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Memory care in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill is about $4,624 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 792 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Bug Hill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bug Hill is $4,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fair Bluff, NC with an average of $4,162 per month.

Memory care costs in Bug Hill, NC, vs. nearby cities

Bug Hill, NC
$4,624/mo
$4,695/mo

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

Bug Hill, NC
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$5,537/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,624/mo

Memory care costs in Bug Hill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,509/mo
Studio
$5,052/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,766/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Bug Hill 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: Bug Hill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBug Hill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,624/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Assisted Living$3,914/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Independent Living$4,092/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Bug Hill, NC:$4,624/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Assisted Living
Bug Hill, NC:$3,914/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Independent Living
Bug Hill, NC:$4,092/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in Bug Hill, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bug Hill 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bug Hill, NC$6,678/mo$6,792/mo-1.7%
North Carolina$6,682/mo$6,198/mo+7.8%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Bug Hill, NC
2024 average cost:$6,678/mo
2023 average cost:$6,792/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,682/mo
2023 average cost:$6,198/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bug Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Bug Hill

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mother passed in November 2021. Dad was so confused and they took great care of him. We chose this facility because it had large rooms and a clean look. The staff have been great. They keep us informed about everything. Housekeeping and laundry are included, also 3 daily meals that smell ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across different communities. For instance, at Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, the staff is described as being loving and professional, while at Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, they are passionate towards the residents. The staf ...
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Secure and homey living environments. Residents and families express appreciation for the secured and homey living environments at their communities. At Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, the facility is described as being tucked away in a wooded area, offering a smaller and less crowded setting. The community at Portside at Grand ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. For example, at Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, the meals are described as delicious and the dining service is great. At Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, the reside ...
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Comprehensive and varied activities. Communities offer a wide range of activities to cater to residents' interests. At The Barclay at Little River, residents participate in themed parties, religious activities, music sessions, and more. The activities at Brookdale Wilmington are described as varied and there's always something ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Families value clear and consistent communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are met. For instance, at The Barclay at Little River, the staff actively keeps families informed. At Rivers Edge of Lumberton, the facility's communication with families ...
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Personalized care and accommodations. Residents and families express appreciation for the individualized care and accommodations provided by communities. For example, at Morningside of Wilmington, the facility accommodated the sister's request for a room with a full bath. At Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, this community was the ...
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Bug Hill review score based on 260 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 260 reviews of 30 Bug Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bug Hill 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

Bug Hill review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Bug Hill, NC30 facilities
8.7
Carolina Shores, NC36 facilities
8.7
Calabash, NC35 facilities

Review subcategories for Bug Hill 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 260 reviews of 30 Bug Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bug Hill 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bug Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bug Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bug Hill, 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 Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill 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
76.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill 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
76.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill 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
23.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Bug Hill

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Inlet Coastal Resort and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bug Hill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Bug Hill, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Bug Hill, North Carolina is Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Bug Hill, 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 Bug Hill, 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 Bug Hill, 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 Bug Hill, North Carolina ranges from $1875 to $8585. The average Memory Care cost in Bug Hill, North Carolina is $4,624. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bug Hill, North Carolina typically starts at $1875. 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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