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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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Photo of Rose Manor Healthcare Center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Photo of Durham Ridge Assisted Living
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 are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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....
Photo of Brookdale Meadowmont
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Glenaire
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 The Templeton of Cary
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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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. 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.
    Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Pittsboro Christian Village
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.
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Photo of The Gardens of Nashville
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
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.

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. nearby cities

Hester, NC
$5,836/mo
$5,988/mo
$6,169/mo

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

Hester, NC
$5,836/mo
U.S. national average
$5,444/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,836/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,593/mo
Studio
$7,021/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,848/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,928/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Hester over time

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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

8.2
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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

8.2
Hester, NC62 facilities
7.2
Stem, NC5 facilities
8.1
Creedmoor, NC9 facilities

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
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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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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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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.
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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.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Hester, 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 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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