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Memory care in Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres is about $6,366 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 217 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Chatham Ridge Assisted Living
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8.1
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8.1
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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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22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.8
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48 reviews
9.8
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48 reviews
5 star
65%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Meadowmont and the overall experience has been great so far. The staff is better than great. The food is typical institutional food, I don't like it but our...
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.
At our senior living community in Chapel Hill, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving  assistance for bathing, dressing and medications....
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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43 reviews
9.3
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I have a warm, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is patient, helpful, alert and sincere. I feel safe in my environment and well cared for. There is a significant amount of activities geared...
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.
A new home but in old fashioned comfort. Carolina Reserve of Durham is an assisted living community that nurtures independence through the provision of 24 hour assistance to our residents including medication administration, 3 meals per day and snacks daily, personal laundry, exercise program,...
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8.4
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26 reviews
8.4
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I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them...
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 here to encourage an engaged senior lifestyle in a caring, supportive environment. You'll find dedicated services and comfortable amenities all with an at-home feel. OUR RESIDENTS LIVE worry-free surrounded by good friends and exceptional service. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ADDISON OF DURHAM SAYS...
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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33 reviews
8.2
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There has recently been turnover in four of five key management positions. Generally, not a good sign. A few positions have been vacant for over one month. However, the New Activities Director, [name...
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.
Seasons at Southpoint, recently acquired by Five Star Senior Living, opened in July, 2008 as the Triangle's newest memory care community. Our community is specifically designed to meet the needs of our residents. Seasons accomodates residents not only with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia, but...
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8.0
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8.0
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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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Dogwood Acres, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dogwood Acres is $6,366 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlington, NC with an average of $5,420 per month.

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

Dogwood Acres, NC
$6,366/mo
$6,335/mo

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

Dogwood Acres, NC
$6,366/mo
U.S. national average
$5,403/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,366/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,086/mo
Studio
$8,267/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,500/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dogwood Acres over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dogwood Acres

Recent reviews for memory care in Dogwood Acres

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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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.

The Addison in Durham, NC

4.5
I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them keeping her safe. Can't expect much more.

Dogwood Acres review score based on 68 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 8 Dogwood Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dogwood Acres 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

Dogwood Acres review score compared against nearby cities

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Dogwood Acres, NC8 facilities
8.6
Carrboro, NC9 facilities
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Chapel Hill, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Dogwood Acres 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 68 reviews of 8 Dogwood Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dogwood Acres 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.
Dogwood Acres, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.9
3.9
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Dogwood Acres memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dogwood Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dogwood Acres, 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 Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres 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
75%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres 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
75%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres 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
62.5%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
16.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
75%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Apex and Sunrise of Raleigh are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dogwood Acres, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 8 memory care facilities near Dogwood Acres, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Dogwood Acres, 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 Dogwood Acres, 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 Dogwood Acres, 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 Dogwood Acres, North Carolina ranges from $1095 to $13200. The average Memory Care cost in Dogwood Acres, North Carolina is $6,366. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dogwood Acres, 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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