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Memory care in Kona 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 Kona is about $5,173 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 42 communities, read 825 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love 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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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Both administrative and care staff are very helpful. My mother-in-law states she is comfortable and well-cared for. Rooms are a bit small, but bathrooms are very large and easily handicapped-accessible. ...
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.
Just off Fort Henry Drive and nestled on a hillside, The Blake at Kingsport offers resort-style hospitality and retirement service embracing the spirit of the Tennessee lifestyle with outstanding architecture, food, social life and cultural experiences. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for...
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This is a nice smaller community that works with memory care only, my brother has a nice private room with a shared bathroom and they were willing to work with my brother who has a catheter which a lot of...
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.
Haywood House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'Our Memory Care...
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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.
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...
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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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.
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...
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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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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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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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.

Cost of memory care in Kona, NC

The average cost of senior living in Kona is $5,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,382 per month.

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

Kona, NC
$5,173/mo

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

Kona, NC
$5,173/mo
U.S. national average
$5,561/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,173/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,905/mo
Studio
$5,808/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,276/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Kona 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: Kona, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKona, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,173/mo$5,315/mo$5,561/mo
Assisted Living$3,655/mo$4,430/mo$4,800/mo
Independent Living$3,340/mo$3,698/mo$4,196/mo
Memory Care
Kona, NC:$5,173/mo
North Carolina:$5,315/mo
U.S.:$5,561/mo
Assisted Living
Kona, NC:$3,655/mo
North Carolina:$4,430/mo
U.S.:$4,800/mo
Independent Living
Kona, NC:$3,340/mo
North Carolina:$3,698/mo
U.S.:$4,196/mo
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Memory care costs in Kona, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kona 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
Kona, NC$6,822/mo$7,400/mo-7.8%
North Carolina$6,698/mo$6,325/mo+5.9%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Kona, NC
2024 average cost:$6,822/mo
2023 average cost:$7,400/mo
Percent change:-7.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,698/mo
2023 average cost:$6,325/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Kona

Recent reviews for memory care in Kona

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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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and friendly environment found in several communities, such as American House Kingsport and Preston Place 2. Residents and families express appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere and kind staff members.
High-quality and personalized care. Residents and families praise the individualized attention and care provided at various communities, including The Rehab Center at Bristol and Brookdale Johnson City. Staff members cater to specific needs and preferences, ensuring a personalized care experience.
Effective communication between staff and families. Communication is highlighted as a key strength in several reviews for facilities like Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City and Christian Assisted Living. Families appreciate frequent updates and open conversations with staff, allowing for peace of mind and collaboration in resident care.
Variety of engaging activities. Families share positive experiences about the diverse range of activities offered at communities like Heritage Hills Pacifica, TerraBella Hendersonville, and The Courtyards at Johnson City- The Gardens. These opportunities keep residents active and socially engaged.
Well-maintained facilities with delicious meals. Residents and families consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, such as American House Bristol and The Village at Allandale. Additionally, the high-quality food and accommodating dietary options are appreciated by many.
Skilled and compassionate staff members. Reviews for communities like Brookdale Johnson City and Preston Place 2 frequently comment on the dedication and care provided by staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happiness of their residents.
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Kona review score based on 225 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 225 reviews of 37 Kona memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kona 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

Kona review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Kona, NC37 facilities
7.5
Bakersville, NC6 facilities
7.5
Burnsville, NC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Kona 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 225 reviews of 37 Kona memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kona 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.
Kona, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Kona memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kona memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kona, 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 Kona 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 Kona 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
75.7%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kona 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 Kona 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
78.4%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kona 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 Kona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kona, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.7%
20.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Kona 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 Kona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.9%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
54.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kona 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 Kona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.4%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
67.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
54.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Kona

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