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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hester, NC
Memory care in Hester 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 Hester is about $5,836 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 71 communities, read 1506 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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8.4
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25 reviews
The staff was very good and very attentive to my mother. Even times when I went at different times than my usual they were with her someone was. When she passed away I had just had open shoulder surgery so I...
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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19 reviews
The staff all care about the residents. The director is experienced, warm and friendly to families, and has a good connection with her staff. The onsite therapy team (an independent company) works well...
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.
Wake Assisted Living Memory Care is a memory care community located in Raleigh, NC in Wake County. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and is known as the City of Oaks. It's a vibrant but charming town in the heart of the south. To the southwest of Raleigh is the Uwharrie National Forest,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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35 reviews
I really like their pricing model which is all inclusive. The staff seems very nice and caring every time I visit. They do a lot of different activities each week. I would recommend this community to other...
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.
Seasons at Southpoint, recently acquired by Five Star Senior Living, opened in July, 2008 as the Triangle's newest memory care community. Our community is specifically designed to meet the needs of our residents. Seasons accomodates residents not only with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia, but...
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8.3
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22 reviews
We thought Mebane Ridge was a great place for mom to be. We picked this community because it was close to home, warm home like feeling inside, and they had a memory care unit.
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.
Mebane Ridge Assisted Living is located in the city of Mebane, North Carolina, a part of Orange and Alamance Counties. This community offers seniors a caring place to live, giving them the support that they need on a regular basis. Mebane provides residents and guests with attractions and things...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
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8 reviews
I can say that the new director [name removed] is nice, attentive, and strives to please. As well as [name removed], the sales & marketing. The aides usually assist the residents. The nurses are always at...
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.
Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston, is nestled near the southern border of Virginia. Located in Halifax County, we're close to various main highways as well as the Halifax Regional Hospital, various doctor's offices, churches, and entertainment locations. When you live on our spacious...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
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18 reviews
I think the staff generally cares for the well-being of the residents. They do call them by their names and do tend to know the specifics of each resident and their needs. I am pleased when they address them...
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.
With two senior living options, including Assisted Living and our personalized Memory Care, our community is perfect for area residents who can benefit from available 24-hour care and service and a lifestyle free of worries that discards the heavy-duty of maintaining a home.Here at TerraBella...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.6
Review score
40 reviews
We picked them because of the proximity to other family living in the area. Food is sub-par, and is often a major issue. Management had turned over several times, but the place is generally clean and feels...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.3
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36 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Smithfield and everything was great for her at this facility. The staff was very nice and accommodating. My loved one always said that she enjoyed the...
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.
Life feels easy at our verdant community in Smithfield, North Carolina. Take a stroll along our lushly landscaped walking paths, or rock gently in one of the traditionally-styled chairs that line our front porch. We’ve designed our Brookdale Smithfield campus to be comfortable and yet have...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.1
Review score
25 reviews
I thought Brookdale Cary was very expensive, but I have no other facilities to compare the cost to. Most of the staff were very caring to both my wife and me.
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.
For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, we offer a safe environment and exceptional memory care. At our community, located in a quiet residential Cary, N.C., neighborhood, near the Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, we can help you and your family as you...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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5.7
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5 reviews
I have nothing bad to say about Toney Rest Home i moved my mom in and the staff were very helpful. They greeted us and helped get her personal items put away and made sure she was comfortable. I feel good...
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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I have lived here for 3 1/2 years and have loved it since day one. The residents and associates are both caring and supportive. There are plenty of activities to keep us busy and entertained: theme...
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.
Your next chapter awaits at Cardinal East. We are bringing brand-new senior living residences to an already thriving community campus at The Cardinal at North Hills. Life at The Cardinal at North Hills takes contemporary senior living to a new level and delights the senses with 5-star everything....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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20 reviews
My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't...
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel the...
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 Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.0
Review score
2 reviews
I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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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1.0
Review score
3 reviews
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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.0
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24 reviews
I really liked the Director but unfortunately, he just left to go to another Brookdale facility closer to his home so I can't blame him there. I don't know how it will be when they get his replacement in....
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.
Our community, located in a quiet Burlington, N.C., residential neighborhood, provides customized programs and loving care to seniors living with cognitive challenges, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. With activities that flex cognitive and physical skills and a nutrition program that helps...
