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Memory care in Shawtown 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 Shawtown is about $5,598 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 14 communities, read 260 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Apex
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9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
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All of the staff at Spring Arbor treat the residents as family. I would definitely recommend Spring Arbor to others and have already done so
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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Photo of TerraBella Fuquay-Varina
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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54 reviews
8.9
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54 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
24%
3 star
13%
2 star
9%
1 star
17%
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They staff was always friendly and welcoming. Providing updates. I visited my father 4-5 times per week. Business Manager was great and helpful. Improvement areas- Seemed to have issues administering...
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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Photo of HeartFields at Cary
77 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
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70 reviews
8.9
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70 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
40%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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9%
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. The Mom liked the food. They had activities to encourage residents to go to the activity room to exercise or play bingo. The place is very clean. They were able to...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Quality Care community! In our beautiful, home-like setting with stately architecture and a thoughtfully designed interior, you will be close to Western Wake Hospital, shopping, cultural activities, doctors and medical centers. We offer 24-hour nursing,...
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Photo of Cadence at Garner by Cogir
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8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
25%
3 star
4%
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17%
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0%
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I believe a process change needs to take place for every new resident to the Community. I can only speak for Garner location as that is where my loved one was. Change I suggest is: Every new Memory Care...
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.
Surrounded by mature longleaf pine trees, the subtle Queen Anne-style details and pristine landscaping give Cadence at Garner an undeniable charm. We are a senior living community located in southern Garner, North Carolina, that offers assisted living and memory care services. Just a short drive...
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8.4
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20 reviews
8.4
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20 reviews
5 star
40%
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30%
3 star
20%
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0%
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10%
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This facility needs more help. The ladies in dad's area are great but just so busy. They could have better choices. Cold hotdog in cold bun with chips in a bag is disgusting! They need some activities. Dad...
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.
At Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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Photo of Gabriel Manor
1010 Photos available
8.0
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47 reviews
8.0
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47 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
23%
3 star
11%
2 star
9%
1 star
6%
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We chose Gabriel Manor because I knew somebody that placed a relative there and they were very happy with it, also the location was about 15-20 minutes from my house. I have longtime healthcare. I've lost...
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.
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care community opened in 2013 as Clayton, NC's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Saber Health Care Group is our parent company located in Ohio. Gabriel Manor is located between the "Cleveland" community and the town of Clayton off Highway...
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We chose Fayetteville Manor because I visited other places and for what they were providing, this was the best value for what we would pay. It is a beautiful well decorated facility that has a homey feel to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Home Health availableRecreational therapiesMedication monitoringResource managementTransportationFinancial managementShopping and errandsBeauty salonLaundry services
Photo of Windsor Point
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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.
Photo of Eastover Gardens
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Shawtown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shawtown is $5,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cameron, NC with an average of $4,734 per month.

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

Shawtown, NC
$5,598/mo
$5,755/mo

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

Shawtown, NC
$5,598/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,598/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,261/mo
Studio
$6,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,068/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,950/mo

Senior living costs in Shawtown 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: Shawtown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawtown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,598/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,074/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,897/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Shawtown, NC:$5,598/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Shawtown, NC:$4,074/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Shawtown, NC:$3,897/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Shawtown, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shawtown 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.

Shawtown, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Shawtown, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shawtown 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
Shawtown, NC$5,368/mo$5,396/mo-0.5%
North Carolina$6,682/mo$6,198/mo+7.8%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Shawtown, NC
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,396/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,682/mo
2023 average cost:$6,198/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shawtown

Recent reviews for memory care in Shawtown

Spring Arbor of Apex

5.0
I think the community is good. My even moved in my wife's loved one. My loved one has been at this community for about a year. The food is good for my loved one. The room has window, studio room with bathroom for my loved one.

Gabriel Manor in Clayton, NC

4.6
We really like the administration and staff at Gabriel Manor, and the care and support they show my mom. I would highly recommend this facility for anyone who is thinking of placing a loved one in memory care.

Cadence at Garner by Cogir

4.3
I think this memory care facility realize the true behaviors of patients. Unlike the last one I had mom with. I like them and would highly recommend this facility. The staff is great with all the patients whatever their behavior is.

Shawtown review score based on 73 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 10 Shawtown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shawtown 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

Shawtown review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Shawtown, NC10 facilities
8.2
Lillington, NC82 facilities
8.3
Coats, NC84 facilities

Review subcategories for Shawtown 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 73 reviews of 10 Shawtown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shawtown 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.
Shawtown, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Shawtown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawtown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawtown, 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 Shawtown 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 Shawtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
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
70%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
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 Shawtown 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 Shawtown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawtown 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 Shawtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawtown 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 Shawtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawtown 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 Shawtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawtown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Shawtown

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