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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rowan County, NC

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Memory care in Rowan County 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 Rowan County is about $5,255 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 118 communities, read 2602 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 Concord, Kannapolis and Mooresville.

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Provides: Memory Care
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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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The facility is hard to get a hold of when you are calling in. My MIL is happy there. They just hired a bunch of new staff so they are still learning and it's a little harder to get questions answered if...
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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Cost of memory care in Rowan County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rowan County is $5,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Concord, NC with an average of $5,114 per month.

Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Rowan County, NC
$5,234/mo
$5,507/mo

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

Rowan County, NC
$5,234/mo
U.S. national average
$5,565/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,234/mo

Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,104/mo
Studio
$5,845/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,482/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,300/mo

Senior living costs in Rowan County 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: Rowan County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRowan County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,234/mo$5,311/mo$5,565/mo
Assisted Living$4,799/mo$4,433/mo$4,799/mo
Independent Living$3,586/mo$3,711/mo$4,204/mo
Memory Care
Rowan County, NC:$5,234/mo
North Carolina:$5,311/mo
U.S.:$5,565/mo
Assisted Living
Rowan County, NC:$4,799/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,799/mo
Independent Living
Rowan County, NC:$3,586/mo
North Carolina:$3,711/mo
U.S.:$4,204/mo
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Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rowan County 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
Rowan County, NC$6,696/mo$6,245/mo+7.2%
North Carolina$6,698/mo$6,325/mo+5.9%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Rowan County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,696/mo
2023 average cost:$6,245/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,698/mo
2023 average cost:$6,325/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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 Rowan County

Recent reviews for memory care in Rowan County

PruittPlace Winston Salem in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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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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Rowan County review score based on 668 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 668 reviews of 102 Rowan County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rowan County 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

Rowan County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Rowan County, NC102 facilities
9.0
Salisbury, NC9 facilities
9.0
Granite Quarry, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Rowan County 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 668 reviews of 102 Rowan County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rowan County 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.
Rowan County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Rowan County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rowan County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rowan County, 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 Rowan County 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 Rowan County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rowan County 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 Rowan County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.9%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rowan County 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 Rowan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.1%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rowan County 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 Rowan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rowan County 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 Rowan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rowan County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.2%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
45.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Rowan County

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