 low sensory apartments supporting residents who benefit from a smaller environment of continuous care and nurturing support

Sunrise of Decatur

Our Personalized Approach to Care Helps Us Meet Your Changing Needs.

  •  920 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Trained staff available 24 hours a day
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal

Sunrise of Johns Creek

The Life You Want. The Care You Need. The Joy of Every Day.

  •  11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
  • Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Daily exercise and wellness programming
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans

Tapestry House Memory Care

Discover all of the Amazing Amenities and Exceptional Care at Tapestry House!

  •  9212 Nesbit Ferry Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • Choose a floor plan with a view of our beautiful courtyard or overlook the wooded beauty of a natural area.
  • Private bathroom with call cord and grab bars at the toilet and inside the step-in shower
  • Three Delicious Meals Per Day - Plus Two Snacks
  • Beauty and Barber Salon
  • 24-Hour Staff Assistance

Safe Haven at Brookhaven

Personalized Care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Diabetes & Other Forms of Dementia in the Atlanta, GA, area.

  •  1286 Kendrick Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319
  • 24-hour, certified caregivers, with high caregiver to resident ratios
  • Respectful assistance with personal hygiene care
  • Ongoing assessments (weekly blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight)
  • Indoor and outdoor recreation
  • ADA rooms

The Retreat at Buford

Let us help make the rest of your years, be the best of your years!

  •  3177 Gravel Springs Road, Buford, GA 30519
  • Private rooms that reflect your unique preference, and the convenience of health and happiness centered in one thriving community
  • Full-Time Credentialed Wellness Director
  • Full Service Beauty and Barber Salon
  • Housekeeping and Laundry Services
  • Movie Theatre with Bistro

Belmont Village at Johns Creek

The Community Built for Life

  •  4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Alzheimer's Specialty Trained Staff
  • Fitness Program
  • Pet Policy: Ask For Details
  • Senior-focused social, recreational, and educational activities
  • All utilities except telephone

A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

A Legacy of Care

  •  1819 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
  • Long-term senior care
  • Short-term recovery care
  • Therapy and Stroke Rehabilitation programs for short-term & long-care patients
  • Rhodes to Home - an innovative and rehabilitative program which offers a bridge between hospitalization and home
  • Horticultural Therapy and Music Therapy

Safe Haven at Lenox Park

Personalized Care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Diabetes & Other Forms of Dementia in the Atlanta, GA, area.

  •  1137 Lynmoor Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319
  • 24-hour, certified caregivers, with high caregiver to resident ratios
  • Respectful assistance with personal hygiene care
  • Ongoing assessments (weekly blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight)
  • Indoor and outdoor recreation
  • ADA rooms

Lenbrook

Engaged Senior Living in Atlanta

  •  3747 Peachtree Rd NE, , GA , Atlanta, GA 30319
  • Exquisitely appointed residences with outstanding features. More than 30 different floor plans to choose from
  • Five restaurants with different daily menus
  • A 5,000 square foot Events Center, complete with dance floor and stage; perfect for lectures and community-wide gatherings
  • Convenience Store, Theatre, Salon and Spa, Meditation Room, Library, Woodworking Shop, Art Studio
  • On-site Clinic, Assisted Living Suites, and Medicare-certified Health Center with long-term nursing care, memory care, rehabilitation and a 60-day healthcare benefit for each resident

Sunrise at Ivey Ridge

The Life You Want. The Care You Need. The Joy of Every Day.

  •  2950 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Trained staff available 24 hours a day
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal

Sunrise at Buckhead

From Our Home Cooked Meals to Our Community Cat & Dog, You'll Feel Right at Home.

  •  1000 Lenox Park Blvd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
  • Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Trained staff available 24 hours a day
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

Our Personalized Approach to Care Helps Us Meet Your Changing Needs.

  •  1240 Ashford Center Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
  • Weekly personal laundry

Atria Buckhead

Memory Care, Independent and Supportive Senior Living in Atlanta, GA

  •  2848 Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA 30324
  • 24-hour availability of a trained staff
  • A choice of apartments
  • A full-time director for events and activities
  • Anytime Cafe with complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Delicious meals served restaurant-style each day

Brighton Gardens of Buckhead

The Life You Want. The Care You Need. The Joy of Every Day.

