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If your loved one needs memory care in Gem, A Place for Mom can help. With 46 memory care facilities in Gem, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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.
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.
Home to some of Ohio’s most beautiful parks, the city of Zanesville is the perfect place for The Oaks at Bethesda, an award-winning senior living facility bordering the grounds of the new Genesis Hospital. Residents who are interested in activities outside of our campus can explore everything the...
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, 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.
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.
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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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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Windsorwood Place began operations in 1994 and was successfully owned and operated by the Guilliams family for a decade in Coshocton, Ohio. In May of 2003, Abbington Communities acquired Windsorwood Place and will continue the proud tradition of quality residential assisted living in Coshocton. ...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Gem, OH

The average cost of senior living in Gem is $3,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caldwell, OH with an average of $3,284 per month.

Memory care costs in Gem, OH, vs. nearby cities

Gem, OH
$3,360/mo
$3,382/mo

Memory care costs in Gem, OH, vs. state and national averages

Gem, OH
$3,360/mo
$4,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Gem, OH, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,360/mo

Memory care costs in Gem, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,446/mo
Studio
$3,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,141/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,851/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Senior living costs in Gem 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: Gem, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGem, OHOhioU.S.
Memory Care$3,360/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,389/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,933/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gem, OH:$3,360/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gem, OH:$3,389/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gem, OH:$2,933/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gem, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gem 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gem, OH$7,207/mo$6,144/mo+17.3%
Ohio$5,799/mo$5,401/mo+7.4%
National$5,906/mo$5,633/mo+4.8%
Gem, OH
2024 average cost:$7,207/mo
2023 average cost:$6,144/mo
Percent change:+17.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,799/mo
2023 average cost:$5,401/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,906/mo
2023 average cost:$5,633/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gem

Recent reviews for memory care in Gem

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)

5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs. They took great care of our mother.

Elison of Marietta

5.0
This is a good place. They have a lot of different activities. They have church services, arts and crafts for my loved one to do. The staff encourage my loved one to go and play a apart in the activities.

Glenwood Community in Marietta, OH

3.8
Resident's daughter felt carpet was filthy in halls and entrance. Admissions person [name removed] is amazing and is very helpful and friendly. The meals are expensive for guests. There could be more activities on the weekends. [name removed!] She has been very kind and caring. A joy to work ...
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Gem review score based on 81 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 36 Gem memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gem 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

Gem review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Gem, OH36 facilities
7.5
Dexter City, OH46 facilities
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Macksburg, OH45 facilities

Review subcategories for Gem 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 81 reviews of 36 Gem memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gem 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.
Gem, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Gem memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gem, 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 Gem 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 Gem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gem, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gem 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 Gem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gem, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gem 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 Gem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gem, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gem 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 Gem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gem, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gem 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 Gem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gem, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gem

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 Ohio memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gem protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Westwood Place, Elison of Marietta and Brookdale Zanesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gem, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 46 memory care facilities near Gem, Ohio. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Gem, Ohio is Trustwell Living at Westwood Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 46 memory care facilities near you in Gem, Ohio typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gem, Ohio, 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 Gem, Ohio, 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 Gem, Ohio ranges from $1581 to $6400. The average Memory Care cost in Gem, Ohio is $3,360. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gem, Ohio typically starts at $1581. 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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