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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gum Springs, NC

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Memory care in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs is about $5,899 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 101 communities, read 2337 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 12/10/25
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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.
Photo of Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage of Raleigh
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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.
Seven Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community located in West End, NC. We are a proud member of the Affinity Living Group. Here at Seven Lakes we provide 24 hour personal care aid for the needs of those who require assisted living and offer a memory care secured wing as well. Our all...
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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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My father has been doing great at this community. The meals are in good portions and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The rooms are set up so they have a room mate which my father loves. The only...
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.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is located in the center of Pinellas Fl. Here at Magnolia Gardens we offer assistant living and respite care. We have a simple mission statement at Magnolia Gardens: We provide the highest quality service in a caring environment. We are here around the clock to...
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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.
The Almost Home Group is the future of Dementia Care. The staff to resident ratio is 1:3, far surpassing the state regulations for traditional Memory Care or Locked Alzheimer's Units within Large Facilities.Our small NC Licensed Family Care Home model has a maximum of six (6) residents per home,...
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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 Gum Springs, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gum Springs is $5,899 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlington, NC with an average of $5,642 per month.

Memory care costs in Gum Springs, NC, vs. nearby cities

Gum Springs, NC
$5,899/mo
$5,778/mo

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

Gum Springs, NC
$5,899/mo
U.S. national average
$5,537/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,899/mo

Memory care costs in Gum Springs, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,911/mo
Studio
$6,917/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,520/mo

Senior living costs in Gum Springs 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: Gum Springs, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGum Springs, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,899/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Assisted Living$5,126/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Independent Living$4,419/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Gum Springs, NC:$5,899/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Assisted Living
Gum Springs, NC:$5,126/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Independent Living
Gum Springs, NC:$4,419/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in Gum Springs, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gum Springs 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gum Springs, NC$6,750/mo$6,394/mo+5.6%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gum Springs, NC
2024 average cost:$6,750/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 Gum Springs

Recent reviews for memory care in Gum Springs

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

4.0
We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one did not participate in them. Of course more CNA and care givers is an area of improvement. Of course, I no that at this time it is difficult to hire staff, but at that price staffing should be adequate . We have had to hire additional ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Staff turnover and inconsistent communication. Several reviews mention challenges with staff turnover and inconsistent communication at various facilities. For example, at Falls River Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff were understanding but impatient, and the director showed no compassion or concern when speaking with the family. ...
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Variety of activities for memory care residents. Residents and their families express appreciation for the wide range of activities offered at memory care facilities. For instance, at TerraBella Fuquay-Varina, residents participate in a variety of activities, including entertainment and outings. At Spring Arbor of Cary, the activity direct ...
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Thorough and timely response to resident needs. Reviews highlight the importance of staff responsiveness to resident needs. For instance, at Sanford Senior Living and Manor, the director really cares about the quality of care residents receive and the facility is under new management, making improvements with all aspects of care and the fac ...
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Individualized care plans and attention. Residents and their families praise the individualized care plans and attention they receive at memory care facilities. For example, at Brookdale Cary, the staff have a low turnover rate, and at Sanford Senior Living and Manor, the staff accommodate each resident's unique needs. At Sunrise ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Families appreciate the flexibility and accommodating nature of staff at memory care facilities. For instance, at Spring Arbor of Cary, their mother in law doesn't ask for help and doesn't recognize her limitations, but the staff are supportive of her and her husband. At Sunrise of Raleigh, ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and maintenance of memory care facilities. For instance, at Morningside of Raleigh, the facility has been looking after older people for a long time and is a step ahead of competitors. At Carolina Reserve of Durham, Carolina Reserve of Durham has b ...
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Gum Springs review score based on 549 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 549 reviews of 83 Gum Springs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gum Springs 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

Gum Springs review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Gum Springs, NC83 facilities
8.2
Pittsboro, NC100 facilities
8.2
Siler City, NC94 facilities

Review subcategories for Gum Springs 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 549 reviews of 83 Gum Springs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gum Springs 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.
Gum Springs, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Gum Springs memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Springs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Springs, 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 Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gum Springs, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gum Springs, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
73.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
39.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum Springs, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Springs, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
56.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum Springs, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
79.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
67.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gum Springs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cambridge Hills Assisted Living, Brookstone Terrace of Greensboro and Home Place of Burlington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gum Springs, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 101 memory care facilities near Gum Springs, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Gum Springs, North Carolina is Home Place of Burlington. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 101 memory care facilities near you in Gum Springs, 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 Gum Springs, 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 Gum Springs, 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 Gum Springs, North Carolina ranges from $1118 to $14500. The average Memory Care cost in Gum Springs, North Carolina is $5,899. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gum Springs, North Carolina typically starts at $1118. 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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