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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Little Switzerland, NC
Memory care in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland is about $4,671 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 45 communities, read 646 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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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.
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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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.
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.
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
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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.
1. Great location, middle of Johnson City and close to VA & Hospital, Shopping,Restaurants2. Outstanding Activity Programs in and outside, very community involved3. Wonderful food, mostly cooked from scratch4. RN & LPN on Staff5. Beautiful Spa, Beauty/Barber Ship, Manicure & Pedicure...
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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.
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...
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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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
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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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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.
We offer spacious apartments, state of the art emergency call systems. We have a private dinning room where family and friends can have a private meal or party. We have a wonderful life enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, pet therapy, movies and shopping trips. We have a state of the art...
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They were huge and they had all levels of care. We used them for rehab, and for memory care. In the rehab they knew that she had to be secured so they made sure to have her in a secure section when she was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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 Place offers gracious senior living with all the comforts of home and more. From the moment you enter our residences, you will feel the warmth and charm of a friendly and caring environment. All accommodations are beautifully designed and appointed to meet our residents needs,...
Cost of memory care in Little Switzerland, NC
The average cost of senior living in Little Switzerland is $4,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,098 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Switzerland, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Switzerland, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Little Switzerland
Recent reviews for memory care in Little Switzerland
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
We moved my grandmother into the memory care at Heritage Hills and they were very helpful throughout the whole process. Everyone was so nice and I really appreciated the professionalism they exhibited.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.
Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC
3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff in different communities, such as Christian Assisted Living and TerraBella Hendersonville. Residents and families express their gratitude for the loving care and attention the staff provides, making them feel like family.
Well-maintained facilities. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City and Brookdale Johnson City. Residents enjoy the inviting and beautiful facilities, which contribute to their overall satisfaction and peace of mind.
Attentive to residents' needs. Residents' needs are met with care and understanding in places like Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills and TerraBella Newton. Families appreciate the communication and proactive approach of the staff in addressing their loved ones' concerns and ensuring their well-being.
Engaging activities program. Communities like Christian Assisted Living and Brookdale Johnson City offer a variety of activities designed to keep residents engaged and active. Movies, games, and outings provide opportunities for socialization, learning, and enjoyment.
Communication with families. Families value the open and consistent communication from staff at communities like Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City and Heritage Hills Pacifica. Regular updates and dialogue help families feel involved in their loved ones' care and address any concerns promptly.
Skilled and compassionate care. Residents receive expert and compassionate care from staff at communities like Dominion Senior Living and Walden Ridge. Families trust the staff to provide high-quality care and support for their loved ones, ensuring peace of mind and confidence in their decision.
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Little Switzerland review score based on 181 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 39 Little Switzerland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Little Switzerland 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
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Review subcategories for Little Switzerland 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 181 reviews of 39 Little Switzerland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Little Switzerland 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.Little Switzerland, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Little Switzerland memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Switzerland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland 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
66.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.4%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.8%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland 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
69.2%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland 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
28.2%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
41%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated memory care facilities near Little Switzerland, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 45 memory care facilities near Little Switzerland, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Little Switzerland, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Brookdale Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 45 memory care facilities near you in Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland, North Carolina ranges from $1215 to $9355. The average Memory Care cost in Little Switzerland, North Carolina is $4,671. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Little Switzerland, North Carolina typically starts at $1215. 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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