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Memory Care in Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, a consolidated city-county that's formally known as Augusta–Richmond County, is home to roughly 197,888 residents, some 13.5% of whom are seniors aged 65 and above. However, as the senior population increases, age-related neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia also increase. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer's-related deaths in Augusta rose from 100 in 2014 to 112 in 2018. Despite only increasing by 12%, the total death rate only rose 3.96% over the same period — from 1,263 to 1,313 deaths. As of 2018, Alzheimer's disease accounts for 8.53% of all fatalities in Augusta, up from 7.92% in 2014.

Fortunately, Augusta-area seniors who've been diagnosed with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease can receive assistance from one of the many memory care communities in the area. These senior care facilities offer enhanced senior care services that bring residents independence and dignity. In this guide, we discuss Alzheimer's-related resources in Augusta, review local memory care facility costs and include a short directory of Augusta-area memory care facilities. 



The SeniorScore for Augusta, GA



The SeniorScore, backed by a proprietary algorithm that painstakingly searches for more than 100 data points from all across the internet, approximates how well-suited counties, cities and states are for seniors. This tool can help seniors and their family members make better decisions about selecting retirement destinations. Seniors who are thinking about moving to Augusta, Georgia, can rest assured that the consolidated city-county is great for seniors — its SeniorScore of 76 points is 5.6% higher than the U.S. average and Georgia's statewide average of 72 points. 

As with every other state and municipality with a SeniorScore, Augusta's SeniorScore is split into four categories. By far, Augusta ranks highest in General Quality of Life with a score of 73 points, being known for its forgiving winters and beautiful summers. The city-county has a score of 67 in Health & Safety, which is partly weighed down by its below-average life expectancy of 77.2 years. Looking to the bright side, it's got seven hospitals and roughly 50 assisted living facilities. Augusta holds a score of 65 in Finances despite having an overall low cost of living.

Located in the Central Savannah River Area, Augusta is packed with fun things to do despite the fact that its lowest SeniorScore result is in Recreation & Leisure with a score of 64 points. Every year, it hosts the Masters Tournament, which is widely considered one of the most prestigious golf events in the world. Sports lovers may also appreciate Augusta's sports organizations, including the Augusta GreenJackets, a minor-league baseball team in the Atlanta Braves farm system. Augusta also hosts 30 golf courses, 36 parks, 37 malls, 193 churches and 10 gyms. 


 
 

Memory Care Costs in Augusta, GA



Many of the 50 assisted living facilities in the greater Augusta area care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and types of dementia. To ensure they receive the care they deserve, these facilities place such residents in separate memory care communities. In Augusta, these memory care communities enhance the quality of care they offer through upgrades such as state-of-the-art security systems, fenced-in courtyards, specialized dementia care training and around-the-clock skilled nursing care. 

There aren't any reliable country-wide costs for memory care, but the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey does include assisted living. We multiplied each area's reported assisted living facility cost by 1.25 since memory care communities cost between 20% and 30% more than assisted living facilities. 

Thanks to Augusta's relatively low cost of living, its memory care costs average more than $500 less per month at $3,863 than the state average. Compared to the national average, Georgia has particularly affordable memory care communities — it's a full $1,000 cheaper than the average U.S. memory care community.


Roughly 130 miles southwest of Augusta, Warner Robins has the least expensive memory care costs in the Peach State, nearly $1,000 cheaper at $2,875 than in Augusta. However, Augusta is still one of the cheaper areas for memory care in Georgia. Savannah's memory care communities are in line with the state average, while in the north Georgia cities of Atlanta and Gainesville, memory care costs average $1,137 and $1,466 per month more than in Augusta. 

  • Augusta: $3,863
  • Warner Robins: $2,875
  • Savannah: $4,375
  • Atlanta: $5,000
  • Brunswick: $5,155
  • Gainesville: $5,329


Top Memory Care Communities in Augusta, Georgia



Washington Commons - Evans, GA

Washington Commons

100 Washington Commons Dr

Evans, GA 30809

1-855-229-7494

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Located near the Montclair area of the city, Washington Commons is a senior housing community serving Evans, Georgia. With a median per-family income of $91,055, the facility is in a predominantly well-to-do area. It has a dense population, ...