  •  3088 Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA 30324
  • Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Trained staff available 24 hours a day
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans

Wickshire South Lee Buford

Welcome to Senior Living at Wickshire South Lee Buford Georgia

  •  4355 South Lee Street, Buford, GA 30518
  • 3 delicious meals served daily
  • 24-hour specially-trained on-site staff
  • Engaging Activities
  • Apartment maintenance
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service

Antebellum James Burgess

Antebellum James Burgess is the newest Senior Living Community development in the Suwanee Area

  •  1520 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Large private & companion-style suites
  • In-house state-of-the-art pharmacy & medication management program
  • Three restaurant style home-cooked meals
  • On-site beauty & barber salon
  • Planned monthly activity / social calendar

The Mann House Sandy Springs

Superior Senior Living in Atlanta, Georgia

  •  5413 Northland Dr, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Salus ™ holistic wellness approach and Valeo™ Memory Care neighborhood
  • Anytime restaurant-style dining featuring a varity of seasonal chef-prepared entrees
  • Dining room, salon, courtyard & patio
  • Housekeeping, laundry and linen services, maintenance and repairs, utilities included
  • 24- hour team coverage and health support

Hollander Senior Living Sandy Springs

Welcome to Hollander Senior Living Sandy Springs

  •  5399 Northland Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Social, Educational, Cultural, Devotional and Recreational Programs
  • Dietary Management and Eating Assistance
  • Trained Staff Available 24-Hours a Day
  • Coordination, Mobility and Transferring
  • Emergency Response System

Vernon Springs

Luxury and style in a distinctive community

  •  690 Mt. Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
  • Remote Control Heating and Air Conditioning Units in Each Apartment
  • Social, Educational and Spiritual Programs to Accomodate All Faiths
  • Spa Room with Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • We cater to our resident's special diet needs and preferences
  • 24 Hours Bistro

Belmont Village at Buckhead

Welcome to Belmont Village Assisted Living Communities!

  •  5455 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Three delicious, nutritious meals per day served restaurant-style in the comfortable and friendly ambiance of Josephine's Kitchen
  • Senior-focused social, recreational, and educational activities
  • Residences have kitchenettes including an under-counter refrigerator, microwave, cabinets and sink.
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are controlled individually in each residence.
  • Emergency response systems are provided in each residence.

Charter Senior Living of Buford

We have promised ourselves that we shall always treat our residents as we would our own loved ones. Nothing less than our best will do.

  •  4450 Old Hamilton Mill Road, Buford, GA 30518
  • Several floor plans of varying square footage
  • Individually controlled heating and air-conditioning
  • Access to beauty salon and nail services
  • Our garden areas have home grown, fresh tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers in raised beds for easy access.
  • 3 meals a day, served restaurant-style

Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta

A Vibrant Senior Living Community Located in Alpharetta, Georgia

  •  4125 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • Private and Companion Apartment Homes
  • Home-style food at the Family Table
  • Registered Nurse Provides Care Coordination
  • Life Enrichment & Support Programs
  • Every customized service plan is all inclusive, with no hidden charges

Villa Palazzo

Assisted Living Community in Atlanta, GA

  •  1260 Hightower Trail, Atlanta, GA 30350
  • Nestled in a secluded, wooded setting with beautifully landscaped grounds, an outdoor courtyard and lovely gardens
  • 104 apartments on three floors
  • Three homemade meals served restaurant-style each day, in our elegant dining room
  • Scheduled outings (Shopping, local tourist spots, etc...)
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service

Legacy Ridge at Buckhead

Enriching Happiness

  •  4804 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Companion & Private Room Accommodations
  • Home-style food at the Family Table
  • Registered Nurse Provides Care Coordination
  • Life Enrichment & Support Programs
  • Every customized service plan is all inclusive, with no hidden charges

Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit II

Our Personalized Approach to Care Helps Us Meet Your Changing Needs.

  •  8480 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30350
  • Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Trained staff available 24 hours a day
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans

Village Park Alpharetta

Unparalleled service. A singular focus. Senior living designed by you.

