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

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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.
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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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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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Cost of memory care in Leander, NC

The average cost of senior living in Leander is $4,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elk Park, NC with an average of $4,297 per month.

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

Leander, NC
$4,633/mo

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

Leander, NC
$4,633/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,633/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,271/mo
Studio
$5,368/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,709/mo

Senior living costs in Leander 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: Leander, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeander, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,633/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,207/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,100/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Leander, NC:$4,633/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Leander, NC:$4,207/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Leander, NC:$3,100/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Leander, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Leander 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Leander, NC$5,489/mo$5,885/mo-6.7%
North Carolina$5,498/mo$5,660/mo-2.9%
National$5,554/mo$5,520/mo+0.6%
Leander, NC
2024 average cost:$5,489/mo
2023 average cost:$5,885/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,498/mo
2023 average cost:$5,660/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,554/mo
2023 average cost:$5,520/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Leander

Recent reviews for memory care in Leander

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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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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Leander review score based on 150 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 29 Leander memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Leander 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

Leander review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Leander, NC29 facilities
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Cove Creek, NC36 facilities
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Review subcategories for Leander 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 150 reviews of 29 Leander memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Leander 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.
Leander, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Leander memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leander memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leander, 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 Leander 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 Leander that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leander, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.5%
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
79.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leander 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 Leander Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leander, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
89.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leander 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 Leander partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leander, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Leander 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 Leander communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leander, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leander 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 Leander offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leander, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Leander

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Colonial Heights, Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Leander, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Leander, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Leander, North Carolina is American House Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Leander, 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 Leander, 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 Leander, 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 Leander, North Carolina ranges from $1525 to $8085. The average Memory Care cost in Leander, North Carolina is $4,633. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Leander, North Carolina typically starts at $1525. 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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