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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Institute, NC

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Memory care in Institute 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 Institute is about $4,410 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 373 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Institute Memory Care Facilities | 373 Reviews

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My loved one was a resident at Croatan Village. They were very nice, I thought. The facility was clean. The staff was really nice and accommodating for our particular situation. My loved one said the food...
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 Institute, NC

The average cost of senior living in Institute is $4,410 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, NC with an average of $4,254 per month.

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

Institute, NC
$4,410/mo
$4,410/mo
$4,669/mo

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

Institute, NC
$4,410/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,410/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,334/mo
Studio
$6,810/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,839/mo

Senior living costs in Institute 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: Institute, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeInstitute, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,410/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,122/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$2,851/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Institute, NC:$4,410/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Institute, NC:$4,122/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Institute, NC:$2,851/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Institute, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Institute 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
Institute, NC$7,054/mo$6,574/mo+7.3%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Institute, NC
2024 average cost:$7,054/mo
2023 average cost:$6,574/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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 Institute

Recent reviews for memory care in Institute

Spring Arbor of Wilson

5.0
The staff at Spring Arbor is fantastic! They are always friendly and take great care of the residents. My Mother has been there a few years and I never have to worry about her care. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor of Wilson!!

The Ridge at New Bern

5.0
They are taking really great care of me at Croatan Village. The staff is nice and pleasant to be around, and the food is good. I appreciate that they provide meals and snacks thought the day for us. The community is clean, and they have a lot of activities I like to participate in such as Bingo, ...
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Brookdale Dickinson Avenue in Greenville, NC

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Dickinson Avenue. Things are going very well. I visit daily. Most of the staff know me. They are very friendly to me. They do an excellent job taking care of my loved one. The food appears to be good and a variety.

Institute review score based on 92 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 92 reviews of 26 Institute memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Institute 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

Institute review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Institute, NC26 facilities
8.0
La Grange, NC35 facilities
9.3
Snow Hill, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Institute 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 92 reviews of 26 Institute memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Institute 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.
Institute, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Institute memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Institute memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Institute, 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 Institute 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 Institute that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Institute 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 Institute Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.4%
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
61.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Institute 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 Institute partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Institute 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 Institute communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Institute 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 Institute offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Institute, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Institute

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