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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Combs Fork, NC

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

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Admin staff is always eager to help and answer questions for me. Most of the staff are always smiling when they enter my Mom's room. They are willing to do little extra things that might come up unexpectedly...
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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It's a wonderful place but we will run out of money soon and need to find a place that takes her Medicaid. Originally we thought it was a cheaper option but they were misleading about cost up front. Top...
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.
Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...
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They were really great with my Mom's needs. The staff is very attentive to the patients that are there. They take very good care of them and they are very nice to the families!!!
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.
At Homeplace of New Bern, we make you feel welcome. When you walk through our doors you are part of our warm, inviting family. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, we provide a place you will be proud to call home. Just minutes from historic downtown...
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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Combs Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in Combs Fork is $4,068 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beulaville, NC with an average of $4,115 per month.

Memory care costs in Combs Fork, NC, vs. nearby cities

Combs Fork, NC
$4,068/mo
$4,548/mo
$4,593/mo

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

Combs Fork, NC
$4,068/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,068/mo

Memory care costs in Combs Fork, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,317/mo
Studio
$6,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,998/mo

Senior living costs in Combs Fork 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: Combs Fork, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCombs Fork, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,068/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,530/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,329/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Combs Fork, NC:$4,068/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Combs Fork, NC:$3,530/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Combs Fork, NC:$3,329/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Combs Fork, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Combs Fork 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 Combs Fork, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Combs Fork 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Combs Fork, NC$7,217/mo$7,493/mo-3.7%
North Carolina$5,600/mo$5,429/mo+3.1%
National$5,722/mo$5,499/mo+4.0%
Combs Fork, NC
2024 average cost:$7,217/mo
2023 average cost:$7,493/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,600/mo
2023 average cost:$5,429/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,722/mo
2023 average cost:$5,499/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Combs Fork

Recent reviews for memory care in Combs Fork

Home Place of New Bern

4.3
This facility strives to be the best. They are open to and welcome new ideas. They listen and care about their customers and encourage and support family involvement. Everyone is treated as family. They address any concerns that may arise in a professional attentive manner.

The Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Lenoir Assisted Living in Pink Hill, NC

5.0
I am very happy with the care that is given to my mother at this community. The staff are outstanding and caring and so firndly. The menu of the meals is outstanding. She is really liking the activities and is happy here. We always find that the community is clean and taken care of. We recommend ...
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Combs Fork review score based on 50 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 6 Combs Fork memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Combs Fork 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

Combs Fork review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Combs Fork, NC6 facilities
7.7
Trenton, NC23 facilities
7.9
Richlands, NC27 facilities

Review subcategories for Combs Fork 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 50 reviews of 6 Combs Fork memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Combs Fork 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.
Combs Fork, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Combs Fork memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Combs Fork memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Combs Fork, 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 Combs Fork 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 Combs Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Combs Fork 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 Combs Fork Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Combs Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Combs Fork 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 Combs Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Combs Fork, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Combs Fork 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 Combs Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Combs Fork 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 Combs Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Combs Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Combs Fork

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Kinston, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern and Home Place of New Bern are the top-rated memory care facilities near Combs Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Combs Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Combs Fork, North Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Combs Fork, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Combs Fork, North Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Combs Fork, North Carolina ranges from $400 to $10195. The average Memory Care cost in Combs Fork, North Carolina is $4,068. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Combs Fork, North Carolina typically starts at $400. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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