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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bear Poplar, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Bear Poplar, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Bear Poplar, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mallard Creek / Withrow Downs, Prosperity Church Road and University City North.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kannapolis, Concord and Mooresville.

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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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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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What we like about the Gardens of Statesville is that they are small, friendly, helpful. We were in an emergency placement situation and they bent over backwards to help us. Never did I think my mom was...
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.
June 2019 Annual State Survey by the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation awarded THE GARDENS OF STATESVILLE with a DEFICIENCY FREE SURVEY!As quoted from NC DHSR ACLS website: The goal of inspections is to assess how well the adult care home complies...
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It's an older building but clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Our parents are loving the food. I would recommend it to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
You Need a SpecialistMany communities offer memory care services, but they’re not all created equal. That’s why we’re proud to be one of the area’s specialist in providing exceptional care to exceptional seniors that are living with dementia or any stage of Alzheimer’s.You’ll find us in...
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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My mom has passed, but while she was there, they took wonderful care of her. [name removed] and the rest did their absolute best for her. They answered all my questions and did everything we asked to keep...
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.
At Summit Place we have only 40 residents in our Assisted Living community. Adjacent to our Assisted Living we also have Memory Care right on our campus with only 20 residents in that portion of the community. Our community is small and intimate. This allows us to have more hands on time with...
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The staff seems to be very helpful and eager to please. They tend to be very upbeat as well. They are also responsive to complaints or most requests for changes. Food needs to be served hot.
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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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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Cost of memory care in Bear Poplar, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bear Poplar is $5,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Statesville, NC with an average of $4,987 per month.

Memory care costs in Bear Poplar, NC, vs. nearby cities

Bear Poplar, NC
$5,234/mo
$5,138/mo

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

Bear Poplar, NC
$5,234/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,234/mo

Memory care costs in Bear Poplar, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,668/mo
Studio
$5,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,725/mo

Senior living costs in Bear Poplar 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: Bear Poplar, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBear Poplar, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,234/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,356/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,326/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Bear Poplar, NC:$5,234/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Bear Poplar, NC:$4,356/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Bear Poplar, NC:$3,326/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Bear Poplar, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bear Poplar 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
Bear Poplar, NC$6,982/mo$6,331/mo+10.3%
North Carolina$6,328/mo$5,749/mo+10.1%
National$6,152/mo$5,803/mo+6.0%
Bear Poplar, NC
2024 average cost:$6,982/mo
2023 average cost:$6,331/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,328/mo
2023 average cost:$5,749/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,803/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bear Poplar

Recent reviews for memory care in Bear Poplar

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.

Brookdale Concord Parkway

3.7
I would recommend Brookdale's memory care to others for their loved ones. I would also recommend you go and visit your loved one that is in the community to ensure your loved one's room and bathroom are being cleaned by the community. In addition to the prior recommendations, please keep any ...
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Heritage Place Adult Living Center in Statesville, NC

4.3
Words cannot express my appreciation for all your love and hard work that made Aunt [Removed] last years and as comfortable as possible. You were her family! I hope when my day comes there will be kind people like you to help.

Bear Poplar review score based on 57 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 7 Bear Poplar memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bear Poplar 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

Bear Poplar review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Bear Poplar, NC7 facilities
8.1
Cleveland, NC8 facilities
8.7
China Grove, NC7 facilities

Review subcategories for Bear Poplar 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 57 reviews of 7 Bear Poplar memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bear Poplar 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.
Bear Poplar, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Bear Poplar memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bear Poplar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bear Poplar, 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 Bear Poplar 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 Bear Poplar 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
85.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
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
42.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bear Poplar 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 Bear Poplar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bear Poplar, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
85.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bear Poplar 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 Bear Poplar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bear Poplar, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Bear Poplar 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 Bear Poplar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bear Poplar, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
85.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bear Poplar 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 Bear Poplar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bear Poplar, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
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
85.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
85.7%
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
85.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
85.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Bear Poplar

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