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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elon, NC

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Memory care in Elon 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 Elon is about $7,308 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 92 communities, read 2261 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Greensboro, Burlington and Carolina.

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Photo of Morningview at Irving Park
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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47 reviews
8.6
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Clean, friendly staff, easy to navigate in the rooms if you are handicapped. Activities are daily planned, they have things like music, crafts, exercise etc. It is a nice variety.
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.
Morningview at Irving Park in Greensboro, NC offers Assisted Living and Memory Care and sits graciously on a high lot surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods, and conveniently located near shopping, medical offices and Moses Cone Hospital. Our excellent location is complimented by the lifestyle of...
Photo of Brookdale Winston-Salem
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
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39 reviews
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I love the fact that the environment is inviting and does not "look like" a community. I like the fact that the residents are encouraged to not sit in their rooms. I like the activity plan. [name removed],...
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.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, we can help. Memory care residents thrive in an environment that feels comfortable and familiar, so our community in Winston-Salem, N.C., features peaceful surroundings and a cozy setting to...
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1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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6 reviews
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My mom chose it because of the location and because she had friends who highly recommended it. My mom has been at Commonwealth for a year now and she LOVES it. There is always something to do and someone to...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House has long been the area’s premier choice for retirement living and is now even better. Offering the choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, our residents live comfortably in the beauty of this historic building. Our community has recently...
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The communication with the executive director was very helpful. The staff is kind and friendly. It is very much a family type atmosphere and my dad seems comfortable and well cared for.
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.
Clemmons Village I is an active and engaging memory care community featuring multiple floor plan options, enticing amenities, and enriching social activities.Here, you can start your days by eating breakfast in the community dining area or sipping coffee in the scenic courtyard. When you need...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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8.4
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Not enough staff in my opinion in the memory care unit. Room cleanliness was an issue. Some staff not thoroughly trained. They do have a hoyer lift which was the main reason we chose them over others.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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44 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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8.4
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I really haven't been to many retirement homes to compare but I thought it was bright and fresh, the art is beautiful. The people seemed peaceful and not agitated. Everyone who I came into contact with there...
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 Chatham Ridge Assisted Living
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8.4
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The facilities are always very clean, with friendly seasonal decorations, and the grounds are well maintained year round. Most of the staff are very friendly and helpful, we're always greeted when we come...
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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8.4
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The staff have been wonderful to my mother and maintained great communication with us. They clearly care for her well-being which is evident in conversations and updates. This was a difficult transition to...
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are very nice and they do a lot of activities for the residents there. Yes, we would recommend Seasons at Southpoint to other families
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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Photo of TerraBella Durham
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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Would generally recommend to others in the context of available alternatives. The aides and support staff I would give a higher rating than the administrative staff. The Special Events/Activities Director I...
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 Northridge is proud to serve residents who are looking for senior living in Durham, NC. We welcome you to schedule a tour of our modern community and discover all the amenities our residents can access, which include a multifunctional activities room, a community garden and private...
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Photo of TerraBella Asheboro
1818 Photos available
8.2
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8.2
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The facility is always super clean. Staff is great for the most part. There does seem to be a lack of communication when trying to do check in on resident.
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 Asheboro honors veterans with lifetime savings. Receive 25% off your community fee and 5% off your monthly market rate. Learn more today!
Photo of Richland Square
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8.0
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Feedback: the staff, cleanliness is ok. Food flexibility is ok. I suppose the choices could improve. But my parent may just be a picky eater. Activities may need to increase and residents get fresh air.
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.
Premier Memory Care in Greensboro, NCWelcome to Richland Square Memory Care, a compassionate senior living community dedicated to providing specialized memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Located in Greensboro, NC, Richland Square offers a secure 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.
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Photo of Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville
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I would give them a 5 in all areas. I have eaten there, and the food is high quality. There are activities daily on site. They take field trips often. They assist the residents with any needs. They notify me...
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.
Senior Assisted Living & Memory CareThomasville NCLocally Owned, Intimate, Bright, beautiful and warm with the flavor of the Thomasville lifestyle. Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville features spacious studio deluxe and companion rooms and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in...
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To clarify The 2 grade. My brother is way above the physical shape than must all the patients. He can walk 3-4 miles daily without any problems. He can engage verbally at a higher level as well. A large...
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 Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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Photo of Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston
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I was so impressed with Grand Villa that we signed up to have our family member live there. They helped with the move. Everything was so easy. I can't thank "A place for Mom" enough!! We are so pleased with...
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.
Assistance with activities of daily living to include; dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, and medication management.On-call physician services, dedicated caregivers 24/7, variety of activities, housekeeping, and laundry.We are superior rated by the State of North Carolina. What does this mean...
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Photo of Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.5
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23 reviews
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The community has a dedicated Memory Care building, which provides a comfortable and focused environment for residents. The staff are kind, friendly, upbeat, and always helpful, showing genuine attentiveness...
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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Photo of Brookdale Asheboro
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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7.3
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39 reviews
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Staff are soooo good to my Mama... when I take her out, she stops and gives hugs to ALL STAFF... and tells them she loves them... she tells me she doesn't know where she is, but they are very good to her...
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.
Our community is conveniently located off of Interstate 73/74, providing easy access for those in Asheboro and nearby areas like High Point,Biscoe, Albemarle, Liberty, Siler City, Randleman, and Greensboro. One of the things that sets our community apart is how our memory care residents are...
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I've had loved ones at Blakey Hall, the Cottage and the Hamlet for over five years. We have largely been happy with the care, the services available, and the physical environment. We live in an area with...
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.
There are many choices out there for those searching for the perfect place to call home, and we appreciate what an unbelievably difficult decision this is. Blakey Hall Retirement Community is one of the most experienced and premier senior care communities in North Carolina. Opened in 1999 and...
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Everything here has been wonderful here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family and friends has been great. They are responsive to 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.
Photo of Brookdale Burlington Memory Care
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I really liked the Director but unfortunately, he just left to go to another Brookdale facility closer to his home so I can't blame him there. I don't know how it will be when they get his replacement in....
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, located in a quiet Burlington, N.C., residential neighborhood, provides customized programs and loving care to seniors living with cognitive challenges, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. With activities that flex cognitive and physical skills and a nutrition program that helps...
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Mother in law has been at Alamance House for four years. In that time she has been well taken care of, made new friends, Her medical needs have bee well taken care of with doctors who come to the 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.
Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the hills of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Our caregiving staff makes Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care feel like home. We seek to preserve each resident's independence by promoting dignity and individual choice in a...
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I rate all seven categories a 5 for Abbotswood At Irving Park community. They have genuinely caring staff, quality activities. It is costly but worth it to me. Based on the experience we have had so far,...
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 peaceful atmosphere with exquisite gardens and mature landscaping is ideal to enjoy your favorite pastime, such as reading a book under a shade tree, relaxing in the courtyard or enjoying an outdoor lunch with friends in the picnic area. There are perennial and annual gardens, and a community...
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My brother-in-law has suffered with Parkinson's for over 15 years and recently decompensated to the point of needing more assistance than home care could provide. Assisting my sister with the search for 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.
Here at Guilford House, you'll find a warm, welcoming community with traditional assisted living services and an innovative memory care program, just minutes from downtown Greensboro, NC. It's our goal to help each resident live their 'best life,' every day. Our residents enjoy private or...
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Lawndale the staff are normally very nice and helpful and that is a huge plus!Overall it is a good experience.They have a podiatrist now almost monthly and a hairdresser is there on Fridays.The food is...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in an upscale area of Greensboro, N.C., near Lake Jeanette and the Guilford Courthouse Military Park, with convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities.As an assisted living resident, you’ll enjoy a busy social calendar and...
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Cost of memory care in Elon, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elon is $7,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibsonville, NC with an average of $6,919 per month.

