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

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Photo of Savannah Court of Lake Oconee
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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21 reviews
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I have loved how thoughtful the memory care staff have been for my mother at The Haven in Greensboro, Georgia. They were willing to help me get the best care for my mom. I love how welcoming the staff have...
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.
Savannah Court of Lake Oconee offers gracious hospitality in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. You'll fall in love with our beautiful courtyards and spacious porches—true 'meeting places' for residents. At Savannah Court, the accent is on familiarity. Quaint and relaxed common areas invite...
Photo of The Glen at Lake Oconee
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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Everything was at highest standards. My wife was cared for in every way and need the very best they could I rate all categories a strong five. Wife was bedfast on arrival. When I took her home she was...
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.
For retirement-aged individuals in prestigious Reynolds Lake Oconee who wish to preserve the affluent lifestyle they have come to love, The Glen offers vibrant resort-style senior living set apart by signature service, sophistication, and unparalleled excellence in independent living, assisted...
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Photo of The Joy Senior Living of Loganville
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9.9
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15 reviews
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We have been very pleased! They have been available and eager to answer any and all of our questions, and they really have taken great care of our mom! They are easy to get a hold of and are very responsive....
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.
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Photo of The Retreat at Loganville
2222 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.7
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One thing that stood out the most is the quick maintenance response. The apartment size is great. Have not participated in any activities, but I see all the flyers for outing and activities, so I guess it's...
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.
We make true retirement living easy and enjoyable at the Retreat at Loganville. Whether in our independent living Villas and Cottages, our personal care Manor House, or our Alzheimer's Pearl, residents focus on living each day to the fullest. We greet all residents and their families with...
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I would rate it a 5 but I don't live there. Very nicely decorated, good food, plenty of activities, sales people willing to work with you. Yes I would recommend Dogwood Forest of Grayson to other families
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.
Dogwood Forest of Grayson is considered one of the top assisted living communities in Gwinnett County! Our community includes top amenities for residents, including a wellness center, bistros, full-service dining, salon, tavern and movie theatre. Our exterior spaces include healthful outdoor...
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9.5
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30 reviews
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Overall, this has been a very satisfying and calming experience where the iffy things are more than compensated by the power things. I would move here again in a heartbeat even though this is a faith based...
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.
Great Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community located in the beautiful city of Monroe, Georgia. Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Walton County and is known for its beautiful architecture, scenic views and access to big-city amenities. Situated just east of Atlanta, this...
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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living at Loganville
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Every staff member is friendly and welcoming Mom is a 2 room suite so it's plenty big but the singles look good too Cable is extra but all needs are met otherwise Mom complains about the food as far as no...
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.
Magnolia Senior Living is located in Loganville, Georgia, a city in Walton County. This quiet and serene community in Walton County is beautiful and filled with excellent amenities. Magnolia Senior Living has three different types of living quarters and seniors are pampered by the luxurious...
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Photo of The Retreat at Conyers
77 Photos available
9.2
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80 reviews
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80 reviews
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They are friendly yet professional. Maintenance responds quickly when needed. The facility is attractive and provides several rooms for activities. There is a very nice restaurant. The grounds are well...
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 Retreat at Conyers offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and a compassionate staff. Situated in Conyers, Georgia, our state of the art community offers luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel.
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Photo of The Cottages of Milledgeville
1313 Photos available
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11 reviews
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The facility seems to be understaffed and cannot provide a consistent level of service. The personnel are not managed to ensure good performance. My mother consistently complains that the menu is the same...
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.
The Cottages of Milledgeville is a gated, luxury patio home community specially designed for seniors. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, The Cottages are just a one and a half hour drive from Atlanta. If your parents are tired of running around in the rat race and want to settle down a bit, our...
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Photo of The Landing of Bogart
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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11 reviews
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The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. If anything like a fall happens, they call immediately and let you know. They're great at keeping you informed of how your family member is doing and if...
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.
Introducing a brand new community to the Oconee County/Athens Georgia area. Locally owned and operated, The Landing Senior Living is a 48 room community. We proudly offer 16 memory care studios and 32 assisted living suites. The Landing Senior Living also offers resort style amenities to include:...
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Photo of The Overlook Senior Living
2121 Photos available
8.9
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My parents are being well cared for. We as a family are satisfied that we made the right choice for them. There have been minor issues, but the staff has been quick to correct the problem. We would recommend...
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 Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, Georgia is the third community in North Georgia that we have had the pleasure of welcoming seniors to call home. We pride ourselves on providing our residents a comfortable, caring home, a sense of community and the endless love and support they deserve. Our...
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Photo of Haven Memory Care of Athens
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Right when you come in the door, staff and facility is very welcoming. They actually met me and my dad at the car and helped with transition. They are very good to communicate all that is going on. Very...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We purchased this building in August of 2022 and have been working tirelessly to become North East Georgia's only exclusive memory care community. By mid June we will have completed a 100% renovation to the entire building, thanks to a freezing Christmas eve in 2022. We pride ourselves on having...
