Memory Care Communities in Warner Robins, Georgia

On average, seniors in Warner Robins pay $3,438 per month for memory care, which is about $1,000 lower than the Georgia average and 38.9% lower than the national norm. Rates are also competitive compared to those in other surveyed cities in the region, with seniors in Macon paying about $140 more per month for care and those in Valdosta paying an additional $540. Similarly, in Atlanta, monthly fees exceed Warner Robins’ average by 40%, and in Columbus, care costs are 53.5% higher than in Warner Robins.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care residents in Warner Robins pay $3,438 per month for services and housing.

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.

Memory care facilities in Warner Robins charge $3,438 per month on average for specialized services. While this is about $690 more than the cost of assisted living, which doesn’t provide dementia support, it’s 16% less per month than basic in-home care or skilled home health care. Additionally, memory care costs about 47% less than nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical monitoring and support in a residential setting.

The Georgia Department of Community Health supports and monitors all memory care facilities in Warner Robins and the rest of the state. This department enforces a consistent standard of care for residents through a strict licensing process and regular inspections. It also publishes information on rules dementia care facilities must follow related to care planning, staffing and building requirements.

 

•  memory care communities promote access to care services through on-staff nurses and on-call physicians.
• On a 100-point cost of living index based on the national norm, Warner Robins scores 79.9. This indicates overall living costs in this city are 20% below national averages, which may appeal to seniors with fixed incomes. Residents in this city typically spend less than national norms for housing, groceries and transportation, which may promote competitive memory care pricing.
• Property crime occurs more frequently in Warner Robins than in a typical U.S. city, although the violent crime rate is close to the national mark. On a 100-point index, the city rates 29 for violent crime, compared to the U.S. score of 22.7. The property crime score is considerably higher at 77.9 versus 35.4 nationally, which may make residential care a safer alternative to living alone for seniors with dementia.
• Warner Robins has a humid subtropical climate with relatively warm weather throughout the year. The summer months are marked by high temperatures of around 92 degrees Fahrenheit and stifling humidity, making them the least comfortable months. However, the other seasons are mild, with daytime temperatures ranging from 57 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the rest of the year. To make it easy for residents to enjoy the weather, many memory care facilities plan activities such as community outings and picnics.
• Warner Robins residents aged 65 and over can claim a state income tax deduction of up to $65,000, significantly reducing or eliminating their tax bill. Additionally, Georgia doesn’t tax Social Security benefits, which may leave more money in the bank for local memory care costs.