About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Relief, NC

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Memory care in Relief 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 Relief is about $4,637 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 28 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Johnson City, Spruce Pine and Elizabethton.

Relief Memory Care Facilities | 28 Reviews

Showing 5 communities
Last Updated: 12/4/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
1010 Photos available
9.2
Review score
15 reviews
9.2
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
27%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
See details
Photo of Governors Bend
66 Photos available
6.0
Review score
6 reviews
6.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
See details
Photo of Mitchell House
66 Photos available
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
50%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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
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.
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...
Photo of Cranberry House
33 Photos available
5 star
20%
4 star
0%
3 star
40%
2 star
0%
1 star
40%
See all reviews
The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
Photo of Yancey House
55 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of memory care in Relief, NC

The average cost of senior living in Relief is $4,637 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,382 per month.

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

Relief, NC
$4,637/mo

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

Relief, NC
$4,637/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,637/mo

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

Studio
$4,989/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo

Senior living costs in Relief 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: Relief, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRelief, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,637/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,508/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,480/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Relief, NC:$4,637/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Relief, NC:$4,508/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Relief, NC:$3,480/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Relief

Recent reviews for memory care in Relief

Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

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

Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN

5.0
Like or love this community. Don't change anything, unless lower price. Your staff exceeds my expectations. Hopefully can come back to visitation again soon.

The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City

4.3
[name removed]--recently promoted to the facility director is excellent and and is the main reason the facility is well run. He puts the residents first and it shows. It would be nice if they could offer bus rides.

Relief memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Relief memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Relief, 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 Relief 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 Relief that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Relief, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
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 Relief 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 Relief Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Relief, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Relief 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 Relief partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Relief, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Relief 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 Relief communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Relief, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Relief 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 Relief offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Relief, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Relief

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 Relief protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top