45 Memory Care Facilities near Marietta, GA

Memory care facilities are licensed as a specialized form of an assisted living community by the Georgia Department of Community Health’s Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD). This means they must adhere to all the same rules and regulations that govern assisted living communities, which cover everything from meal expectations and how care is provided to medication management and staff training.

In addition to those rules and regulations, additional requirements for memory care apply:

• The facility must have alerts on exit doors to ensure residents are not wandering off.
• The facility must provide a secured outdoor space for residents.
• Visual contrasts and adequate lighting that prevent shadows must be incorporated into the design of the memory care unit.
• Multipurpose common spaces must be available for dining and activities.
• Daily therapeutic activities must take place over the following areas: social activities, gross motor activities, outdoor activities, self-care activities, and sensory-enhancement activities.

Many of the other additional requirements for memory care facilities have to do with staffing and staff training. All staff are required to undergo training within 60 days of hire to understand the nature of Alzheimer’s and dementia and how to best care for seniors with those issues. Each facility is also required to have enough specially trained staff members to cover the needs of all residents. The regulations specify the exact ratio of how many nurses, direct care staff members, and medication aides must be available based on the number of residents and the time of day.

Residents must also have a written care plan that outlines the resident’s social and medical needs, along with any additional services necessary to ensure their well-being. It will also incorporate doctor’s orders, including specific instructions for addressing individual behaviors. This comprehensive care plan aims to address all aspects of the resident’s requirements and provide them with the best possible care.

If you would like to review the inspection reports of any of Marietta’s memory care facilities, Georgia provides a website where you can search inspection reports or verify a facility’s license.

Georgia Department of Health contact information

Georgia Department of Public Health
2 Peachtree St. NW, 15th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-657-2700
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Embrace a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle in Marietta, Georgia, as our memory care communities welcome senior citizens with open arms. Marietta offers more than just a place to call home—it’s an exhilarating destination that combines delightful weather, a close-knit community, and a rich historical tapestry. The goal of each of these memory care facilities is to create an enriching environment to engage and treat residents with the most specialized care.

Senior living options including memory care

Two of our 42 partner memory care facilities in Marietta are classified as stand-alone. The others are partnered with communities offering various other arrangements, ideal for seamlessly transitioning into another type of care. All of these are within 10 miles of downtown Marietta, Georgia. Here’s what our other partner communities offer:

• 21 combination assisted living and memory care facilities
• 8 combination assisted living, independent living, and memory care facilities
• 6 combination group home and memory care facilities

Specialized care

Memory care facilities in Marietta are designed to help those with Alzheimer’s or dementia age gracefully and safely. While at one of our partner memory care living facilities, you will likely find exit-seeking behavior care, an enclosed courtyard, full medication management, and a 24-hour awake staff. Nearly all of our partner memory care facilities have staff present to reorient seniors who are restless, pacing, or wandering. These facilities also design specific activities for seniors with memory care needs.

Wonderful amenities

Whether your loved one craves a sun-soaked barbecue, an enriching day trip to Historic Marietta Square, or a joyous birthday celebration, memory care communities in Marietta provide a wealth of amenities to fulfill their every desire. They will engage in diverse activities, from delightful on-site dining experiences to stimulating arts and crafts workshops. Select facilities offer stunning gardens, charming courtyards, and picturesque walking trails, inviting residents to relish the delightful Georgian weather and embrace the outdoors. Memory care facilities are designed to keep residents engaged in everyday life with a fully trained staff to help them do just that.