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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Curve, NC
Memory care in Big Curve 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 Big Curve is about $4,646 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 28 communities, read 599 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Leland, Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach.
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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.
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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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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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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Cost of memory care in Big Curve, NC
The average cost of senior living in Big Curve is $4,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chadbourn, NC with an average of $4,266 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Curve, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Curve, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Big Curve, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Curve
Recent reviews for memory care in Big Curve
Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC
4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.
Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC
4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Arbor Landing at Hampstead
5.0
My husband passed away in November. I would give Arbor Landing a 5 in each area.
They are simply the best...caring, conscientious and welcoming.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Varied and satisfying meals. Residents at different communities such as Spring Arbor of Wilmington, The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, and Morningside of Wilmington appreciate the quality and choice of meals served, with some expressing their enjoyment of specific dishes and the dining experience as a whole.
Personalized care and attention. Reviews from Brookdale Wilmington, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, and New Haven at Little River highlight the individualized care and attention given to each resident by the staff, ensuring their unique needs are met.
Secure and homelike environment. Communities like New Haven at Little River, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, and Portside at Grande Dunes provide a safe and cozy environment for residents, with some mentioning the secure setting and homelike atmosphere.
Engaging activities program. Reviews for Brookdale Wilmington, The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, and Reflections at Carolina Forest praise the variety and quality of activities offered, allowing residents to socialize and stay engaged.
Compassionate and communicative staff. Several reviews from Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Rivers Edge of Lumberton, and New Haven at Little River highlight the compassionate and communicative nature of the staff, ensuring families are well-informed and their loved ones are well-cared for.
Accessible outdoor spaces. Residents at Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living and Anderson Oaks Assisted Living enjoy the opportunity to spend time in outdoor spaces, providing them with a change of scenery and fresh air.
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Big Curve review score based on 192 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 192 reviews of 28 Big Curve memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Big Curve 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 Big Curve 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 192 reviews of 28 Big Curve memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Curve 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.Big Curve, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Big Curve memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Curve memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Curve, 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 Big Curve 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 Big Curve 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
71.4%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big Curve 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 Big Curve 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
71.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Curve 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 Big Curve 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
17.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Curve 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 Big Curve communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Curve 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 Big Curve offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
46.4%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Curve, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 28 memory care facilities near Big Curve, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Big Curve, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 28 memory care facilities near you in Big Curve, 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 Big Curve, 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 Big Curve, 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 Big Curve, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Big Curve, North Carolina is $4,646. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Curve, North Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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