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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Leo, GA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Leo, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Leo, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Leo incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Leo memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Leo, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tugaloo, Bellton and Lakeshore Estates.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gainesville, Dawsonville and Price.

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Photo of Gardens of Gainesville
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1212 Floor plans available
8.3
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61 reviews
8.3
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61 reviews
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The staff was great, especially Israel, he was so helpful!! Mom didn't really need a lot of care, she can do pretty much everything on her own. The room was clean and a great size for her. We were not very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Gardens of Gainesville is situated at the base of the North Georgia Mountains on the outskirts of downtown Gainesville and a short distance from Lake Lanier. Offering Independent Senior Living (with services available), Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Gardens of Gainesville offers true...
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Photo of The Oaks-Scenic View (Assisted Living)
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7.7
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12 reviews
7.7
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12 reviews
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Our mom has been living at Pruitt Place (previously, Scenic View) for 7 months We visit frequently and often unannounced. We also get insight to staff care when our mom calls to complain "they are being mean...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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Photo of Dahlonega Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Leo, GA

The average cost of senior living in Leo is $4,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakwood, GA with an average of $4,894 per month.

Memory care costs in Leo, GA, vs. state and national averages

Leo, GA
$4,894/mo
$5,252/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Leo, GA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,894/mo

Memory care costs in Leo, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,051/mo
Studio
$5,295/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,337/mo

Senior living costs in Leo vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Leo, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeo, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,894/mo$5,252/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,237/mo$4,752/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,269/mo$3,379/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Leo, GA:$4,894/mo
Georgia:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Leo, GA:$5,237/mo
Georgia:$4,752/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Leo, GA:$3,269/mo
Georgia:$3,379/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Leo, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Leo and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Leo, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Leo have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Leo, GA$4,975/mo$4,805/mo+3.5%
Georgia$5,059/mo$4,895/mo+3.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Leo, GA
2024 average cost:$4,975/mo
2023 average cost:$4,805/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$5,059/mo
2023 average cost:$4,895/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Leo

Recent reviews for memory care in Leo

North Georgia Assisted Living in Dawsonville, GA

5.0
Grady [removed] and his staff was instrumental in making the facility a positive experience for both my Mother and our family at a very difficult time.

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Dahlonega Assisted Living

4.6
For the most part, our family and friends who've visited there have been pretty impressed with the place. It's very clean and efficient. The staff is friendly and seem to take care of Mom well. The food looks pretty good. They offer plenty of activities. Sometimes their communication could ...
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Leo review score based on 503 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 503 reviews of 11 Leo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Leo review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Leo review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Leo, GA11 facilities
8.3
Dahlonega, GA370 facilities
8.6
Cleveland, GA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Leo memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 503 reviews of 11 Leo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Leo resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Leo, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Leo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Leo memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Leo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leo, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.9%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.7%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72%
65.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leo memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Leo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leo, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.2%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.3%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
81.2%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leo memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Leo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leo, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.4%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.4%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Leo memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Leo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leo, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leo memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Leo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leo, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
53.5%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Leo

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Leo protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 memory care facilities near Leo, Georgia. See the full list.
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The best memory care facility near you in Leo, Georgia is Cedarhurst of Oakwood. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Leo, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Leo, Georgia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Leo, Georgia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Leo, Georgia ranges from $$1,800 to $$7,000. The average Memory Care cost in Leo, Georgia is $4,894. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Leo, Georgia typically starts at $$1,800. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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