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

Fulton County is the most populous county within the state with more than a million residents, 11 percent who are seniors. Many of the state’s 140,000 individuals, who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, reside in Fulton County, and there are approximately 33 memory care facilities in the area to accommodate these people.

In Georgia and Fulton County, these facilities are specialized units within an assisted living facility. They provide medication administration, grooming, housekeeping and other daily services.

• When filing taxes at the end of the year, seniors may find they have more money left over due to the lack of income tax on social security income benefits (SSI). The state also provides a $65,000 per person deduction on all types of retirement income for those living in Fulton County and other parts of the state.
• The cost of living index in Fulton County is 121, which is considerably higher than the state and the national average of 100. Families paying for memory care in the area may find it difficult to budget for necessities in comparison to other more affordable areas.
• Like most cities and counties in Georgia, summers in Fulton County are hot and humid with average highs close to 90 degrees. Winters are short and cold with average daytime lows around freezing. Families may want to ask memory care facilities what measures are in place to prevent their loved ones from getting outside in extreme conditions.
• Fulton County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as WellStar North Fulton Hospital, Northside Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta, Grady Memorial and South Fulton Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Fulton County start around $5,349 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Fulton 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.

Fulton 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.