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Memory care in Ashford 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 Ashford is about $5,174 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 43 communities, read 741 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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My father was in Rose Glen Manor’s Memory Care Wing for almost a year, when he passed. He went there 4 years after the onset of Stroke Induced Dementia (severe and rapidly progressing Dementia). Memory Care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Rose Glen Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Rose Glen Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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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.
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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: 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.

Cost of memory care in Ashford, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ashford is $5,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,382 per month.

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

Ashford, NC
$5,174/mo
$5,325/mo

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

Ashford, NC
$5,174/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,174/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,195/mo
Studio
$6,086/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,976/mo

Senior living costs in Ashford 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: Ashford, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshford, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,174/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$3,412/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,273/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Ashford, NC:$5,174/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Ashford, NC:$3,412/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Ashford, NC:$3,273/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Ashford, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ashford 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ashford, NC$6,677/mo$6,814/mo-2.0%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ashford, NC
2024 average cost:$6,677/mo
2023 average cost:$6,814/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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 Ashford

Recent reviews for memory care in Ashford

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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TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Mixed care quality and follow-through on promises. Reviews highlight inconsistencies in care, with some residents receiving excellent care while others experience issues such as unresolved health concerns and lack of follow-through on promises made to families. For instance, at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, residents' health concerns were n ...
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Loving and compassionate staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and caring nature of community staff members. For example, at , families express appreciation for the long-term friendships developed between residents and caregivers. At Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, the staff are described as 'fantastic,' 'kind,' an ...
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Variety of activities to encourage socializing. Communities offer diverse activities to promote social engagement. At , families praise the wide range of offerings, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes that help residents stay active and engaged. At , residents participate in specialized activities based on their inte ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of community. Residents and families consistently comment on the cleanliness of the community, including private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces. For instance, at , the bathrooms have been updated, and the furniture in the library is described as high-end. At , the renovated patio is a favorite amon ...
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Frequent communication between families and staff. Effective communication is crucial in ensuring families are informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At , community directors set regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones to discuss care needs and concerns. At , families appreciate the ongoing, detailed conversations w ...
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Skilled nursing care. Families highlight the importance of skilled nursing care, with several reviews mentioning the need for specialized care to manage their loved ones' health concerns. At Dominion Senior Living Bristol, for instance, the nursing care did not meet expectations, and the facility lacked the necessa ...
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Ashford review score based on 184 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 36 Ashford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ashford 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

Ashford review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Ashford, NC36 facilities
8.6
Spruce Pine, NC44 facilities
8.5
Crossnore, NC40 facilities

Review subcategories for Ashford 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 184 reviews of 36 Ashford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ashford 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.
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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
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
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Ashford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashford, 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 Ashford 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 Ashford 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
75%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ashford 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 Ashford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashford 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 Ashford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashford, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashford 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 Ashford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashford 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 Ashford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ashford

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

Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookdale Forest City and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ashford, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near Ashford, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ashford, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and American House Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 43 memory care facilities near you in Ashford, 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 Ashford, 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 Ashford, 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 Ashford, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $12890. The average Memory Care cost in Ashford, North Carolina is $5,174. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ashford, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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