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Memory care in Exum 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 Exum is about $4,644 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 836 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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Cost of memory care in Exum, NC

The average cost of senior living in Exum is $4,644 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chadbourn, NC with an average of $4,287 per month.

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

Exum, NC
$4,644/mo
$4,705/mo

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

Exum, NC
$4,644/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,644/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,633/mo
Studio
$5,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,719/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Exum 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: Exum, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeExum, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,644/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,752/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$4,216/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Exum, NC:$4,644/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Exum, NC:$3,752/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Exum, NC:$4,216/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Exum, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Exum 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Exum, NC$6,662/mo$6,792/mo-1.9%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Exum, NC
2024 average cost:$6,662/mo
2023 average cost:$6,792/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Exum

Recent reviews for memory care in Exum

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mother passed in November 2021. Dad was so confused and they took great care of him. We chose this facility because it had large rooms and a clean look. The staff have been great. They keep us informed about everything. Housekeeping and laundry are included, also 3 daily meals that smell ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across various communities, such as The Barclay at Little River, Spring Arbor of Wilmington, and Brookdale Wilmington. Families appreciate their dedication to creating a welcoming environment for residents.
Secure memory care environments. Many residents and their families express satisfaction with the safety measures in place for memory care residents at communities like Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, Brookdale Wilmington, and The Barclay at Little River. This reassurance allows peace of mind for loved ones and their caregi ...
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Diverse activities to engage residents. Communities like Myrtle Beach Manor, The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle offer an array of engaging activities for residents, which residents and their families find essential for their overall well-being and happiness.
Well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at communities such as Arbor Landing at Hampstead, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, and Rivers Edge of Lumberton. A well-maintained environment contributes to a positive living experience.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Meals are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction at communities, as seen in reviews for Indigo at Carolina Forest, The Barclay at Little River, and Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. Catering to individual dietary needs and preferences enhances the dining experience for residents.
Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication is crucial for creating a supportive care environment, as highlighted in reviews for The Barclay at Little River, Brookdale Wilmington, and Arbor Landing at Hampstead. Keeping families informed helps build trust and ensures their loved ones' needs are bei ...
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Exum review score based on 280 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 280 reviews of 33 Exum memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Exum 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

Exum review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Exum, NC33 facilities
8.8
Shallotte, NC38 facilities
8.3
Lake Waccamaw, NC37 facilities

Review subcategories for Exum 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 280 reviews of 33 Exum memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Exum 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Exum memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Exum memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Exum, 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 Exum 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 Exum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Exum, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Exum 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 Exum Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Exum, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Exum 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 Exum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Exum, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Exum 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 Exum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Exum, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Exum 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 Exum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Exum, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
51.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Exum

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