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Memory care in Drum Hill 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 Drum Hill is about $5,084 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 61 communities, read 1961 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Because it is a brand new facility and they are still working out bugs . The admin team was always responsive to issues and attempted to fix issues but some resolutions took longer than expected when...
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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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Drum Hill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Drum Hill is $5,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edenton, NC with an average of $3,886 per month.

Memory care costs in Drum Hill, NC, vs. nearby cities

Drum Hill, NC
$5,084/mo
$4,552/mo

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

Drum Hill, NC
$5,084/mo
U.S. national average
$5,537/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,084/mo

Memory care costs in Drum Hill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,173/mo
Studio
$5,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,365/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,408/mo

Senior living costs in Drum Hill 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: Drum Hill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDrum Hill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,084/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Assisted Living$4,215/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Independent Living$3,946/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Drum Hill, NC:$5,084/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Assisted Living
Drum Hill, NC:$4,215/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Independent Living
Drum Hill, NC:$3,946/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Drum Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Drum Hill

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

The Hidenwood Community in Newport News, VA

4.8
This is a Great location. The staff are caring and outgoing with mom. I highly recommend The Hidenwood for memory care of your family member.

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine in Norfolk, VA

5.0
Overall me and my family were very satisfied with his care. Their staff was caring and friendly and very professional. I think they genuinely cared. Food could be improved on. My loved one was not able to participate in any of the activities that they had going on.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and responsive staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at different communities. For instance, at Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House, families appreciate the quick response times and open communication with staff. At The Hidenwood Community, the staff are car ...
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Engaging activities. Engaging activities are a key feature mentioned in many reviews, with communities like Charter Senior Living of Newport News offering a range of options such as singing, music, chair exercises, field trips, and more. Residents at Harmony on the Peninsula express a desire for more socializati ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness is a priority for many families, with several reviews praising the upkeep of communities. For instance, at The Waterford at Virginia Beach, the Waterford community is described as being very well maintained, while Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake notes the cleanliness and spaciousn ...
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Transparent communication with families. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is an important factor for many residents and their loved ones. For example, at Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake, the staff keeps families updated on their loved ones' activities and care, while The Waterford at Virginia Beach mentio ...
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Personalized care. Customized care based on individual residents' needs is another feature that stands out in several reviews. For instance, Harmony at Oakbrooke mentions staff members dealing with residents who are not always the same character, while Karolwood Gardens Norfolk shares that their sister loves l ...
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Community atmosphere. Many families appreciate the family like atmosphere at their loved ones' communities. For example, at Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House, the staff members are described as friendly and welcoming, while Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House mentions the need for better ...
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Drum Hill review score based on 355 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 355 reviews of 57 Drum Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Drum Hill 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

Drum Hill review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Drum Hill, NC57 facilities
7.9
Gatesville, NC49 facilities
7.3
Winton, NC33 facilities

Review subcategories for Drum Hill 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 355 reviews of 57 Drum Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Drum Hill 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.
Drum Hill, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Drum Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drum Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drum Hill, 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 Drum Hill 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 Drum Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drum Hill, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Drum Hill 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 Drum Hill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drum Hill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
43.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drum Hill 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 Drum Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drum Hill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Drum Hill 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 Drum Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drum Hill, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drum Hill 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 Drum Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drum Hill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
45.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Drum Hill

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Bay Lake Community, Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community and Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake are the top-rated memory care facilities near Drum Hill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 61 memory care facilities near Drum Hill, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Drum Hill, North Carolina is The Waterford at Virginia Beach. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 61 memory care facilities near you in Drum Hill, 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 Drum Hill, 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 Drum Hill, 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 Drum Hill, North Carolina ranges from $465 to $11245. The average Memory Care cost in Drum Hill, North Carolina is $5,084. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Drum Hill, 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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