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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shelly, GA

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

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My father spent the last two years of his life at Pine Shadows. He died at age 100 in 2024. The staff at Pine Shadows provided wonderful care for my father especially the last 10 weeks of his life when he...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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When it comes to the meals and dining service the residents complain of having same meals over and over - family hasn't seen a menu posted. Other than church, we are not aware of activities other than once...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Very nice facility. Excellent staff. Rooms are well maintained Assisted living rooms are private rooms with full bathrooms. Highly recommended. My mother was resistant to the idea at first, as many people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
For older adults seeking companionship, security, or more customized assisted living care, Maple Court Senior Residence provides the perfect place to enjoy life. We offer a varied activity program that focuses on each resident's social, physical, spiritual, emotional, and cognitive well-being....
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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I would tell them that is a good place to take their mother. I think the friendliness and caring of the staff makes it the place to go. My mom says the food isn't very good, but at 89 and she has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.

Cost of memory care in Shelly, GA

The average cost of senior living in Shelly is $4,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cecil, GA with an average of $3,165 per month.

Memory care costs in Shelly, GA, vs. nearby cities

Shelly, GA
$4,090/mo
$4,160/mo
$3,532/mo

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

Shelly, GA
$4,090/mo
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,090/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,873/mo
Studio
$4,419/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,622/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Shelly 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: Shelly, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelly, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,090/mo$4,092/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,026/mo$3,591/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,532/mo$4,247/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Shelly, GA:$4,090/mo
Georgia:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shelly, GA:$4,026/mo
Georgia:$3,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Shelly, GA:$3,532/mo
Georgia:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Shelly, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shelly 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 Shelly, GA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shelly 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 median 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
Shelly, GA$4,561/mo$4,389/mo+3.9%
Georgia$4,527/mo$4,295/mo+5.4%
National$6,119/mo$5,815/mo+5.2%
Shelly, GA
2024 average cost:$4,561/mo
2023 average cost:$4,389/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$4,527/mo
2023 average cost:$4,295/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,119/mo
2023 average cost:$5,815/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shelly

Recent reviews for memory care in Shelly

Tapestry Senior Living Walden in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
This is a gorgeous community with an excellent staff. I'd reccomend it to anyone I know.

St. Augustine Plantation in Tallahassee, FL

4.1
Our loved one was there a very short time before she passed. During that time, it looked like it would have been a great place for her. The staff were good about answering any questions. The care was okay, but because she was declining so rapidly, I think she needed more one-on-one attention. ...
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Sodalis Tallahassee Memory Care

4.5
We chose this community because of the price, location, and the size of the community. It is smaller and more individualized so we get better 1 on 1 care. The room sizes are very comfortable. My mom says some days the food is good and some days it is not. Our favorite part about Tallahassee ...
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Shelly review score based on 171 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 45 Shelly memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelly 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

Shelly review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Shelly 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 171 reviews of 45 Shelly memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelly 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Shelly memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelly memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelly, 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 Shelly 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 Shelly that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelly, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shelly 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 Shelly Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelly, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelly 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 Shelly partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelly, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelly 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 Shelly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelly, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelly 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 Shelly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelly, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Shelly

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 Shelly protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Southern Pines, A Charter Senior Living Community, Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore and Woodmont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shelly, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 58 memory care facilities near Shelly, Georgia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shelly, Georgia is Woodmont Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 58 memory care facilities near you in Shelly, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shelly, 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 Shelly, 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 Shelly, Georgia ranges from $1700 to $8138. The average Memory Care cost in Shelly, Georgia is $4,090. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shelly, Georgia typically starts at $1700. 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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