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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mars Hill, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Mars Hill, A Place for Mom can help. With 37 memory care facilities in Mars Hill, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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Cost of memory care in Mars Hill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mars Hill is $4,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elk Park, NC with an average of $4,297 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mars Hill, NC vs. nearby cities

Mars Hill, NC
$4,663/mo
$6,376/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mars Hill, NC vs. the state and national average

Mars Hill, NC
$4,663/mo
U.S. national average
$5,362/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mars Hill vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,663/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mars Hill, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,378/mo
Studio
$5,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,492/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,838/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Mars Hill over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Mars Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Mars Hill

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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Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.

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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Mars Hill review score based on 160 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 160 reviews of 29 Mars Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mars Hill 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

Mars Hill review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Mars Hill, NC29 facilities
8.3
Marshall, NC5 facilities
8.6
Weaverville, NC33 facilities

Review subcategories for Mars Hill 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 160 reviews of 29 Mars Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mars Hill 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Mars Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mars Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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
72.4%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.2%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.8%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.4%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.9%
73.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.8%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75.9%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
82.8%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
26.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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
34.5%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
16.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.2%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.6%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
69%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69%
47.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Wellington Manor Assisted Living and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mars Hill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 37 memory care facilities near Mars Hill, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Mars Hill, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and American House Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 37 memory care facilities near you in Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Mars Hill, North Carolina is $4,663. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mars Hill, 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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