Best Memory Care in Macon, GA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 memory care providers in Macon, GA using GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in GA
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Madison Heights at The Prado
MC
AL
Macon
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 86
Rank #264 / 368
No
52
Facility 52
GA AVG 38
Rank #123 / 401
-
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 11
Rank #223 / 369
-Joellen Spivey10
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 21
Rank #141 / 330
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #127 / 330
Atrium Health Navicent Carlyle Place
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Macon
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 86
Rank #323 / 368
No
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 38
Rank #365 / 401
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed------
Antebellum Arlington Place
MC
ADC
AL
IL
RC
Macon
120
Facility 120
GA AVG 86
Rank #57 / 368
Yes
78
Facility 78
GA AVG 38
Rank #10 / 401
Private / Companion Suites
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 11
Rank #28 / 369
A+Jassica Feshon-Bowdler25
21
Facility 21
GA AVG 21
Rank #262 / 330
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 330
Magnolia Manor of Macon
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Macon (Vineville)
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 86
Rank #341 / 368
Yes
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 38
Rank #128 / 401
1 Bed / 2 Bed
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 11
Rank #24 / 369
-Ma Tara Henry8
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #77 / 330
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #82 / 330
Alexander IV Senior Living
MC
AL
Macon (Payne)
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 86
Rank #208 / 368
Yes
29
Facility 29
GA AVG 38
Rank #240 / 401
-
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 11
Rank #269 / 369
AQuentin Jones9
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #77 / 330
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #68 / 330
Willow Creek Macon
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Macon
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 86
Rank #347 / 368
No
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 38
Rank #355 / 401
Suite
36
Facility 36
GA AVG 11
Rank #27 / 369
-Shemeka Rouse28
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #188 / 330
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #82 / 330
Watercrest Macon
MC
AL
IL
RC
Macon
117
Facility 117
GA AVG 86
Rank #68 / 368
Yes
37
Facility 37
GA AVG 38
Rank #210 / 401
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 11
Rank #346 / 369
-Christa Bourne1
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #97 / 330
3.0
Facility 3.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #310 / 330
St. Francis Assisted Living Community
MC
AL
Macon
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 86
Rank #312 / 368
Yes
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 38
Rank #296 / 401
-
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #185 / 369
-Jose Cimanes18
35
Facility 35
GA AVG 21
Rank #288 / 330
1.9
Facility 1.9
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #288 / 330

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other GA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 8 analyzed for Macon. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Antebellum Arlington Place

Thirty-four years is long enough that a building stops being new construction and starts being a fixture. That’s where Antebellum Arlington Place sits in Macon, Georgia: a two-story, 120-bed community at 684 Arlington Pl, old enough to have a track record and still standing on it. It covers a lot of ground for one address, offering assisted living alongside independent living, memory care, respite care, and adult day care.

The neighborhood works in the facility’s favor. A Walk Score of 78 means most errands, a pharmacy run, a coffee stop, don’t require getting in a car. Inside, residents choose between private and companion suites. The common spaces lean toward things people actually use day to day: a library, a TV lounge, a beauty salon, a craft and hobby area, and interior courtyards that give people a reason to step outside without leaving the property.

Transportation services and organized fitness and recreation round out daily life here. Pets are welcome, which matters more than it might sound like on paper; for a lot of older adults, keeping a dog or cat at their side is not a small thing.

On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to center on infection prevention and control, documentation and care planning, and resident rights protections, the kind of areas regulators watch closely across the industry, not signs of anything unusual to this address. Jassica Feshon-Bowdler administers the community day to day.

What this adds up to is a facility built for continuity: a family that starts with independent living can, in theory, move through assisted living and into memory care without changing addresses. For residents and families who value staying put as needs shift, that’s the core offer here.

Contact Antebellum Arlington Place

Overview of Magnolia Manor of Macon

Macon’s Vineville neighborhood is where you’ll find Magnolia Manor of Macon, tucked on Pierce Avenue about three miles from downtown. This place has been around a while, 43 years, and it shows up in how settled the whole operation feels. The building itself is four stories, holding 30 beds split between one and two bedroom setups.

Here’s something worth knowing upfront: as of March 2025, the community moved to an independent living focus. That’s a real shift, and it means residents get their own space while still being wrapped into a shared community around them.

Walkability sits right in the middle, a Walk Score of 51. Not a place where you can ditch the car entirely, but enough that a resident or a visiting family member can knock out a few errands on foot and reach some nearby spots without much hassle.

On the services side, there’s more going on than the building alone suggests. Catered living takes the pressure off daily meal planning. Rehabilitation care is available on-site. Supportive housing rounds things out for residents who need a bit more structure.

Add in transportation services and options for staying active through fitness and recreation, and you’ve got a community that’s thought through more than just where people sleep. Pets are welcome too, which matters more than people expect when someone’s leaving a long-time home behind.

Ma Tara Henry runs things as administrator. Zooming out a bit, Susie Fussell has been with Magnolia Manor since 2010 and now oversees emergency preparedness across the organization, which speaks to some institutional depth behind this specific location. Georgia’s Department of Community Health handles inspections here, and what shows up across this community’s inspection history leans toward staffing and staff credentials, plus how care planning gets documented.

