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Memory care in Earl 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 Earl is about $4,988 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 99 communities, read 2509 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Earl, NC

The average cost of senior living in Earl is $4,988 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belwood, NC with an average of $4,806 per month.

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

Earl, NC
$4,988/mo
$4,988/mo

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

Earl, NC
$4,988/mo
U.S. national average
$5,557/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,988/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,702/mo
Studio
$5,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,922/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Earl 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: Earl, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEarl, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,988/mo$5,313/mo$5,557/mo
Assisted Living$4,110/mo$4,436/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$3,600/mo$3,713/mo$4,191/mo
Memory Care
Earl, NC:$4,988/mo
North Carolina:$5,313/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Assisted Living
Earl, NC:$4,110/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Earl, NC:$3,600/mo
North Carolina:$3,713/mo
U.S.:$4,191/mo
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Memory care costs in Earl, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Earl 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Earl, NC$6,514/mo$6,159/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$6,698/mo$6,325/mo+5.9%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Earl, NC
2024 average cost:$6,514/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,698/mo
2023 average cost:$6,325/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Earl

Recent reviews for memory care in Earl

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

Cadence at Mint Hill by Cogir

4.8
With our loved one being on the memory care side our loved one is not in the mental state where he is going to be participating in a lot of activities - this community does not really have extra curricular activities that some of the larger places have. However on the independent living and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Responsive and caring staff. Several reviews praise the attentiveness and kindness of the staff in various communities. For instance, at Morningside of Gastonia, the team is described as handling dementia patients with patience and dignity. At Lavender Hills Fort Mill, the director and staff go above and beyond to keep ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. A variety of activities and outings bring joy to residents and families. For example, at Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, loved ones enjoy regular activities like music events and art projects, as well as small trips to get ice cream. At Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, residents and f ...
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Thorough communication with families. Frequent and clear communication is essential for ensuring peace of mind. At Harmony at Five Forks, some families have noted issues with weekend staff and a lack of interaction or guidance during the move-in process. However, communities like Preston House have administrators and supervisors ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Clean and well-maintained facilities contribute to the overall satisfaction of residents and their families. While some communities, such as Harmony at Five Forks, have received criticism for the cleanliness of certain areas, others, like The Residences at Greer, have managers and staff who ...
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Personalized care and attention for residents. The ability to cater to individual needs is crucial for ensuring a high standard of care. At Charter Senior Living of Charlotte, families have reported that staff were not well-equipped to handle Alzheimer's residents' unique requirements. Meanwhile, communities like Brighton Gardens of Charl ...
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Supportive and understanding management. Empathetic and understanding management helps to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. For instance, at The Haven and The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place, some families have criticized the lack of consistency and responsiveness from management. However, communities like Legac ...
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Earl review score based on 667 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 667 reviews of 87 Earl memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Earl 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

Earl review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Earl, NC87 facilities
8.2
8.2
Grover, NC97 facilities

Review subcategories for Earl 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 667 reviews of 87 Earl memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Earl 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
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Earl memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Earl memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Earl, 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 Earl 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 Earl 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
75.9%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Earl 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 Earl Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.5%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Earl 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 Earl partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
59.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.7%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Earl 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 Earl communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Earl 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 Earl offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Earl, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.4%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.1%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
59.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Earl

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