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If your loved one needs memory care in Benson, A Place for Mom can help. With 75 memory care facilities in Benson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cymen Commons, The Park At Sanford Rd and Idlewood Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Clayton, Garner and Smithfield.

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Photo of Cambridge Hills Assisted Living
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5 stars for all categories! They were very nice to work with and much more flexible than other places we checked out. Much much better than [facility name removed], which I highly recommend people stay away...
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.
A beautiful privately and locally owned community located in historical Pittsboro, North Carolina. We offer a comprehensive approach to senior care by meeting all the needs of individuals who require a full range of assistance from Independent, Assisted, and Hospice services. Accepting Private...
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What we like the most about Chatham Ridge is that it is a smaller and intimate community, so the staff really get to know my mom and her family.
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're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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What we like the most about the community is that there are always things going on. Yes we would recommend Waltonwood - Cary to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxurious Senior Living which redefines retirement living! At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilson
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The staff are friendly. They are patient and attentive. They keep the laundry done and bed made. They have activities more so during the week. Mealtimes are very quiet. I wish the staff interacted more or...
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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Photo of Tara Plantation of Carthage
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The staff has been great to my sister at this facility. They do seem to be short staffed at times like most places. They had a nice Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner for patients & family. They had a Angel...
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.
Tara Plantation of Carthage, located a few miles from Southern Pines, Aberdeen and Sanford, NC. Offering assisted living and memory care services with a wide variety of activity programs, on-site laundry, transportation and more!We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the...
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We chose Gabriel Manor because I knew somebody that placed a relative there and they were very happy with it, also the location was about 15-20 minutes from my house. I have longtime healthcare. I've lost...
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.
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care community opened in 2013 as Clayton, NC's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Saber Health Care Group is our parent company located in Ohio. Gabriel Manor is located between the "Cleveland" community and the town of Clayton off Highway...
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Photo of Wake Assisted Living Memory Care
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The Wake Assisted Living Facility Director, Care Coordinator, & Med Techs are all always on top of things. They are a good team and delegate tasks the remaining staff in a productive and efficient way....
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.
Wake Assisted Living Memory Care is a memory care community located in Raleigh, NC in Wake County. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and is known as the City of Oaks. It's a vibrant but charming town in the heart of the south. To the southwest of Raleigh is the Uwharrie National Forest,...
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7.9
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[name removed], my MIL, did NOT want to leave her home, but after a short adjustment period she really felt loved and cared for there. It felt like extended family. They brought other residents in to meet...
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.
Parkwood Village and The Landing is where luxury and small town charm meet. It is located in the heart of Wilson, North Carolina. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, Parkwood Village and The Landing provide you with the lifestyle you want and a place...
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77 Floor plans available
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.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
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.
Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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I have had my mother in this facility for over a year now. I have found the staff to be some of the kindest and compassionate people you could want to take care of your family members. They work hard to keep...
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 Addison of Fayetteville, a Senior Lifestyle Community, is proud to offer the highest quality of care in Assisted Living and Memory Care to local seniors and beyond. We have been serving Seniors in the Fayetteville and surrounding areas for over 10 years. We are proud that many of our staff...
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Photo of Brookdale Smithfield
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.7
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They are very nice and friendly. There housekeeping skills are lacking. Dusting and vacuuming rooms and helping residents putting things away such as laundry and personal items. Sometimes the laundry isn't...
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.
Life feels easy at our verdant community in Smithfield, North Carolina. Take a stroll along our lushly landscaped walking paths, or rock gently in one of the traditionally-styled chairs that line our front porch. We’ve designed our Brookdale Smithfield campus to be comfortable and yet have...
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We chose Fayetteville Manor because I visited other places and for what they were providing, this was the best value for what we would pay. It is a beautiful well decorated facility that has a homey feel to...
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.
Home Health availableRecreational therapiesMedication monitoringResource managementTransportationFinancial managementShopping and errandsBeauty salonLaundry services
Photo of Spring Arbor of Raleigh
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The staff was very good and very attentive to my mother. Even times when I went at different times than my usual they were with her someone was. When she passed away I had just had open shoulder surgery so I...
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.
Photo of Brookdale MacArthur Park
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I am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...
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.
Our community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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I have lived here for 3 1/2 years and have loved it since day one. The residents and associates are both caring and supportive. There are plenty of activities to keep us busy and entertained: theme...
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.
Your next chapter awaits at Cardinal East. We are bringing brand-new senior living residences to an already thriving community campus at The Cardinal at North Hills. Life at The Cardinal at North Hills takes contemporary senior living to a new level and delights the senses with 5-star everything....
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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
Photo of Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care
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My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't...
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel 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.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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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.
One Team, One Goal … Making a difference in the lives of others. The moment you enter our community, you’ll feel the warmth and inviting atmosphere all around. We pride ourselves on promoting a comforting, healthy and safe environment for each resident. Our team of caregivers are compassionate...
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The reason we gave it a 4 is only because I think everyone can improve somehow, however we have her in a very nice place now. They have been great and I really like it there. The staff is really nice, and...
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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My Mom recently moved into Cadence of Wake Forest. After months of touring communities close by, Mom decided on Cadence. When a room came available, we had a lot to do but it all worked out. Mom loves her...
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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44 Floor plans available
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My dad’s transition to memory care was the best decision that could have been made for him. He is adjusting well and he is content. He loves the food and the caregivers. He rarely asks to go home now. We...
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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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.
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
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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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 Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...

Cost of memory care in Benson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Benson is $5,584 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Micro, NC with an average of $4,533 per month.

Memory care costs in Benson, NC, vs. nearby cities

Benson, NC
$5,584/mo
$5,430/mo
$5,581/mo

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

Benson, NC
$5,584/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,584/mo

Memory care costs in Benson, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,385/mo
Studio
$6,807/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,653/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,696/mo

Senior living costs in Benson 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: Benson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,584/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,975/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,957/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Benson, NC:$5,584/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Benson, NC:$3,975/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Benson, NC:$3,957/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Benson, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Benson 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Benson, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Benson 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
Benson, NC$6,649/mo$6,155/mo+8.0%
North Carolina$6,697/mo$6,329/mo+5.8%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Benson, NC
2024 average cost:$6,649/mo
2023 average cost:$6,155/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Benson

Recent reviews for memory care in Benson

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Spring Arbor of Wilson

5.0
The staff at Spring Arbor is fantastic! They are always friendly and take great care of the residents. My Mother has been there a few years and I never have to worry about her care. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor of Wilson!!

St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

4.0
We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one did not participate in them. Of course more CNA and care givers is an area of improvement. Of course, I no that at this time it is difficult to hire staff, but at that price staffing should be adequate . We have had to hire additional ...
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Benson review score based on 399 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 399 reviews of 62 Benson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Benson 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

Benson review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Benson 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 399 reviews of 62 Benson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Benson 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.
Benson, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.8
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Benson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benson 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 Benson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benson, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benson 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 Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benson, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
75.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Benson

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 Benson protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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