Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The facility provides both assisted living and memory care services to seniors, with a primary focus on supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The community is designed specifically to accommodate residents with memory loss, featuring secured areas for safety and specialized layouts to support orientation and ease of movement. In addition to residential care, Blue Ridge Assisted Living offers a range of amenities including a barber and beauty salon, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and social activities. The environment is maintained by a dedicated housekeeping team and snacks and drinks are available to residents throughout the day.

The facility delivers comprehensive support for a variety of medical needs. Diabetes care is available, with staff monitoring blood sugar levels, coordinating with healthcare providers, and assisting with medication management as needed. Memory care is specialized and includes structured routines and programming, environmental modifications, and staff trained in dementia care. Residents who require incontinent care or ambulatory care receive full assistance where necessary. The environment is a secured community, which helps ensure the safety of those with wandering risks. All aspects of daily living—bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—are fully assisted, based on individual needs. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents receive their prescribed medications at the correct times, and support is given in English.

Blue Ridge Assisted Living offers complimentary transportation services to its residents. These transportation services are available for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, enabling residents to attend external healthcare visitations, run errands, or participate in community outings. This service supports residents’ access to necessary healthcare and helps reduce isolation by enabling participation in offsite activities when desired.

Resident and family feedback regarding Blue Ridge Assisted Living is mixed. Some reviews describe positive experiences with compassionate, attentive staff and emphasize the strong support provided to both residents and their families. Notable anecdotes include staff members attending resident funerals and offering emotional support through challenging periods, which indicates a commitment to building strong relationships. Residents and families commonly praise the food quality, variety of amenities, and cleanliness of the facility. However, there are also concerns about inconsistent care and communication, including reports of incidents that were not followed up on to residents’ or families’ satisfaction. While the majority of reviews are favorable regarding the day-to-day quality of care and services, the feedback suggests the need for continued focus on staff training, accountability, and management’s communication responsiveness. As of mid-2024, there are no significant reported changes or developments in the facility’s services.

Costs at this community start at $2,700 and range up to $6,237. The average price in the community is $4,468, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,211. The cost of memory care 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.