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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dare County, NC

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Memory care in Dare 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 Dare County is about $4,598 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 32 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Spot.

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Photo of Spring Arbor of the Outer Banks
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66 Floor plans available
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My Father loves being there. Everyone is kind and helpful. He says the meals are great. Facilities are well kept and clean and they have many activities. Would definitely recommend Spring Arbor for a family...
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Elizabeth City
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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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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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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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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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Cost of memory care in Dare County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dare County is $4,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Swan Quarter, NC with an average of $3,891 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dare County, NC vs. nearby counties

Dare County, NC
$4,598/mo
$5,147/mo
$5,147/mo

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

Dare County, NC
$4,598/mo
U.S. national average
$5,444/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,598/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,854/mo
Studio
$7,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,078/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,410/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dare County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dare County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dare County

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.

Spring Arbor of the Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills, NC

4.8
The community is great. This is a great facility with employees who truly care about the residents. It is expensive, but the care is great

Dare County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dare County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dare 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 Dare 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 Dare 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
100%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dare 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 Dare County 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
100%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dare 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 Dare County 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
20%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dare 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 Dare County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dare 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 Dare County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
80%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of the Outer Banks, Brookdale Elizabeth City and Tyrrell House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dare County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 5 memory care facilities near Dare County, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Dare County, 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 Dare County, 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 Dare County, 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 Dare County, North Carolina ranges from $465 to $10024. The average Memory Care cost in Dare County, North Carolina is $4,598. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dare County, 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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