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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Laurel, NC

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Memory care in Big Laurel 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 Laurel is about $5,276 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 31 communities, read 568 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 12/9/25
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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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Cost of memory care in Big Laurel, NC

The average cost of senior living in Big Laurel is $5,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fontana Dam, NC with an average of $4,473 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Laurel, NC, vs. nearby cities

Big Laurel, NC
$5,276/mo
$5,230/mo
$5,163/mo

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

Big Laurel, NC
$5,276/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,276/mo

Memory care costs in Big Laurel, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,283/mo
Studio
$6,115/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,802/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,063/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Big Laurel 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: Big Laurel, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Laurel, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,276/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$3,337/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,218/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Big Laurel, NC:$5,276/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Big Laurel, NC:$3,337/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Big Laurel, NC:$3,218/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Big Laurel, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Laurel 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
Big Laurel, NC$7,367/mo$7,704/mo-4.4%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Big Laurel, NC
2024 average cost:$7,367/mo
2023 average cost:$7,704/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
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 Big Laurel

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Laurel

Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville

5.0
Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville is a very clean community. What I like the most about the this community is that they take patients out to eat and have various different activities going on throughout the week.

Big Laurel review score based on 96 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 26 Big Laurel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Laurel 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

Big Laurel review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Big Laurel, NC26 facilities
8.9
Dillsboro, NC31 facilities
8.8
Webster, NC29 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Laurel 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 96 reviews of 26 Big Laurel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Laurel 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 Laurel, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Big Laurel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Laurel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Laurel, 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 Laurel 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 Laurel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Laurel, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Laurel 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 Laurel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Laurel, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Laurel 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 Laurel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Laurel, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Laurel 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 Laurel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Laurel, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Big Laurel 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 Laurel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Laurel, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Laurel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Brookdale Sandy Springs and Belvedere Commons of Seneca are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Laurel, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 31 memory care facilities near Big Laurel, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Big Laurel, North Carolina is Belvedere Commons of Seneca. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 31 memory care facilities near you in Big Laurel, 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 Laurel, 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 Laurel, 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 Laurel, North Carolina ranges from $1200 to $12890. The average Memory Care cost in Big Laurel, North Carolina is $5,276. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Laurel, North Carolina typically starts at $1200. 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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