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Memory care in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista is about $4,223 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 108 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Greenville
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My brother-in-law fell in love with Spring Arbor when we saw it and so did I. The friendly staff, other workers, decorations, cleanliness. were a big factor as well. So welcoming, keeping abreast...
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.
Spring Arbor of Greenville features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living and Alzheimer's & dementia care.Spring Arbor of Greenville is located in the major industrial and economic center for Eastern North Carolina. It is...
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Staff is very caring and knowledgeable. My mom gets to go on outings with other residents. She has made friends. The price is a little high, but she is well taken care of. She has three meals a day plus...
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 senior living community, in Greenville, N.C., offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in an environment of beauty and sophisticated Southern living. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need....
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Everything is great at Brookdale, except we would like to see more activities - especially in the evenings and on the weekends.
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.
Define your day, every day.As you get older, you sometimes need a little help. Here we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your specific...
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I have nothing but praise for this facility. My dad moved here after being kicked out of another place because of his Dementia. The staff was very supportive and caring. They accepted him and his issues and...
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.
Windsor House is a memory care community located in Windsor, NC. Windsor is a beautiful town located near North Carolina's coast with a rich history. Windsor House provides a home away from home atmosphere with dedicated & qualified staff. It is their goal to provide their residents with the...
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This is perfect for my dad we like the size of it. I like that the care I've seen him get is good. It is very clean in here. The staff is very personable and well organized. When I call ahead of coming I'll...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Gates House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Gates House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required,...
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This community is doing well so far for my mom. She seems happy. The staff is friendly and fantastic. They try to engage her to join the activities. She eats 3 meals a day and she says its good. It stays...
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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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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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.
Pinewood Manor Assisted Living is an Ahoskie, Hertford County located memory care provider. Thanks to North Carolina's natural beauty and year round mild temperatures, the outdoor common area is a constant reminder of nature's best accomplishments. Also available to residents of this community:...
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Staff and administrator are fabulous. Older building but very nice on the inside. We are well pleased. God opened up a great door for us to go through and find the Vintage Inn. Residents all seem to be happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Vintage Inn of Williamston located at 826 East Boulevard Highway 17 North in Williamston. Vintage Inn offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services...
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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
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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.
Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City is a 130 bed assisted living community that emphasizes excellence in resident care while promoting dignity, respect and independence.  We offer services that are rarely offered in other communities, including an in-house physician, in-house psychiatrist, and a...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Buena Vista, NC

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $4,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodland, NC with an average of $3,958 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buena Vista, NC vs. nearby cities

Buena Vista, NC
$4,223/mo

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

Buena Vista, NC
$4,223/mo
U.S. national average
$5,444/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buena Vista vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,223/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Buena Vista, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,489/mo
Studio
$6,209/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,448/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,648/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Buena Vista

Recent reviews for memory care in Buena Vista

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

Brookdale Elizabeth City

5.0
Our experience with Brookdale Elizabeth City has been a very good one! Every single employee we've come across has been nothing but friendly and caring! They obviously really care about the people they look after, and they're lovely to all of them. I also appreciate that the management has been ...
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Edenton Primetime Retirement Center

5.0
My husband and I are very happy with Edenton. The staff are good. We have good communication and they are always ready to answer our questions. The community is clean and the grounds are well maintained. The food is good. I would recommend this community.

Buena Vista review score based on 27 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 15 Buena Vista memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buena Vista 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

Buena Vista review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Buena Vista, NC15 facilities
7.6
Askewville, NC15 facilities
7.0
Powellsville, NC19 facilities

Review subcategories for Buena Vista 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 27 reviews of 15 Buena Vista memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Buena Vista memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buena Vista, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buena Vista, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena Vista, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena Vista, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena Vista, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Greenville, The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC and Brookdale Dickinson Avenue are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buena Vista, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 15 memory care facilities near Buena Vista, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, North Carolina ranges from $465 to $9870. The average Memory Care cost in Buena Vista, North Carolina is $4,223. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Buena Vista, North Carolina typically starts at $465. 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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