The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Atlanta, GA

Summerset Assisted Living offers a range of care services including memory care, adult daycare and respite care in addition to assisted living. Memory care residents share the same spaces as other seniors within a specially designed community with plenty of natural light, while receiving additional support from trained caregivers. The Memory Lane program engages residents in varying stages of dementia by encouraging them to reminisce and connect with staff and peers through a range of stimulating activities. Seniors can gain a sense of purpose and reduce stress and agitation by participating in arts and crafts, brain games, reading, music and dance. Fountains, fish ponds, flowers and courtyards provide attractive outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy nature and take gentle walks along the walkways.

Sunrise at Buckhead provides a secure and nurturing memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Life-enrichment managers in the Reminiscence neighborhood craft personalized care plans for each resident based on their needs and preferences. They encourage participation in various activities which include painting, music and singing, brain games, gardening and flower arranging. Staff members receive training in validation method techniques to communicate more effectively. In order to facilitate navigation and encourage socialization, resident suites are located near common areas, dining rooms and activity centers. To avoid stress and agitation, seniors are presented with menu choices visually, given time to choose and receive chosen items quickly.

Brighton Gardens of Buckhead is a Sunrise senior living community located near Emory Healthcare and Emory Hospital. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can find specialized support in the community's dedicated Reminiscence memory care neighborhood. Life-enrichment managers collaborate with residents to design a plan of care and activities tailored to their cognitive and physical abilities. With an enriching small group and one-to-one programming, residents can connect with friends and staff as they participate in familiar and engaging activities such as painting, art, music therapy and vegetable growing in the communal garden. Seniors can meditate, pray and engage in other peaceful expressions in reflection rooms, which include soft lighting, soothing music and other relaxing elements.

Belmont Village Buckhead made our top 10 list due its variety of its award-winning memory care programs. The Circle of Friends program focuses on building cognitive reserve and improving the lives of residents with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage memory loss. Over 7 days, seniors participate in activities that engage the various domains of mental fitness, based on their cognitive abilities. The Whole Brain Fitness program aims to enhance cognitive function and overall well-being through brain-healthy diets and cognitive exercises. Specially trained staff, including a licensed nurse, are on-site 24/7 and wellness checks are conducted daily. Transport is available for appointments and housekeeping maintains resident accommodations.

We thought Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody deserved a spot in our top 10 for the variety of activities available to residents in their memory care neighborhood. As part of the Sunrise Live With Purpose program, the community offers a diverse range of activities designed to give those with Alzheimer's and other memory impairments a sense of purpose. Yoga and other physical activities are led by specially trained staff versed in validation method techniques. Live With Artistry, a component of the program, provides residents with opportunities to learn, discuss, share and create art. To aid wayfinding and promote independence, the community features muted, contrasting colors as well as large, secure outdoor spaces to let residents enjoy nature.

The Charter Senior Living of Vinings made our top 10 due to its numerous amenities and research-based Memory Care program, Flourish. A NIDE-certified memory care team provides specialized activities for those with cognitive impairment. Among these activities are color therapy, brain games, musical games, hand massages, aromatherapy and sorting activities. Seniors receive around-the-clock personalized assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing and other activities of daily living. Apartments are equipped with emergency call systems and can be customized to create a familiar feel. Enclosed courtyards and gardens provide a safe place for relaxation and nature enjoyment. Residents are served three meals daily and have access to snacks throughout the day.

A safe, structured environment and a whole wealth of activities await those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia at King'sBridge Retirement Community. The dementia care staff monitors and assesses residents' health as needed and provides 24-hour emergency assistance as well as engaging and stimulating activities. Walking clubs, chair Tai Chi and yoga and balance classes promote physical activity in a secure environment, aid relaxation and prevent falls. Seniors have access to tours, on-site entertainment, book discussion groups and music programs where they can connect with staff and fellow residents. To enhance cognitive function, bridge, chess and checkers are offered in the games room.

Through its memory care neighborhoods, Sunrise of Huntcliff Summit II offers a continuum of care for older adults with cognitive impairments. Terrace Club and Reminiscence neighborhoods serve those experiencing early to moderate memory loss, as well as those living with more advanced forms of dementia. Small groups and one-to-one activities promote cognitive ability and socialization, such as occupation-based activities that reinforce residents' identities. Community members participate in a variety of sensory activities, such as gardening, flower arranging and painting. Interaction is encouraged with life skills stations located throughout the building. These stations contain items such as jewelry vanities, typewriter desks and baby accessories that help residents reconnect with pleasant memories.

Included in our top 10 is Corso Atlanta for the vast range of amenities and services it offers. Living options include city homes, independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents in the specialized memory care program have access to on-site nurses and physical, occupational and speech therapists. Specially trained staff are on hand 24/7 to offer a complete range of personal care services. The Flourish program uses neurocognitive research and evidence-based practices to support brain health through a range of holistic therapies, educational programs, intimate small-group activities and brain health nutrition programs. As part of the memory care program, the community offers secure entryways, life skills stations, and three chef-prepared meals daily.

As a specialized memory care community, Peachtree Creek provides residents with a greater sense of independence through groundbreaking dementia care programs and techniques. Music therapy programs evoke pleasant memories, reduce agitation and improve mood. Residents can also enjoy brain games and art classes as well as daily exercises such as walking, stretching, restorative yoga and dancing. For residents' safety, there are doorbells at the entrances and exits of the building to monitor who comes in and out and enclosed courtyards so they can enjoy the outdoors while remaining in the community. To stay current on dementia care techniques, staff receive both initial and ongoing training.