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7.0
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9 reviews
Mother in law has been at Alamance House for four years. In that time she has been well taken care of, made new friends, Her medical needs have bee well taken care of with doctors who come to the facility...
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.
Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the hills of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Our caregiving staff makes Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care feel like home. We seek to preserve each resident's independence by promoting dignity and individual choice in a...
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I've had loved ones at Blakey Hall, the Cottage and the Hamlet for over five years. We have largely been happy with the care, the services available, and the physical environment. We live in an area with...
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.
There are many choices out there for those searching for the perfect place to call home, and we appreciate what an unbelievably difficult decision this is. Blakey Hall Retirement Community is one of the most experienced and premier senior care communities in North Carolina. Opened in 1999 and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
9.5
Review score
15 reviews
We chose this facility because of the cleanliness and the very friendly staff. When you walk in everyone is treated the same with friendliness. You have to be involved with your relative, so you know if...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
44 reviews
I have a warm, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is patient, helpful, alert and sincere. I feel safe in my environment and well cared for. There is a significant amount of activities geared...
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 new home but in old fashioned comfort. Carolina Reserve of Durham is an assisted living community that nurtures independence through the provision of 24 hour assistance to our residents including medication administration, 3 meals per day and snacks daily, personal laundry, exercise program,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
8.5
Review score
40 reviews
.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
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.
Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
8.0
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1 review
My mom moved into Twin Lakes in [date removed]. The facility is beautiful! It has a wonderful pool, great activities provided and great food. She actually lives next door to an old friend of hers! And she...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.2
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21 reviews
My loved one at times complains of the food and she hears staff are unhappy with the chef. Some staff have quit bc of him, she was told. She was pleased with the activity director who may be away. I think...
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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Hester, NC
The average cost of senior living in Hester is $5,836 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roxboro, NC with an average of $4,751 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hester, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hester vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about memory care in Hester
Recent reviews for memory care in Hester
Home Place of Burlington
4.5
We chose Home Place of Burlington because of the informative tour as well as the fact that my mother knew several residents there. These residents provided a great recommendation.
I really like Eventus, the medical staff. They are very informative.
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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Carolina Reserve of Durham
4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Communication with families. Several reviews mention the importance of clear and effective communication between families and the community staff, allowing everyone to stay informed and ensure care needs are being met. For instance, at Franklin Manor, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and ...
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Experienced and kind staff. Many reviews praise the caring and attentive nature of the staff, with some mentioning the long-term friendships that have been formed between residents and caregivers. At Brookdale Cary, for example, staff members are described as 'remarkably caring' and 'kind' in the memory care unit, and at ...
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Individualized care plans. Some residents have unique needs, and several reviews mention the importance of individualized care plans, tailored to each resident's specific requirements. At The Addison, for example, the memory care staff go above and beyond to get to know the residents and ensure their well-being, with th ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food and dining experiences is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Brookdale Durham, for instance, the meals are described as 'excellent' and the dining room has a 'restaurant-like atmosphere', while at Chatham Ridg ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. The living spaces within these communities are designed with residents' comfort in mind, with many reviews mentioning the cleanliness and comfort of private rooms and common areas. At Franklin Manor, for example, the rooms are 'spacious' and the community is 'always very clean', while at The ...
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Wide range of activities. Activities are another important aspect of life in these communities, with residents finding enjoyment in the diverse offerings that cater to various interests. At Gabriel Manor, for instance, residents like the 'wide variety' of activities and the fact that staff 'keep a close look out for ne ...
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Hester review score based on 415 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 415 reviews of 62 Hester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Hester 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
Hester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Hester 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 415 reviews of 62 Hester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hester 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.Hester, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Hester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hester, 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 Hester 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 Hester 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
75.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.9%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.2%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hester 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 Hester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hester, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
67.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hester 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 Hester 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
37.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hester 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 Hester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hester 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 Hester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hester, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Apex and Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hester, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 71 memory care facilities near Hester, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Hester, North Carolina are Brookdale Meadowmont, Sunrise of Cary and Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 71 memory care facilities near you in Hester, 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 Hester, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Hester, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $13600. The average Memory Care cost in Hester, North Carolina is $5,836. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hester, North Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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