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

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Photo of Cadence at Mooresville by CogirCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
9.8
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45 reviews
9.8
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45 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
22%
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We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
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.
Experience the Southern charm and hospitality of Cadence Mooresville. Located just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Norman, our community has a distinguished reputation among Mooresville’s families as the provider of choice for assisted living and dementia care. Cadence Mooresville is designed...
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1515 Photos available
9.8
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33 reviews
9.8
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33 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
18%
3 star
15%
2 star
3%
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Staff has been very responsive and gets back to me quickly. Food is mediocre. Activities seem plentiful. Room size is good in my opinion. I was told before my mom went there how great the food was and that...
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.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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77 reviews
9.6
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77 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
30%
3 star
14%
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9%
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It's been a good experience overall. have been pleased with the service levels. Food is pretty good. Clean facility and the help has been very good.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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11 Video available
2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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81 reviews
9.6
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81 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
2 star
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I would rate them a 5. The food was very good, my loved one could pick choices for every meal daily, menu changed every day but also had a few standard options. My loved ones room size was good, plenty of...
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 Home to Legacy Heights of Charlotte. We are located in South Charlotte's beautiful Ballantyne area, close to neighborhood shopping malls. Our community offers Assisted Living as well as our award winning Bridge to Rediscovery, Montessori-based memory care program. We also offer Respite...
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1616 Photos available
9.6
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40 reviews
9.6
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40 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
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My father was a resident for a year and a half. After initially being against moving into assisted living, he came to love the place and people. The staff on all levels were great. The facility is very...
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.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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11 Video available
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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56 reviews
9.6
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56 reviews
5 star
45%
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3 star
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Great location, friendly staff, my Mom is happy there and much healthier than when she was living alone, provides us state of mind that she is safe and well taken care of. They stay busy with activities.
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 near the Catawba River in York County, minutes from the city of Charlotte, Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With Lake Wylie nearby, a small town resort-like atmosphere and old-fashioned Southern charm make this peaceful...
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1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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36 reviews
9.5
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36 reviews
5 star
48%
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33%
3 star
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I was just there visiting my Mother and I can’t express how happy I am with this facility. She is so happy and well taken care of. Everytime I see her she tells me how much she loves being there and 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.
If you happened to be at The Laurels a few weeks ago, your perceptions might have been changed. You would have seen our residents donning motorcycle helmets and spinning around the neighborhood with a caring group of Harley Davidson enthusiasts. At The Laurels we celebrate age by offering...
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11 Video available
1212 Photos available
9.5
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101 reviews
9.5
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101 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
29%
3 star
5%
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Concord Place was a wonderful place. Other residents and family members voiced the same. Unfortunately, Concord Place has closed. The owner of that building did not renew the lease. A youth mental health...
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.
Concord Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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9.4
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29 reviews
9.4
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29 reviews
5 star
66%
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3 star
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My mom has lived at Kempton for two years. Making the decision to move her there at such a young age(68 years old) was the hardest decision I’ve ever made. I can say with 100% certainty that it is truly 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.
HarborChase is home to the best: those who live here, and those who care for them. Simple kindness abounds, as does respect, and the celebration of each individual life with the dignity it has earned. At HarborChase, we know that residents who can no longer live independently still want to feel...
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9.4
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5 reviews
9.4
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5 reviews
5 star
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I have other family members in assisted living centers and all family that visit mom say the same thing. Everyone here is so helpful, pleasant, talkative, smiling and my mom cant say enough about the care,...
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.
Spring Arbor of Albemarle, NC features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living care. Our family of compassionate professionals makes Spring Arbor a place where our residents feel loved, like an extension of family. This day-to-day...
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Photo of The Colonial at Old Camden
88 Photos available
9.4
Review score
42 reviews
9.4
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42 reviews
5 star
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I rate the Colonial 5 on all categories. The staff really care about the residents and treat them like family. I could not have found a more AWESOME place anywhere!!!
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.
With Southern charm and homelike community features, The Colonial at Old Camden provides a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities,...
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3535 Photos available
9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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18 reviews
5 star
49%
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3 star
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Our loved one was not there long before she passed but what I can say is the people were all great to work with. They were very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to another family who may be 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.
Situated in beautiful Cramerton, our vibrant assisted living single-story community offers picturesque views from atop Cramer Mountain and is conveniently close to both Charlotte and Gastonia. Terrabella Cramer Mountain offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to...
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77 Photos available
9.3
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54 reviews
9.3
