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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorchester, GA
If your loved one needs memory care in Dorchester, A Place for Mom can help. With 52 memory care facilities in Dorchester, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Dorchester incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dorchester memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dorchester, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Staley Heights, Tatumsville and Abercorn Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Savannah, Pooler and Bloomingdale.
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9.8
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36 reviews
The only thing I have ever heard her complain about is the food. She says it's sometimes cold and, for instance, they had rice not long ago and she says it had not been cooked long enough. She hates being...
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.
In the gracious low country just south of Savannah, residents of Magnolia Manor on the Coast are making the most of their retirement years. Whether 62 or 92, retirees are living active, vital lives. With 88 independent living apartments and 30 assisted living apartments, each resident's total...
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9.4
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21 reviews
Thrive on Skidaway is a small and connected community and the residents and the staff have been lovely. The food is also the best we have had at any assisted living center.
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.
Thrive on Skidaway is a dynamic elder living community that opened in Savannah, GA during the fall of 2020. We believe that if a community's focus is strictly on great care, they don't care enough. At Thrive on Skidaway great care is just a by-product of bigger and better things. Thrive team...
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9.2
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48 reviews
Our experience with Sunabella has been good thus far. They recently changed management staff so, I'm waiting to see if this staff will be as great as the original.
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.
Sunabella at Savannah is a memory and Alzheimer's care residence intimate setting nestled in a beautiful, park-like community. Sunabella is the ideal size offering an intimate atmosphere which creates a walkable space and is warm and soothing throughout. Activities keep residents engaged and...
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9.0
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78 reviews
I have nothing but nice things to say. The place was clean and in good condition. All the staff was extremely supportive and helpful. The transition from a regular apartment to this place for my dad was made...
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 Social at Savannah has a fresh perspective on Senior Living. We have thrown out the blueprint for Senior Living! We are a community for older adults to thrive and enjoy living life to the fullest. We believe that words create worlds. You won't hear us refer to our community as a facility,...
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8.9
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34 reviews
The facility "feels" clean and is pleasant to enter and tour around. That's a plus vs. other facilities. My mother in law says they often send her food that she can't eat. She has to have a fairly...
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 Oaks of Savannah Senior Living has 75 Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care apartments, and is located next to the Isle of Hope in Savannah, Georgia. You will find us nestled among beautiful old oak trees and salt marshes. Step inside our doors, and you will discover charming retirement...
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8.7
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20 reviews
I have been impressed by Savannah Square since my husband and I started looking many years ago. What I love the best about Savannah Square is the people. I have MANY friends here that I have met and I...
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.
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8.6
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12 reviews
We are happy with the facility, they do a lot of activities with the residents and our loved one is safe and well take care of which makes us happy
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.
John Wesley Villas of Savannah welcomes you to the perfect mix of Southern charm and senior living. Our independent living offers the best characteristics of living in your own home without the stress of having to maintain it.John-Wesley Villas of Savannah is family owned and operated. We have...
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8.5
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2 reviews
I personally have not been there but I have dealt with staff over the phone and through emails. My cousin has visited and she was very pleased with the appearance and the staff.
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.
Have you ever had a thought that wouldn't go away? Glenn Sawyer did, and we are so glad that idea became action. At Home Senior Living is a privately owned community that grew from God's persistent calling to provide a much-needed service right here in Wayne County. Our community was opened in...
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8.5
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2 reviews
I personally have not been there but I have dealt with staff over the phone and through emails. My cousin has visited and she was very pleased with the appearance and the staff.
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.
Have you ever had a thought that wouldn't go away? Glenn Sawyer did, and we are so glad that idea became action. At Home Senior Living is a privately owned community that grew from God's persistent calling to provide a much-needed service right here in Wayne County. Our community was opened in...
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8.5
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38 reviews
The staff and the activities were great. The care my mom received was excellent and we as a family plus just enjoy our time with her. Unfortunately she has passed. As a family could just enjoy time 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.
What Makes Thrive Assisted Livingand Memory Care Different?This is the place where seniorscan achieve new goals and find continuedpurpose in their lives.Assisted Living LikeYou’ve Never Seen Before seniors today want to thrive…to get the most out of life while beingconnected to the ones they...
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8.6
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25 reviews
Harmony is wonderful and my mom loves it. I have recommended it to friends and 2 have moved in based on our recommendation.Everyone is friendly and welcoming to new residents. It is really a family...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at SavannahIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Savannah, Georgia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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8.3
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26 reviews
Addington Place of Brunswick is filled with love and laughter, that alone is good for the soul! The staff treats the residents like family and know them all by name. If you have never toured this community,...
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.
Welcome to the new Addington Place of Brunswick! A beautiful senior living community full of warmth, decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call...
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8.2
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18 reviews
I mostly used Harbor Cove for respite care. In Jan 2024 contracted for full time. The RN who worked there left in the fall and had not been replaced when my husband passed. I had hospice go there after he...
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.
Welcome to Harbor Court Memory Care - our upscale community in the popular retirement destination of Hilton Head, S.C., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at every stage. Your loved one will flourish with our exceptional...
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8.4
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15 reviews
It was a nice facility. Nice than any others at the time. And the location was convenient. I would recommend to others. In the beginning it was great but once COVID happened they got very short staffed and...
