Benton House of Decatur is a senior living community located in Decatur, Georgia, that offers both assisted living and memory care services. The facility is designed to provide personal care and support for older adults requiring varying levels of assistance. Assisted living residents can receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, all provided at the level of full assistance when needed. Memory care is offered for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, in a secure community environment specifically designed to accommodate and support memory loss. The community includes safety features and tailored programs aimed at enhancing quality of life for residents with cognitive impairments.

Care and medical support at Benton House of Decatur encompass a wide range of services. Onsite, residents have access to clubs and organized community activities, fitness programs, and yoga or chair yoga sessions. Amenities such as an indoor and outdoor walking paths, as well as a barber and beauty salon, are available for daily enjoyment and wellbeing. Medical care includes medication management and coordination, diabetes care, podiatry, dental services, and routine visits from an optometrist. The facility can also assist residents with incontinence care and accepts individuals with psychiatric issues. Special attention is given to those who require ambulatory assistance, ensuring support for mobility challenges.

For residents with memory care needs, the facility offers a secured environment with indoor and outdoor spaces, specifically designed programming, and staff trained to address the unique needs of those with memory impairments. In addition to these features, the community provides complimentary transportation services, covering both medical appointments and other outings as necessary, to help residents maintain regular access to healthcare and community events.

Reviews suggest that many residents and families value the community’s attentive staff, activity offerings, and dining services, and individual staff members are frequently recognized for their compassionate care. However, feedback regarding the memory care unit indicates concerns such as high staff turnover, laundry and cleaning issues, inconsistent management, and lapses in personal care and communication. Some families report unresolved challenges despite assurances of improvement. Potential residents and families are encouraged to thoroughly review the facility’s offerings and ask detailed questions about specific aspects of care—particularly related to memory care—before making a decision.

As of mid-2024, no significant recent changes or developments have been reported for Benton House of Decatur. The facility continues to focus on providing a supportive environment, engagement opportunities, and a range of care services tailored to residents’ individual needs.

Costs at this community start at $3,900 and range up to $6,150. The average price in the community is $4,800, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,249. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.