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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Higgins, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Higgins, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Higgins, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone 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.
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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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain is very friendly. You feel at home the minute you walk in. Everything looked clean and well-kept. It looked like they had plenty of activities. You find anything you would like...
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 Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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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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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good 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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Higgins, NC

The average cost of senior living in Higgins is $4,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elk Park, NC with an average of $4,297 per month.

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

Higgins, NC
$4,435/mo

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

Higgins, NC
$4,435/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,435/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,650/mo
Studio
$5,789/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo

Senior living costs in Higgins 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: Higgins, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHiggins, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,435/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,202/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Higgins, NC:$4,435/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Higgins, NC:$4,202/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Higgins, NC:$3,335/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Higgins, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Higgins 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
Higgins, NC$7,710/mo$6,467/mo+19.2%
North Carolina$5,429/mo$5,692/mo-4.6%
National$5,499/mo$5,506/mo-0.1%
Higgins, NC
2024 average cost:$7,710/mo
2023 average cost:$6,467/mo
Percent change:+19.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,429/mo
2023 average cost:$5,692/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Higgins

Recent reviews for memory care in Higgins

Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN

5.0
Like or love this community. Don't change anything, unless lower price. Your staff exceeds my expectations. Hopefully can come back to visitation again soon.

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

5.0
Having had my spouse in a different facility before Harmony, it was such a great experience to move there. From the start all employees have been supportive and friendly. They have offered assistance to us at every opportunity. The food looks great. The residents are not confined to their rooms ...
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Higgins memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higgins memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higgins, 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 Higgins 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 Higgins 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
80%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
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
80%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Higgins 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 Higgins Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Higgins, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
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 Higgins 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 Higgins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Higgins 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 Higgins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higgins 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 Higgins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Higgins

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 Higgins protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Mitchell House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Higgins, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Higgins, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Higgins, 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 Higgins, 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 Higgins, 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 Higgins, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Higgins, North Carolina is $4,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Higgins, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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