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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Enka, NC
Memory care in Enka 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 Enka is about $4,371 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 606 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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: 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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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.
We offer spacious apartments, state of the art emergency call systems. We have a private dinning room where family and friends can have a private meal or party. We have a wonderful life enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, pet therapy, movies and shopping trips. We have a state of the art...
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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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.
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 Enka, NC
The average cost of senior living in Enka is $4,371 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rosman, NC with an average of $4,349 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Enka, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Enka
Recent reviews for memory care in Enka
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
We moved my grandmother into the memory care at Heritage Hills and they were very helpful throughout the whole process. Everyone was so nice and I really appreciated the professionalism they exhibited.
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.
Governors Bend in Erwin, TN
4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Enka review score based on 123 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 32 Enka memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Enka 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
Enka review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Enka 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 123 reviews of 32 Enka memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Enka 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.Enka, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Enka memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Enka memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Enka, 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 Enka 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 Enka 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
59.4%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Enka 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 Enka Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.8%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Enka 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 Enka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Enka 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 Enka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Enka 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 Enka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Wellington Manor Assisted Living and Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near Enka, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Enka, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Enka, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Enka, 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 Enka, 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 Enka, 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 Enka, North Carolina ranges from $1215 to $9355. The average Memory Care cost in Enka, North Carolina is $4,371. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Enka, North Carolina typically starts at $1215. 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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