The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Coweta County, GA for 2024

Ranked as one of the top places to save for retirement in the state, Coweta County is home to approximately 19,000 seniors. Some of these seniors make up part of the 140,000 people in Georgia who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

The county has two memory care facilities in Newnan that are regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health to help accommodate these numbers. These facilities are best known as specialized memory care units within assisted living communities with at least 25 or more beds or personal care homes that house at least two.

• Coweta County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Piedmont Newnan Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Seniors who pay for memory care in Coweta County may find it difficult to manage expenses due to the high cost of living, which is 11 percent higher than the national average. The cost of living is also higher than the state average, which makes the county a less affordable option within the state.
• In Coweta County and the state of Georgia, seniors don't have to pay state income tax on Social Security Income benefits (SSI), which may leave more money at the end of the year after paying taxes. The state also offers a $65,000 per person deduction for those 64 and older on all types of retirement income.
• Average temperatures in Coweta County range from 31 degrees to 90 degrees with little to no chance of snow. When choosing a memory care facility for loved ones, families may want to make sure the facility has taken measures to prevent their residents from wandering in extreme weather conditions.

Memory Care costs in Coweta County start around $5,820 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Coweta County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Georgia page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Georgia page.

Coweta County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Georgia page for more information about these laws.