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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alexander County, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Alexander County, A Place for Mom can help. With 56 memory care facilities in Alexander County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Alexander County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Alexander County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Alexander County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Many, many thanks to Grace Village for taking such wonderful care of our Dad! Grace Village is not only a beautiful clean place to be, the staff are amazing, compassionate and so very caring for patients!!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Grace Village Assited Living and Memory CareGrace Village is conveniently located on River Bend Drive in one of Granite Falls vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. Grace Village is convenient to nearby shops that provide a variety and style to satisfy your most pressing needs or most capricious...
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What we like about the Gardens of Statesville is that they are small, friendly, helpful. We were in an emergency placement situation and they bent over backwards to help us. Never did I think my mom was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
June 2019 Annual State Survey by the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation awarded THE GARDENS OF STATESVILLE with a DEFICIENCY FREE SURVEY!As quoted from NC DHSR ACLS website: The goal of inspections is to assess how well the adult care home complies...
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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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It's an older building but clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Our parents are loving the food. I would recommend it to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
You Need a SpecialistMany communities offer memory care services, but they’re not all created equal. That’s why we’re proud to be one of the area’s specialist in providing exceptional care to exceptional seniors that are living with dementia or any stage of Alzheimer’s.You’ll find us in...
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We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience the Southern charm and hospitality of Cadence Mooresville. Located just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Norman, our community has a distinguished reputation among Mooresville’s families as the provider of choice for assisted living and dementia care. Cadence Mooresville is designed...
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Staff has been very responsive and gets back to me quickly. Food is mediocre. Activities seem plentiful. Room size is good in my opinion. I was told before my mom went there how great the food was and that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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9.4
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My family is very pleased with Forest Ridge. The staff has been very attentive and welcoming to my Mother. She enjoys the meals there and has made friends that she always sits with. She has had the freedom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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Our loved one was not there long before she passed but what I can say is the people were all great to work with. They were very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to another family who may be looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in beautiful Cramerton, our vibrant assisted living single-story community offers picturesque views from atop Cramer Mountain and is conveniently close to both Charlotte and Gastonia. Terrabella Cramer Mountain offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to...
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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It was a great fit for us. There is a lot of staff turnover but the care we received was great. It's a small community so there is familiarity among residents and staff as well as the families of the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, we can help. Memory care residents thrive in an environment that feels comfortable and familiar, so our community in Winston-Salem, N.C., features peaceful surroundings and a cozy setting to...
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I have no complaints, at all! A blessing that [name removed] was able to get in. I'd highly recommend others. I have no no disappointments at all.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lots of senior living communities love to showcase their elegantly appointed dining rooms with designer furniture and soaring ceilings. Those spaces are beautiful, no doubt. But impressive as they may be, they don’t feel at all like the warm, cozy spaces your loved one is used to calling home....
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Value for the money (the food options and quality - not good). Overall, Brookdale was kind. What stood out for me was when my mom had her stroke back in [fee removed] he staff the nursing people and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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Walking into Deerfield was like walking into a home - a place for my spouse to be safe and be well cared for. Deerfield was the only place that felt like home and it created a peace and calmness from the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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Overall, I would give them a five. Most of the aids were very caring and attentive. Meals were good and nourishing. The rooms were nice sized and my mother's room even had a little sunroom attached. She had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a beautiful new community, with 15 private and semi-private rooms. We have a “Memory Care” center with room for 12 residents. “Our mission is for Brookstone Terrace to provide a safe, entertaining and homestyle atmosphere to active seniors seeking assistance to maintain their independent...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cadence Huntersville has been in the town of Huntersville for 5 successful years. Cadence houses both residents needing assisted living and a specialized secured setting for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A strength of our community is the ability to age in place and transition care...
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They have added a medical monthly medical visit by an outside contractor. They keep me informed. And are checking on the best meds for her condition
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville NC is proud to present a wonderful assisted living community. Our gorgeous floor plans and restaurant styled dining will delight your family members as they enjoy safety and independence in their golden years. Our dedicated staff of professionals will...
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I have been involved with Mallard Ridge for almost a year that my mother has been there. I absolutely love the staff there. They go out of their way to take the best care of my mom. She will tell you if you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mallard Ridge Assisted Living is a wonderful assisted living community to come home to. We are conveniently located in northern Davidson County of North Carolina and can easily be reached by way of Lexington and Winston-Salem. Our beautiful site offers a calm, serene setting, while also being...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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Staff is attentive and responsive. Facility is very clean and well kept. Room size is just fine. Amenities - hard to answer as my friend was in memory care locked area
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at Brookberry FarmIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at...
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8.5
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I have been quite pleased with the facility as a whole. The caregivers are knowledgeable and so very kind to my husband. My husband is dealing with a debilitating form of dementia, he feels very insecure and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Charlotte's Newest Memory Care Community!At Northlake House, we're dedicated to helping our residents achieve their "best life." By creating a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment, we are committed to maximizing the dignity and self-confidence of every resident, allowing them to enjoy time...
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55 Floor plans available
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My MIL has adjusted very well the staff is wonderful and keep the residents busy . Th facility is beautiful and extra clean always ??my husband and I couldn't be happier with the choice we made going with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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The staff is very friendly and interactive with my mother and the other residents. Clean and cozy feel in the building. Spacious rooms and good size bathrooms
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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To say putting your parents in assisted-living is a difficult decision is putting it mildly. From the minute I we walked into The Laurels, it felt like home. My mind was instantly put at ease when we sat...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Laurels in Highland Creek is an Assisted Living community located in the master-planned community of Highland Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina. Everything we do at The Laurels is designed to assure the well-being of each of our assisted living residents. Located in northern Mecklenburg...
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My mother has been at Terra Bella Memory Care for 6 weeks. She is always clean and well groomed. The staff is friendly, attentive and kind. Resident rooms are open to all, which can be disconcerting....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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The staff seems to be very helpful and eager to please. They tend to be very upbeat as well. They are also responsive to complaints or most requests for changes. Food needs to be served hot.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Cost of memory care in Alexander County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Alexander County is $4,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilkesboro, NC with an average of $4,699 per month.

Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Alexander County, NC
$4,834/mo

Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Alexander County, NC
$4,834/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,834/mo

Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,966/mo
Studio
$5,723/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,536/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,063/mo

Senior living costs in Alexander County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alexander County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlexander County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,834/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,913/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,255/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Alexander County, NC:$4,834/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Alexander County, NC:$3,913/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Alexander County, NC:$3,255/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alexander County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Alexander County, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Alexander County, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alexander County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alexander County, NC$6,476/mo$5,929/mo+9.2%
North Carolina$6,697/mo$6,329/mo+5.8%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Alexander County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,476/mo
2023 average cost:$5,929/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,697/mo
2023 average cost:$6,329/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alexander County

Recent reviews for memory care in Alexander County

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville, NC

4.8
All of the staff are great and take as much time as you need to talk any concerns we have and my mother in law is very happy there and she has made friends. I would highly recommend Heritage of Cedar Rock, it has been a great experience.

Brookdale Concord Parkway

3.7
I would recommend Brookdale's memory care to others for their loved ones. I would also recommend you go and visit your loved one that is in the community to ensure your loved one's room and bathroom are being cleaned by the community. In addition to the prior recommendations, please keep any ...
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Alexander County review score based on 305 family reviews

8.6
Review score49 facilities305 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 305 reviews of 49 Alexander County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alexander County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alexander County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Alexander County, NC49 facilities
8.4
Taylorsville, NC10 facilities
8.7
Love Valley, NC62 facilities

Review subcategories for Alexander County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 305 reviews of 49 Alexander County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alexander County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alexander County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Alexander County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexander County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexander County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alexander County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alexander County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alexander County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alexander County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexander County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alexander County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexander County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alexander County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexander County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alexander County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexander County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Alexander County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alexander County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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