9 miles away from Augusta, GA

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Westwood Extended Care - Evans, GA

Westwood Extended Care

561 University Dr

Evans, GA 30809

1-855-224-5130

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Westwood Extended Care is a 149 bed senior housing facility located in Evans, Georgia. The surrounding area has a dense population, with about 39,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 30809. It is a mostly upscale area, ...

10 miles away from Augusta, GA

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Madison Heights - Evans, GA

Madison Heights

2822 Knob Hill Farm Rd

Evans, GA 30809

1-855-238-4376

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Located at 2822 Knob Hill Farm Rd, Madison Heights is a senior housing community in Evans, Georgia. The encompassing area has a dense population, with approximately 39,000 residents in the 30809 zip code. With a median per-household income ...

14 miles away from Augusta, GA

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Harborchase of Aiken - Aiken, SC

Harborchase of Aiken

1385 Silver Bluff Rd

Aiken, SC 29803

1-855-221-7955

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Harborchase of Aiken is a senior care facility located at 1385 Silver Bluff Rd in Aiken, South Carolina. With approximately 38,000 individuals residing in the 29803 zip code, the surrounding area is densely populated. It is a generally ...

15 miles away from Augusta, GA

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Free Memory Care Resources in Augusta, GA



CSRA Area Agency on Aging

As the Central Savannah River Area's sole Area Agency on Aging, the CSRA AAA takes action against issues that affect seniors. The organization offers various weeks-long workshops throughout the year, including the Stanford University-made Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, which helps seniors with Alzheimer's and similar conditions keep unwanted symptoms at bay.

3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909

(706) 210-2000

https://csrarc.ga.gov/area-agency-aging

Senior Services Division

As part of the City of Augusta's Parks and Recreation Department, the Senior Services Division runs several facilities throughout the Augusta-Richmond County area where locals aged 60 and up can participate in activities and programs designed to boost seniors' quality of life, independence and dignity. The municipal agency runs six local senior centers, all of which offer daily senior wellness activities that fight against the progression of Alzheimer's disease. 

2027 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA 30906

(706) 796-5025

https://www.augustaga.gov/825/Senior-Adults

Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that's dedicated to fighting Alzheimer's, promotes early Alzheimer's detection, spreads Alzheimer's risk reduction strategies and helps Alzheimer's-affected individuals deal with the impact of the terminal neurological disease. The organization's Georgia Chapter, also a freestanding 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offers free dementia care consultations, early-stage Alzheimer's programs and Alzheimer's educational resources. 

41 Perimeter Center E. #550, Atlanta, GA 30346

(404) 728-1181

https://www.alz.org/georgia/helping_you

The American Parkinson Disease Association's Georgia Chapter

The American Parkinson Disease Association has collected more than $207 million since its foundation in 1961 to boost public awareness of Parkinson's disease, provide hands-on services to people with Parkinson's and back research that attempts to improve our understanding of the neurological condition. Its Georgia Chapter, officially known as ADPA Georgia, connects seniors with Parkinson's disease and their family members with helpful Parkinson's-related resources. 

12 Executive Park Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

(404) 325-2020

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/georgia/

Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care

The Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that administers high-impact senior care programs focused on Alzheimer's disease or other dementia diagnoses. All of the organization's funding comes directly through donations and grants. 

1901 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904

(706) 738-5039

https://www.judchickeycenter.org/

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

The Friends of Disabled Adults and Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that distributes durable medical equipment to seniors with disabilities throughout the Peach State. Although FODAC mainly deals in run-of-the-mill medical equipment such as hospital beds and wheelchairs, the organization sources many different types of assistive devices specifically for seniors with neurological conditions, including writing aids, oversized keyboards, personal voice amplifiers and cooking tools. 

4900 Lewis Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

(770) 491-9014

https://www.fodac.org

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