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Memory care in Riley Hill 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 Riley Hill is about $6,162 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 137 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir
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9.3
Review score
19 reviews
9.3
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19 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
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0%
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11%
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All 5. This is the best place ever. My brother loves it at cadence. I feel comfortable with him there. I like the activities they have for the assisted living and memory care residents. They have outings 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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Photo of Falls River Assisted Living and Memory Care
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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15 reviews
8.8
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15 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
33%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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The experience at Falls River Court has been a great experience and yes we would recommend the community to other families based on that experience
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 carefully selected and trained staff at Falls River Assisted Living and Memory Care work closely with the residents and their families to develope personalized programs that focus on meaningful tasks which are engaging and stimulating while also being stress-free.
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33 Floor plans available
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8.6
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36 reviews
8.6
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36 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
28%
3 star
22%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about this community. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the warm and compassionate staff. My family has such peace of mind knowing that our loved one is...
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.
You want to keep living your best life, and our community in the quaint college town of Wake Forest, North Carolina can help you do just that. Our beautifully landscaped campus is located near shopping, restaurants, and physicians’ offices, and we offer assisted living and memory care for our...
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44 Floor plans available
7.3
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27 reviews
7.3
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27 reviews
5 star
26%
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26%
3 star
22%
2 star
7%
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19%
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My dad’s transition to memory care was the best decision that could have been made for him. He is adjusting well and he is content. He loves the food and the caregivers. He rarely asks to go home now. We...
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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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
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6.5
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25 reviews
6.5
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25 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
20%
3 star
24%
2 star
4%
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The staff was very good and very attentive to my mother. Even times when I went at different times than my usual they were with her someone was. When she passed away I had just had open shoulder surgery so I...
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.
Photo of Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage of Raleigh
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 Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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Cost of memory care in Riley Hill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Riley Hill is $6,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Momeyer, NC with an average of $4,564 per month.

Memory care costs in Riley Hill, NC, vs. nearby cities

Riley Hill, NC
$6,162/mo
$5,781/mo

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

Riley Hill, NC
$6,162/mo
U.S. national average
$5,537/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,162/mo

Memory care costs in Riley Hill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,636/mo
Studio
$7,158/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,458/mo

Senior living costs in Riley Hill 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: Riley Hill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiley Hill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,162/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Assisted Living$5,405/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Independent Living$4,194/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Riley Hill, NC:$6,162/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Assisted Living
Riley Hill, NC:$5,405/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Independent Living
Riley Hill, NC:$4,194/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in Riley Hill, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Riley Hill 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
Riley Hill, NC$6,286/mo$5,764/mo+9.1%
North Carolina$6,450/mo$5,910/mo+9.1%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
Riley Hill, NC
2024 average cost:$6,286/mo
2023 average cost:$5,764/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,450/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Riley Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Riley Hill

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

4.1
The staff at Brighton Gardens are remarkably caring both in assisted living and in memory care. Staffing is much more stable than at any other senior residence in the area based on the other facilities I’m familiar with. I have recommended BG to many people.

Riley Hill review score based on 42 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 7 Riley Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riley Hill 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

Riley Hill review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Riley Hill, NC7 facilities
8.4
Rolesville, NC9 facilities
8.3
Wendell, NC77 facilities

Review subcategories for Riley Hill 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 42 reviews of 7 Riley Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Riley Hill 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.
Riley Hill, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Riley Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley Hill, 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 Riley Hill 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 Riley Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riley Hill, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riley Hill 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 Riley Hill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riley Hill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riley Hill 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 Riley Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riley Hill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
57.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Riley Hill 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 Riley Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riley Hill, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riley Hill 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 Riley Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riley Hill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Riley Hill

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