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Memory care in Russtown 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 Russtown is about $4,730 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 831 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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
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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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Cost of memory care in Russtown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Russtown is $4,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brunswick, NC with an average of $4,444 per month.

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

Russtown, NC
$4,730/mo
$4,705/mo

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

Russtown, NC
$4,730/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,730/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,633/mo
Studio
$5,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,719/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Russtown 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: Russtown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRusstown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,730/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$4,210/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$4,273/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Russtown, NC:$4,730/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Russtown, NC:$4,210/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Russtown, NC:$4,273/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Russtown, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Russtown 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Russtown, NC$6,662/mo$6,792/mo-1.9%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Russtown, NC
2024 average cost:$6,662/mo
2023 average cost:$6,792/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Russtown

Recent reviews for memory care in Russtown

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mother passed in November 2021. Dad was so confused and they took great care of him. We chose this facility because it had large rooms and a clean look. The staff have been great. They keep us informed about everything. Housekeeping and laundry are included, also 3 daily meals that smell ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and competent staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents at various communities. For instance, at The Barclay at Little River, the staff was praised for their professional care and concern for loved ones. However, some families have expressed disappointment with t ...
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Secure and comfortable environment. Multiple reviews highlight the importance of a secured community for memory care residents, with some praising the peaceful settings and wooded areas at places like Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living and Anderson Oaks Assisted Living. Others have noted that the larger rooms and cleanliness of ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Engaging activities and social events are another key feature mentioned in several reviews. At The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, residents enjoyed a range of activities, including field trips and entertaining performances. Some families, however, have noted concerns about the limited number of ...
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Comfortable and delicious dining experiences. Many families have highlighted the importance of quality food and dining experiences for their loved ones. At Indigo at Carolina Forest, residents were pleased with the excellent meals and value, while families at The Barclay at Little River and Arbor Landing at Hampstead appreciated the a ...
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Effective and responsive communication. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff was a recurring theme in positive reviews. For example, at The Barclay at Little River, the team was commended for their open lines of communication. However, families at Brookdale Wilmington and Arbor Landing at Hampstead had som ...
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Considerate and attentive caregivers. Considerate and attentive caregivers were a common source of appreciation from families in their reviews. At Morningside of Wilmington, the aides were described as very patient, while staff members at Indigo at Carolina Forest were praised for their tolerance and dedication to caring for cha ...
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Russtown review score based on 280 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 280 reviews of 31 Russtown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Russtown 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

Russtown review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Russtown, NC31 facilities
8.8
Shallotte, NC38 facilities
9.5

Review subcategories for Russtown 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 280 reviews of 31 Russtown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Russtown 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Russtown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Russtown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Russtown, 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 Russtown 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 Russtown 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%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.1%
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
74.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Russtown 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 Russtown 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%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Russtown 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 Russtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Russtown 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 Russtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Russtown 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 Russtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
54.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Russtown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Inlet Coastal Resort and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated memory care facilities near Russtown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Russtown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Russtown, North Carolina is Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Russtown, 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 Russtown, 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 Russtown, 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 Russtown, North Carolina ranges from $1875 to $9300. The average Memory Care cost in Russtown, North Carolina is $4,730. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Russtown, North Carolina typically starts at $1875. 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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