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Photo of Gardens of Statesville
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8.7
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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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12 reviews
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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77 Photos available
9.8
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45 reviews
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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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9.8
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33 reviews
9.8
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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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9.7
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30 reviews
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Making the decision to place a loved one in a facility is the hardest decision ever. Just to place the call to ask about a tour can be difficult However; [name removed] made me feel very comfortable when...
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.
Priddy Manor Assisted Living is located in the city of King, Stokes County, North Carolina. Our beautiful, scenic community is set among the rolling hills of Western Stoke County. King is a lovely, scenic place to call home, and to invite family members to visit. Priddy Manor is committed to the...
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9.6
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9.6
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For all a 5 but for value for the money we still waiting on a breakdown of Dad's charges. I love the care he is getting. Much better than other places we had Dad before. Staff is very attentive, staff very...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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9.5
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Concord Place was a wonderful place. Other residents and family members voiced the same. Unfortunately, Concord Place has closed. The owner of that building did not renew the lease. A youth mental health...
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.
Concord Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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9.4
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19 reviews
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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Photo of Brookdale Lexington
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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23 reviews
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Our mother recently passed and we were looking for a safe, comfortable “home” for our 92 year old father. Brookdale Lexington was not only a convenient solution, but fit the bill for comfort and care. I love...
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 assisted living and memory care community in Lexington, N.C., believes in making life as engaging, enjoyable and seamless as possible. That’s why we offer a continuum of care services so that residents can stay in our community even if their care needs change. We are an active community,...
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3535 Photos available
9.3
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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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Photo of Arbor Ridge at Huntersville
77 Photos available
9.3
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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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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Photo of Brookdale Winston-Salem
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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37 reviews
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37 reviews
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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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11 Video available
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9.2
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52 reviews
9.2
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52 reviews
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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
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.
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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Photo of Brookdale Concord ParkwayCommunity card badge
11 Video available
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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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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Photo of Brookstone of Clemmons
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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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Photo of Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living
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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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Photo of Forest Heights Senior Living
2323 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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79 reviews
9.0
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PruittPlace Winston Salem have been wonderful to work with. We had a few issues after moving in, and they have been very receptive to listening to us and have worked hard to fix the issues.
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.
Welcome Home to Forest Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care of Winston-Salem! This community is devoted to a higher standard of living for seniors who need assisted living or the security and structure of memory care services. We have raised the bar in the assisted living industry by providing...
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I would give them a 5 in all areas. I have eaten there, and the food is high quality. There are activities daily on site. They take field trips often. They assist the residents with any needs. They notify me...
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.
Senior Assisted Living & Memory CareThomasville NCLocally Owned, Intimate, Bright, beautiful and warm with the flavor of the Thomasville lifestyle. Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville features spacious studio deluxe and companion rooms and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in...
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Photo of Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir
11 Video available
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8.8
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29 reviews
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Staff is Very caring and making my mom feel like family. Very encouraging to her when she had a bout of depression. Keeping me informed when she was having a hard time. Always calling her by name. Love 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.
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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Photo of Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.8
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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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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...
Photo of Harmony at Brookberry Farm
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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47 reviews
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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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35 reviews
8.5
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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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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...
Photo of The Addison of Lincolnton
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.3
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32 reviews
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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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Cost of memory care in Central, NC

The average cost of senior living in Central is $4,901 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boonville, NC with an average of $4,641 per month.

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

Central, NC
$4,901/mo
$5,119/mo

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

Central, NC
$4,901/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,901/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,048/mo
Studio
$5,858/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,526/mo

Senior living costs in Central 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: Central, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,901/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,045/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,128/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Central, NC:$4,901/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Central, NC:$4,045/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Central, NC:$3,128/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Central, NC, over time

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

Central, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Central, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Central 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
Central, NC$6,589/mo$6,056/mo+8.8%
North Carolina$6,697/mo$6,329/mo+5.8%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Central, NC
2024 average cost:$6,589/mo
2023 average cost:$6,056/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
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 Central

Recent reviews for memory care in Central

Forest Heights Senior Living in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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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.

Central review score based on 366 family reviews

8.7
Review score58 facilities366 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 366 reviews of 58 Central memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Central 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

Central review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Central, NC58 facilities
8.7
Love Valley, NC62 facilities
8.4
Harmony, NC67 facilities

Review subcategories for Central 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 366 reviews of 58 Central memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Central 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.
Central, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Central memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, 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 Central 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 Central that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Central, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.8%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Central 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 Central Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Central, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central 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 Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Central 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 Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Central 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 Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Central

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