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Memory care in Brandywine Bay 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 Brandywine Bay is about $5,035 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 130 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.8
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8.8
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Everything gets very high marks except for the food. They need more help in the kitchen it seems. Other than that we are happy. If we could give them a 20 + we would!!
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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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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Everyone was very friendly and helpful and really care about what they do. My mom from the first time we took her really liked it - we are always looking out for her best interest. I would recommend...
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.
Our community, in the scenic coastal town of Morehead City, N.C., just a short drive from North Carolina’s famed beaches and Cape Lookout National Seashore, provides provide both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care.As an assisted living resident, you have the time and opportunity to...
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Having to find a memory facility for my husband was very difficult. I visited many places. I am so grateful for having been referred to Truewood by A Place For Mom. I can say that Truewood has become not...
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.
Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...
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It is a wonderful place, clean and orderly!! They keep the people involved with activities!! It is just a great place!!! It gives peace of mind to know Mama is being taken care of 24/7. All the workers are...
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.
At Homeplace of New Bern, we make you feel welcome. When you walk through our doors you are part of our warm, inviting family. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, we provide a place you will be proud to call home. Just minutes from historic downtown...
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My loved one was a resident at Croatan Village. They were very nice, I thought. The facility was clean. The staff was really nice and accommodating for our particular situation. My loved one said the food...
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.
The Gardens of Pamlico offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Brandywine Bay, NC

The average cost of senior living in Brandywine Bay is $5,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Point, NC with an average of $4,487 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Bay, NC vs. nearby cities

Brandywine Bay, NC
$5,035/mo
$4,548/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Bay, NC vs. the state and national average

Brandywine Bay, NC
$5,035/mo
U.S. national average
$5,443/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Bay vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,035/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Brandywine Bay, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$6,246/mo
Studio
$6,688/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,612/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,890/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Bay over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Brandywine Bay

Recent reviews for memory care in Brandywine Bay

Brookdale Morehead City

5.0
Everyone at this community is super nice, they really do take care of everyone. The food is great, its very tasteful and presented very nicely. What really stood out to us when we first visited was the overall friendliness of the staff

The Ridge at New Bern

5.0
They are taking really great care of me at Croatan Village. The staff is nice and pleasant to be around, and the food is good. I appreciate that they provide meals and snacks thought the day for us. The community is clean, and they have a lot of activities I like to participate in such as Bingo, ...
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

5.0
They seem to have a lot of activities for the residents and all the staff seem very nice and caring. Room sizes in the memory care unit are just fine. Not too small. I would recommend to others looking.

Brandywine Bay review score based on 46 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 7 Brandywine Bay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brandywine Bay 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

Brandywine Bay review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Brandywine Bay, NC7 facilities
7.3
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Newport, NC12 facilities

Review subcategories for Brandywine Bay 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 46 reviews of 7 Brandywine Bay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Brandywine Bay 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Brandywine Bay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brandywine Bay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brandywine Bay, 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 Brandywine Bay 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 Brandywine Bay 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
85.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brandywine Bay 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 Brandywine Bay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brandywine Bay, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brandywine Bay 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 Brandywine Bay 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
28.6%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Brandywine Bay 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 Brandywine Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brandywine Bay 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 Brandywine Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
31.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Brandywine Bay, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Brandywine Bay, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Brandywine Bay, 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 Brandywine Bay, 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 Brandywine Bay, 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 Brandywine Bay, North Carolina ranges from $400 to $10595. The average Memory Care cost in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina is $5,035. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina typically starts at $400. 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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