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54 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
31%
3 star
13%
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I wish they had more staff, so far my mom has been treated good. It's times when they are short staff. As far as activities I do see staff working with them when they can. The staff shortage can improve.
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.
Bank on having the time of your life at The Pines on Carmel Senior Living, where a full calendar of activities and social programs, in addition to apartments with thoughtful amenities and services, offers a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our community provides Assisted Living and Memory Care in...
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77 Photos available
9.3
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25 reviews
9.3
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25 reviews
5 star
64%
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
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.
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11 Video available
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
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Value for the money (the food options and quality - not good). Overall, Brookdale was kind. What stood out for me was when my mom had her stroke back in [fee removed] he staff the nursing people and 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.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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11 Video available
99 Photos available
9.2
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51 reviews
9.2
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51 reviews
5 star
59%
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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.
Lots of senior living communities love to showcase their elegantly appointed dining rooms with designer furniture and soaring ceilings. Those spaces are beautiful, no doubt. But impressive as they may be, they don’t feel at all like the warm, cozy spaces your loved one is used to calling home....
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22 Floor plans available
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9.1
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63 reviews
9.1
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63 reviews
5 star
51%
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Staff were all extremely kind. Events were amazing. Dad really liked it there. I would definitely recommend to others. Side note - they were extremely kind and thoughtful at my father's passing
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 Summit Place of Southpark Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in the Southpark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The moment you walk in to Summit Place you become a part of our family. Relax in a cozy chair, shop the nearby stores or enjoy one of our many stimulating...
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11 Video available
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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50 reviews
9.1
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50 reviews
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10+ year plus resident. Loving and caring attitude toward my mother. Proactive for heath and physical concerns. Good communication welcoming and homey atmosphere.
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.
Do More, Live MoreIt’s time to build your best life, and we have just the place to do it. We are a beautiful care community for seniors, offering the best in assisted living and memory care services. We provide just the right amount of support, enabling each resident to pursue their passions,...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
53 reviews
9.0
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53 reviews
5 star
31%
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46%
3 star
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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.
Special Care for Exceptional SeniorsSeniors living with Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia deserve special care. Our luxurious community is highly specialized, providing compassionate Alzheimer’s and dementia care community for exceptional seniors. Because we are built from the ground up to...
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11 Video available
1717 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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105 reviews
9.0
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105 reviews
5 star
42%
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At this point I give my experience a 5. All of my contact with Brookdale staff from the initial meeting to moving in and since has been positive. Everyone is knowledgeable - or if not, they know who to...
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.
Care Today, Care TomorrowIf you’re ready to exchange the burden of things like cooking, cleaning and laundry for a community that offers exciting activities and events, custom care that meets your specific needs and amenities and services that resemble life at a destination resort rather than a...
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1010 Photos available
8.8
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58 reviews
8.8
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58 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
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3 star
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We picked this community, because of their reviews, cleanliness, residents seemed quite happy. As I have said before, my Dad was only there for 5 days before he passed so I do not have a long term impression...
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.
Come To Live Here.Just when you thought life in the Carolinas couldn’t get any better, Charter Senior Living of Charlotte has raised the bar. Great scenery is just the start. We’ve also instilled a new philosophy on senior living, as fresh as the morning breeze while rocking on our wrap-around...
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11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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30 reviews
8.8
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30 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very personable and attentive. They take time to sit and talk with your loved one. The rooms are beautiful and updated with spacious bathrooms. Very pleased with Terra Bella and my loved one is...
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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11 Video available
99 Photos available
8.8
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29 reviews
8.8
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29 reviews
5 star
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Staff is Very caring and making my mom feel like family. Very encouraging to her when she had a bout of depression. Keeping me informed when she was having a hard time. Always calling her by name. Love 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.
Cadence Huntersville has been in the town of Huntersville for 5 successful years. Cadence houses both residents needing assisted living and a specialized secured setting for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A strength of our community is the ability to age in place and transition care...
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8.7
Review score
22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
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The staff was ok, but didn't keep her from walking and falling with ER visits. Activities were mostly having her watch TV. Food was fine, but didn't make her eat and she needed the nourishment. For a large...
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.
While the name Cadence Senior Living may be new to the Matthews-Mint Hill area, we have no doubt the city of Charlotte, NC registers as a thriving, growing technology and financial hub. We are a budding suburb of Charlotte, located just 10 miles east of the city. We benefit from the Charlotte...
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1414 Photos available
8.6
Review score
8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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QOC, Food and admin staff scored lower because I have tried for months to talk to the meridian about a diabetic diet for my father without being able to successfully schedule a single phone call. I have not...
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 Meridian at Carolina Lakes is redefining senior living with elegant surroundings, active living, and resort-style spaces. Featuring assisted living and compassionate dementia care, The Meridian is committed to serving area seniors with the care they deserve and the exceptional customer...
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Cost of memory care in Waxhaw, NC