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 Pooler is less than 30 minutes from historic Savannah, Georgia. The stylish craftsman style property features 61 assisted living apartments and 29 memory care apartments stretched over five acres. Each aspect of the Pooler community has been built with the best interests of elders in...
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8.0
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37 reviews
Staff is very helpful when I visited or called .. they have went out of their way to help my mom and us .. the only thing possibly on the downside is sometimes it seems they don't have the staff to...
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.
For older adults seeking companionship, security, or requiring customized assisted living care, the Oaks at Habersham provides the perfect place to enjoy life.We are conveniently located in the center of Savannah, and in the heart of Savannah's downtown Historic District. Our tastefully decorated...
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8.0
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31 reviews
My husband is 14 years older than me. I had no choice but to put him a facility because he could not longer take care of himself while I was at work and I have to work. I feel he is I. Better hands than I...
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.
Legacy at Savannah Quarters providesthe sophisticated and upscale lifestylefor today’s senior. Whether you aresearching for assisted living or memorycare services in the historic Savannaharea, you will receive diligent attention,scrumptious dining and carefree livingin a high-end environment.OUR...
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8.0
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4 reviews
Turnover is high. Assessment charges do not reflect service provided. Rising prices regularly. I think turnover is everywhere and the business model is the same regardless of the facility, so therefore I...
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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8.0
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2 reviews
My dad had been at TidePointe since their inception - 27 years ago! He loved every minute! He enjoyed every single level of this wonderful CCRC. He and Mother started in their beautiful home which they...
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.
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
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7.9
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27 reviews
What we like the most about Magnolia Manor is the staff. Their staff team has been been very helpful and friendly. A little disappointed in the food, it is nutritional but not consistently tasty. However,...
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.
With scenic St. Simons Island, Georgia as a backdrop of natural beauty, Magnolia Manor offers a continuum of care for many who make our campus their 'home'. 'Home' is a nurturing environment where a resident's needs are met by a loving staff you will come to know as family.For independent...
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7.9
Review score
104 reviews
Bloom is good. [name removed] has settled in nicely and I think the employees do the best they can. I am glad he's there, safe and secure.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the...
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7.8
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64 reviews
Mom said the meals were just okay. She also did not like that they sometimes had disposable plates and silverware. Mom commented the activities were a bit limited, but she didn't participate in many. The...
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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceA better kind of senior living is within your reach. You can still have a lifestyle that has less stress and more options for living life well, all in a comfortable community that feels just like home sweet home. You’ll find all that and more at our assisted living...
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7.7
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30 reviews
This community is a cute little place. A smaller community, great location, beautiful front porch. It's just breathtaking. My loved one feels so comfortable here. The staff are nice, pleasant, communicative,...
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 Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living is a unique community that provides our residents with an engaging environment to continue to flourish. We provide worry-free living in our comfortable and inviting apartments. We establish the independence and assistance that allows our residents to enjoy...
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7.5
Review score
19 reviews
My parents have been at Addison of Bluffton for over a year. Very caring staff! Common areas and front entrance (outside) could be cleaned more frequently. Food quality, temperature and delayed meal time...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...
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I chose this community because this was the only one we looked at that could offer the level of care my Father really needed. I looked at some of the reviews for Oaks at Pooler as well as heard some feedback...
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.
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Overall, everything has been good. Communication is good. Distribution of medication would be my only slight concern, but nothing terrible. Before moving in, my dad used to be a little cranky, and he'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.
Summer Breeze Senior Living Summer Breeze is a senior living community located in the coastal town of Savannah, GA. Our community is situated on the breathtaking Wilmington Island, in between the picturesque neighborhoods of Tybee Island and Thunderbolt. The aesthetic coastal landscape of our...
Cost of memory care in Dorchester, GA
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $4,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daisy, GA with an average of $2,655 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester, GA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dorchester, GA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorchester
Recent reviews for memory care in Dorchester
Lakeview Manor in Springfield, GA
5.0
Lakeview Manor is a beautiful location with a warm and welcoming staff. Our family selected Lakeview based on its' friendly, family atmosphere. Our senior family members settled in within the first week, enjoying new friends and activities.
Vitality Living Frederica in Saint Simons Island, GA
5.0
Best place on the island for someone with dementia. They are so caring and kind. I have never had a bad word spoken. Only place I would have him. Good care, good food, good people.
Oaks at Habersham in Savannah, GA
5.0
This is a nice community for care. The staff were very nice. The community was always clean and maintained. She was happy with the variety of healthy meals. They did offfer activiites, but sometimes they were cancelled. We would recommend this community for outstanding care and a nice value for ...
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Dorchester review score based on 155 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 155 reviews of 46 Dorchester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorchester 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
Dorchester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorchester 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 155 reviews of 46 Dorchester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester 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.Dorchester, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
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Dorchester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorchester, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
38%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
36%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Manor on the Coast, Thrive on Skidaway and Sunabella at Savannah are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorchester, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 52 memory care facilities near Dorchester, Georgia. See the full list.
The 52 memory care facilities near you in Dorchester, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorchester, Georgia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Dorchester, Georgia ranges from $490 to $10840. The average Memory Care cost in Dorchester, Georgia is $4,246. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorchester, Georgia typically starts at $490. 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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