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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elk Park, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Elk Park, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Elk Park, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Elk Park incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Elk Park memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Elk Park, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Spruce Pine, Boone and Newland.
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Photo of Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
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5 on everything. Our loved one was just there for one week for respite care and she did great. She enjoyed the staff and the overall facility.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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I thought the activities they planned including music and worship were great. We picked this community, because of the location and friendly staff as well as a great well kept facility.They took great care...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that...
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 the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
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When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently...
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 Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Cost of memory care in Elk Park, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elk Park is $4,297 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,039 per month.

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

Elk Park, NC
$4,297/mo
$4,786/mo

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

Elk Park, NC
$4,297/mo
U.S. national average
$5,416/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,297/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,079/mo
Studio
$5,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,232/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Elk Park

Recent reviews for memory care in Elk Park

Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

5.0
We have an excellent experience here. The community was very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They took great care of my loved one. They had events, music, and more for activities for the residents to participate in. The meals were very good here. They have a good menu for ...
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Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC

5.0
I will start by saying there were only 2 negatives. However, the positive experience did outweigh the negative, so in the last survey question I gave a rating of 5 (being best) still would hold true. My negatives were the deposit, which was a whole months rent along with processing fee up front, ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

4.4
The staff has shown care , compassion and concern in their assistance of physical improvement as well as loving emotional support. Courtyard has become 2nd family. Thank you for the care and support you all provide for all your residents...

Elk Park memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Park memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Park, 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 Elk Park 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 Elk Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elk Park, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Park 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 Elk Park Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Park, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Park 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 Elk Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Park, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
49.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Park 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 Elk Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Park, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Park 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 Elk Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Park, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Governors Bend and Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elk Park, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Elk Park, 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 Elk Park, 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 Elk Park, 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 Elk Park, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $9355. The average Memory Care cost in Elk Park, North Carolina is $4,297. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Elk Park, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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