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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Balm, NC
Memory care in Balm 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 Balm is about $4,870 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 378 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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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.
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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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.
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
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.
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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Cost of memory care in Balm, NC
The average cost of senior living in Balm is $4,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,098 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Balm, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Balm
Recent reviews for memory care in Balm
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.
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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Balm review score based on 141 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 141 reviews of 31 Balm memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Balm 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
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Review subcategories for Balm 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 141 reviews of 31 Balm memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Balm 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.Balm, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Balm memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balm memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balm, 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 Balm 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 Balm 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
77.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.2%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Balm 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 Balm Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Balm, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balm 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 Balm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Balm 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 Balm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balm 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 Balm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
77.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Colonial Heights, Brookdale Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Balm, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Balm, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Balm, North Carolina is Brookdale Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Balm, 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 Balm, 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 Balm, 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 Balm, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $8725. The average Memory Care cost in Balm, North Carolina is $4,870. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Balm, 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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