  •  12300 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005
  • Full-service Restaurants & Bars, Bistro, Juice & Coffee Bars, Outdoor Patio Dining
  • Daily Living Assistance (Dressing, Bathing, Etc.)
  • Salon & Spa, Heated Pool, Fitness Center, Walking Paths & Courtyards
  • Monitored Care Call System, On-Site Nurse for Health & Wellness Assessments
  • Concierge Transportation & Wellness Services

Heartis Buckhead

Upscale living can be downright fun

  •  2051 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Savor the all-day dining and multiple dining areas
  • Catch a classic in the theatre, schedule an appointment at the salon and spa, unwind by the pool, or discover a new passion in the art studio
  • Catch a classic in the theatre, schedule an appointment at the salon and spa, unwind by the pool, or discover a new passion in the art studio
  • Enjoy peace of mind knowing a licensed nurse is always available
  • Enjoy digital cable and free Wi-Fi with all utilities included, except telephone

Village Park Milton

Unparalleled service. A singular focus. Senior living designed by you.

  •  555 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009
  • Full-service Restaurants & Bars, Bistro, Juice & Coffee Bars, Outdoor Patio Dining
  • Daily Living Assistance (Dressing, Bathing, Etc.)
  • Salon & Spa, Heated Pool, Fitness Center, Walking Gardens
  • Monitored Care Call System, On-Site Nurse for Health & Wellness Assessments
  • Next Door to Wills Park

Magnolia Place of Roswell

Memory Care & Personal Care Home in Roswell, GA

  •  655 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076
  • Studio, one and two bedroom apartments
  • Month to month rental, no buy-in required
  • Library, comfortable living rooms and social meeting areas
  • Close to medical services, shopping and restaurants
  • Anytime Dining served restaurant style

Historic Roswell Place

Welcome Home to Historic Roswell Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

  •  75 Magnolia Street, Roswell, GA 30075
  • Studio, and one bedroom floor plans available
  • Three nutritious, freshly prepared meals daily
  • Exercise and fitness programs
  • Daily cultural, social and/or educational programs, outings or events
  • All utilities paid except phone

What is Dementia, Alzheimer’s, & Memory Care?

Memory Care is a long-term residential care option in senior housing that provides specialized, around-the-clock care to older adults living with all types of dementia.  Memory Care, also referred to as Alzheimer’s Care or Dementia Care, may become necessary once cognitive disorders reach a stage that makes living at home or receiving care at home too difficult. It’s common to find a Memory Care unit within an Assisted Living community, often in a specialized building or neighborhood.  Memory Care housing may also be found in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, a Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home or as a standalone entity or community.

Dementia vs Alzheimer’s

Dementia is a broad term applied to a group of symptoms related to a decline in mental function that is severe enough to interfere with daily living.  Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injuries are all linked to dementia.  Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disorder, and the most common form of dementia, that destroys memory and cognitive skills over time.  Both dementia and Alzheimer’s may result in memory loss, mood swings, speech impairment, confusion/hallucinations and incontinence.

When Might Memory Care be Necessary?

It may be time to look into a memory care community if you’re concerned for your loved one’s health and safety due to one or more of the following issues:

  • Wandering from home or getting lost on familiar routes
  • Forgetting to turn off stoves or other appliances
  • Changes in personality, such as aggression or hostility
  • Misplacing items and forgetting important dates and names
  • Incoherent thoughts and speech
  • Impaired judgment
  • Physical changes, including weight loss, poor hygiene and falls or unexplained bruises
  • Unpaid bills, insufficient or spoiled food in the home, pets and/or housekeeping are neglected
  • Changes in health and behavior that are beyond your family’s ability to manage

What is the Difference between Memory Care and Assisted Living?

Memory Care and Assisted Living communities both providing housing, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.  However, Memory Care communities offer additional features that are specifically designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, in the following areas:

  • Safety: Memory Care communities typically have locked entrances and exits with keypad codes, door alarms and enclosed outdoor spaces. Staff will also escort residents to and from meals and activities.
  • Layout: Soothing spaces, color-coded walls and common rooms clearly marked with pictures to help reduce confusion.
  • Activities: While both Assisted Living and Memory Care communities both offer activities that encourage socialization, Memory Care communities often include therapies and exercises that help maintain cognitive skills and increase relaxation, such as occupational, art or music therapies. They also have predictable schedules and follow set routines.
  • Staff and Training: The staff in a Memory Care community are trained to manage wandering, and to redirect behaviors common to dementia, such as agitation, confusion, aggression and anxiety. There is 24/7 care, a higher staff-resident ratio and personalized care plans.

A Memory Care community can offer your loved one more independence, engagement, safety and specialized support, along with peace of mind for you.   Begin your search for a Memory Care community using our US map above. Our search results include facility pictures, descriptions, floor plans and pricing where available.