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Compare Memory Care around Decatur
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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| Arbor Terrace of Decatur |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Decatur | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
112
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#275 / 669 | No |
44
Facility
44
GA AVG
42
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#388 / 873 | Studio / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
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#154 / 670 | - | David Stewart | 19 | 14 | 0.7 |
| The Waterford at Decatur |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Decatur (Irvin Court) | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
112
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#395 / 669 | No |
43
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43
GA AVG
42
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#398 / 873 | Private Studio / Shared Apartment | 1
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#639 / 670 | A- | Todd Barker | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Adam & Eve Pch 1 | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 13 | — | Ms Evelyn Johnson | — | — | — |
| Adam And Eve Pch 2 | RC | Decatur | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | — | Ms Evelyn Johnson | — | — | — |
| Agape Love Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | — | Ms Melanie Briggs | — | — | — |
| Agape Love Personal Care Home 2 | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Melanie Briggs | — | — | — |
| America Has A Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Tammy White | — | — | — |
| Amicasa Personal Care Home Community | RC | Decatur | 24 | — | — | — | 9 | — | Mrs Evelyn Azike | — | — | — |
| Angels Of Mercy | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Mr Herbert Brooks | — | — | — |
| Ariell's Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Bessie Jennings | — | — | — |
| Art Of Living Cla Ix, The | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | Ms Chrishonda Burgess | — | — | — |
| Art Of Living Cla X, The | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | Ms Chrishonda Burgess | — | — | — |
| Art Of Living Cla Xi, The | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Chrishonda Burgess | — | — | — |
| Art Of Living Cla Xii, The | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Chrishonda Burgess | — | — | — |
| Ashmont Cove Cla | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avondale Homes At Decatur | RC | Decatur | 12 | — | — | — | 12 | — | Ms Rachel Waldemar | — | — | — |
| Azalea House | RC | Decatur | 19 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bay Cove Community Living Arrangement | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benton House Of Decatur | ADC | Decatur | 10 | — | — | — | 9 | — | Ms Hollie Cufman | — | — | — |
| Blyther Comforting Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 15 | — | Ms Dollette Blyther | — | — | — |
| Brightstar At Brookcrest Circle | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Alexa Hilbert | — | — | — |
| Brightstar At Tulip Drive | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Alexa Hilbert | — | — | — |
| Changes Of Choice | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 17 | — | Ms Lanedra Manning | — | — | — |
| Cloverleaf Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Community Living Solutions | RC | Decatur | 2 | — | — | — | 17 | — | Ms Dawn Swiney | — | — | — |
| Crestknoll Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Terentia Mcintosh | — | — | — |
| Csi Don Juan Lane | RC | Decatur | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | — | Mr Curtis Gibson | — | — | — |
| Dembure Cla I | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 23 | — | Ms Glenda Dembure | — | — | — |
| Dembure Cla V | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 23 | — | Ms Glenda Dembure | — | — | — |
| Dynamic Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 19 | — | Ms Audrey Fiddis | — | — | — |
| Eastwood Group Home | RC | Decatur | 5 | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exceeding Your Expectations | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 12 | — | Ms Jannette Woodard | — | — | — |
| F And P Home Care | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Ms Pauline Champagnie | — | — | — |
| Faithfully Yours Pch | RC | Decatur | 10 | — | — | — | 21 | — | Mr Vincent Wright | — | — | — |
| Fern's Tender Loving Care Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| From The Heart | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Barbara Randall | — | — | — |
| Geraldine House Pch | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Ms Brenda Gordon | — | — | — |
| Happy Hearts Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heart To Heart Personal Care | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Starleatha Denson | — | — | — |
| Ijn Adult Care Centers 2 | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Gina Blake | — | — | — |
| Joanie's Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Joan O'mard | — | — | — |
| Joy's Manor Pch | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 13 | — | Ms Veronica Harrison | — | — | — |
| Kelly Lake Manor | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 19 | — | Ms Mary Graves | — | — | — |
| Kingdom Care Services | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Mr Joseph Bailey | — | — | — |
| L'arche Atlanta 1 | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 14 | — | Mr Timothy Moore | — | — | — |
| Lena And Ola's Comfort Care | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms. Karen Johnson | — | — | — |
| Love Continues, The | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 18 | — | Ms Alma Harris | — | — | — |
| Maya's Helping Hands Cla | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Ms Sheryl Campbell | — | — | — |
