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Memory care in Shelby 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 Shelby is about $4,933 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 94 communities, read 2174 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, 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: 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.
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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, 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 Shelby, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shelby is $4,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belwood, NC with an average of $4,751 per month.

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

Shelby, NC
$4,933/mo
$5,046/mo

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

Shelby, NC
$4,933/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,933/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,653/mo
Studio
$5,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,560/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,855/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Shelby 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: Shelby, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelby, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,933/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$4,309/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,515/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Shelby, NC:$4,933/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
Shelby, NC:$4,309/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Shelby, NC:$3,515/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Shelby, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shelby 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
Shelby, NC$6,522/mo$6,187/mo+5.4%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Shelby, NC
2024 average cost:$6,522/mo
2023 average cost:$6,187/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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 Shelby

Recent reviews for memory care in Shelby

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Effective communication between families and staff. Many reviews mention clear and consistent communication between families and staff, allowing everyone to stay informed and address concerns. For example, at Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents find enjoyment in a wide range of specialized activities offered at various communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. At Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, for instance, staff members organize regular outings to nearby city parks for fishing and hikes.
Thoughtfully sized living spaces. Many residents appreciate the size of their living spaces, which are neither too large nor too small, allowing for a comfortable and familiar environment. At TerraBella Shelby, TerraBella Shelby offers spacious rooms that are well-lit and offer easy access to common areas.
Friendly and caring staff. Residents and their families express appreciation for the kind and compassionate nature of the staff at their community. Reviews for Brookdale South Charlotte frequently mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with caregivers.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Brookdale South Park, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Secure and safe living environment. Reviews consistently mention the importance of safety features in ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families. For example, at TerraBella Newton, staff members ensure that residents are monitored closely and that the living environment is free from hazards.
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Shelby review score based on 582 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 582 reviews of 83 Shelby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelby 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

Shelby review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Shelby, NC83 facilities
8.2
8.3
Kingstown, NC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelby 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 582 reviews of 83 Shelby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby 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.
Shelby, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shelby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby, 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 Shelby 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 Shelby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby 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 Shelby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby 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 Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby 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 Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
47%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby 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 Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
55.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Shelby

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Gastonia and Sunrise of Providence are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shelby, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 94 memory care facilities near Shelby, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Shelby, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Sunrise of Providence and Legacy Heights Senior Living Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 94 memory care facilities near you in Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, North Carolina ranges from $1040 to $9420. The average Memory Care cost in Shelby, North Carolina is $4,933. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shelby, North Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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