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Memory care in Rocky River 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 Rocky River is about $5,176 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 255 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.8
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33 reviews
9.8
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33 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
18%
3 star
15%
2 star
3%
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Staff has been very responsive and gets back to me quickly. Food is mediocre. Activities seem plentiful. Room size is good in my opinion. I was told before my mom went there how great the food was and that...
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.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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11 Video available
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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Value for the money (the food options and quality - not good). Overall, Brookdale was kind. What stood out for me was when my mom had her stroke back in [fee removed] he staff the nursing people and the...
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.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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7.9
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42 reviews
7.9
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42 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
26%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
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12%
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We are extremely pleased with Terra Bella Harrisburg. We appreciate their professionalism, the genuine care of and for the residents, the restaurant like dining room, setting, and the variety activities...
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.
Situated in beautiful Harrisburg, a vibrant single-story community in the Charlotte Metro area, our assisted living community offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy TerraBella Harrisburg’s welcoming...
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17%
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33%
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0%
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33%
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17%
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The entire staff were easy to work with and always very nice. They have healthy good food. They offer daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
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, Mint Hill Senior Living offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mint Hill Senior Living, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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4 star
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3 star
16%
2 star
3%
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Rocky River, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rocky River is $5,176 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Concord, NC with an average of $5,061 per month.

Memory care costs in Rocky River, NC, vs. nearby cities

Rocky River, NC
$5,176/mo
$5,210/mo

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

Rocky River, NC
$5,176/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,176/mo

Memory care costs in Rocky River, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,558/mo
Studio
$5,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,950/mo

Senior living costs in Rocky River 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: Rocky River, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRocky River, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,176/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$4,720/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,634/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Rocky River, NC:$5,176/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Rocky River, NC:$4,720/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Rocky River, NC:$3,634/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Rocky River

Recent reviews for memory care in Rocky River

Cadence at Mint Hill by Cogir

4.8
With our loved one being on the memory care side our loved one is not in the mental state where he is going to be participating in a lot of activities - this community does not really have extra curricular activities that some of the larger places have. However on the independent living and ...
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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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Brookdale Concord Parkway

3.7
I would recommend Brookdale's memory care to others for their loved ones. I would also recommend you go and visit your loved one that is in the community to ensure your loved one's room and bathroom are being cleaned by the community. In addition to the prior recommendations, please keep any ...
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Rocky River review score based on 46 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 6 Rocky River memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rocky River 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

Rocky River review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Rocky River, NC6 facilities
8.8
Harrisburg, NC17 facilities
8.5
Midland, NC94 facilities

Review subcategories for Rocky River 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 46 reviews of 6 Rocky River memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rocky River 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.
Rocky River, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Rocky River memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rocky River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rocky River, 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 Rocky River 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 Rocky River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rocky River, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
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 Rocky River 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 Rocky River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rocky River, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rocky River 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 Rocky River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rocky River, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Rocky River 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 Rocky River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rocky River, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Rocky River 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 Rocky River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rocky River, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Rocky River

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Concord, Brookdale Concord Parkway and TerraBella Harrisburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rocky River, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Rocky River, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Rocky River, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Concord and Sunrise of Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Rocky River, 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 Rocky River, 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 Rocky River, 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 Rocky River, North Carolina ranges from $1040 to $11090. The average Memory Care cost in Rocky River, North Carolina is $5,176. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rocky River, North Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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