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Memory care in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest is about $4,930 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 744 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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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 loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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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Cost of memory care in Ridgecrest, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ridgecrest is $4,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,098 per month.

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

Ridgecrest, NC
$4,930/mo
$4,917/mo

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

Ridgecrest, NC
$4,930/mo
U.S. national average
$5,475/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,930/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,996/mo
Studio
$6,104/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,390/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ridgecrest over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ridgecrest

Recent reviews for memory care in Ridgecrest

Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
We moved my grandmother into the memory care at Heritage Hills and they were very helpful throughout the whole process. Everyone was so nice and I really appreciated the professionalism they exhibited.

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.

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.

Ridgecrest review score based on 144 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 31 Ridgecrest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ridgecrest 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

Ridgecrest review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ridgecrest, NC31 facilities
8.2
Montreat, NC35 facilities
8.2
Black Mountain, NC32 facilities

Review subcategories for Ridgecrest 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 144 reviews of 31 Ridgecrest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ridgecrest 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Ridgecrest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgecrest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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
71%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.8%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
72.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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
74.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.3%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgecrest, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
41.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
18.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
40%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookdale Johnson City and Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ridgecrest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 36 memory care facilities near Ridgecrest, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Ridgecrest, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Brookdale Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 36 memory care facilities near you in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $12015. The average Memory Care cost in Ridgecrest, North Carolina is $4,930. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ridgecrest, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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