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Photo of Brookside Commerce
1111 Photos available
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38 reviews
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I have been in quite a few facility's like this one. This is the best one I have ever been in, hands down, bar none. These folks know their business. I am honored to be here. I have a good feeling when I...
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.
Brookside Commerce is a senior living community offering a wide range of care services in Commerce, GA. Commerce boasts small town southern charm with convenient access to the metropolitan areas of Athens and Atlanta. Our town has many fun events year-round, a thriving downtown area, eclectic...
Photo of Oaks at Conyers
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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8.8
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The staff is so friendly and so fantastic The facility is always clean and free of tell tell odors of incontinence. Yes, we would absolutely yes recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Oaks At Conyers Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Alzheimer's care community conveniently located behind Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in the heart of Wellbrook Medical Office Park. We are best known for our loving care and great food. In order to meet the needs of many people in our...
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Photo of Arbor Terrace Athens
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Long story short, they were awesome! My Dad was supported through his passing. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families, thanks again!
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.
Arbor Terrace of Athens is the premier assisted living community in the greater Athens, Georgia, area, providing the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living, including innovative memory care designed specifically to support residents affected by Alzheimer's disease and other...
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Photo of Highlands Senior Living Jefferson
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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55 reviews
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55 reviews
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When we found it necessary to find a new place for our 102-year old mother to call home and receive the care she needed… we were all the way in Nebraska! We knew it had to be somewhere special. A prayerful...
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.
Located in historic Jefferson, Georgia, and situated on 5 acres overlooking an 8-acre lake, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson offers a friendly and homey environment.Designed to promote socializing, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson provides a great room with a cozy fireplace and four comfortable...
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Photo of The Gables at Cobb Village
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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What we really like the most about this community is the overall friendliness and we would recommend The Gables at Cobb Village to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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 Gables at Cobb Village is a senior residence provides seniors with a community that is made just for them and offers them a comfortable place to call home. Located in Royston, GA, this community offers much to its residents. Guests of this community's residents will find the Royston Wellness...
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Photo of Oaks at Cedar Shoals
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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Wonderful and caring staff - always friendly and willing to assist with anything. My mom is cared for and loved. If you are looking for a place then look no farther because they truly are the best at making...
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.
Located on the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
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Photo of Merryvale Assisted Living
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It is a good facility. It needs some upgrades. There are frequent fire alarms and there was a fire this year. Everyone is nice and I think they do a good job of monitoring staff and making sure everyone is...
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.
Merryvale Assisted Living is a senior community located in Oxford, Georgia, a city in Newton County. Home to the famous Oxford University, this student city is rich in history. Locals enjoy the small town culture and beautiful historical architecture. The town is a designated shrine of the United...
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Photo of Legacy Village of Athens
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44 Floor plans available
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Best: lots of windows: natural light + sky, clouds,trees,seasons, weather. Excellent choice of colors, cheerful and bright. Huge photos of local sights on the walls. Great room opens on a pretty garden with...
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.
To most people it means seniors occupying their time in a nice building and cared for by professionals. Now imagine seniors living CONNECTED, ACTIVE, and PURPOSEFUL lives. Imagine them using tablets and social media to connect with family and friends, or enjoying a variety of experiences led by...
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Moving Mom to a facility was a very hard decision. The administration answered all of our questions and were there for us. We had a wonderful experience with Mom at Avery Village. She was on their memory...
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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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44 Floor plans available
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The facility is beautiful and clean. Food is good. The area they could improve on is individual attention. When the residents need assistance to eat, they are not very attentive. If the resident is...
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.
Prema at Ashton Hills is just minutes away from Piedmont Newton Hospital, shopping, dining, churches, and entertainment, such as the Ashton Hills Golf Club. The stylish craftsman style property features 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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This home has been renavated and it looks beautiful. The staff is wonderful my mother loves it here. They do many activities and their food is amazing. They do an amazing job taking care of my mother. I know...
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.
The owners and staff of Madison House Assisted Living realize that we serve both our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are provided with the services and support that they need with dignity, respect, care, sensitivity and joy.
Photo of Savannah Court of Milledgeville
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My aunt is elated to be living here! The staff interacts with the residents, and in turn, the residents feel the love from the staff. The food is awesome and the people here are very friendly. I love...
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.
Savannah Court of Milledgeville offers assisted living services in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere in central Georgia. You'll fall in love with our beautiful courtyards and spacious porches — true 'meeting places' for residents. Milledgeville is situated along the Oconee River just before...
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We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Highland Hills! It's a very nice place, I'd give them high marks across the board! The staff is caring and professional, and I really appreciate how...
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.
St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village, located on 55 beautiful acres in Oconee County, is a dynamic community designed for seniors who want a lifestyle with independent services and health care choices all in one convenient location. With Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care,...

