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Memory care in Banks 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 Banks is about $6,137 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 219 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of TerraBella Fuquay-Varina
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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54 reviews
8.9
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54 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
24%
3 star
13%
2 star
9%
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17%
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They staff was always friendly and welcoming. Providing updates. I visited my father 4-5 times per week. Business Manager was great and helpful. Improvement areas- Seemed to have issues administering...
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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Photo of HeartFields at Cary
77 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
70 reviews
8.9
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70 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
40%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
1 star
9%
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. The Mom liked the food. They had activities to encourage residents to go to the activity room to exercise or play bingo. The place is very clean. They were able to...
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 to HeartFields, a Five Star Quality Care community! In our beautiful, home-like setting with stately architecture and a thoughtfully designed interior, you will be close to Western Wake Hospital, shopping, cultural activities, doctors and medical centers. We offer 24-hour nursing,...
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Photo of Cadence at Garner by Cogir
3535 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
Review score
24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
25%
3 star
4%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
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I believe a process change needs to take place for every new resident to the Community. I can only speak for Garner location as that is where my loved one was. Change I suggest is: Every new Memory Care...
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.
Surrounded by mature longleaf pine trees, the subtle Queen Anne-style details and pristine landscaping give Cadence at Garner an undeniable charm. We are a senior living community located in southern Garner, North Carolina, that offers assisted living and memory care services. Just a short drive...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Cary
44 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.7
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20 reviews
8.7
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20 reviews
5 star
60%
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20%
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5%
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0%
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I really haven't been to many retirement homes to compare but I thought it was bright and fresh, the art is beautiful. The people seemed peaceful and not agitated. Everyone who I came into contact with there...
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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Photo of Waltonwood - Cary
1919 Photos available
8.1
Review score
45 reviews
8.1
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45 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
24%
3 star
11%
2 star
4%
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What we like the most about the community is that there are always things going on. Yes we would recommend Waltonwood - Cary to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxurious Senior Living which redefines retirement living! At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to...
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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.
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
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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Cost of memory care in Banks, NC

The average cost of senior living in Banks is $6,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $5,339 per month.

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

Banks, NC
$6,137/mo
$6,179/mo

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

Banks, NC
$6,137/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,137/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,513/mo
Studio
$7,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,569/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,539/mo

Senior living costs in Banks 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: Banks, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBanks, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,137/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$5,115/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$4,817/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Banks, NC:$6,137/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Banks, NC:$5,115/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Banks, NC:$4,817/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Banks, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Banks 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
Banks, NC$6,687/mo$6,223/mo+7.5%
North Carolina$6,578/mo$6,058/mo+8.6%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Banks, NC
2024 average cost:$6,687/mo
2023 average cost:$6,223/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,578/mo
2023 average cost:$6,058/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Banks

Recent reviews for memory care in Banks

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.6
The activities director is wonderful in memory care. My loved one in memory care receives very good care and attention from the staff. The only downfall I see, is that they need more staff. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have some choices to choose from. Some ...
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Banks review score based on 54 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 7 Banks memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Banks 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

Banks review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Banks, NC7 facilities
8.2
Fuquay-Varina, NC86 facilities
8.2
Garner, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Banks 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 54 reviews of 7 Banks memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Banks 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.
Banks, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Banks memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Banks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Banks, 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 Banks 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 Banks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Banks, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Banks 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 Banks Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Banks, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Banks 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 Banks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Banks, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Banks 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 Banks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Banks, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Banks 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 Banks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Banks, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Banks

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

Frequently Asked Questions

TerraBella Fuquay-Varina, HeartFields at Cary and Cadence at Garner by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Banks, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Banks, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Banks, 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 Banks, 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 Banks, 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 Banks, North Carolina ranges from $1118 to $14500. The average Memory Care cost in Banks, North Carolina is $6,137. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Banks, North Carolina typically starts at $1118. 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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