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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Walkertown, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Walkertown, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Walkertown, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
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For all a 5 but for value for the money we still waiting on a breakdown of Dad's charges. I love the care he is getting. Much better than other places we had Dad before. Staff is very attentive, staff 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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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88 Floor plans available
9.0
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PruittPlace Winston Salem have been wonderful to work with. We had a few issues after moving in, and they have been very receptive to listening to us and have worked hard to fix the issues.
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 Forest Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care of Winston-Salem! This community is devoted to a higher standard of living for seniors who need assisted living or the security and structure of memory care services. We have raised the bar in the assisted living industry by providing...
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55 Floor plans available
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5 on all areas - my dad was treated like a human being with lots of compassion at Walnut Ridge, the staff was amazing especially [name removed]. My dad absolutely loves that sweet girl. I will say he was 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.
Placed smack-dab in the tiny community of Walnut Cove in North Carolina, Walnut Ridge Assisted Living, with the appeal of a small town, is the place to be for the elderly who require and want independent living but yet cannot for whatever reason live alone anymore. We offer customized care with...
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Mostly very good and caring. Sometimes delay or confusion over medical bureaucracy between primary doctor and facility doctor- communication. I would recommend to others.
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.
Providing the best senior care in Kernersville, North Carolina, Kerner Ridge prides itself on advanced quality care, the integrity and fine work ethic of our staff and our recreational activities that ensure that our residents always have something to look forward to. No matter what our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Cost of memory care in Walkertown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Walkertown is $5,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Bend, NC with an average of $4,687 per month.

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

Walkertown, NC
$5,276/mo

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

Walkertown, NC
$5,276/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,228/mo
Studio
$5,890/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,123/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,499/mo

Senior living costs in Walkertown 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: Walkertown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalkertown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,276/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,391/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$4,022/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Walkertown, NC:$5,276/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Walkertown, NC:$4,391/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Walkertown, NC:$4,022/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Walkertown, NC, over time

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

Walkertown, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Walkertown, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Walkertown 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
Walkertown, NC$7,652/mo$7,514/mo+1.8%
North Carolina$6,414/mo$5,910/mo+8.5%
National$6,241/mo$5,864/mo+6.4%
Walkertown, NC
2024 average cost:$7,652/mo
2023 average cost:$7,514/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,414/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,241/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Walkertown

Recent reviews for memory care in Walkertown

Walnut Ridge in Walnut Cove, NC

5.0
I am so pleased we found this community it was a such a good choice. My dad is very happy there he really likes it. The location is just perfect for people to visit. The staff is wonderful very friendly they take their time with the residents and families they are very interactive with the ...
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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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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.

Walkertown review score based on 41 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 7 Walkertown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Walkertown 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

Walkertown review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Walkertown, NC7 facilities
8.2
Kernersville, NC61 facilities
8.5
Winston-Salem, NC13 facilities

Review subcategories for Walkertown 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 41 reviews of 7 Walkertown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Walkertown 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.
Walkertown, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Walkertown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walkertown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walkertown, 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 Walkertown 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 Walkertown 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
57.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
73.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
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 Walkertown 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 Walkertown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walkertown, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walkertown 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 Walkertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walkertown, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Walkertown 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 Walkertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walkertown, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walkertown 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 Walkertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walkertown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Walkertown

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