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Memory care in Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County is about $5,194 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 20 communities, read 563 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.7
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9.7
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My every experience with Sunrise of Providence has been outstanding. Staff are unfailingly pleasant, courteous competent, and prompt in meeting needs. The residence has a happy atmosphere: welcoming,...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.2
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52 reviews
9.2
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52 reviews
5 star
59%
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3 star
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I have no complaints, at all! A blessing that [name removed] was able to get in. I'd highly recommend others. I have no no disappointments at all.
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.
Lots of senior living communities love to showcase their elegantly appointed dining rooms with designer furniture and soaring ceilings. Those spaces are beautiful, no doubt. But impressive as they may be, they don’t feel at all like the warm, cozy spaces your loved one is used to calling home....
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9.1
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63 reviews
9.1
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63 reviews
5 star
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Staff were all extremely kind. Events were amazing. Dad really liked it there. I would definitely recommend to others. Side note - they were extremely kind and thoughtful at my father's passing
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.
Welcome to Summit Place of Southpark Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in the Southpark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The moment you walk in to Summit Place you become a part of our family. Relax in a cozy chair, shop the nearby stores or enjoy one of our many stimulating...
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99 Floor plans available
9.0
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106 reviews
9.0
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106 reviews
5 star
43%
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40%
3 star
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We like the property, the age was actually selling point due to age of trees and the way the buildings were spread out The staff was very accommodating and transparent.
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.
Care Today, Care TomorrowIf you’re ready to exchange the burden of things like cooking, cleaning and laundry for a community that offers exciting activities and events, custom care that meets your specific needs and amenities and services that resemble life at a destination resort rather than a...
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8.8
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60 reviews
8.8
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60 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
27%
3 star
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2 star
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Overall good. They struggled with heating and ac issues earlier in the year. Staff overall is good however My mom has submitted some complaints about staff caring for my stepdad. Once submitted the issues...
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 To Live Here.Just when you thought life in the Carolinas couldn’t get any better, Charter Senior Living of Charlotte has raised the bar. Great scenery is just the start. We’ve also instilled a new philosophy on senior living, as fresh as the morning breeze while rocking on our wrap-around...
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8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
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32%
3 star
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The staff was ok, but didn't keep her from walking and falling with ER visits. Activities were mostly having her watch TV. Food was fine, but didn't make her eat and she needed the nourishment. For a large...
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.
Set in Mint Hill, a budding suburb just east of Charlotte, North Carolina, Cadence Senior Living offers a vibrant residential community for seniors throughout the Mecklenburg County area. The community’s location provides easy access to all that Mint Hill has to offer, including parks,...
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8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
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I have been quite pleased with the facility as a whole. The caregivers are knowledgeable and so very kind to my husband. My husband is dealing with a debilitating form of dementia, he feels very insecure and...
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.
Charlotte's Newest Memory Care Community!At Northlake House, we're dedicated to helping our residents achieve their "best life." By creating a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment, we are committed to maximizing the dignity and self-confidence of every resident, allowing them to enjoy time...
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8.0
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19 reviews
8.0
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19 reviews
5 star
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I was happy with the layout and upkeep of the facility and my mom had friends. We felt she was safe there. I wanted to see some improvements in the meal service, the quality of the food and the lack of...
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.
We are so thrilled about your interest in our community. We are the most elegant, well-appointed, luxury senior living community in Charlotte. We are located on Randolph Rd, south of the Cotswold shopping center. Our well thought out community design offers an immaculate independent living...
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7.8
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32 reviews
7.8
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32 reviews
5 star
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2 star
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It is pleasant, clean and the staff were pretty attentive and the food was good. The layout of the facility gives the residents plenty of space. This opinion is based on a rather limited time frame as they...
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.
Specialized Care for Exceptional SeniorsMemory care shouldn’t mean giving up on a life lived well. At our luxurious community, residents are steered gently through their day, experiencing daily moments of joy. We are a dedicated memory care community in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are an elite...
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22 Floor plans available
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7.7
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109 reviews
7.7
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109 reviews
5 star
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Best: level of care. Worst: communications between staff. We find we need to repeat ourselves multiple times to different staff members.
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.
Our foundation is belief in the sacred value of human life.Our Mission: To champion the quality of life for all seniors!Sunrise Senior has been caring for seniors for 35 years, we are all over the US, in the UK & Canada.We believe that the community you choose should be a good fit for the...
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Awesome care for an older building.
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.
The Parc at Sharon Amity is an intimate memory care community located along Sharon Amity Drive in historic East Charlotte. It offers small gathering spaces, a large activities room, & outside patio as well as secured front exterior seating. Bedrooms are spacious & halls provide walking...
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8.0
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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.
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, 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: 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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Mecklenburg County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mecklenburg County is $5,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanley, NC with an average of $5,024 per month.

Memory care costs in Mecklenburg County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Mecklenburg County, NC
$5,194/mo
$5,275/mo

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

Mecklenburg County, NC
$5,194/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,194/mo

Memory care costs in Mecklenburg County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,730/mo
Studio
$5,157/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,182/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,772/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,300/mo

Senior living costs in Mecklenburg County 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: Mecklenburg County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMecklenburg County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,194/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,809/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,651/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Mecklenburg County, NC:$5,194/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Mecklenburg County, NC:$4,809/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Mecklenburg County, NC:$3,651/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Mecklenburg County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Mecklenburg County 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.

Mecklenburg County, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Mecklenburg County, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mecklenburg County 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
Mecklenburg County, NC$7,052/mo$6,689/mo+5.4%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Mecklenburg County, NC
2024 average cost:$7,052/mo
2023 average cost:$6,689/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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 Mecklenburg County

Recent reviews for memory care in Mecklenburg County

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Cadence at Mint Hill by Cogir

4.8
With our loved one being on the memory care side our loved one is not in the mental state where he is going to be participating in a lot of activities - this community does not really have extra curricular activities that some of the larger places have. However on the independent living and ...
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Brighton Gardens of Charlotte

4.0
I would recommend Brighton Gardens of Charlotte to others. I myself have not tried the food, but my loved one feels that it needs improvement. But his opinion may be because they are not offering items that he likes. The Director, [name removed], does really care and is great about keeping the ...
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Mecklenburg County review score based on 147 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 147 reviews of 18 Mecklenburg County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mecklenburg County 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

Mecklenburg County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Mecklenburg County, NC18 facilities
8.6
Charlotte, NC30 facilities
8.4
Mount Holly, NC95 facilities

Review subcategories for Mecklenburg County 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 147 reviews of 18 Mecklenburg County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mecklenburg County 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.
Mecklenburg County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
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Mecklenburg County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mecklenburg County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mecklenburg County, 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 Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
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 Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Mecklenburg County

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