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Memory care in Alexander County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alexander County is about $5,087 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 61 communities, read 900 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Alexander County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Alexander County is $5,087 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Rock, NC with an average of $4,546 per month.

Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Alexander County, NC
$5,087/mo

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

Alexander County, NC
$5,087/mo
U.S. national average
$5,538/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,087/mo

Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,259/mo
Studio
$6,027/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,258/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,412/mo

Senior living costs in Alexander County 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: Alexander County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlexander County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,087/mo$5,307/mo$5,538/mo
Assisted Living$4,140/mo$4,436/mo$4,781/mo
Independent Living$3,466/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Alexander County, NC:$5,087/mo
North Carolina:$5,307/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Assisted Living
Alexander County, NC:$4,140/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Independent Living
Alexander County, NC:$3,466/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in Alexander County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alexander County 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
Alexander County, NC$6,476/mo$5,929/mo+9.2%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Alexander County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,476/mo
2023 average cost:$5,929/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alexander County

Recent reviews for memory care in Alexander County

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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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.

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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Alexander County review score based on 314 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 314 reviews of 54 Alexander County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alexander County 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

Alexander County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Alexander County, NC54 facilities
8.4
Taylorsville, NC12 facilities
8.7
Love Valley, NC68 facilities

Review subcategories for Alexander County 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 314 reviews of 54 Alexander County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alexander County 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.
Alexander County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Alexander County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexander County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexander County, 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 Alexander County 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 Alexander County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alexander County 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 Alexander County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexander County 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 Alexander County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexander County 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 Alexander County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexander County 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 Alexander County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexander County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Alexander County

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