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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Glen Ayre, NC

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

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Very warm, pleasant environment. They are very kind to my mom and dad. Food is good. I looked at every facility in town for my parents and thought Story Point was the best.
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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Gosh. I would give the facility a 5 on all 8 categories. The facility is wonderful and would recommend it to others for sure It's the staff. They are genuinely very caring and understanding to all 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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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The staff welcomed my aunt into her new environment and made sure she was introduced to others at her same level of cognitive impairment. Everyone from administration to janitorial staff made an effort to...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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I rate all areas a five. The workers there are friendly and work well with patients. [name removed] has not complained about being there one time. I would definitely recommend them to others who are...
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 Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Cost of memory care in Glen Ayre, NC

The average cost of senior living in Glen Ayre is $6,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newland, NC with an average of $6,260 per month.

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

Glen Ayre, NC
$6,484/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,484/mo

Memory care costs in Glen Ayre, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,852/mo
Studio
$7,069/mo

Senior living costs in Glen Ayre 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: Glen Ayre, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlen Ayre, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,484/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,967/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Glen Ayre, NC:$6,484/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Glen Ayre, NC:$4,967/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Glen Ayre, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Glen Ayre

Recent reviews for memory care in Glen Ayre

Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We appreciated the open lines of communication we had with the Executive Director, nursing staff, ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

4.6
My mom has only been here for 2 months so I can’t give a full review yet but so far they are very caring and loving towards the elders. They always answer the phone anytime you call versus some other places that do not.

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

3.9
I was glad to hear that the devotional speakers would try to go and invite the members in person to encourage and remind the memory care section to come. Greeting people could use some work I believe in a Hello and Smile helps visitors feel welcome I know how being busy is but acknowledging ...
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Glen Ayre review score based on 5 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 5 reviews of 1 Glen Ayre memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Glen Ayre 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

Glen Ayre review score compared against nearby cities

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Glen Ayre, NC1 facilities
5.1
Burnsville, NC0 facilities
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Banner Elk, NC0 facilities

Glen Ayre memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Ayre memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.2%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.8%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.9%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.2%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.8%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.6%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.5%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.8%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.2%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Glen Ayre

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City and Brookdale Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Glen Ayre, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Glen Ayre, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre, North Carolina ranges from $3200 to $15500. The average Memory Care cost in Glen Ayre, North Carolina is $6,484. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Glen Ayre, North Carolina typically starts at $3200. 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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