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Memory care in Guideway 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 Guideway is about $4,557 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 846 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.
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
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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.
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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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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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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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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Cost of memory care in Guideway, NC

The average cost of senior living in Guideway is $4,557 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta, NC with an average of $4,161 per month.

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

Guideway, NC
$4,557/mo

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

Guideway, NC
$4,557/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,557/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,509/mo
Studio
$5,052/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,766/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Guideway 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: Guideway, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuideway, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,557/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,983/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,968/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Guideway, NC:$4,557/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Guideway, NC:$3,983/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Guideway, NC:$3,968/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Guideway, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Guideway 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 cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Guideway, NC$6,678/mo$6,792/mo-1.7%
North Carolina$6,682/mo$6,198/mo+7.8%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Guideway, NC
2024 average cost:$6,678/mo
2023 average cost:$6,792/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,682/mo
2023 average cost:$6,198/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Guideway

Recent reviews for memory care in Guideway

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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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and friendliness of the staff across various communities, such as The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, Spring Arbor of Wilmington, and The Barclay at Little River, where they are praised for their attentiveness towards residents' needs and their warm demean ...
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Secure and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents and families express satisfaction with the secured environments in communities like Portside at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, and Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, which provide a sense of peace of mind and ensure the safety and well-being of memory care residents. ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Communities such as The Barclay at Little River and Reflections at Carolina Forest offer residents a wide range of activities tailored to their interests, helping to keep them engaged, active, and socially connected.
Responsive communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the open communication channels in communities like Indigo at Carolina Forest, The Barclay at Little River, and Brookdale Wilmington, where staff members regularly update families on their loved ones' care and well-being, fostering a strong sense of trust and collaborat ...
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Dedicated memory care units. Memory care units in communities like Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet, Morningside of Wilmington, and Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living are specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of memory care residents, offering round-the-clock care and a secure and supportive living environ ...
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Clean and comfortable living spaces. Throughout reviews, residents and families often remark on the cleanliness and comfort of living spaces in communities like Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, The Barclay at Little River, and The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, which contribute to a sense of comfort and well-being for residen ...
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Guideway review score based on 259 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 259 reviews of 31 Guideway memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Guideway 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

Guideway review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Guideway, NC31 facilities
9.2
Tabor City, NC5 facilities
8.7
Carolina Shores, NC36 facilities

Review subcategories for Guideway 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 259 reviews of 31 Guideway memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Guideway 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.
Guideway, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Guideway memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guideway memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guideway, 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 Guideway 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 Guideway 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
74.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
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
74.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Guideway 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 Guideway Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guideway, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guideway 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 Guideway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guideway, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Guideway 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 Guideway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guideway, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guideway 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 Guideway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guideway, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Guideway

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