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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cumberland County, NC

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Memory care in Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County is about $4,940 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 42 communities, read 652 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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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My father has been doing great at this community. The meals are in good portions and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The rooms are set up so they have a room mate which my father loves. The only...
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.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is located in the center of Pinellas Fl. Here at Magnolia Gardens we offer assistant living and respite care. We have a simple mission statement at Magnolia Gardens: We provide the highest quality service in a caring environment. We are here around the clock to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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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.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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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.
Seven Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community located in West End, NC. We are a proud member of the Affinity Living Group. Here at Seven Lakes we provide 24 hour personal care aid for the needs of those who require assisted living and offer a memory care secured wing as well. Our all...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
    Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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Cost of memory care in Cumberland County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cumberland County is $4,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tar Heel, NC with an average of $3,998 per month.

Memory care costs in Cumberland County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Cumberland County, NC
$4,940/mo
$5,248/mo
$5,068/mo

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

Cumberland County, NC
$4,940/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,940/mo

Memory care costs in Cumberland County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,048/mo
Studio
$6,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,093/mo

Senior living costs in Cumberland County 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: Cumberland County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCumberland County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,940/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,784/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$4,576/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Cumberland County, NC:$4,940/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Cumberland County, NC:$3,784/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Cumberland County, NC:$4,576/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Cumberland County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cumberland County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cumberland County, NC$5,808/mo$5,603/mo+3.7%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Cumberland County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,808/mo
2023 average cost:$5,603/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Cumberland County

Recent reviews for memory care in Cumberland County

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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St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

4.0
We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one did not participate in them. Of course more CNA and care givers is an area of improvement. Of course, I no that at this time it is difficult to hire staff, but at that price staffing should be adequate . We have had to hire additional ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Cumberland County review score based on 147 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 147 reviews of 34 Cumberland County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cumberland County 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

Cumberland County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Cumberland County, NC34 facilities
8.3
Eastover, NC6 facilities
8.3
Stedman, NC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Cumberland County 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 147 reviews of 34 Cumberland County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cumberland County 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.
Cumberland County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Cumberland County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cumberland County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cumberland County, 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 Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County 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
73.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cumberland County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cumberland County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cumberland County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cumberland County

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