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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Flay, NC

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Photo of Summit Place of King's Mountain
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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18 reviews
8.5
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My MIL has adjusted very well the staff is wonderful and keep the residents busy . Th facility is beautiful and extra clean always ??my husband and I couldn't be happier with the choice we made going with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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22 Floor plans available
8.3
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32 reviews
8.3
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32 reviews
5 star
36%
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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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8.2
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34 reviews
8.2
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34 reviews
5 star
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21%
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18%
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9%
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My mother has been at Terra Bella Memory Care for 6 weeks. She is always clean and well groomed. The staff is friendly, attentive and kind. Resident rooms are open to all, which can be disconcerting....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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7.5
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16 reviews
7.5
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super 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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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 to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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Cost of memory care in Flay, NC

The average cost of senior living in Flay is $4,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lattimore, NC with an average of $4,602 per month.

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

Flay, NC
$4,476/mo
$4,950/mo
$4,810/mo

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

Flay, NC
$4,476/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,476/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,943/mo
Studio
$5,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Flay 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: Flay, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlay, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,476/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,805/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,240/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Flay, NC:$4,476/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Flay, NC:$3,805/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Flay, NC:$3,240/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Flay, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Flay 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
Flay, NC$5,824/mo$5,707/mo+2.1%
North Carolina$6,414/mo$5,910/mo+8.5%
National$6,241/mo$5,864/mo+6.4%
Flay, NC
2024 average cost:$5,824/mo
2023 average cost:$5,707/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,414/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,241/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Flay

Recent reviews for memory care in Flay

TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Summit Place of King's Mountain in Kings Mountain, NC

5.0
They really cared for Mom , they handled minor issues like a scratch or first aid without sending her to the emergency room. Her first facility was constantly sending her for minor injuries. The director loved Mom & did all she could to get mom to eat and drink especially before she died. [date ...
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TerraBella Newton

4.8
We really appreciated the care Dad received during his time at TerraBella. The environment is welcoming and well kept with a nice little outdoor area and a good amount of indoor space for wandering around. My sister and I lived several hours away, so we were only able to visit a couple of times ...
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Flay review score based on 25 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 6 Flay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Flay 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

Flay review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Flay, NC6 facilities
8.2
Fallston, NC75 facilities
8.2
Belwood, NC87 facilities

Review subcategories for Flay 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 25 reviews of 6 Flay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Flay 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.
Flay, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.8
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Flay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Flay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Flay, 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 Flay 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 Flay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Flay, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
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 Flay 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 Flay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Flay, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
72%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Flay 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 Flay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Flay, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Flay 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 Flay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Flay, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Flay 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 Flay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Flay, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Flay

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