Henry County, Georgia, has a population of more than 153,000 people, 12 percent of whom are aged 65 and older. Some of these seniors make up part of the 140,000 people in the state who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. To accommodate them, there are six memory care facilities in the area in cities like Hampton and Stockbridge. These facilities are specialized units within a personal care home or assisted living facilities.
Only 20 miles from Atlanta, Henry County provides many of the city’s amenities but with greater affordability. The County has a cost of living index of 105.9, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 100 but below that of Atlanta and other prominent U.S. cities, which is just one reason retirees are attracted to the region.