| Mel's House | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | Mrs Melanie Huggins | — | — | — |
| Norwood Christian Care Home | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 23 | — | Ms Emma Norwood | — | — | — |
| Open Hearts Oakridge | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owl's Retreat Cla | RC | Decatur | 2 | — | — | — | 21 | — | Ms Onethia Logan | — | — | — |
| Owl's Retreat Cla 7 | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 16 | — | Ms Onethia Logan | — | — | — |
| Owl's Retreat Cla V | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 19 | — | Ms Onethia Logan | — | — | — |
| Owl's Retreat, The | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 24 | — | Ms Onethia Logan | — | — | — |
| Owls Retreat Cla II | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Onethia Logan | — | — | — |
| Panola Care Cla #2 | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | — | Ms Carol Tavares | — | — | — |
| People's First Pch | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | — | Ms Selia Alabi | — | — | — |
| Peoples Personal Care Home #3 | RC | Decatur | 20 | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Presidential Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Mr Gregory White | — | — | — |
| Rachels' Community Living Arrangement | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Ms Mamie Rachels | — | — | — |
| Rainbow Senior Services | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Brenda Fraser | — | — | — |
| Ritchglow Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 18 | — | Ms Dawn Fredericks | — | — | — |
| Safe Haven Home For All | RC | Decatur | 24 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Ms Sanjane Harris | — | — | — |
| Safe Haven Home For All 2 | RC | Decatur | 10 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Ms Sanjane Harris | — | — | — |
| Skyland Trail | RC | Decatur | 24 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Danielle Green | — | — | — |
| Spectrum Habilitation Svcs #2 | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Spectrum Habilitation Svcs #3 | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 22 | — | Ms Joyce Dryer | — | — | — |
| Standard Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 6 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stokes, Frances Home | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | — | Ms Sherry Mays | — | — | — |
| Tranquility #2 | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 12 | — | Ms Sheryl Campbell | — | — | — |
| Tranquility #3 | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 11 | — | Ms Sheryl Campbell | — | — | — |
| Tranquility Cla | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 15 | — | Ms Sheryl Campbell | — | — | — |
| Transitional Care II | RC | Decatur | 16 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Mrs Betty Davis | — | — | — |
| Tudor Castle | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | Ms Jennifer Hibbard | — | — | — |
| Vauleet's Personal Care Home | RC | Decatur | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | — | Ms Kay Leitch | — | — | — |
| Wellington House | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | Ms Jonette James | — | — | — |
| Young At Heart Place | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 13 | — | Ms Valerie Lescott | — | — | — |
| Zariah Pch | RC | Decatur | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | — | Ms Claudette Robinson Davis | — | — | — |
Overview of Arbor Terrace of Decatur
An elegant and luxurious home steeped in excellence, Arbor Terrace of Decatur has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The community practices a results-driven lifestyle that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors.
They offer an array of opportunities to be discovered–through its activities and programs, allowing for a mentally and physically stimulating environment for residents. Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of helping with daily living and memory care– that is, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and activities for physical and mental stimulation activities.
Featuring in the vibrant neighborhood of Decatur, GA, the Waterford at Decatur (Formerly The Madeline of Decatur) is an esteemed senior living community that offers memory care services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans tailored to their needs and preferences. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a specialized program called Magnolia Trails Decades catering to their primary needs.
Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 meals and snacks daily, housekeeping and laundry services, home maintenance, and transportation to nearby locations. Experience a perfect ambiance for both engagement and relaxation in its beautifully created common spaces. Engage in diverse social events and activities such as art classes and cooking classes. Truly, seniors can live an empowering life with the Waterford at Decatur.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Decatur, GA
What is the average cost of memory care in Decatur, GA?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Decatur, GA is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Decatur, GA?
Memory care in Decatur, GA typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Decatur, GA?
Memory care communities in Decatur, GA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Decatur, GA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (The Madeline of Decatur) licensed memory care communities in Decatur, GA.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Georgia?
Assisted living in Georgia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Georgia Medicaid cover memory care?
Georgia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Georgia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
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