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Memory care in Metcalf 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 Metcalf is about $4,913 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 92 communities, read 2097 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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This was a good experience for my loved one and family. The rooms are nice for the residents. There are three meals a day served to the residents. The community is able to accommodate resident's requests...
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.
Woodland Place is an assisted living community that is located in the peaceful town of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The Woodland Place community provides a home-like environment with a variety of senior living options; the choice is yours at the Woodland Place. Spartanburg is...
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This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and...
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.
Ashlan Village is a continuing care community, where your choices matter. Through community services and programs, Ashlan Village provides for the social, spiritual, nutritional, residential, wellness and health care needs of older people at reasonable cost. We have a variety of spacious floor...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Great staff and wonderful activities. Friendly people that make you feel at home. Activities that go with the holiday and fun for everyone. Our suggestions are welcome.
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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My dad was at The Blake from [dates removed]. Some of the staff members were wonderful to my dad. My dad was allowed to live with my mom in Assisted Living, even with his dementia, but after a week, I began...
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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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.
Taylorsville 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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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 Haven in Highland Creek is an Alzheimer's and dementia care residence nestled in the heart of the master-planned community Highland Creek, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Haven is designed, programmed and staffed for individuals with early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer's and...
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Awesome care for an older building.
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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.
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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Some staff in memory care are awesome, but others engage minimally with residents (sitting on their phones etc). Food is very disappointing, especially lunches, snacks and the water station.
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Indian Land, South Carolina off of Edgewater Parkway. The Blake at Edgewater is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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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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
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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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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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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 House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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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
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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.
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...
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The facility is hard to get a hold of when you are calling in. My MIL is happy there. They just hired a bunch of new staff so they are still learning and it's a little harder to get questions answered if...
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
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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.
Maranatha Manor of SpartanburgMaranatha Manor of Spartanburg is an assisted living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County, and home to over 181,000 people. A beautiful and historic city, Spartanburg is the largest city in the Greenville area and residents will...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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: 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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Metcalf, NC

The average cost of senior living in Metcalf is $4,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belwood, NC with an average of $4,751 per month.

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

Metcalf, NC
$4,922/mo
$5,133/mo
$4,964/mo

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

Metcalf, NC
$4,922/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,922/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,664/mo
Studio
$5,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,570/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,826/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Metcalf 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: Metcalf, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMetcalf, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,922/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$4,201/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,548/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Metcalf, NC:$4,922/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Metcalf, NC:$4,201/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Metcalf, NC:$3,548/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Metcalf, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Metcalf 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
Metcalf, NC$6,522/mo$6,187/mo+5.4%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Metcalf, NC
2024 average cost:$6,522/mo
2023 average cost:$6,187/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 Metcalf

Recent reviews for memory care in Metcalf

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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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Effective communication between staff and families. Many families praise the open and clear communication they receive from staff at their community. At Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir, for example, the facility director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. However, some families menti ...
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Thoughtful and competent care for memory care residents. Residents in memory care units often receive special attention at their communities. For instance, at Somerby Baxter Village, communication isn't great, but the staff are reportedly very caring and attentive to memory care residents. However, at TerraBella Newton, some families have concerns ...
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Engaging activities for all residents. Communities with a variety of activities cater to residents' interests and abilities. At Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, for example, both the staff and volunteers organize events that keep residents socially engaged and active. However, at TerraBella Newton, some residents wish for more fre ...
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Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness of their community, with some, like Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, having renovated spaces that are often praised for their updated features. Others, like TerraBella Shelby, report that cleanliness could be improved.
Comforting and welcoming atmosphere. A warm and inviting atmosphere can make a significant difference in a senior's experience at a living community. At Brookdale South Park, for example, the friendly staff and overall positivity create a homelike feeling for residents and their families. However, some communities, such as Bevid ...
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Consistent and compassionate caregivers. Stable and compassionate caregivers can help ensure a positive experience for residents. At TerraBella Spartanburg, for instance, several caregivers formed close bonds with residents, bringing joy and laughter into their daily lives. However, at The Haven and The Laurels in the Village at Car ...
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Metcalf review score based on 544 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 544 reviews of 81 Metcalf memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Metcalf 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

Metcalf review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Metcalf, NC81 facilities
8.3
Kingstown, NC6 facilities
8.2
Lawndale, NC90 facilities

Review subcategories for Metcalf 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 544 reviews of 81 Metcalf memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Metcalf 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
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Metcalf memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Metcalf memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Metcalf, 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 Metcalf 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 Metcalf 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
74.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.7%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Metcalf 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 Metcalf 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
76.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.3%
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Metcalf 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 Metcalf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Metcalf, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Metcalf 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 Metcalf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Metcalf, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Metcalf 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 Metcalf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Metcalf, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Metcalf

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