Sandy Springs Memory Care

Surrounded by the Chattahoochee River to the north and east and a series of lakes to the south and west, Sandy Springs Place Memory Care, a memory care residence, takes advantage of the beauty of nature. The cost of memory care begins around $3,000 a month. This is less than the average monthly rate in Atlanta, GA. Private and semi-private apartments are offered, each with a memory box at the door displaying the resident's personal photos and memorabilia that are most dear. Residents receive a broad range of services, including housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, apartment and grounds maintenance, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and ambulation. Residents receive consistent observation of their health care needs, coordination of physician appointments and therapists, and care for behaviors common to those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, including wandering and exit-seeking. The staff of this memory care community receives continuing education in dementia care so they can stay well-equipped to deal with the challenges the residents face. Because the issue of nutrition is so central to those in memory care, meals are prepared specially to fill the dietary requirements of its seniors. Mealtimes are designed for ease and enjoyment, and ample snacks are offered throughout the day. Residents of the memory care facility find comfort in a predictable schedule, and activity calendars are designed to provide a steady routine of enjoyable, enriching events. This memory care residence feature amenities to add pleasure and convenience to the residents' lives, including home-like common areas, an activities room, a dining room, and secure courtyards and outdoor gathering spots. The property is within minutes of a host of restaurants, stores, parks, and natural areas. Sandy Springs Place Memory Care specializes in providing its residents with every opportunity for a rich, full life.