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Memory care in Dobson 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 Dobson is about $5,289 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 47 communities, read 684 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Taylorsville House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'OUR MEMORY CARE...
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This is a wonderful community and we really like it, especially since it is 15 minutes away from our home. We are able to bring my mother-in-law home for the holidays. She enjoys the meals and activities...
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.
North Pointe of Mayodan, a Victorian Senior Care Community, is a family owned and operated agency with over 50 years of providing services to seniors and their families in North Carolina. North Pointe features wall to wall carpeting, numerous common areas including parlors, libraries, porches and...
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This is a very nice facility. My sisters-in-law is a resident and loves it. The meals are good and the staff is wonderful. I would highly recommend Westchester Harbour.
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.
Westchester Harbour is a community in the historic city of High Point, North Carolina. Our beautiful community is located on a large, landscaped property near health care services, churches and shops. We encourage seniors to live healthy, happy and active lives, and we offer a wide variety of...
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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.
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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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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.
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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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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.
The Almost Home Group is the future of Dementia Care. The staff to resident ratio is 1:3, far surpassing the state regulations for traditional Memory Care or Locked Alzheimer's Units within Large Facilities.Our small NC Licensed Family Care Home model has a maximum of six (6) residents per home,...

Cost of memory care in Dobson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dobson is $5,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sparta, NC with an average of $4,797 per month.

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

Dobson, NC
$5,289/mo
$4,920/mo

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

Dobson, NC
$5,289/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,289/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,238/mo
Studio
$6,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,277/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,230/mo

Senior living costs in Dobson 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: Dobson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDobson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,289/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$4,330/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,387/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Dobson, NC:$5,289/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
Dobson, NC:$4,330/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Dobson, NC:$3,387/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Dobson, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dobson 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
Dobson, NC$6,827/mo$6,389/mo+6.9%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Dobson, NC
2024 average cost:$6,827/mo
2023 average cost:$6,389/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Dobson

Recent reviews for memory care in Dobson

Walnut Ridge in Walnut Cove, NC

5.0
I am so pleased we found this community it was a such a good choice. My dad is very happy there he really likes it. The location is just perfect for people to visit. The staff is wonderful very friendly they take their time with the residents and families they are very interactive with the ...
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PruittPlace Winston Salem in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Many reviews mention the staff's dedication and attention to residents' needs, as seen at Brookstone of Clemmons and Brookdale Winston-Salem, where families appreciate the staff's kindness and interaction with their loved ones. However, at Brookdale High Point North Memory Care, some famil ...
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Varied activities for mental stimulation. Activities such as crafts, music, and sing-alongs provide mental stimulation for residents, with Brookdale communities like Brookdale High Point North Memory Care and Cadence at Clemmons by Cogir often mentioned for their engaging offerings. Brookdale Winston-Salem suggests that there's ro ...
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Proper safety measures in place. Falls are a concern for many families, with some, like those at Brookdale High Point North Memory Care, expressing frustration over the community's handling of the issue. However, others, like Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem, have praised the staff's attention to safety and quick response ...
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Consistent and open communication. Clear and active communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind, as noted in reviews for Brookdale High Point North Memory Care and Mallard Ridge, where families express appreciation for the staff's responsiveness and availability to address concerns.
Individualized attention for specific care needs. Customized care plans cater to residents' unique needs, as seen at Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care and Brookdale Peachtree MC, where families have reported positive experiences with accommodating staff. However, Brookdale Winston-Salem notes that there could be improvements in ...
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Thoughtfully designed common areas. Common areas offer opportunities for socialization and relaxation, as mentioned in reviews for Heritage of Cedar Rock and Brookstone of Clemmons, where residents enjoy spending time with each other and engaging in activities. Harmony at Brookberry Farm suggests that these spaces could be f ...
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Dobson review score based on 179 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 179 reviews of 41 Dobson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dobson 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

Dobson review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dobson, NC41 facilities
7.9
Mount Airy, NC44 facilities
9.1
Boonville, NC15 facilities

Review subcategories for Dobson 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 179 reviews of 41 Dobson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dobson 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
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Dobson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dobson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dobson, 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 Dobson 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 Dobson 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
56.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dobson 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 Dobson 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
65.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dobson 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 Dobson 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
36.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dobson 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 Dobson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dobson 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 Dobson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dobson

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem and Brookdale Lexington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dobson, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 47 memory care facilities near Dobson, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 47 memory care facilities near you in Dobson, 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 Dobson, 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 Dobson, 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 Dobson, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $11090. The average Memory Care cost in Dobson, North Carolina is $5,289. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dobson, North Carolina typically starts at $950. 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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