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Memory care in Haywood 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 Haywood is about $6,739 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 146 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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9.6
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9.6
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All of the staff at Spring Arbor treat the residents as family. I would definitely recommend Spring Arbor to others and have already done so
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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8.4
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20 reviews
8.4
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40%
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30%
3 star
20%
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This facility needs more help. The ladies in dad's area are great but just so busy. They could have better choices. Cold hotdog in cold bun with chips in a bag is disgusting! They need some activities. Dad...
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.
At Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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8.2
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34 reviews
8.2
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5 stars for all categories! They were very nice to work with and much more flexible than other places we checked out. Much much better than [facility name removed], which I highly recommend people stay away...
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.
A beautiful privately and locally owned community located in historical Pittsboro, North Carolina. We offer a comprehensive approach to senior care by meeting all the needs of individuals who require a full range of assistance from Independent, Assisted, and Hospice services. Accepting Private...
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8.2
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51 reviews
8.2
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51 reviews
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What we like the most about Chatham Ridge is that it is a smaller and intimate community, so the staff really get to know my mom and her family.
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're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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 Haywood, NC

The average cost of senior living in Haywood is $6,739 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whispering Pines, NC with an average of $4,604 per month.

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

Haywood, NC
$6,739/mo
$5,778/mo
$5,826/mo

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

Haywood, NC
$6,739/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,739/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,495/mo
Studio
$8,544/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,236/mo

Senior living costs in Haywood 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: Haywood, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHaywood, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,739/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$5,469/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$4,381/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Haywood, NC:$6,739/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Haywood, NC:$5,469/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Haywood, NC:$4,381/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Haywood, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Haywood 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
Haywood, NC$4,534/mo$5,351/mo-15.3%
North Carolina$6,198/mo$5,606/mo+10.6%
National$6,063/mo$5,720/mo+6.0%
Haywood, NC
2024 average cost:$4,534/mo
2023 average cost:$5,351/mo
Percent change:-15.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,198/mo
2023 average cost:$5,606/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,063/mo
2023 average cost:$5,720/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Haywood

Recent reviews for memory care in Haywood

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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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.

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.6
The activities director is wonderful in memory care. My loved one in memory care receives very good care and attention from the staff. The only downfall I see, is that they need more staff. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have some choices to choose from. Some ...
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Haywood review score based on 46 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 5 Haywood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Haywood 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

Haywood review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Haywood, NC5 facilities
8.2
Pittsboro, NC100 facilities
8.1
Sanford, NC84 facilities

Review subcategories for Haywood 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 46 reviews of 5 Haywood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Haywood 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.
Haywood, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Haywood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Haywood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Haywood, 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 Haywood 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 Haywood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Haywood, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
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
80%
69.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Haywood 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 Haywood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Haywood, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Haywood 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 Haywood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Haywood 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 Haywood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Haywood 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 Haywood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Haywood, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Haywood

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