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Memory care in Highlands 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 Highlands is about $5,120 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 1021 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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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.
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, 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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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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.
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, 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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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...
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.
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...
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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Highlands, NC

The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $5,120 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fontana Dam, NC with an average of $4,473 per month.

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

Highlands, NC
$5,120/mo
$4,728/mo

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

Highlands, NC
$5,120/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,120/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,518/mo
Studio
$5,510/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,118/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,209/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,588/mo

Senior living costs in Highlands 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: Highlands, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighlands, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,120/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$3,401/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,373/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Highlands, NC:$5,120/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Highlands, NC:$3,401/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Highlands, NC:$3,373/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Highlands, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Highlands 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
Highlands, NC$6,647/mo$8,082/mo-17.8%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Highlands, NC
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$8,082/mo
Percent change:-17.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Highlands

Recent reviews for memory care in Highlands

Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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North Pointe in Anderson, SC

5.0
My mother was previously a resident at North Pointe and she had a great experience at this facility. The staff was caring. North Pointe took good care of her. They did have a bed bug issue that they were treating, I guess that's to be expected? My mother was treated with love and was respected. ...
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Kauhale Pettigru in Greenville, SC

4.9
We placed my in-laws at the Parker. One in memory care and one in assisted living. We have been very pleased with how they are doing. The staff at the Parker has been amazing! Friendly and caring exactly what we were hoping for.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and dedicated staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer, the staff went above and beyond to ensure a loved one was well taken care of, and at Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square, they were supportive d ...
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Welcoming and clean facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere of the communities. At TerraBella Hendersonville, the community is described as beautiful with friendly people. While at Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer, the common areas and outdoor spaces are highlighted as being bright a ...
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Customized care plans and accommodations. Many residents express appreciation for the individualized care they receive at their community. For example, at Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer, the staff worked to understand a loved one's needs and make sure they were met, and at Oakview Park, the care was tailored to a resident's speci ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the various activities offered at their communities, helping them stay engaged and active. At Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer, staff members organize trivia nights, swimming sessions, and fishing days at nearby parks. The wide range of offerings keeps residents connecte ...
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Clear and consistent communication with families. Reviews note the importance of open and ongoing communication between families and the community staff. At , for instance, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. This transparency helps families feel reassured that t ...
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Supportive and understanding management. Families often highlight the positive experiences they've had with the community management. At Summit Place, for example, the staff were described as great and helpful, while at Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge, they were praised for their kindness and attentiveness. The supportive and unde ...
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Highlands review score based on 254 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 39 Highlands memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highlands 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

Highlands review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Highlands, NC39 facilities
8.9
Franklin, NC24 facilities
8.8
Forest Hills, NC30 facilities

Review subcategories for Highlands 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 254 reviews of 39 Highlands memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Highlands 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Highlands memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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
56.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Highlands 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 Highlands Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highlands 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 Highlands 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
25.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands 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 Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands 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 Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Highlands

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