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Memory care in North Elkin 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 North Elkin is about $5,166 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 586 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Everything is going very well at TerraBella Salisbury. The staff are all very friendly and personable. They were extremely helpful during the whole transition process from her home and made that easier on...
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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From the staff, to the food, housekeeping, and healthcare, TerraBella has exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them till anyone seeing the same level of 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.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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When it comes to the value for cost is just went up to [fee removed] a month from[fee removed]. Way over priced. However, what we do like most about the community is the location, people, communication and...
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.
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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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.
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, 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: 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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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Words cannot express my appreciation for all your love and hard work that made Aunt [Removed] last years and as comfortable as possible. You were her family! I hope when my day comes there will be kind...
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.
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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.
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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...
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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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Cost of memory care in North Elkin, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Elkin is $5,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boonville, NC with an average of $4,678 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Elkin, NC vs. nearby cities

North Elkin, NC
$5,166/mo
$5,193/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Elkin, NC vs. the state and national average

North Elkin, NC
$5,166/mo
U.S. national average
$5,409/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Elkin vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,166/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in North Elkin, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,226/mo
Studio
$6,216/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,268/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,696/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in North Elkin over time

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What families are saying about memory care in North Elkin

Recent reviews for memory care in North Elkin

Kerner Ridge in Kernersville, NC

4.4
We chose Kerner Ridge because of the convenient location, the layout of the facility, and I just felt more comfortable here compared to other places we looked at. They do offer shared and private rooms, she has a private room and it is just fine for her needs. Overall, I would recommend to ...
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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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Walnut Ridge in Walnut Cove, NC

5.0
I am so pleased we found this community it was a such a good choice. My dad is very happy there he really likes it. The location is just perfect for people to visit. The staff is wonderful very friendly they take their time with the residents and families they are very interactive with the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improved communication and staff engagement. Several reviews mention the need for better communication and staff engagement at various communities. For example, at Brookstone of Clemmons, families appreciate the attentiveness of the staff and their willingness to answer questions and address concerns. At Harmony at Brookberry Farm, the ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Activities played a significant role in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. Families at Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care praised the range of activities offered at Priddy Manor, while Heritage of Cedar Rock residents mentioned their loved ones' enjoyment in th ...
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Properly maintained facilities and cleanliness. Cleanliness and maintenance were common themes in positive reviews. Residents at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living appreciated the cleanliness of their loved ones' rooms and common areas at Forsyth Senior Estates, while TerraBella Newton families noted the well-kept grounds and updated facilit ...
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Compassionate and experienced staff. Several communities were recognized for their compassionate and experienced staff. Families at Brookdale Peachtree MC were grateful for the care and support their loved ones received from Brookdale Peachtree's team, while Brookdale Winston-Salem residents spoke highly of the kindness and pat ...
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Individualized care plans for residents. Customized care plans for residents were a priority in many communities. At Brookdale Winston-Salem, families appreciated the effort put into understanding their loved ones' unique needs and creating care plans tailored to their requirements.
Warm and welcoming environments. Reviews often mentioned the welcoming atmosphere at their loved ones' communities. At Kerner Ridge, families felt Kerner Ridge provided a warm and loving professional environment, while Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care residents described Priddy Manor as a homelike experience for ...
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North Elkin review score based on 163 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 163 reviews of 41 North Elkin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Elkin 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

North Elkin review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
North Elkin, NC41 facilities
7.6
Elkin, NC43 facilities
7.4
Jonesville, NC54 facilities

Review subcategories for North Elkin 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 163 reviews of 41 North Elkin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Elkin 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
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
3.9
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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North Elkin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Elkin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Elkin, 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 North Elkin 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 North Elkin 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
63.4%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.7%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.9%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Elkin 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 North Elkin 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
63.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Elkin 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 North Elkin 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
34.1%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in North Elkin 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 North Elkin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
39%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Elkin 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 North Elkin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.1%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
39%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 41 memory care facilities near North Elkin, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 41 memory care facilities near you in North Elkin, 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 North Elkin, 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 North Elkin, 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 North Elkin, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $10895. The average Memory Care cost in North Elkin, North Carolina is $5,166. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in North Elkin, North Carolina typically starts at $950. 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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