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Memory care in Rutherford College 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 Rutherford College is about $4,939 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 470 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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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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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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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.
Wellington House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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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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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...
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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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...
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Cost of memory care in Rutherford College, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rutherford College is $4,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Rock, NC with an average of $4,571 per month.

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

Rutherford College, NC
$4,939/mo
$4,883/mo

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

Rutherford College, NC
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$5,457/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,939/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,936/mo
Studio
$5,836/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,546/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Rutherford College over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Rutherford College

Recent reviews for memory care in Rutherford College

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Northlake House in Charlotte, NC

4.9
Northlake House's staff has been amazing. My loved one feels very happy here. I see my loved one enjoying the activities. Each resident has their own room and bathroom. This allows the resident's to feel independent. This is a beautiful and clean community. The residents are able to roam ...
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Rutherford College review score based on 137 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 35 Rutherford College memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rutherford College 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

Rutherford College review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Rutherford College, NC35 facilities
7.9
7.9
Valdese, NC38 facilities

Review subcategories for Rutherford College 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 137 reviews of 35 Rutherford College memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rutherford College 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
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Rutherford College memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rutherford College memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rutherford College, 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 Rutherford College 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 Rutherford College 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
71.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rutherford College 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 Rutherford College 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
77.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rutherford College 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 Rutherford College 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
31.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Rutherford College 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 Rutherford College communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rutherford College 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 Rutherford College offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
51.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Arbor Ridge at Huntersville and Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rutherford College, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 40 memory care facilities near Rutherford College, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Rutherford College, North Carolina is Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 40 memory care facilities near you in Rutherford College, 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 Rutherford College, 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 Rutherford College, 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 Rutherford College, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $10895. The average Memory Care cost in Rutherford College, North Carolina is $4,939. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Rutherford College, 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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