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

Elon, NC
$7,308/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,308/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,960/mo
Studio
$7,341/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,156/mo

Senior living costs in Elon 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: Elon, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElon, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$7,308/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,266/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,214/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Elon, NC:$7,308/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Elon, NC:$6,266/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Elon, NC:$3,214/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Elon, NC, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elon, NC$7,077/mo$7,067/mo+0.1%
North Carolina$6,274/mo$5,819/mo+7.8%
National$6,222/mo$6,041/mo+3.0%
Elon, NC
2024 average cost:$7,077/mo
2023 average cost:$7,067/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,274/mo
2023 average cost:$5,819/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,222/mo
2023 average cost:$6,041/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Elon

Recent reviews for memory care in Elon

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.4
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 expect them to be and I'm sure no facility like this has good meals. Based on the intake ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

PruittPlace Winston Salem in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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Elon review score based on 460 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 460 reviews of 80 Elon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elon 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

Elon review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Elon, NC80 facilities
8.3
Chapel Hill, NC0 facilities
8.9
Greensboro, NC0 facilities

Review subcategories for Elon 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 460 reviews of 80 Elon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elon 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.
Elon, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.8
Friendliness
3.3
3.9
Care services
3.0
3.6
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.9
3.5
Activities
2.9
3.4
Value for cost*
2.9
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Elon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elon, 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 Elon 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 Elon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.3%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.8%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elon 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 Elon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elon 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 Elon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elon 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 Elon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
40%
Room service
Room service
51.2%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elon 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 Elon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elon, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.5%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.5%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.8%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
48.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.7%
46.1%
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State regulations for memory care in Elon

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Home Place of Burlington, Brookstone Terrace of Greensboro and Brookdale Lexington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elon, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 92 memory care facilities near Elon, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elon, North Carolina are Home Place of Burlington, Brookstone Terrace of Greensboro and Spring Arbor of Apex. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 92 memory care facilities near you in Elon, 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 Elon, 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 Elon, 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 Elon, North Carolina ranges from $2200 to $9965. The average Memory Care cost in Elon, North Carolina is $7,308. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elon, North Carolina typically starts at $2200. 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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