Cost of memory care in Thurston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Thurston is $4,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sparta, GA with an average of $3,339 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thurston, GA vs. nearby cities

Thurston, GA
$4,046/mo
$4,072/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thurston, GA vs. the state and national average

Thurston, GA
$4,046/mo
$4,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thurston vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,046/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Thurston, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,854/mo
Studio
$4,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,598/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,367/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Thurston over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Thurston

Recent reviews for memory care in Thurston

Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA

5.0
I have been a resident at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee since November 2016 in one of the villas and am very happy here. The staff and caregivers are wonderful. I have a tendency to fall and each time I have had to push my alert button they come right away to see about me. I am furnished ...
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Benton House of Grayson

5.0
I can't say enough about the Benton House! My husband has been home for about a week now he is doing so much better. So much healthier and able to walk with his walker. The people there were absolutely wonderful. The staff took such a special interest in my husband's needs. They would make him ...
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Avery Village in Winterville, GA

5.0
Our family was very pleased with Avery Village. It was an agonizing decision for us to place our mother in a memory care facility. Our first meeting with the director put us at ease. She came in and made us feel that we were making the right decision. Once mother got to the home, she became ...
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Thurston review score based on 164 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 58 Thurston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thurston 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

Thurston review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Thurston, GA58 facilities
8.0
Greensboro, GA5 facilities
7.9
Siloam, GA59 facilities

Review subcategories for Thurston 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 164 reviews of 58 Thurston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thurston 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.
Thurston, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Thurston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston, 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 Thurston 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 Thurston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thurston, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.5%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.7%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
73.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thurston 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 Thurston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thurston, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
26.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thurston 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 Thurston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thurston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.4%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
16.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Thurston 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 Thurston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
23.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston 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 Thurston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thurston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 76 memory care facilities near Thurston, Georgia. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Thurston, Georgia is The Joy Senior Living of Loganville. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 76 memory care facilities near you in Thurston, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thurston, 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 Thurston, 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 Thurston, Georgia ranges from $849 to $8000. The average Memory Care cost in Thurston, Georgia is $4,046. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thurston, Georgia typically starts at $849. 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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