The average cost of senior living in Waxhaw is $5,103 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McAdenville, NC with an average of $5,015 per month.

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

Waxhaw, NC
$5,103/mo
$5,145/mo

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

Waxhaw, NC
$5,103/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,103/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,904/mo
Studio
$5,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,049/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Waxhaw 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: Waxhaw, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaxhaw, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,103/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,807/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,202/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Waxhaw, NC:$5,103/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Waxhaw, NC:$4,807/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Waxhaw, NC:$3,202/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Waxhaw, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Waxhaw 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.

Waxhaw, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Waxhaw, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Waxhaw 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
Waxhaw, NC$6,663/mo$6,219/mo+7.1%
North Carolina$6,697/mo$6,329/mo+5.8%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Waxhaw, NC
2024 average cost:$6,663/mo
2023 average cost:$6,219/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,697/mo
2023 average cost:$6,329/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Waxhaw

Recent reviews for memory care in Waxhaw

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Cadence at Mint Hill by Cogir

4.8
With our loved one being on the memory care side our loved one is not in the mental state where he is going to be participating in a lot of activities - this community does not really have extra curricular activities that some of the larger places have. However on the independent living and ...
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Brighton Gardens of Charlotte

4.0
I would recommend Brighton Gardens of Charlotte to others. I myself have not tried the food, but my loved one feels that it needs improvement. But his opinion may be because they are not offering items that he likes. The Director, [name removed], does really care and is great about keeping the ...
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Waxhaw review score based on 523 family reviews

8.6
Review score66 facilities523 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 523 reviews of 66 Waxhaw memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waxhaw 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

Waxhaw review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Waxhaw, NC66 facilities
8.5
Mineral Springs, NC77 facilities
8.3
Marvin, NC17 facilities

Review subcategories for Waxhaw 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 523 reviews of 66 Waxhaw memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waxhaw 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.
Waxhaw, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Waxhaw memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waxhaw memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waxhaw, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
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 Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waxhaw, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waxhaw, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.7%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waxhaw, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
47%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waxhaw, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.2%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Waxhaw

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Concord and Sunrise of Providence are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waxhaw, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 76 memory care facilities near Waxhaw, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Waxhaw, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Concord and Sunrise of Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 76 memory care facilities near you in Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw, North Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8925. The average Memory Care cost in Waxhaw, North Carolina is $5,103. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waxhaw, North Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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