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Memory care in Salisbury 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 Salisbury is about $5,507 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 160 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%
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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24 reviews
9.5
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24 reviews
5 star
71%
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29%
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They run out of ordinary things like butter and jelly and maple syrup. The staff are so caring and helpful. They treated my mom like family. If she has to return to assisted living I would definitely let her...
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 assisted living and memory care community in Lexington, N.C., believes in making life as engaging, enjoyable and seamless as possible. That’s why we offer a continuum of care services so that residents can stay in our community even if their care needs change. We are an active community,...
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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%
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26%
3 star
10%
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3%
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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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17 reviews
8.8
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5 star
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They have added a medical monthly medical visit by an outside contractor. They keep me informed. And are checking on the best meds for her condition
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.
The Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville NC is proud to present a wonderful assisted living community. Our gorgeous floor plans and restaurant styled dining will delight your family members as they enjoy safety and independence in their golden years. Our dedicated staff of professionals will...
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7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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11 reviews
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36%
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The staff seems to be very helpful and eager to please. They tend to be very upbeat as well. They are also responsive to complaints or most requests for changes. Food needs to be served hot.
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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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.
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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Salisbury, NC

The average cost of senior living in Salisbury is $5,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Concord, NC with an average of $5,061 per month.

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

Salisbury, NC
$5,507/mo
$5,254/mo

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

Salisbury, NC
$5,507/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,507/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,820/mo
Studio
$6,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,093/mo

Senior living costs in Salisbury 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: Salisbury, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalisbury, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,507/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$4,886/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,513/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Salisbury, NC:$5,507/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
Salisbury, NC:$4,886/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Salisbury, NC:$3,513/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Salisbury, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Salisbury 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
Salisbury, NC$6,234/mo$6,115/mo+2.0%
North Carolina$6,328/mo$5,749/mo+10.1%
National$6,152/mo$5,803/mo+6.0%
Salisbury, NC
2024 average cost:$6,234/mo
2023 average cost:$6,115/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,328/mo
2023 average cost:$5,749/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,803/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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 Salisbury

Recent reviews for memory care in Salisbury

Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville, NC

4.8
All of the staff are great and take as much time as you need to talk any concerns we have and my mother in law is very happy there and she has made friends. I would highly recommend Heritage of Cedar Rock, it has been a great experience.

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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Brookstone of Clemmons

4.4
My mother is in Memory Care. Has a feeling of home. Staff feels like family. She has been there a year. She has a roommate. Their room has a nice sunroom also. They have a nice large bathroom with a handicap shower. Eventus Health handles her care. They come weekly. I do wish that they had ...
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Salisbury review score based on 56 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 8 Salisbury memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Salisbury 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

Salisbury review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Salisbury, NC8 facilities
8.5
East Spencer, NC112 facilities
8.5
Spencer, NC109 facilities

Review subcategories for Salisbury 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 56 reviews of 8 Salisbury memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Salisbury 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.
Salisbury, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Salisbury memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salisbury memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
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
62.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salisbury 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 Salisbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Salisbury 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 Salisbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salisbury 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 Salisbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salisbury, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Salisbury

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