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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Advance, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Advance, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Advance, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Hill, Greensboro, North Carolina.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Winston-Salem, High Point and Kernersville.

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Photo of Brookdale Winston-Salem
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11 Floor plan available
9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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37 reviews
5 star
46%
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24%
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11%
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3%
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16%
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It was a great fit for us. There is a lot of staff turnover but the care we received was great. It's a small community so there is familiarity among residents and staff as well as the families of the...
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.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, we can help. Memory care residents thrive in an environment that feels comfortable and familiar, so our community in Winston-Salem, N.C., features peaceful surroundings and a cozy setting to...
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Photo of Brookstone of Clemmons
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9.1
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17 reviews
9.1
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17 reviews
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29%
3 star
6%
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6%
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Overall, I would give them a five. Most of the aids were very caring and attentive. Meals were good and nourishing. The rooms were nice sized and my mother's room even had a little sunroom attached. She had...
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.
We are a beautiful new community, with 15 private and semi-private rooms. We have a “Memory Care” center with room for 12 residents. “Our mission is for Brookstone Terrace to provide a safe, entertaining and homestyle atmosphere to active seniors seeking assistance to maintain their independent...
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8.8
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17 reviews
8.8
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17 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
18%
3 star
12%
2 star
6%
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12%
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They have added a medical monthly medical visit by an outside contractor. They keep me informed. And are checking on the best meds for her condition
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 Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville NC is proud to present a wonderful assisted living community. Our gorgeous floor plans and restaurant styled dining will delight your family members as they enjoy safety and independence in their golden years. Our dedicated staff of professionals will...
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8.5
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35 reviews
8.5
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35 reviews
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54%
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9%
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14%
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I have been involved with Mallard Ridge for almost a year that my mother has been there. I absolutely love the staff there. They go out of their way to take the best care of my mom. She will tell you if you...
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.
Mallard Ridge Assisted Living is a wonderful assisted living community to come home to. We are conveniently located in northern Davidson County of North Carolina and can easily be reached by way of Lexington and Winston-Salem. Our beautiful site offers a calm, serene setting, while also being...
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8.2
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7 reviews
8.2
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I was so impressed with Grand Villa that we signed up to have our family member live there. They helped with the move. Everything was so easy. I can't thank "A place for Mom" enough!! We are so pleased 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.
Locally, family-owned and operated. We are locally grown! Families taking care of families......Assistance with activities of daily living to include; dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, and medication management. On-call physician services, dedicated caregivers 24/7, variety of activities,...
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5.0
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31 reviews
5.0
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31 reviews
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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
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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9.4
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It was a blessing to find this place after visiting 7 others in the area, and it was/remains an incredibly excellent facility, primarily due to exceptional, intelligent and caring staff. It doesn't have 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.
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Cost of memory care in Advance, NC

The average cost of senior living in Advance is $5,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Bend, NC with an average of $4,687 per month.

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

Advance, NC
$5,389/mo
$5,323/mo

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

Advance, NC
$5,389/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,389/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,128/mo
Studio
$6,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,884/mo

Senior living costs in Advance 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: Advance, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAdvance, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,389/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,219/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,760/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Advance, NC:$5,389/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Advance, NC:$4,219/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Advance, NC:$3,760/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Advance, NC, over time

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

Advance, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Advance, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Advance 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
Advance, NC$6,021/mo$5,758/mo+4.6%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,329/mo+5.8%
National$6,464/mo$6,180/mo+4.6%
Advance, NC
2024 average cost:$6,021/mo
2023 average cost:$5,758/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,329/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,464/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Advance

Recent reviews for memory care in Advance

Forest Heights Senior Living in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville, NC

4.8
All of the staff are great and take as much time as you need to talk any concerns we have and my mother in law is very happy there and she has made friends. I would highly recommend Heritage of Cedar Rock, it has been a great experience.

Kerner Ridge in Kernersville, NC

5.0
Kerner Ridge is such a wonderful place! First, it is a very clean community and the staff made it such a warm, loving, professional place. There are so many activities for the residents to participate in. Yes, based on our experience so far, I would highly recommend Kerner Ridge.

Advance review score based on 48 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 7 Advance memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Advance 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

Advance review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Advance, NC7 facilities
8.3
Bermuda Run, NC9 facilities
8.5
Clemmons, NC13 facilities

Review subcategories for Advance 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 48 reviews of 7 Advance memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Advance 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.
Advance, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Advance memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Advance memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Advance, 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 Advance 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 Advance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Advance, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
85.7%
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
85.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
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 Advance 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 Advance Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Advance, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
85.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Advance 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 Advance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Advance, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
85.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Advance 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 Advance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Advance, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Advance 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 Advance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Advance, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Advance

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