This is a 43-year-old, pet-friendly independent living community in a walkable Macon neighborhood, backed by an organization with real staying power and a service list built around actual daily needs, not just square footage.

Contact Magnolia Manor of Macon

Overview of Alexander IV Senior Living

Alexander IV Senior Living offers a variety of senior care options, including memory care and assisted living apartments. Whether you require specialized support in the memory care unit or desire the comfort and convenience of assisted living apartments, this community has you covered.

The wellness programs are a true testament to their dedication, providing classes and exercises for all levels, and ensuring a healthy and active lifestyle for every resident, including those in the memory care unit. With trained on-site staff and on-call nurses, the care and support are just a call away. Not to mention, the apartments boast kitchenettes and private bathrooms, offering a sense of independence and comfort for residents in both care options. The living spaces are spacious, exuding a sense of openness and freedom. Plus, residents can rest easy knowing that scheduled local transportation is available.

Contact Alexander IV Senior Living

Overview of Willow Creek Macon

Macon’s Willow Creek is the kind of place that covers a lot of ground under one roof: assisted living, memory care, residential care, respite care, all in the same building. If someone’s needs shift down the road, they don’t necessarily have to pack up and start over somewhere new.

It’s a small community, just 24 beds, and everything’s on one floor. For a lot of families, that single-story setup makes a real difference, especially if mobility is already a concern. Rooms are suite-style, and the place has been running for 36 years now, which is a long stretch in this business.

One thing worth knowing up front: this isn’t a walkable neighborhood. The Walk Score here is a 7 out of 100, which basically means you’re driving to get almost anywhere. If you’re picturing strolls to a coffee shop or a park nearby, that’s not really the setup at Willow Creek Macon. Residents do have transportation services available, along with fitness and recreation activities built into the day-to-day.

Georgia’s Department of Community Health handles inspections for facilities like this one. Looking at the pattern of findings over time at Willow Creek Macon, the recurring themes land on things like medication management, staff credentials and training, and how care planning gets documented.

You’ve got a small, single-floor community with decades of history and a fairly wide range of care types available in one spot, sitting in a part of Macon where a car is basically required. For a family weighing options, that combination of continuity of care and small scale might matter more than the drive.

Contact Willow Creek Macon

Overview of Watercrest Macon

Residing in the peaceful Providence Boulevard, Macon, GA, Watercress Macon is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features a wide array of elegant and well-built residences, promising a comfortable and sophisticated retirement. The community takes pride in a team of competent and highly trained professionals providing round-the-clock care and support for seniors to gain meaningful experiences in their retirement.

With its intricate architecture, the community ensures seniors enjoy every moment of their stay at Watercrest Macon. Explore new hobbies and rekindle passions with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Feel good with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Watercress Macon is a great place to spend your retirement with its serene spaces and friendly community.

Contact Watercrest Macon

Overview of Madison Heights at the Prado

Madison Heights at the Prado provides memory care and assisted living in Macon, Georgia. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space.

The community has 60 beds. Having both memory care and assisted living allows a resident whose care needs grow over time to remain in the same community while moving to a different care level. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Joellen Spivey serves as the administrator.

Contact Madison Heights at The Prado

Overview of St. Francis Assisted Living Community

St. Francis Assisted Living Community is a haven of care nestled in Macon, Georgia. This community offers a range of senior living options, including memory care options and comfortable assisted living homes. Residents can experience a nurturing environment that feels like home, surrounded by state-of-the-art amenities and exceptionally trained staff, ensuring a life of comfort and affordability. The facility exudes cleanliness and organization, providing a comforting place where trust is paramount. Safety is a priority with 24-hour security and an emergency alert system, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their loved ones. Moreover, the community’s dedication to impeccable housekeeping and maintenance further enhances the sense of well-being.

At St. Francis Assisted Living Community, the thoughtful amenities extend to cater to both residents and their furry friends, as it proudly offers a pet-friendly environment and welcoming outdoor porches. The commitment to comprehensive healthcare services is unwavering. With custom dietary plans and expert medication management, residents’ health and well-being are prioritized every step of the way in comfortable assisted living homes. Here, residents can flourish in an engaging and supportive community that cherishes every individual.

Contact St. Francis Assisted Living Community

Overview of Atrium Health Navicent Carlyle Place

Atrium Health Navicent Carlyle Place offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Macon, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; and nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the same community rather than move elsewhere.

Opened in 1994, Carlyle Place has 40 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes residences for one, two, or three people: the two and three person options can suit couples moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one person residence is intended for a single resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for services; total nurse staffing is 5h 25m per resident per day, the daily amount of nurse staffing assigned per resident.

A spa, garden, and patio provide spaces for personal care and outdoor time, while the wellness center and wellness program support organized wellness activities. Rehabilitation services are available through the community, and a doctor is on staff.

Contact Atrium Health Navicent Carlyle Place

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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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Memory Care in Macon at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Macon, GA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Macon, GA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Macon, GA

What is the average cost of memory care in Macon, GA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Macon, GA is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Macon, GA?

Memory care in Macon, 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 Macon, GA?

Memory care communities in Macon, GA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 8 memory care communities in Macon, GA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.