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

In Gwinnett County, some 10,250 seniors aged 65 or older are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease, dementia or a related impairment. Assisted living facilities (ALCs) and personal care homes (PCHs) may operate memory care units, as long as they follow the guidelines of the Georgia Department of Community Health, which oversees training, facility design and additional regulations. Gwinnett and the surrounding area offer 58 of these facilities.

• The 105.8 cost of living ranking in Gwinnett County is about the same as the national average of 100. Healthcare ranks nearly 10 percent less than the U.S. median, so families who are looking for a memory care unit should consider Gwinnett County, especially if a family member is on a retirement pension, Social Security or another type of fixed income.
  
• Air quality in the county is good to poor, depending on the day and the prevailing winds. Gwinnett County received a grade of B for particle pollution and an F for ozone days. Seniors with lung disease or cardio-vascular impairments may find that residency in Gwinnett could be bad for their health.
  
• The national average for yearly rainfall is 39 inches, and Gwinnett County exceeds that by 14 inches. There are 213 sunny days, which is higher than the national average of 205. High temperatures of 88 and average lows of 31 are mainly responsible for the county's Comfort Index rating of 67 from Sperling. Gwinnett County sees almost no snow with one inch per year normally.
  
• Georgia is among the most tax-friendly states in the U.S. for seniors. For people 65 and above, Social Security and retirement payments are exempt, as is a healthy $65,000 off the top of most income. Property taxes have extra deductions for seniors, and the state sales tax varies between four and eight percent. This can result in extra money to spend on healthcare.

Memory Care costs in Gwinnett County start around $5,031 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 Gwinnett 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.

Gwinnett 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.