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Memory care in Dora 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 Dora is about $4,448 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 99 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
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I would recommend it. Just beware that the food needs a little help. We picked them because they had lots of light and clean. Didn't smell.
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.
Grace Village Assited Living and Memory CareGrace Village is conveniently located on River Bend Drive in one of Granite Falls vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. Grace Village is convenient to nearby shops that provide a variety and style to satisfy your most pressing needs or most capricious...
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Photo of TerraBella Lincolnton
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22 Floor plans available
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8.0
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I visited there on a routine basis with my therapy dog. I saw in inner workings of the facility, not watered down tour workings. I already have recommended to others. If I thought it was good enough for my...
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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Photo of Summit Place of King's Mountain
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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They really cared for Mom , they handled minor issues like a scratch or first aid without sending her to the emergency room. Her first facility was constantly sending her for minor injuries. The director...
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.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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My mother has been at Terra Bella Memory Care for 6 weeks. She is always clean and well groomed. The staff is friendly, attentive and kind. Resident rooms are open to all, which can be disconcerting....
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.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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.
Welcome to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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Cost of memory care in Dora, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dora is $4,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kings Mountain, NC with an average of $4,596 per month.

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

Dora, NC
$4,448/mo
$4,679/mo
$4,867/mo

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

Dora, NC
$4,448/mo
U.S. national average
$5,469/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,448/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,159/mo
Studio
$5,429/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,328/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,998/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dora over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dora

Recent reviews for memory care in Dora

TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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TerraBella Newton

4.8
We really appreciated the care Dad received during his time at TerraBella. The environment is welcoming and well kept with a nice little outdoor area and a good amount of indoor space for wandering around. My sister and I lived several hours away, so we were only able to visit a couple of times ...
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Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC

3.8
I would recommend it. Just beware that the food needs a little help. We picked them because they had lots of light and clean. Didn't smell.

Dora review score based on 27 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 7 Dora memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dora 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

Dora review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Dora, NC7 facilities
7.8
Belwood, NC5 facilities
7.8
Fallston, NC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Dora 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 27 reviews of 7 Dora memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dora 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.
Dora, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.4
Friendliness
3.7
4.5
Care services
3.3
4.2
Staff
3.7
4.4
Meals & dining
3.3
4.1
Activities
3.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.4
4.0
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Dora memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dora memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dora, 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 Dora 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 Dora that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dora, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
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%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dora 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 Dora Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dora, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dora 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 Dora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dora, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dora 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 Dora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dora, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dora 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 Dora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dora, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Dora, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Dora, 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 Dora, 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 Dora, 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 Dora, North Carolina ranges from $1040 to $10895. The average Memory Care cost in Dora, North Carolina is $4,448. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dora, North Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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