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Memory care in Fairplains 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 Fairplains is about $4,918 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 43 communities, read 667 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
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.
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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.
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
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...

Cost of memory care in Fairplains, NC

The average cost of senior living in Fairplains is $4,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Rock, NC with an average of $4,546 per month.

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

Fairplains, NC
$4,918/mo

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

Fairplains, NC
$4,918/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,918/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,054/mo
Studio
$6,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,857/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,752/mo

Senior living costs in Fairplains 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: Fairplains, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairplains, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,918/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$3,952/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$2,996/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Fairplains, NC:$4,918/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Fairplains, NC:$3,952/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Fairplains, NC:$2,996/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Fairplains, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fairplains 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.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairplains, NC$6,783/mo$6,199/mo+9.4%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Fairplains, NC
2024 average cost:$6,783/mo
2023 average cost:$6,199/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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 Fairplains

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairplains

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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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville, NC

4.8
All of the staff are great and take as much time as you need to talk any concerns we have and my mother in law is very happy there and she has made friends. I would highly recommend Heritage of Cedar Rock, it has been a great experience.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the dedication and kindness shown by staff towards residents at various communities. At Brookstone of Clemmons, they went above and beyond to ensure my mother felt at home and was well cared for after my father's passing. At Brookdale Winston-Salem, the staff's patien ...
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Engaging activities and socialization. Activities were a common factor in many positive reviews, with residents and families praising the variety of offerings at different communities. At Heritage of Cedar Rock, the staff organized numerous activities to keep residents active and engaged, while Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir men ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in creating a comfortable living experience for residents. Heritage of Cedar Rock mentions the well-taken care of facility, while TerraBella Newton notes the staff's efforts to maintain a clean and organized living space ...
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Flexible and accommodating environment. Families appreciated the flexibility and accommodating nature of staff in various communities. At Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care, they went the extra mile to ensure my father-in-law felt welcome and comfortable in his new home, and at PruittPlace Winston Salem, the staff worked ...
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Open and transparent communication. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families was a priority at many communities. At Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, the staff was open and responsive to concerns and questions, and at Brookdale Peachtree MC, the staff kept families informed and involved in their loved one's ...
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Comforting and homelike atmosphere. Residents and families frequently commented on the warm, inviting atmosphere at their community. At Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care, the facility felt like a home for my loved one, while Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem described the community as a place where both residents an ...
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Fairplains review score based on 198 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 36 Fairplains memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairplains 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

Fairplains review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Fairplains, NC36 facilities
8.5
8.5
Wilkesboro, NC44 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairplains 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 198 reviews of 36 Fairplains memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairplains 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Fairplains memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairplains memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairplains, 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 Fairplains 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 Fairplains 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
58.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairplains 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 Fairplains 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
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairplains 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 Fairplains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairplains, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairplains 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 Fairplains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairplains 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 Fairplains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairplains

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care and Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairplains, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near Fairplains, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Fairplains, North Carolina is Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 43 memory care facilities near you in Fairplains, 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 Fairplains, 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 Fairplains, 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 Fairplains, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $11090. The average Memory Care cost in Fairplains, North Carolina is $4,918. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fairplains, North Carolina typically starts at $950. 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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