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Memory care in Highsmith 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 Highsmith is about $4,843 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 107 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Hampstead
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The overall feeling was that of being at home and the staff was truly invested in Dad's wellbeing. I have recently started volunteering there again with my singing group and most of the staff that was there...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Arbor Landing at Hampstead is offering a unique experiences for seniors and their families. The community is able to offer some traditional assisted living services with their on-site home care services, ask for details!In addition to independent living with assisted living services, the...
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We chose Brookdale Wilmington because of the location, Admissions Mgr(she is no longer there now), care for patients with Dementia Very professional, friendly personnel. Only downfall is they are a VERY...
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.
Great Care From an Industry LeaderMemory care shouldn’t have to mean giving up on a great quality of life. At our warm, comfortable community, we provide services that help seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia thrive. We don’t settle for existing. Instead, our goal for each of our...
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We toured with Morningside of Wilmington and we loved the community and the residents/ staff. Everyone was so happy and welcoming! We plan on moving our parents in the summer to Wilmington and this is where...
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Highsmith, NC

The average cost of senior living in Highsmith is $4,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wallace, NC with an average of $4,247 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Highsmith, NC vs. nearby cities

Highsmith, NC
$4,843/mo
$4,984/mo

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

Highsmith, NC
$4,843/mo
U.S. national average
$5,441/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,843/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,305/mo
Studio
$5,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,998/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,795/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Highsmith over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Highsmith

Recent reviews for memory care in Highsmith

Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC

4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Arbor Landing at Hampstead

5.0
My husband passed away in November. I would give Arbor Landing a 5 in each area. They are simply the best...caring, conscientious and welcoming.

Highsmith review score based on 37 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 6 Highsmith memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highsmith 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

Highsmith review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Highsmith, NC6 facilities
8.7
St. Helena, NC15 facilities
8.7
Burgaw, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Highsmith 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 37 reviews of 6 Highsmith memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Highsmith 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
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Highsmith memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highsmith memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highsmith, 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 Highsmith 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 Highsmith 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
33.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highsmith 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 Highsmith 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
50%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highsmith 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 Highsmith partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highsmith, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Highsmith 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 Highsmith communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highsmith 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 Highsmith offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Arbor Landing at Hampstead and Brookdale Wilmington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Highsmith, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Highsmith, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Highsmith, 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 Highsmith, 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 Highsmith, 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 Highsmith, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Highsmith, North Carolina is $4,843. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Highsmith, 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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