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Memory care in Buckner 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 Buckner is about $5,070 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 795 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Kingsbridge provides excellent care for my dad. The food is pretty good and the activities help keep him engaged. The staff is very personable and friendly. Beautiful courtyard !
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.
Kingsbridge House is a memory care community located in Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. The caring staff at Kingsbridge House receive specialized training to care for their residents. This care...
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My mom went from resident, through hospice at Wellington. Through the entire healthcare system including three area hospitals, and three rehab skilled nursing facilities, Wellington provided not only the...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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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.
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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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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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.
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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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, 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.
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.
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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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 Buckner, NC

The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $5,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,382 per month.

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

Buckner, NC
$5,070/mo
$5,104/mo

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

Buckner, NC
$5,070/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,070/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,947/mo
Studio
$5,606/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,531/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,157/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,756/mo

Senior living costs in Buckner 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: Buckner, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckner, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,070/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$4,181/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,364/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Buckner, NC:$5,070/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Buckner, NC:$4,181/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Buckner, NC:$3,364/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Buckner, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buckner 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buckner, NC$7,214/mo$7,609/mo-5.2%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Buckner, NC
2024 average cost:$7,214/mo
2023 average cost:$7,609/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
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 Buckner

Recent reviews for memory care in Buckner

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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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members at various communities, such as American House Kingsport, Preston Place 2, and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' well-being and happiness.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Many reviews express satisfaction with the food offerings and meal quality at communities like American House Kingsport, Brookdale Johnson City, and The Village At Allandale, where residents look forward to mealtimes and appreciate the accommodation of dietary restrictions.
Safe and clean facilities. Reviews frequently highlight the importance of cleanliness and maintenance in communities, such as Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, American House Johnson City, and Heritage Hills Senior Living, which provide updated living spaces and keep residents feeling secure and comfortable.
Individualized care and attention. Residents and families praise the tailored care and accommodations provided at various communities, including Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City, and Brookdale Johnson City, which cater to each resident's unique needs and preferences.
Engaging activities for socializing. Several reviews emphasize the benefits of the diverse activities offered at communities such as Brookdale Johnson City, Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, and Brookdale Colonial Heights, enabling residents to stay active, engaged, and connected with their peers.
Transparent communication with families. Families appreciate the consistent and thorough communication between staff and themselves, as seen in reviews for Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Johnson City, and Heritage Hills Senior Living, which help put their minds at ease and ensure their loved ones' needs are being met.
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Buckner review score based on 195 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 195 reviews of 35 Buckner memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckner 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

Buckner review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Buckner, NC35 facilities
8.6
Mars Hill, NC37 facilities
7.5
Burnsville, NC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckner 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 195 reviews of 35 Buckner memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buckner 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Buckner memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Buckner 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
68.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buckner 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 Buckner Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckner, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckner 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 Buckner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckner, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner 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 Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner 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 Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckner, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Buckner

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 Buckner protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City and Brookdale Forest City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buckner, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 39 memory care facilities near Buckner, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Buckner, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and American House Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 39 memory care facilities near you in Buckner, 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 Buckner, 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 Buckner, 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 Buckner, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $12890. The average Memory Care cost in Buckner, North Carolina is $5,070. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buckner, 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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