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Memory care in Clay 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 Clay is about $5,837 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 1355 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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22 Floor plans available
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8.3
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46 reviews
8.3
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46 reviews
5 star
38%
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24%
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The Addison of Fuquay is a wonderful community and we are so glad we chose it for our loved one. The staff are always friendly and attentive and the food has always been delicious when we visit. I 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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8.3
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22 reviews
8.3
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22 reviews
5 star
41%
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27%
3 star
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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.
Mebane Ridge Assisted Living is located in the city of Mebane, North Carolina, a part of Orange and Alamance Counties. This community offers seniors a caring place to live, giving them the support that they need on a regular basis. Mebane provides residents and guests with attractions and things...
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55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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8 reviews
8.2
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8 reviews
5 star
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I can say that the new director [name removed] is nice, attentive, and strives to please. As well as [name removed], the sales & marketing. The aides usually assist the residents. The nurses are always at...
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.
Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston, is nestled near the southern border of Virginia. Located in Halifax County, we're close to various main highways as well as the Halifax Regional Hospital, various doctor's offices, churches, and entertainment locations. When you live on our spacious...
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8.1
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16 reviews
8.1
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16 reviews
5 star
6%
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69%
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The staff was incredibly friendly and really seemed attentive to my mother. No matter when we dropped by, and we intentionally did so randomly, the facility was clean, the staff seemed happy and so did the...
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.
With two senior living options, including Assisted Living and our personalized Memory Care, our community is perfect for area residents who can benefit from available 24-hour care and service and a lifestyle free of worries that discards the heavy-duty of maintaining a home.Here at TerraBella...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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20 reviews
8.0
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20 reviews
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45%
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35%
3 star
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My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't...
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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7.9
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18 reviews
7.9
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18 reviews
5 star
11%
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All of the categories I would rate 5 stars. I have had great experiences here. Nothing is perfect, but their cheerfulness and willingness to help at every turn is just so wonderful. We would absolutely...
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.
Wake Assisted Living Memory Care is a memory care community located in Raleigh, NC in Wake County. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and is known as the City of Oaks. It's a vibrant but charming town in the heart of the south. To the southwest of Raleigh is the Uwharrie National Forest,...
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2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.9
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32 reviews
7.9
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32 reviews
5 star
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I am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...
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, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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7.9
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39 reviews
7.9
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5 star
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Very friendly familial atmosphere. Good at responding to each resident personally and keeping them entertained and involved. Many daily activities and for those who are able and care to, scheduled outings...
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.
We're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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30 reviews
7.8
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30 reviews
5 star
36%
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The overall experience has been good, but she generally is a loner unless she knew they were well-educated since she was. Always cleaning. Very nice staff. They tried to motivate [name removed] to...
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.
You want to keep living your best life, and our community in the quaint college town of Wake Forest, North Carolina can help you do just that. Our beautifully landscaped campus is located near shopping, restaurants, and physicians’ offices, and we offer assisted living and memory care for our...
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1111 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.6
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24 reviews
7.6
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24 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very well trained and genuinely caring of all the residents. They provide a number of interactive activities and entertainment. Above all, the atmosphere is much more family-like than any other...
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.
For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, we offer a safe environment and exceptional memory care. At our community, located in a quiet residential Cary, N.C., neighborhood, near the Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, we can help you and your family as you...
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Photo of The Cardinal at North Hills
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I have lived here for 3 1/2 years and have loved it since day one. The residents and associates are both caring and supportive. There are plenty of activities to keep us busy and entertained: theme...
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.
Your next chapter awaits at Cardinal East. We are bringing brand-new senior living residences to an already thriving community campus at The Cardinal at North Hills. Life at The Cardinal at North Hills takes contemporary senior living to a new level and delights the senses with 5-star everything....
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6.0
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2 reviews
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I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, 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 includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
Photo of The Stratford
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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel the...
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 Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
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9.5
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We chose this facility because of the cleanliness and the very friendly staff. When you walk in everyone is treated the same with friendliness. You have to be involved with your relative, so you know if...
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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44 Floor plans available
7.3
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19 reviews
7.3
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19 reviews
5 star
26%
4 star
37%
3 star
11%
2 star
5%
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My loved one at times complains of the food and she hears staff are unhappy with the chef. Some staff have quit bc of him, she was told. She was pleased with the activity director who may be away. I think...
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, 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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7.0
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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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.
Photo of Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage of Raleigh
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
Photo of Brookdale Meadowmont
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.
Photo of Glenaire
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.
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
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 Clay, NC

The average cost of senior living in Clay is $5,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roxboro, NC with an average of $4,553 per month.

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

Clay, NC
$5,837/mo
$5,998/mo
$5,870/mo

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

Clay, NC
$5,837/mo
U.S. national average
$5,412/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,837/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,461/mo
Studio
$6,889/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,941/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,411/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Clay over time

Clay, NCNC stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Clay

Recent reviews for memory care in Clay

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Brookdale Wake Forest

4.0
The staff here has really been good. The community is clean and they keep my aunts room clean as well. My aunt does not eat really, but the food looks good. I like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents active.

Carolina Reserve of Durham

4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and compassionate nature of the staff towards residents, with many expressing their gratitude for the long-term relationships that have developed between families and caregivers. For instance, at Sunrise of Cary, the young man in admissions was praised for ...
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Thoughtful and engaging activities. Activities were a popular topic in the reviews, with families appreciating the wide range of offerings that kept their loved ones active and engaged. At Franklin Manor, residents participate in fun events like birthdays and holidays, while Morningside of Raleighs wife loved the flower garden ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for residents. Facilities like Brookdale Cary and Spring Arbor of Raleigh have carpeted floors that can be challenging to clean, but staff work hard to keep the community spaces and individual roo ...
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Responsive and supportive communication. Effective communication between staff, residents, and families is essential for a positive living experience. Reviews noted that staff at The Addison of Knightdale and TerraBella Northridge were available and attentive when families had concerns or questions. Transparency and clear informati ...
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Comfortable and spacious living areas. Many residents mentioned the importance of having a comfortable and spacious living environment, allowing for privacy and personalization. For example, Brighton Gardens of Raleighs mother was thrilled with her new room at Brighton Gardens, while Franklin Manors father enjoys the large, priva ...
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Caring for residents' unique needs. Residents with different needs and challenges require individualized care and attention. At Chatham Ridge Assisted Living, a resident with aggressive behavior was sent to the ER five times in five months, and communication and care plans could have been improved to address her needs more effec ...
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Clay review score based on 394 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 394 reviews of 55 Clay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clay 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

Clay review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Clay, NC55 facilities
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Review subcategories for Clay 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 394 reviews of 55 Clay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clay 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.
Clay, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Clay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay, 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 Clay 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 Clay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.5%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.5%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clay 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 Clay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.5%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.2%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clay 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 Clay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.7%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.1%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay 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 Clay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
50.9%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay 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 Clay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.7%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.1%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
47.3%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clay, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 65 memory care facilities near Clay, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 65 memory care facilities near you in Clay, 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 Clay, 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 Clay, 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 Clay, North Carolina ranges from $1095 to $13200. The average Memory Care cost in Clay, North Carolina is $5,837. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Clay, North Carolina typically starts at $1095. 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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