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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Higgins, NC

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Memory care in Higgins 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 Higgins is about $6,484 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 841 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Black Mountain, Woodfin and Erwin.

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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The rehab team at The Rehab Center at Bristol takes such great care of their residents! They were knowledgeable and informative. Communication was great! The facility is always clean and I love seeing the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Advanced Memory Care, Right in Your NeighborhoodWelcome to memory care at Bristol, located in the town best known for being the birthplace of country music. Our brand new community was built to serve the needs of individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and various other forms of memory...
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There was a small maintenance issue that lasted 2 weeks, but not anything major. Also, my father had a seizure and no one called my sister to let her know and she found out 5 hours later when she went to...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace 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.
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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
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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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.

Cost of memory care in Higgins, NC

The average cost of senior living in Higgins is $6,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newland, NC with an average of $6,260 per month.

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

Higgins, NC
$6,484/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,484/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,852/mo
Studio
$7,069/mo

Senior living costs in Higgins 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: Higgins, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHiggins, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,484/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,967/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Higgins, NC:$6,484/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Higgins, NC:$4,967/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Higgins, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Higgins

Recent reviews for memory care in Higgins

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

5.0
The care and attention to detail is what sets this company apart. They truly strive to make the client and their family happy; which is extremely difficult in this time. Any questions I have are promptly answered and I have never had a problem regarding any issue!

Higgins review score based on 188 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 188 reviews of 36 Higgins memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Higgins 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

Higgins review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Higgins, NC36 facilities
8.8
Spruce Pine, NC37 facilities
8.4
Banner Elk, NC32 facilities

Review subcategories for Higgins 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 188 reviews of 36 Higgins memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Higgins 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.
Higgins, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
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3.5
Staff
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3.6
Meals & dining
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Activities
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3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Higgins memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higgins memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higgins, 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 Higgins 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 Higgins that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Higgins, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Higgins 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 Higgins Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Higgins, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Higgins 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 Higgins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Higgins, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Higgins 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 Higgins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Higgins, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higgins 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 Higgins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Higgins, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Higgins

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