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Memory care in Cooktown 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 Cooktown is about $4,733 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 28 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love 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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, 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
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.
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...
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 Cooktown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cooktown is $4,733 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,382 per month.

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

Cooktown, NC
$4,733/mo

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

Cooktown, NC
$4,733/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,733/mo

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

Studio
$4,989/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo

Senior living costs in Cooktown 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: Cooktown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCooktown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,733/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,265/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,370/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Cooktown, NC:$4,733/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Cooktown, NC:$4,265/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Cooktown, NC:$3,370/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Cooktown

Recent reviews for memory care in Cooktown

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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The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City

4.3
[name removed]--recently promoted to the facility director is excellent and and is the main reason the facility is well run. He puts the residents first and it shows. It would be nice if they could offer bus rides.

American House Johnson City

5.0
Loved the place from the first time we walked in. From the friendly management to staff. Everyone always has a smile on their face. Very clean place too. We’re so happy this is were we placed our uncle.

Cooktown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooktown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooktown, 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 Cooktown 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 Cooktown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cooktown, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cooktown 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 Cooktown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cooktown, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cooktown 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 Cooktown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cooktown, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooktown 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 Cooktown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cooktown, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooktown 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 Cooktown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cooktown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cooktown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Cranberry House and Governors Bend are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cooktown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Cooktown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Cooktown, North Carolina is American House Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Cooktown, 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 Cooktown, 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 Cooktown, 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 Cooktown, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $12890. The average Memory Care cost in Cooktown, North Carolina is $4,733. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cooktown, 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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