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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gastonia, NC

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Memory care in Gastonia 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 Gastonia is about $5,070 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 65 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Morningside of Gastonia is a Great place for my mom! The staff is amazing and takes excellent care of my mother’s needs! I have always been notified of concerns or changes in my mother’s care, which 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.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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Our loved one was not there long before she passed but what I can say is the people were all great to work with. They were very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to another family who may be looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in beautiful Cramerton, our vibrant assisted living single-story community offers picturesque views from atop Cramer Mountain and is conveniently close to both Charlotte and Gastonia. Terrabella Cramer Mountain offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to...
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Great team, very clean, food is always great, several activities available. I would absolutely recommend this facility to others who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
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.
Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Terrace Ridge is conveniently located on Hudson Boulevard in one of Gastonia’s vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. The community is convenient to nearby shops that provide variety and style to satisfy your most pressing need or most capricious whim. Excellent...
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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whether for you or a loved one, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Wellington House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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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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Cost of memory care in Gastonia, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gastonia is $5,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waco, NC with an average of $4,822 per month.

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

Gastonia, NC
$5,070/mo
$5,153/mo
$5,153/mo

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

Gastonia, NC
$5,070/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,070/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,993/mo
Studio
$4,978/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

Senior living costs in Gastonia 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: Gastonia, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGastonia, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,070/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,517/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,602/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Gastonia, NC:$5,070/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Gastonia, NC:$4,517/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Gastonia, NC:$3,602/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Gastonia, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gastonia 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
Gastonia, NC$4,510/mo$4,312/mo+4.6%
North Carolina$5,726/mo$5,466/mo+4.8%
National$5,537/mo$5,514/mo+0.4%
Gastonia, NC
2024 average cost:$4,510/mo
2023 average cost:$4,312/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,726/mo
2023 average cost:$5,466/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,537/mo
2023 average cost:$5,514/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Gastonia

Recent reviews for memory care in Gastonia

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Brighton Gardens of Charlotte

4.0
I would recommend Brighton Gardens of Charlotte to others. I myself have not tried the food, but my loved one feels that it needs improvement. But his opinion may be because they are not offering items that he likes. The Director, [name removed], does really care and is great about keeping the ...
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TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Gastonia review score based on 27 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 6 Gastonia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gastonia 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

Gastonia review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Gastonia, NC6 facilities
8.3
Ranlo, NC98 facilities
8.3
Dallas, NC98 facilities

Review subcategories for Gastonia 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 27 reviews of 6 Gastonia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gastonia 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.
Gastonia, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Gastonia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gastonia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia 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
66.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
83.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gastonia 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 Gastonia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gastonia, NCNational
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
83.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gastonia 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 Gastonia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gastonia, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gastonia 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 Gastonia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gastonia 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 Gastonia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gastonia, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gastonia

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