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Memory care in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre is about $4,493 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 99 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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22 Floor plans available
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9.6
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9.6
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41 reviews
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Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. 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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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9.2
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9.2
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My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected and...
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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13 reviews
9.0
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The staff members are very friendly and overall we are very pleased. We would absolutely recommend Dominion Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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They have great staff and God's answered our prayers for a temporary safe haven and place to heal for our loved one. We would recommend The Courtyards at Johnson City to other families who may need a place...
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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6 reviews
7.2
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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...
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 The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Cost of memory care in Glen Ayre, NC

The average cost of senior living in Glen Ayre is $4,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,098 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Glen Ayre, NC vs. nearby cities

Glen Ayre, NC
$4,493/mo
$4,392/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Glen Ayre, NC vs. the state and national average

Glen Ayre, NC
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$5,444/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Glen Ayre vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,493/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Glen Ayre, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,114/mo
Studio
$5,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,950/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Glen Ayre

Recent reviews for memory care in Glen Ayre

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.

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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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
My dad has been living at Brookdale Johnson City on the memory care side since April 2023. All of the staff we have encountered are caring and supportive of both residents and caregivers. There are daily activities and occasional special outings for the residents that are able to participate. ...
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Glen Ayre review score based on 40 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 10 Glen Ayre memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Glen Ayre 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

Glen Ayre review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Glen Ayre, NC10 facilities
8.2
Bakersville, NC6 facilities
8.3
Elk Park, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Glen Ayre 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 40 reviews of 10 Glen Ayre memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Glen Ayre 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.
Glen Ayre, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Glen Ayre memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Ayre memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Ayre 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 Glen Ayre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glen Ayre, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 memory care facilities near Glen Ayre, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Glen Ayre, North Carolina is Brookdale Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre, 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 Glen Ayre, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $12015. The average Memory Care cost in Glen Ayre, North Carolina is $4,493. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Glen Ayre, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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